Steve, our 1-ton panel (x-school bus) has a wheel base of
137". The frame itself is formed from 1/4" plate. I'm not
looking forward to the day I do a frame off restoration on this
one....!
Brad
1953 3800 1-ton panel (x-school bus)
http://www.141.com/dodge/panel.html-ssi
On 18 Nov 2002 at 11:38, Steve Hanberg wrote:
> I think the 3/4 ton and larger panels have a longer wheel base, and
> therefore the body is different behind the doors. I have a 1/2 ton
> suburban, and though I've never parked it next to one of the heavier
> trucks to compare (nor have I measured one), I think they look longer and
> bigger.
>
> There used to be one I'd see around town, but I haven't seen it for
> several years. I'd like to build a 1-ton suburban (don't think they made
> one) with dual wheels in the rear, setup to haul people and pull a
> trailer. Its one of those things I think about but likely will never do.
>
> My 1/2-ton AD sub feels small on the inside compared to my '98 Chevy
> Venture van.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>
> To: "John Howard" <debjonjd@vianet.ca>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 9:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Help
>
>
> > Trucks don't look much bigger, maybe set higher. When you get into 1-ton
> > panels, then you can see diff. Wheels on bigger trucks, brakes, springs,
> all
> > bigger. If rodding, you can't find 3/4 ton disc set-ups or high gear
> ratios
> > for your stock axles.
> > All the body parts and cab area should be same, fenders and grill same.
> > Frame is beefier, yet you wont notice that. Trim is diff #'s, but can
> remove
> > or change if wanted. Engines same, and trannies. May be open drive on
> bigger
> > one, and advantage if you are changing rear end. Course if you're gonna
> just
> > HACK it and not keep anything stock, all this doesn't matter at all, all
> you
> > want is frame and sheetmetal and it's same. Lower it, change drivetrain,
> big
> > stereo, independent suspension, tilt-wheel, disc brakes, go at it!
> >
> > G. L. Perry
> > Huntington, IN 46750
> > glperry@fwi.com
> > Big AD trucks, COE
> > MM tractors and 1 Oliver!
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Howard" <debjonjd@vianet.ca>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 11:18 AM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Help
> >
> >
> > > Question for the list...I have been wanting a 50's chevy 1/2 ton
> > > panel truck so bad that I'm at the point now that I'm now looking at a
> > > 3/4 ton...Can anyone tell me how
> much
> > > bigger is big..would
> > > it be that noticeable in a panel truck? thank you in advance..
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> > > 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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