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48-53 front cross member? #1528134 12/02/2023 12:59 AM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo B breezy 'Bolter
breezy 'Bolter B Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo	So I'm starting a new adventure and need to know if front cross member is the same from 48-53 ? 1/2 thru 1 ton? I have searched but can't seem to find an answer. Thanks

Re: 48-53 front cross member? breezy #1528140 12/02/2023 1:56 AM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska	Here's the listing from the 29-54 parts manual. The answer to your question is yes. Same from 48-54 1/2-ton thru 2-ton. Attachments Front Crossmember.jpg (57.11 KB, 83 downloads) Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.

Re: 48-53 front cross member? breezy #1528142 12/02/2023 2:08 AM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo B breezy 'Bolter
breezy 'Bolter B Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo	Thanks sir. I knew someone here would know the answer. Now the fab work begins on the spare frame!!

Re: 48-53 front cross member? breezy #1528797 12/07/2023 5:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 Virginia 5 52Carl Renaissance Man
52Carl Renaissance Man 5 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 Virginia	GMC crossmembers are different due to the longer GMC engine. Found that out the hard way once. 1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition \| 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission

Re: 48-53 front cross member? breezy #1528799 12/07/2023 6:17 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo B breezy 'Bolter
breezy 'Bolter B Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo	Well curious how to tell the difference. Has a chevy engine bolted to it so I can only assume it's chevy.

Re: 48-53 front cross member? breezy #1528810 12/07/2023 7:50 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska	Here is a post that has pictures of both Chevy and GMC front crossmembers. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.

Re: 48-53 front cross member? breezy #1528815 12/07/2023 8:17 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo B breezy 'Bolter
breezy 'Bolter B Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 271 Paulaskifield, Mo	Looks like a chevy to me. Thanks fellas. Attachments 17019801936794979310378829013717.jpg (309.09 KB, 32 downloads)

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