47-55.1 100 Series vs 300 Series truck questions.

[Richard8971]

Hey all...

I have a 1948 GMC 300 14' flatbed truck. I have done some research and the general thoughts on putting them on newer frames is this.

If it's a 100 Series you can use an S-10 frame.

If it's a 300 Series you can use the C10 frames because of the wider fenders and longer nose.

I don't have a problem per se' in leaving the truck original but I'm sure that running gear needs a ton of work and it would be so much easier to start off with newer running gear that is in decent shape.

My question is, if I use a C10 frame to make a 1/2 ton out of it, has anyone else done this? Do you know of any finished trucks with pics? How about the rear fenders... do you have to widen them as well? The wheelbase between the 100 series trucks and the C10 frames are within a few inches so all of that can be dealt with.

Thanks for any help you can give!

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