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08-02-2012, 02:13 AM
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1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
are the fenders on a 1948 1 ton or bigger truck wider then the 3/4 and 1/2 ton trucks? if so do they bolt right in place of the 3/4 ton fenders?
i want to swap to a ifs from a 87 3/4 ton and ive seen it done but the tires stuck out. and i read somewhere that said the bigger ton truck had wider front fenders. does anyone know if thats true and if so if they bolt in place. |
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08-02-2012, 04:38 AM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
The front end on my 51 is from a GMC dump truck. The fenders are bigger than a regular truck. Not sure of the measurements but they are wider. I can post some pics if your interested just let me know.
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08-02-2012, 06:30 AM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Yeah for sure pictures would be great! Thank you
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08-03-2012, 01:36 AM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Look at Beeeps Envoy thread, he used big truck fenders because of the same issue you are having.
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08-03-2012, 10:07 AM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
The one ton fenders are the same the one and a half ton have larger wheel wells but the fenders are the same.
The (big) truck nose is completely different. That would be equal to a five ton. Top photo is a 1-1/2 ton fender, bottom photo is a half ton fender |
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08-03-2012, 05:28 PM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
The 1 1/2 ton also sits up higher then the 1/2 ton requiring a different hood( if you look at the rear corner on the hood the 1/2 and 3/4 tons are round where the 1 1/2 ton is more pointed. I believe. In the envoy build he says they are 3 inches longer then the 1/2 tons.
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08-03-2012, 11:52 PM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Awesome thanks. So if I want wider fenders then I need to go with the big truck whole front end including the hood and fenders and grille? Will it bolt up to the cab and frame without any issues?
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08-04-2012, 02:00 PM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Here's a link to a cool build thread from the 4x4 section. The truck has 1.5 ton fenders And hood on it. Looks really sharp.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?t=412326 Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by AK56; 08-04-2012 at 02:14 PM. |
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08-04-2012, 04:33 PM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Thanks I think I may go that route!
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08-12-2012, 08:53 PM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Don't know if this will help or not. I took a measurement from the edge of my hood to the outer edge of the fender. It's about 23 3/4 inches. Again mine if a 51 gmc dump truck front end.
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08-12-2012, 11:37 PM
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Re: 1948 3/4 ton vs 1948 1 ton and bigger fenders?
Awesome thank you. I need to find me some for sale. Can't seem to find any around here surprisingly.
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