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Old 03-05-2012, 12:35 PM   #1
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Default 34 Car and Pickup Wheelbase

Is there a wheelbase length difference in the car and 1/2 t pickup?

If not, are the chassis the same?
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Old 03-05-2012, 12:47 PM   #2
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Default Re: 34 Car and Pickup Wheelbase

Wheelbase is the same.They should interchange.Maybe a few differences in hole location for runningboards etc.Pass cars have inner fender panels,Pickups do not.I am sure others will chime in.
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Frames are the same, except bolt holes for mounting bodies and front fenders are different
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Old 03-05-2012, 01:41 PM   #4
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Default Re: 34 Car and Pickup Wheelbase

Differences have been posted in the past. I think Richard EV8G might be the 'authority' on this. Yes, basic chassis/frame is same, but a bunch of holes are different, as noted above. I once thought of using a car frame for a pickup - changed my mind when I saw what I had to do.
You might try a search on this - the same topic, and Richard, ought to pop up.
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Old 03-05-2012, 02:29 PM   #5
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Thanks everyone.
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Old 03-05-2012, 03:55 PM   #6
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Just a note; the odd difference is in driveshaft [torque tube] length for 33/34's. 4cyl and V8 are different, Same frame Wb though. Newc
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Old 03-05-2012, 05:17 PM   #7
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Old 03-05-2012, 05:21 PM   #8
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34 car running boards bolt to side pickups bolt to bottom
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Old 03-05-2012, 07:29 PM   #9
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Default Re: 34 Car and Pickup Wheelbase

P/U in my avatar is on a car frame. look for the two sets of three running board mounting holes on the car frame. A quick way to tell the difference.
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