Re: 1/2 ton SWB GMC vs Chevy frames
Yes they are different.
The rad support on the Chevy mounts at 2 points on the frame rails.
While the GMC mounts to the center of the front crossmember which is also different then the Chevy.
I’m using a Chevy frame under my GMC and using the Chevy rad support . This will require me to fab supports for the hood latch panel so I can use the GMC hood and grill .
Or I can use the Chevy hood latch panel and latch along with the Chevy hood striker support swapped from a Chevy hood and replacing the GMC hood striker support. Doing that I’ll also have to figure out a way to support the GMC center whisker of the grill surround .
Or do the above and use a Chevy hood .
Or ditch the GMC hood and grill and make it a ‘57 Chevy .
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‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008
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'56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020
’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020
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