The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk ????I have a 56 gmc with ser #101px8957 but it has dual wheels?

I just got the truck and gvwr is 5000 lbs it has 8 lug 17" wheels it all looks stock.Is this a stock suspension?I am going to need a r front spindle and wheel bearings.Was it common for a 100 series to have dual wheels and blinker lights on the top of the fenders.It also has round running lights instead of sqaure under the headlights.I am just a bit confused on what i have any and all help will be highly appreciated.I will post pics soon.I am going to do a complete amatuer resto.This is a nice site and i look forward to being an active member.Thanks
Johnny

It is very strange for a 100 series to have 8-lug wheels. My guess is someone put a 100 cab on a 150 truck. Is this truck a long bed? A 101 is a half ton, 114" wheelbase, shortbed. A 123¼" long bed half ton would be a 102. Three quarter ton trucks were only available in the 123¼" configuration, designated 152.

Hey thnaks for the reply.The truck is a shortbed with a flatbed.114" w.b.I am going to try to find out who had the truck before me so i can answer some of these questions.From what i can see it a little of everything.I will let u know what i find out.Thanks again.
Johnny

I will check it out and see.Thnks for yhe replies.I will have some pics soon.I am real excited to fix the old girl up.