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are all the splash aprons on all 1/2 ton A-d truck the same length? the Mrs says I am getting a new set from Santa and I need to know what size before I write my letter to Santa

The '47-'53 AD 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton are the same. In '54 the splash pan design was changed.

When you say "apron" I assume you mean the ones between the box sides and running boards? 1/2 ton ones are all the same but they get longer with larger trucks.

I thought he was referring to the splash apron between the front bumper and the grille. If he's referring to the apron between the box sides and running boards as stated by Curt B. ,the '54 are shorter in height also because the '54 bed sides extend down closer to the running boards.

Curt B. you are correct the apron running behind the cab along side the box and connecting to the fender

I had forgotten that the box sides were different for 1954 which would make the aprons unique for that year as well as 1955 first series trucks. All 1/2 ton ones will be the same from 47-53. I assumed the front one was a "splash pan" and the side ones were "splash aprons."

I think all You need to know is, short box or long box..
There definately is a difference... Bill B

No long box 1/2 ton was available during Advance-Design years. However, a long box 1/2 ton was available during New Design GMC years.

Part two to this question. I know the after market parts are made in china or somewhere but which company would you guys go too? LMC or Classic parts? LMC is 49.95 each and Classic is 34.95 is there a big difference in quality of parts from one to the other?

I don't doubt that they all come from the same place, I
found that several are made in Taiwan...I have bought from both
places...Bill B.

They are all made in Taiwan .All the suppliers get this stuff from the same distributor. Good Luck!?!

If you got a long box AD, GMC 1//2 ton, the 3/4 ton "splash aprons" should be the same. The box length on the 3/4 ton and long box 1/2 ton are both 8' right?

I was sure all aprons above 1/2 ton are longer and I think Tim confirmed that. After Santa comes hold them up to each other and make sure they're a mirror image of each other as these day's anything is possible. It took me a while to figure out I was shipped 2 left hand fender brace rods. What about buying a bigger order to save on shipping and go with the vendor with the best overall price?

Well i want a bigger shipment But Mrs. Claus put her foot down on that one