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| | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 | Hello again,
I am still in the planning stages of my project and have some questions about my
41 Chevy 1/2 ton. Did they come in a long and short box? If so, what are the dimensions? I would like to end up with a short box if I have the long version. And, what rear ends will fit without much fabrication. It needs to be somewhat strong since I'm going with a stout 350(about 500hp) with a 5 speed trans. I'm not going to drag race it, just want a nice street cruiser that I can take on long trips as well as go for a night out on the town.
Thanks,
Dan | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | The long bed is 89 inches in length and 48.5 inches in width. I am not sure about the length of the short bed, but 77 inches is stuck in my head. It sounds like you will be doing a lot of work for 12 inches. I would consider starting with a shortbed truck if you want a shortbed. I would also consider staying with the longbed for the type of power you will have. The longer wheelbase will help to keep you straight. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 | Thanks Swingdaddy. I'm considering staying with the long bed if that's what I have. I love both anyway.
Dan | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 319 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 319 |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | I think that you will find that the long bed is really a 3/4 ton. Look at your rear spring mounts, the 1/2 ton has then directly under the frame. On the 3/4 they are out side of the frame which is narrower. There are a few other differences including an open drive shaft, and the location of the master cylinder | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 | Thanks guys! That really helps. Now I need to go do some measuring.
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