The cabs are interchangeable between GMC and Chevy. If anything the GMC may
have a slightly deeper firewall recess dimple for the larger engine but
that's a plus. I say go for it. Hey, if they throw in the roses, it might
make a pretty decent planter after all!
At worst, you could cut out the corner window sheetmetal and make a 5-window
from your Chevy cab.
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Bruce H. Bell <bluebell@train.missouri.org>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 9:34 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] AD Sheetmetal
> I'm looking for reassurance. The last thing I need is to bring home
> stuff that I cant use. My "It'll make a great yard ornament/planter."
> pitch is getting a little old ;-)
>
> I've located a 49 GMC 1/2 with a deluxe cab at a salvage yard. It has
a
> deluxe cab on it and other than surface rust appears to be in good shape.
> In fact from what I could see (My efforts to crawl in and around were
> somewhat limited by the stand of wild roses growing around it) most of the
> sheet meal is in reasonable shape. Can I transplant this sheetmetal to my
> 49 AD? I know that the grill and tailgate won't work, but what about the
> rest of it? If I can pull this off it'll save the work of getting rid of
> tho PO's "slather it in bondo" body work and give me a five window.
>
> 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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