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Originally Posted by rusty76
I really enjoy seeing pics of your truck traveling.
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Thanks rusty
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Originally Posted by jkeating1
Hey 50's--I've been looking for a discussion of the differences in the front sheetmetal on the 1 ton-and-down versus the 1.5 ton-and-up. Have you run across a thread that gets into it?
I know the fenders and hood are different, but in what ways? Other questions I have, if you or anyone else wants to weigh in, are:
I know the grille bars are spaced wider up-and-down, but is the grille width the same?
It appears the fenders drop lower below the cowl, but is that and the size of the wheel opening the only difference? Are the inner fenders longer?
Is the "web" of frame itself taller--from top to bottom of the frame rail? I mean, are normal aftermarket front IFS crossmembers out of the question for 6400 front rails?
When you use the big-truck front sheetmetal, and space the rear axle to center the fenders of a 3100 bed (with a back-half, or complete frame swap) does the wheelbase still end up 116-117"?
I like what you've done with your truck! I have a decent 2-ton available and am thinking seriously about jumping in.
John
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No I have not found a discussion about this I would like to know the details too.
Here is what I have found out. When I was at 99's place he brought out a normal chev fender. They where very close to same length, mine was about 2" wider from cab forward. Also my fenders are taller even tho I cut mine down by 3" also the wheel opening is for a 20" truck wheel.
As for wheel base mine is 120" with a 80" long box the s-10 rear suspension would have worked. The frame web was about 10" and about 1/4" thick steel. I will start a thread on this I have been wondering this as well.
I would build it, if I were you.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post7780963