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
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