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Old 03-15-2013, 09:10 PM   #1
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'37 to '40 Frame Differences

I need a new frame for my '39 Chevy truck. I found a potential donor, looks to be a '38. What, if any, are going to be the differences in the '37-'40 truck frames? It looks like all the IFS suspension kits are the same for these years, so I can't imagine there's too much difference.
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Old 03-16-2013, 09:20 AM   #2
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Re: '37 to '40 Frame Differences

I don't think there is a difference from 37'-40' but the 41' and up frame is longer. The wheelbase changed from 113½" to 115" when they redesigned the front sheetmetal in 1941.
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Old 09-20-2013, 04:02 PM   #3
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Re: '37 to '40 Frame Differences

technically a 37-9 frame is identical, 40-47 same--( the 39-and 40 cabs are different too even though they appear the same).
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Old 09-23-2013, 07:49 PM   #4
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Re: '37 to '40 Frame Differences

Good to know, thanks.

I got lucky and scored a '39 frame with precut boxing plates for $100
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