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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 | Hi all...been awhile...have a chance to buy a 52 3/4 ton for a Grandson project have been looking for a 1/2 ton but cannot find one in the condition this 3/4 is in..My question is are the sheet metal and frame on the 3/4 the same as on a 1/2..I would think the frame might be different..I need a quick response if poss give me a call 515 669 3703 doc | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | I'm sure Brad's given you enough info, but just to fill in, in
case someone else is in a similar situation.
I've got a '50 and '54 both 3/4 ton trucks and I like the way
they stand up in the air nice and proud. Don't really like the
way the 1/2 ton trucks you see now days are crawling around on
their stomichs.
Yep, the sheet metal is the same cept the beds 10" longer and
the frames are heavier on the 3/4 ton. Big difference is in the
running gear from the trans back and the rear springs and
mounts. Front axles are heavier also. Expect to have a hard
time finding brake parts such as drums and hubs but shoes and
cylinders aren't a problem.
Denny G.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | When I bought my truck, I didn't know how glad I would be to have a 3/4T. It is higher so when you stop at a light, you rise above most of the rest. That's just one of the reasons. Mine is an "after market" flatbed. I think the picture shows a jaunty look with the bed sloping upwards to the rear. (That pile of snow in the bed came from our driveway.) Whatever you get....and they are all great....you and your grandson will love it! That's the important thing. Here's a picture of my '48. - - -
Last edited by Wally / Montana; 04/11/2013 7:45 PM.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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