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| | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 | has anyone used the front suspension from a 79 half ton pickup I am using the 48 frame was wondering if it
was done before and how things turned out
thanks
Bob B | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Hey Bob, try searching in the HiPo forum, lots of modifications there. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | The tires will be outside the fenders about 2" on each side.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | I have seen that they make fenders that are 2-4 inches wider then stock. Not sure where I saw it.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Factory wide front fenders were made for '41-'47 GMC(I have 2 pair) later trucks have had a piece of tin welded into factory fenders to make them wider. Must be a good body an.
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.
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