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Can anyone identify this pickup bed for me? It's not mine, but a friend's. The hole on the right hand side looks like it's factory cut. Length of the bed is 7 1/2ft long. The rear bumper has one of the bumper bolts that is an oval shape (not pictured) instead of round. Is it Chevy/GMC? Thanks in advance JP
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1947-1948 3/4 ton chevy/gmc box. The hole is factory cut. It is for the gas tank that was under the bed on that side. Only 47/48 had this hole, after that the gas tank went in the cab.

Last edited by Fox; 01/10/2019 4:46 AM.

1970 Chevrolet C10
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1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually
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Man, that was fast. The only pictures that I could find in the gallery had the gas tank fill tube on the right hand side of the cab. Didn't see any with the filer on the bed. Thanks!

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That’s the beauty of this site! You’re welcome, Jon.


1970 Chevrolet C10
Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny
Follow the build in the Project Journal
1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually
"Ole Red Girl"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pictures here
1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's
Parts trucks-
1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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No real way to tell if it's Chevy or GMC. And not just the bed, it's half of the frame from a 3/4-ton. Should haul a good load.

Last edited by Frank50; 01/10/2019 1:54 PM. Reason: add info

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Originally Posted by Frank50
No real way to tell if it's Chevy or GMC.
Yep, the only difference would be the tailgate with logo, which appears to be missing.


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I THOUGHT it might be Chevy/GMC by looking at the shape of the uprights on the side of the bed and the tailgate hinges. But didn't know for sure. It's good to know the years and that it's a 3/4 ton bed. Thanks again JP

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I see a lot of "bed trailers" around here. Are you going to practice your dent removal skills on that?


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Those fenders are actually in pretty decent shape. No rust-thru's that I can tell. A little hammer and dolly work and they'd be ready for paint. wink
That front panel would be a PITA to straighten at the top though. eek


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
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Left fender is worse than the right one. I figured a decent body man could fix the right one. Side panels are in good condition . Wooden floor is gone though. JP


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