Michael et al,
The cabs and fenders are the same except for the differences you note -
but there are some differences in the sheet metal that shrouds the radiator,
and where the hood latch attaches. I believe that the GMC uses a different
radiator as well - Most Chev AD's I've seen have the filler neck in the
center, my GMC (original radiator to my knowledge) has the filler on the
passenger side. The radiator is definitely positioned in a more forward
location, due to the longer GMC engine.
These sheet metal filler pieces often get discarded when the engine or
radiator is removed, and it can be real hard to find. I was able to locate
them at Adler's Antique Autos. Proprietor also enlightened me that GMC used
Phillips head fasteners in this area, rather than "stove bolts". Another
small but important difference to the restorer....
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael and Stephany Zaic <mzaic@athens.net>
To: dave riffel <cafe_dave@hotmail.com>; <bluebell@train.missouri.org>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AD Sheetmetal
> Guys,
> I've got Chevy inner and outer fenders on my 52 GMC. I've compared the
> front sheet metal from my 53 GMC 150 parts truck, 53 Chevy 3100 parts
> truck, and the 49 Chevy fenders which were on my 52 GMC 150 project truck
> at time of purchase. Other than the extensive rust on my original GMC
> sheet metal, the only differences that I noted were the following:
> The GMC outer fenders have the round holes for the parking lights a few
> inches below the headlights.
> The GMC inner fenders have three bolt holes vertically down the front side
> (on the same plane as the radiator) on both L and R inners for grill
> mounting.
> With a set of each from each make sitting side by side, I couldn't find
> any other difference. I've pulled the entire front clip at one time or
> another and swapped some pieces around without any problems, other than
> drilling the three holes for the grill bolts.
> I hope this helps!
> Michael Z.
> Watkinsville, GA
> ----------
> > From: dave riffel <cafe_dave@hotmail.com>
> > To: bluebell@train.missouri.org; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AD Sheetmetal
> > Date: Sunday, September 12, 1999 4:43 PM
> >
> > Bruce,
> >
> > I've looked at these GMCs a lot in the junk yards and it appears to me
> that
> > the entire front clip is different from the Chevy due to clearances
> needed
> > for the GMC grill. So I think you would have to use one front clip or
> the
> > other. I really like the GMC nose, it has a lot of character.
> >
> > Dave R.
> >
> > 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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