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  To help prevent metal to metal contact when 1/2 and 3/4 tons are overloaded or have weak shock absorbers, truck manufacturers used a rubber devise. This cushion prevents the axle from making direct contact with the frame rails. On the rear of the 1947-1953 GM pickups, it attaches directly to the underside of the hump in the frame. It...

  These are some very rare photos. It is quite unusual to find 1947-1953 Chevrolet and GMC 1/2 ton bare frames together. Here, you can compare the differences in the front cross members. As the GMC six cylinder is a few inches longer than the Chevrolet, engineers designed two different front engine cross members. In building the truck frame for...

During 1941-46 a unique device was used in the front of both frame rails of Chevrolet/GMC trucks. It was designed to serve two purposes. This forged steel 'horn' was a spring hanger as well as a connection for front bumper braces. These horns are securely riveted into the end of the frame and were designed to last for the life...

  Over the years we have been asked 'Where can we locate the chassis frame for a Suburban or panel truck?' The answer is not complicated. To save much money General Motors used a modified frame from a pickup. The difference is four right angle brackets riveted to the frame. These provide an attaching point for the large single unit...