[B]1947 Body question[/B] - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Byrne66 · 06-15-2009, 07:14 PM

I have a complete chassis off a 3100 that I did a complete rebuild on and it's ready to go. I'm looking for a body to drop on top, i have found a really good 1947 /3/4 ton or 3600 I wanted to know if there are any differnces other than the bed. I know the 3100 had a 6.5ft bed and i believe the 3600 had a 7ft bed so could I just put a short bed on this and drop in on the 3100 frame? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
byrne66

mr48chev · 06-15-2009, 10:01 PM

As far as I know the cabs are the same. 48 also has the same cab while 49 went to two rear cab mounts and the gas tank was put inside the cab.

Byrne66 · 06-15-2009, 10:03 PM

Thanks MR48 that's what i thought. I appreciate the help.

Fred T · 06-16-2009, 01:28 PM

Except for the COE, 1/2 to 2 ton AD trucks used the same cab shell. Fenders, grill, hood and bumpers are the same size for 1/2, 3/4 & 1 ton.

Byrne66 · 06-16-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks Fred T appreciate the info

06-15-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	[B]1947 Body question[/B] I have a complete chassis off a 3100 that I did a complete rebuild on and it's ready to go. I'm looking for a body to drop on top, i have found a really good 1947 /3/4 ton or 3600 I wanted to know if there are any differnces other than the bed. I know the 3100 had a 6.5ft bed and i believe the 3600 had a 7ft bed so could I just put a short bed on this and drop in on the 3100 frame? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, byrne66

06-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,347	Re: [B]1947 Body question[/B] As far as I know the cabs are the same. 48 also has the same cab while 49 went to two rear cab mounts and the gas tank was put inside the cab.

06-15-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	Re: [B]1947 Body question[/B] Thanks MR48 that's what i thought. I appreciate the help.

06-16-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: [B]1947 Body question[/B] Except for the COE, 1/2 to 2 ton AD trucks used the same cab shell. Fenders, grill, hood and bumpers are the same size for 1/2, 3/4 & 1 ton. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

06-16-2009, 09:14 PM	#5
Byrne66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Carlos Posts: 44	Re: [B]1947 Body question[/B] Thanks Fred T appreciate the info



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