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| | | | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 | my 1937chevy rear leaf springs have a smaller set mounted above larger set is this normal for 1/2 or 3/4 ton trucks? thank you all in advance. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,122 | The “overload” springs, above the usual leaf springs, were an aftermarket addition used typically on 1/2 ton trucks . These were, as far as I have been able to determine at least yet, not sold as a Chevrolet accessory. None are listed in the accessory catalog or master parts catalogs. I’ve seen these on some trucks used by farmers. My ‘46 Chevy 1/2 Ton had them too. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 | My '38 1 ton had them. I took them off, must have weighed 40lbs each side.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Built a 37 for a local friend a few years ago and 1/2 ton 37 had those overload springs on it. We left them because he wanted it "just like he found it". I never checked but wondered if it was a RPO but I guess not. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,208 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,208 | Mine had them and a few pictures of similar trucks have them. Who ever was selling the springs, sold a bunch of them! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 | thank you again good info. not only am I trying to learn as much as I can about this old girl also trying to tell physicaly 1/2 or 3/4 ton . po says its a 1/2 ton with extended wb from factory. serial plate says 3/4 po says he thinks been changed in past appericate any and all info how to tell 1/2 t from 3/4t 1937 chevy truck. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Half ton trucks generally have 6 lug wheel, 3/4 ton, 8.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 | Half ton trucks generally have 6 lug wheel, 3/4 ton, 8.
Ed My '38 1 ton has 6 lugs.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,705 | How wide is your frame at the rear? Here are the specs.1/2 ton's are 46 inches wide. My '38 1 ton is 36 inches wide.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 | the oldgirl has 6 lugs .wheelbase falls in line with 3/4ton. don't know if extended w.b. from factory for 1/2 t or not?po seems to know quite a bit about older cars/trucks has a 8000 sq. ft. wharehouse in pa. filled w/vechicles.verifed by transport owner/driver with pic.s. but no one knows everything. by the way po relly good guy .also is looking to let go ofsome of his toys. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,208 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,208 | Really doubtful the factory would extend the frame when they already had a longer one to start with. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 | sorry everybody for falling off grid . had surgery when this thread started , pushed it ended up with a extended stay laying in a bed wearing a backless gown. now the wife has approved light duty. so I will be able to answer questions tomorrow . thanks again | | | | | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 51 | hello nasty day today but squeezed in a little time . could not find any info on smaller helper springs and the outside to outside rear frame measurement is 36" wide | | |
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