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| | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 52 | I was working on installing a camaro rear in my truck when an ember from my MIG landed on the paper with all my alignment measurements and up it went. I am left trying to install the axle with no number for the wheelbase. I went to the tech tip page but I see no listing for a '49 GMC 1/2 ton long bed. Off hand I want to say that what I measured was 118" and change but this number does not match anything posted there. Anyone know what the wheelbase should be for this truck? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 |
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 60 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 60 | I don't have the answer to your question, but you may try the guys at http://www.oldgmctrucks.com/. there is a section on the site that list specs. you may be able to find the original wheelbase info there.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | A FC-102 1949 model is 125.25" wb That is the long wheel base
A FC-101 1949 model is 116" That is the short wheelbase. Does your bed have 2 or 3 stake pockets per side. If it is just 2, then it is the short wheelbase. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | If it is a long-bed half-ton the 125.25 is the correct stock measurement. But if you are changing rear axles I'd suggest you spend some time mocking it up at the desired ride height and then position the axle where it looks best.
Most of these trucks look like the wheels are too far forward and this is your chance to fix that!
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 52 | 125 1/4 was the magic number. Goes to show how terrible my memory is. I swore it was 118. And, obviously writing it down did not help. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Not a fatal mistake! Just don't forget your wife's birthday!
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