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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7 | Whats the difference between the 49-53 AD frame vs the GMC AD frame? My 49 3100 short bed is a bit rough and would like to rebuild one while I drive mine. Do i need to look for just a chevy? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | The front crossmember is different. Your better off just finding Chevrolet frame. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | you'll have problems trying to mount your Chevy rad support and driveline in a GMC frame because of the difference Don points out
Bill | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 7 | Thanks for the response. That is what I heard I just wanted to make sure. There is one for sale in the parts section it just to far away to justify. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | Change out the front cross member and everything will fit just fine. It's no big deal to do. Your 1949 frame also has knee action shocks vs tube shocks. I suspect you already know the 54/55 frame is different due to the bed differences. | | |
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