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im going to pick up a 1.5 ton for parts. theres no grill and a bit of rust in the front cowl and fenders where they come together. what im wondering is how much of a difference there is in the 1/2 ton through to the 1.5 ton. just the fender size or is it the majority of it? im going to get it no matter what,just not sure what i can use on another one. and if anyone needs parts,im sure ill have a few extras.

You mean between a 40 1.5 and a 40 1/2 ton?

Cabs would be the same, hood outta be the same, fenders are gunna obviously have a bigger opening to accomidate the bigger front wheels, and probably be wider.

I'm no expert...but I have owned some 49/50/51 pickups and now have a 1945 2 ton flatbed. Is this a dually? What size tires? Mine is a dually w/7.50x20's. If you have 20"tires, the brake drums will be larger w/ larger shoes. The rearend will be heavy duty, not like the pickups.1.5 ton has different axle setup, the way its bolted into the rear housing. My truck has 2-spd. rear w/hand operated shift lever(ARM STRONG) Depending on wheel base, may have a 2piece drive line w/3 U-Joints and middle carrier bearing.I don't remember the PU's having this, maybe longbed 3/4 and 1 ton. I think cab and doors and such are all same, but like you said, fenders are larger. If you have 20" tires there may be some front axle/steering differences maybe in the linkage. Steering box is probably the same. I'm always looking for parts, but I'm in southern oregon.

im in grants pass. and the truck has the big wheels,but not sure of the size,its too muddy to look at the tire size though. it does have the dual wheels and it has the spacers on them. it has the lights that bolt to the grill area, with the markers on the fenders. its not the 2 speed rear,but it is large and has 2 drivelines. guess that answeres my question...

Do you have a picture of the truck