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| | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 4 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 4 | Does anyone know if a 450 series gmc is a 1 1/2 ton or a 2 ton 161 in wheelbase.Also what is the wheelbase of a 49 chevy 3800 1 ton pickup | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Most all of my sources indicate that a 450 series is rated as a 3 Ton Truck. 300 series = 1 1/2 ton, 350 series = 2 ton, 400 series = 2 1/2 ton, 470 series 3 1/2 ton. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 | 3800 1-ton will be 137" wheelbase, 60" CA (back of Cab to Axle)
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 35 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 35 | My '50-4400 has a wheel base of 161" and is 1 1/2 ton. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | Hey 4X4gmc, here are some spec.'s that might be of interest. Model: 451-WB(wheelbase) 137in., CA(cab to rear axle) 60in., Model: 452- WB 149in., CA 72in., Model: 453- WB 161in., CA 84in., Model: 454- WB 179in., CA 102in., & Model: 455- WB 197in., CA 120in. | | |
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