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| | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 74 | Folks -
Got a "barn find" without the barn... I've discovered what I think is 1946 GMC Flatbed. The body is okay, it looks like it's all there, but it is in a blackberry bramble and kinda hard to see. The best part - "It was running when I parked it" 20+ years ago. It was last registered in 1994. I'm not having a lot of luck finding GMC info based on VIN numbers. The model number is EC 303 and the VIN is 6494. The GVW is 13,000#. Can anyone tell me what I have? I can't get inside the cab as yet and am wondering if it has a 2 speed rear axle and if it's a 1 ton, 1.5 or bigger. Any takers? The tag also says the engine is 87 horse at 3,000 RPM. Hoping I can get it to follow me home, wifey is already reasonably on board...
John | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | E=1946 or early 47 model years.
C=Conventional cab
300 is the model number while the 3 is for a 160" wheelbase
The serial number doesn't say much.
13K weight is a 1 1/2 ton.
It could have a 2 speed or most likely a single speed, won't know until you look.
The standard engine would be a 236. If you scrap down the flat pad by the distributor, you'll find the engine size followed by a serial number with more info about the engine.
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 74 | Jeff -
Cool! Thank you SO much for the info!! Where did you find your information? I checked the GMC links through SB, but couldn't find a match. More to come as soon as I find my berry loppers!
John | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 74 | 'Nuther question...
Would that era engine be a "pounder"? All babbett, or low pressure oiling?
Hmnnnn...
John | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Starting in '38, 228-236-248-256-270-302 small block GMC's were all full pressure oiling, insert brgs. Parts are easier to find/cheaper for 270 and 302, look the same, bolt right in.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | I've got a whole stack of old GMC Parts Manuals to browse through. Well worth the investment if your rebuilding one of these trucks.
Edpruss, I don't really think parts are any harder to find for the 228 or 248 engines. They seem to be quite plentiful up here. The 236 and 256 seem to be scarcer though.
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