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truckn' · 08-28-2006, 02:33 AM

I have found a 57 chevy 3600 without the bed, can get it for about 800.00. needs alot of work of course but want to make sure it wasn't sold as a cab and chassis because I want to put a bed back on it. How can I tell the difference? Any help would be g

greatly appreciated.

5Mike7 · 08-28-2006, 10:18 AM

I'm sure the 3600 is a 3/4ton truck, and should have single rear wheels...i/e not duals...so it probably willaccept a bed, although it probably will be a long bed.

truckn' · 08-29-2006, 03:00 AM

thx I really appreciate the quick reply

Norselander · 09-11-2006, 08:30 PM

The 3600 was a 3/4 ton that could be had with duals. But the frame is the same regardless of the wheel configuration. 1957 (-'59) 3200 and 3600 beds were a bit longer than their '55/'56 counterparts. You can use the shorter longbeds on a '57 but it may necessitate trimming of the frame.

The 3800 beds are exceptionally long.

truckn' · 09-14-2006, 01:12 AM

that really opened the truth, the truck has potential but I really don't want the longer bed and since this is actually my first resto. at the age of 42 lol I really don't feel confident trimming the frame. thanks for the info and direction to the website

rico_bob · 09-29-2006, 01:13 PM

If you are still looking for a truck project, I may know of some for you.... PM me.

Rico

08-28-2006, 02:33 AM	#1
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	57 chevy 3600 I have found a 57 chevy 3600 without the bed, can get it for about 800.00. needs alot of work of course but want to make sure it wasn't sold as a cab and chassis because I want to put a bed back on it. How can I tell the difference? Any help would be g greatly appreciated.

08-28-2006, 10:18 AM	#2
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: 57 chevy 3600 I'm sure the 3600 is a 3/4ton truck, and should have single rear wheels...i/e not duals...so it probably willaccept a bed, although it probably will be a long bed.

08-29-2006, 03:00 AM	#3
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: 57 chevy 3600 thx I really appreciate the quick reply

09-11-2006, 08:30 PM	#4
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	Re: 57 chevy 3600 The 3600 was a 3/4 ton that could be had with duals. But the frame is the same regardless of the wheel configuration. 1957 (-'59) 3200 and 3600 beds were a bit longer than their '55/'56 counterparts. You can use the shorter longbeds on a '57 but it may necessitate trimming of the frame. The 3800 beds are exceptionally long. __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey Last edited by Norselander; 09-11-2006 at 08:32 PM.

09-14-2006, 01:12 AM	#5
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: 57 chevy 3600 that really opened the truth, the truck has potential but I really don't want the longer bed and since this is actually my first resto. at the age of 42 lol I really don't feel confident trimming the frame. thanks for the info and direction to the website

09-29-2006, 01:13 PM	#6
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Re: 57 chevy 3600 If you are still looking for a truck project, I may know of some for you.... PM me. Rico __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com



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