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Creative Girl · 09-21-2011, 12:16 PM

I have a 49-50 GMC pick up that was a resto-mod prior to my buying it. Trying to figure out what type of GM frame it sits on.

I was hoping one of the gurus from the forum may have some knowledge they could pass to me. I have attached a picture of the #s from the frame that is directly under the door of the passenger side. The same number is also under the door of the driver side.

sasquatch5308 · 09-21-2011, 02:17 PM

How bout a pic of the whole frame?
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Creative Girl · 09-21-2011, 04:37 PM

Kinda hard since the truck body is still on it

Here's what I can get a picture of

sasquatch5308 · 09-21-2011, 05:14 PM

Looks like a 73-87 chassis. I could be wrong, but you've got A arms up front and leaf in the back so that's my guess. Are the front fenders and grill on the truck?
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sasquatch5308 · 09-21-2011, 08:00 PM

Im wondering because I'm doing a frame swap right now on a 55 first series and I want to see how the grille and radiator etc. are mounted.
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AUSSIE54 · 09-22-2011, 10:48 AM

G'day Creative,
I'm sorry but I can't help with your question, but she looks like it has a nice cab in place on it! What are your plans for the truck?
Regards,
Trently.

mknittle · 09-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch5308

Looks like a 73-87 chassis. I could be wrong, but you've got A arms up front and leaf in the back so that's my guess. Are the front fenders and grill on the truck?
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63 & 64 Bowties · 09-23-2011, 07:40 AM

One way to tell; stick the front fenders on and if the wheels stick out close to or beyond the fender lip it's a 73-87. Those frames are too wide for the AD trucks.

sasquatch5308 · 09-23-2011, 11:50 AM

We're using the original wheels and skinny tires up front in hopes to clear the front fenders.
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09-21-2011, 12:16 PM	#1
Creative Girl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 2	Need HELP identifying a frame! I have a 49-50 GMC pick up that was a resto-mod prior to my buying it. Trying to figure out what type of GM frame it sits on. I was hoping one of the gurus from the forum may have some knowledge they could pass to me. I have attached a picture of the #s from the frame that is directly under the door of the passenger side. The same number is also under the door of the driver side. Attached Images

09-21-2011, 02:17 PM	#2
sasquatch5308 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Battle Ground Washington Posts: 64	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! How bout a pic of the whole frame? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ safety third! 1962 swb 4x4 1952 Chevy "turd bucket" truck 1953 Buick special 1953 Famous James motorcycle 1975 Scout II

09-21-2011, 04:37 PM	#3
Creative Girl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 2	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! Kinda hard since the truck body is still on it Here's what I can get a picture of Attached Images

09-21-2011, 05:14 PM	#4
sasquatch5308 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Battle Ground Washington Posts: 64	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! Looks like a 73-87 chassis. I could be wrong, but you've got A arms up front and leaf in the back so that's my guess. Are the front fenders and grill on the truck? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ safety third! 1962 swb 4x4 1952 Chevy "turd bucket" truck 1953 Buick special 1953 Famous James motorcycle 1975 Scout II

09-21-2011, 08:00 PM	#5
sasquatch5308 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Battle Ground Washington Posts: 64	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! Im wondering because I'm doing a frame swap right now on a 55 first series and I want to see how the grille and radiator etc. are mounted. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ safety third! 1962 swb 4x4 1952 Chevy "turd bucket" truck 1953 Buick special 1953 Famous James motorcycle 1975 Scout II

09-22-2011, 10:48 AM	#6
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! G'day Creative, I'm sorry but I can't help with your question, but she looks like it has a nice cab in place on it! What are your plans for the truck? Regards, Trently.

09-23-2011, 07:40 AM	#8
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! One way to tell; stick the front fenders on and if the wheels stick out close to or beyond the fender lip it's a 73-87. Those frames are too wide for the AD trucks. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-23-2011, 11:50 AM	#9
sasquatch5308 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Battle Ground Washington Posts: 64	Re: Need HELP identifying a frame! We're using the original wheels and skinny tires up front in hopes to clear the front fenders. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ safety third! 1962 swb 4x4 1952 Chevy "turd bucket" truck 1953 Buick special 1953 Famous James motorcycle 1975 Scout II



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