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#645043 05/10/2010 2:02 PM
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How many wheelbase lengths were there for a 1.5 Ton on a first series '55? Thanks, Jim.

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Chetman,

I would guess that for 1.5 ton Chevrolet trucks, the 1955-1st models were quite similar to 1954 models.

The wheelbases for 1954 Chevrolet trucks are listed on this page.

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Hummmmm...According to the chart, my 4400 would have a 161" wheelbase. I haven't measured it, but that's about what it looks like. I just laid a 16' bed on it and it looks too long for the wheelbase. Anybody got thoughts? Jim.

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Is it possible your truck is a 4100 series?

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Standard bed length on a 4400 is 12 feet, so your bed is going to look long on that truck.


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The proper C/A (cab to axle) dimension for a 16' platform body is 120". A 12 body uses an 84" CA. Dump bodies use shorter CA's.


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