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1948 and 1950 differences #662610 07/15/2010 6:26 AM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 kentucky usa M molinerat New Guy
molinerat New Guy M Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 kentucky usa	What are, if any, differences in the bodies of a 1948 and a 1950 GMC truck

Re: 1948 and 1950 differences molinerat #662621 07/15/2010 7:25 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 Scotland J jockbolter50 'Bolter
jockbolter50 'Bolter J Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 Scotland	I assume you mean the cab? AFAIK the main difference will be in the cab mounts. Plus 2 more years of rust! The 48 would have used a 3-point,whereas the 50 4-point mounts. I'm sure somebody will be along soon to confirm this and any other subtle differences. 1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings "Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.

Re: 1948 and 1950 differences jockbolter50 #662669 07/15/2010 1:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 melrose pk. il. P Pete52 Shop Shark
Pete52 Shop Shark P Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 melrose pk. il.	Also the 48 would have the gas tank under the frame. Pete Last edited by Pete52; 07/15/2010 2:00 PM. 1952 Chevy 3100 In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

Re: 1948 and 1950 differences Pete52 #662677 07/15/2010 2:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 SoCal O oldbluetruck 'Bolter
oldbluetruck 'Bolter O Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 SoCal	Are the shocks the same? Dennis -there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer-

Re: 1948 and 1950 differences oldbluetruck #662681 07/15/2010 2:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 Salt Lake City, Utah	Nope 1948 would be lever (knee) action and the 50 would have modern tube shocks. 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: 1948 and 1950 differences Brad Allen #662724 07/15/2010 5:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 SoCal O oldbluetruck 'Bolter
oldbluetruck 'Bolter O Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 SoCal	Thanks. I like my lever action shocks on the 48 and need some pieces. I was wondering what years to search. Thanks again Dennis -there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer-

Re: 1948 and 1950 differences oldbluetruck #662969 07/16/2010 7:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 223 Portland, Oregon N Nifty 50 'Bolter
Nifty 50 'Bolter N Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 223 Portland, Oregon	I believe they also changed the stamped stiffening ribs on the firewall between 48 and 50. 1950 Chevy 3100 261, 4 speed Purchased 1977 1964 Pontiac Lemans Convert

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