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#923203 02/26/2013 9:13 PM
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the body size of a 1953 3800 and a 1953 4100? I can get a really nice 4100 body, which I think is a 1 1/2 ton, for parts but I need to be sure the body will fit. My 3800 is a 1 ton. Thanks for any advice you can give me. TerTer Nebraska

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welcome to the garage Ter, drop in to the Welcome forum with your story, get more action there .... by 'body' I assume you mean the cab? all conventional cabs are the same for each year, but the front doghouse is different on the 1.5T than the smaller trucks because of the bigger wheels/tires



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TerTer #923275 02/27/2013 7:44 AM
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The frame on a 4100 is very much like the 3800 with exception of bumper brackets/frame extension up front and running board brackets. If you end up with both trucks you might find swapping some 1 ton parts to the 4100 gets you where you're trying to go.

The fenders and hoods are different between the two models, and the rear axle and some of the front axle/brake components.

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TerTer #923523 02/28/2013 12:22 AM
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Grigg,

I understood that ? to be about the Body differences,I E pickup like yours/versus4100 flat rack.
Thinking width and length.
I Could be wrong,but might be mistaken.
Otherwise,disregard.
steve sr.

TerTer #923564 02/28/2013 7:24 AM
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Well a flat bed can be and likely is a different width and length than a step side pickup bed. Is that what you're asking?


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