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I've got a 1946 3/4 ton cab and was wondering about putting it on a 1949 3/4 ton frame with 1949 long-bed. Is this possible without cutting? Or, can I just bolt on the '46 cab?

Thanks
Rusty

I have a '46 and a '53, and looking at the bodys visually it doesn't look like it will work without some cutting. But, i will get a tape tomorrow and check it out for sure if someone doesn't chime in and get you a definite answer. Cecil.........

AD frames are wider than art deco frames.

Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate it.

Rusty

AD = Advanced Design....

Do you know the differences? I'm still searching for the #'s.

Thanks
Rusty

Rusty,

AD = Advance-Design (1947 to 1955 first series). There is no "d" on the end of Advance. Art Deco is a common name of the earlier trucks but not an name officially used by GM

The 1946 models were sold into 1947 but were called 1946 by GM.

What differences do you want to know? The seats on A-D trucks are 8" wider and the cab mounts are different. 51 Jimmy would be your best source of first-hand information about how the cab mount differences, and if your older cab will be outside or inside the frame rails.

Here is a GM article about changes in 1947 compared to 1946.

Tim

Thanks Tim,
I haven't been on in a while. I appreciate the info, and am checking out the article now.

Rusty

All of the frame dimensions for the AD series truck are available in the Salesman Truck Data Book (1949 is a common one you see). They are expensive both original and copies but they have lots of details. If you can lay your hands on one of those it should help with actual dimensions.