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#880620 09/06/2012 1:13 PM
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Slightly confused about the front cab mounts on my 48 6400.
Have a look here
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2186039100080251109CzAzEG

I have 4 possible front cab mount locations, why the seemingly extra inner ones?
I did check the 47 manual (later ones too) and it describes only two front mounts.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1947truck/47ctsm0101.htm

At first I was tempted to use all 4, then second guessing and thinking better not if they didn't ever from the factory. don't want it bolted to rigid and damage the cab over time when the frame flexes.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

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I know it's a different body style, but my 46 had 4 holes for the back cab mounts, but only 2 were used. I'm not sure why this is, but 4 is not necessary. I'm thinking your 48 should be the same.


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is there a width difference among various model frames? remember these cabs were used on all size trucks

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Nope, not that I know of because the front cab mounts are about at the rear of the springs and that's essentially or exactly the same width for all sizes of AD trucks.

Perhaps they're used in about a 4 or 5 ton GMC; just smaller than the "fat cab" models? Haven't seem them used in 1/2 -> 3 ton trucks, not sure about larger.

My cab mounts on the frame also have holes, it all lines up and it'd be no problem to use them if I wanted to.

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•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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