3/4 ton same body as 1/2 ton? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bainbridge · 01-22-2008, 12:46 PM

Sorry if there is an obvious answer to this post, I am new to the truck / Chevy game so please forgive me. I have a lead on a 1975 3/4 ton front for my 1981 C10. Was the 3/4 ton a larger truck or just a stronger chassis? Basically - will this work? If not, can I use the tilt column or other interior parts out of it?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-22-2008, 12:48 PM

the parts will interchange suspension is different but the rest will interchange. you will need to swap the wiper cowl and wiper parts tho and if you swap the nose and if you use the newer radiator support you will need to use the newer mounts/bushings

Bainbridge · 01-22-2008, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the reply-

So I will need to pull the wipers and cowl, but use my current mounting bushings or grab those too?

dooce · 01-22-2008, 01:36 PM

the reason you will have to change the wiper cowl and parts is because of going from an 80's model truck to the 70's version, not because of the 1/2T to 3/4T difference. Just wanted to clear that up as it might confuse a few.

01-22-2008, 12:46 PM	#1
Bainbridge Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 6	3/4 ton same body as 1/2 ton? Sorry if there is an obvious answer to this post, I am new to the truck / Chevy game so please forgive me. I have a lead on a 1975 3/4 ton front for my 1981 C10. Was the 3/4 ton a larger truck or just a stronger chassis? Basically - will this work? If not, can I use the tilt column or other interior parts out of it?

01-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 3/4 ton same body as 1/2 ton? the parts will interchange suspension is different but the rest will interchange. you will need to swap the wiper cowl and wiper parts tho and if you swap the nose and if you use the newer radiator support you will need to use the newer mounts/bushings __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 01-22-2008 at 12:50 PM.

01-22-2008, 12:54 PM	#3
Bainbridge Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 6	Re: 3/4 ton same body as 1/2 ton? Thanks for the reply- So I will need to pull the wipers and cowl, but use my current mounting bushings or grab those too?

01-22-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: 3/4 ton same body as 1/2 ton? the reason you will have to change the wiper cowl and parts is because of going from an 80's model truck to the 70's version, not because of the 1/2T to 3/4T difference. Just wanted to clear that up as it might confuse a few. __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

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