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**mr48chev** · 06-01-2010, 06:33 PM

Welcome to the board. I think you might need the front cross member from a Chevrolet frame but you might get by with using the GMC core support with the Chevrolet nose.
The big difference outside of the grill and hood is the core support and radiator. The top tank on the GMC radiator is different than a Chevrolet but you may be able to make it work.

I'm using a GMC frame for the rebuild on my 48 Chev pickup right now but was intending to swap cross members so I haven't fully investigated using a GMC core support or at least most of one. Other than that obstacle it's pretty much a bolt on.

06-01-2010, 06:33 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,824	Re: 1947 to 1953 gmc to chevrolet front sheet metal swap Welcome to the board. I think you might need the front cross member from a Chevrolet frame but you might get by with using the GMC core support with the Chevrolet nose. The big difference outside of the grill and hood is the core support and radiator. The top tank on the GMC radiator is different than a Chevrolet but you may be able to make it work. I'm using a GMC frame for the rebuild on my 48 Chev pickup right now but was intending to swap cross members so I haven't fully investigated using a GMC core support or at least most of one. Other than that obstacle it's pretty much a bolt on.