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paintman · 01-20-2015, 05:20 PM

From what I understand, Chevy changed body styles mid 1947. I watched an episode of American Pickers one time and they found a truck that they called a 47 but it still had the 46 style cab on it.

I think the cab changed slightly however most of the frame stayed unchanged. When I put my IFS on my truck, Justin from Scott's Hot Rods told me that the frames are identical from the radiator back. I think he was right because I used a new rear leaf kit for a 47 from LMC and it bolted right up to the factory holes. I think the new style cabs are wider though.

01-20-2015, 05:20 PM	#2
paintman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: washington NJ Posts: 766	Re: Dad bought a 46/47...compatiable years and catalogs? From what I understand, Chevy changed body styles mid 1947. I watched an episode of American Pickers one time and they found a truck that they called a 47 but it still had the 46 style cab on it. I think the cab changed slightly however most of the frame stayed unchanged. When I put my IFS on my truck, Justin from Scott's Hot Rods told me that the frames are identical from the radiator back. I think he was right because I used a new rear leaf kit for a 47 from LMC and it bolted right up to the factory holes. I think the new style cabs are wider though.