The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Panels 'N Burbs 1950 3800 Panel

Hello, I just bought a 1-Ton panel and am going to use it for weekend camping trips. I'm replacing the 216 cracked block engine with a 292 out of a 69 truck and adding a 350 auto with a hurst "rod" automatic shifter. Lo buck and looks kind of stock. Will maintain original brakes, frame and suspension. I'll add power brake kit when I figure the cheapest way to do it. Anybody have any ideas for running boards on this 1 Ton? The originals are pretty bad. Thanks, Steve

If you could tell me the length of them I may be able to help.

I think they're the same as the 1-ton pickups. They aren't easy to find. With enough parts, you might (I repeat: MIGHT) be able to section a set of far more available 3/4-ton fenders and extend them to the right length.

You don't say what's wrong with the ones you have.

First thing would be to put an ad in the parts wanted section of the swap meet. Someone may have some priced reasonable.

My second thought is to repair the ones you have. Sections of the edge or top surfaces from any running board could be used to patch holes. Lots of work yes, but given the rough look you describe, not as bad as it might be.

I have a set on a 1-ton panel that are awful. I've wondered what I could do with them, and currently think I'll play the repair game.

If you have time and patience, you can get them on Ebay. I waited for about a year for mine and purchased a set of the long ones. One is just about 100% and the other will require some work. There seems to be less bidding activity over the longer boards.

Those rare 1 ton long boards are avaliable if you put a wanted ad in the swapmeet section.

Fiberglass is also available.

I would definitely try M.T. if you want some good ones. That way you save yourself some work.

I've pulled the gas tank out and it needs some major rust repair, radiator needs recored and I can't seem to find replacements. I'm thinking of sending the tank out to be "restored" and buying a new radiator with automatic trans cooler from American Classic Trucks. Not sure if the one ton panel is the same dimensions as the ones for the 1/2 ton trucks Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Steve

The radiator and gas tank are the same between 1/2-ton and 1-ton unit body trucks (Panel, Suburban, CE). Additionally, the radiator is the same as any 1/2-ton to 1-ton Chebby.

I know this post is old but I thought I would see if you are still out there and how things are going with your Panel Truck. I am going to be starting a similar journey to yours this spring.

The 1 ton 3800 panel Has a bigger gas tank then the 1/2 ton panel and burb

As posted/corrected above by vandutchman, the Panel Truck and Canopy Express (there was no 3806/3116 Suburban Carryall) 1/2 ton and 1 ton fuel tanks were different. The radiators were slightly different.

3105/3107 1/2-ton Panel Truck and Canopy Express fuel tank and radiator specs

3805/3807 1-ton Panel Truck and Canopy Express fuel tank and radiator specs