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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | I was wondering what significance the numbers are and what they mean on our trucks? For instance I know a 3100 is a 1/2 ton and 3600 is a 3/4 ton and 3800 is a 1 ton. Is there a meaning to them?
Just curious..
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | No hidden meaning, just a designation. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | first number is a general category [3xxx= "light trucks"], 2nd is weight & length, 3rd number isn't used much but usually related to the last number which is body style - yours is a 3604, a 1/2T short panel is 3105, etc ... see the resto pack for a run down Bill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | RED- I just learned somerhing new. I've heard all kids of ideas, but yours seems to be the right one. I always thought it had to do with shipping weight. Guess I was wrong. | | |
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