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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | hello guys I have a 1952 one ton panel and wish to remove the body and put it on a 1997-99 Gmc xl
frame. has anyone any ideas on this or which chassis would be better for a 173 " wheel base
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | You may want to ask this question in the paint and body forum. I know one bolter, and I'm sure others, have made the switch. Weeds, a bolter here, put a surburban body on what I remember as being a GMC chassis.
I'm sure others will chip in here. Godo luck. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | I have seen some S-10's that look OK.
'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 2005 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 13 | track on fullsize frame is too wide Tires will stick out | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 581 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 581 | Do you mean 137" wheelbase? There is a gentleman doing a similar build in the DITY sub forum in the Welcome Center here. Look for 4x4 build near the top.
I wonder if you could stretch a Chevy Trailblazer Extended with the 129" wheelbase? They also came with a 5.3 V8, might be a little too new yet for a used one. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 318 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 318 | I am looking at using an '88 GMC K2500 standard cab longbed frame for my '47 1ton panel. I plan on moving the rear leaf springs back a few inches. I currently have a rear axle from an '88 sub under the panel and the tires do not stick out. wish me luck! | | |
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