Pics An Info On 47-55 GMC LongBed Trucks

[lowroder]

Hi Guys...
Ive Been looking For Trucks Chevy Or GMC For A Lil While.
Most Ive Seen Was To Far Of A Project For Me For My Budget.
I Came Across A Guy Who Has Started A Truck Long Ago An Isnt Gonna Finish.
Its However A 1951 GMC LWB AKA LongBed .
Not Sure On S10 Swap Or Just Sub It An 4 Link The Rear Frame.
Looking To see Pics An Your Ideas On These LWB Trucks..
Thanks Lowroder

[whitedog76]

That depends on what you mean by "longbed."

The 3600 trucks had a 7ft long bed, wheelbase was 125.5.

The 3800 trucks had a 9ft long bed, wheelbase was 137.

I believe there were some early 3100 trucks with the 7 ft bed like the 3600's

So, if you go with S10, you'll need at least an extended cab, short bed model. Even then you'll have to stretch it. They were only 122 wheel base.

Another option is the Chevy Colorado, the extended cab is 126. Which is perfect for the trucks with the 7 ft bed. Most folks move the rear axle back slightly anyway, to center the axle in the fenderwell better.

Something else to consider, which is growing in popularity is a Trailblazer chassis swap. The regular TB is 113, and the EXT is 129.

Here's a good link

http://www.vortec4200.com/forum1/vie...php?f=10&t=939