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Babyburr · 11-23-2007, 11:24 AM

What's the difference between a half ton and three-quarter ton pickup? Is it the frame? Are the bodies bigger or what?

Thanks

55dude · 11-23-2007, 12:35 PM

what year truck?

bretcopsey · 11-23-2007, 02:30 PM

In general terms, you get a heavier rated suspension-stiffer springs etc. My 1951 3/4 has a long bed-I don't know if they all had that.

Babyburr · 11-24-2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55dude

what year truck?

It's a 1949.

1-ton of fun · 11-26-2007, 02:22 PM

my:
59 3/4 ton has a - .25" thick frame, long bed (about 8"), 8 lug hubs, 4 speed tranny
55 1/2 ton has a - .125" thick frame, short bed (about 6'), 6 lug hubs, 3 speed tranny

**michael bustamante** · 11-28-2007, 06:37 PM

chevy or GMC? I was told the frames on GMC trucks are better built

sevt_chevelle · 11-28-2007, 07:43 PM

Frames are longer and also shaped different on the 3/4 ton. The 1/2 had a short bed with only two stake pockets, the 3/4 has a long bed with 3 stake pockets. The sheetmetal is the SAME from 1/2 to 3/4 minus the bedsides and running boards.

My 49 3/4 has 1ton suspension with a 3 on the tree, were most 3/4 have 4speeds on the floor.

Daniel U · 11-28-2007, 09:12 PM

My '54 started out life as a 3/4 ton long bed with over load leafs front/rear & 8 lug wheels! It's now a sb 1/2 ton with a TCI front end and a few less leafs out back.

1-ton of fun · 11-28-2007, 10:44 PM

both mine are chevy's

11-23-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
Babyburr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 3	What's the difference? What's the difference between a half ton and three-quarter ton pickup? Is it the frame? Are the bodies bigger or what? Thanks

11-23-2007, 12:35 PM	#2
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: What's the difference? what year truck?

11-23-2007, 02:30 PM	#3
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: What's the difference? In general terms, you get a heavier rated suspension-stiffer springs etc. My 1951 3/4 has a long bed-I don't know if they all had that. __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

11-26-2007, 02:22 PM	#5
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: What's the difference? my: 59 3/4 ton has a - .25" thick frame, long bed (about 8"), 8 lug hubs, 4 speed tranny 55 1/2 ton has a - .125" thick frame, short bed (about 6'), 6 lug hubs, 3 speed tranny __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

11-28-2007, 06:37 PM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,850	Re: What's the difference? chevy or GMC? I was told the frames on GMC trucks are better built __________________ 1967custom

11-28-2007, 07:43 PM	#7
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	Re: What's the difference? Frames are longer and also shaped different on the 3/4 ton. The 1/2 had a short bed with only two stake pockets, the 3/4 has a long bed with 3 stake pockets. The sheetmetal is the SAME from 1/2 to 3/4 minus the bedsides and running boards. My 49 3/4 has 1ton suspension with a 3 on the tree, were most 3/4 have 4speeds on the floor. __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects

11-28-2007, 09:12 PM	#8
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: What's the difference? My '54 started out life as a 3/4 ton long bed with over load leafs front/rear & 8 lug wheels! It's now a sb 1/2 ton with a TCI front end and a few less leafs out back. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-28-2007, 10:44 PM	#9
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: What's the difference? both mine are chevy's __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'



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