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Vonn · 03-12-2020, 11:31 AM

Who can tell me the difference between the frames on a 32 pickup and a 33 pickup.

JSeery · 03-12-2020, 12:02 PM

I'm no frame expert, but think the pickup and cars used the same frames. So it would be the same difference as between the car frames. Which is a lot if you are trying to switch between the two.

deuce lover · 03-12-2020, 12:19 PM

Totally different.What are you trying to do?

Vonn · 03-12-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Totally different.What are you trying to do?

I know the 32 passenger car and 33 passenger car have different frames. The trucks I wasn't sure about. I've got a nice 32 rolling frame and was wondering if a 33 pickup would fit the 32 frame.

FlatheadTed · 03-12-2020, 01:40 PM

I believe The 32 pick up used the same frame dimensions as a 32 car,The cabs are the same dimensions as 33 ,so it would fit but the bed wheel well on a 33 is placed farther back than a 32 ,

Charlie Stephens · 03-12-2020, 01:46 PM

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The main thing that is going to bite you is the different wheel base. See:

http://wescottsauto.com/WebCatalog/T...iagram1932.pdf
http://wescottsauto.com/WebCatalog/T...ram1933-34.pdf

My advice would would be to get the right frame because the wrong one would put the wheels in the wrong location on the bed. I haven't done it but if you are just talking about the body and you are not doing a restoration you probably would be ok. If that is the case make another thread that will pick up the right people. Maybe title it "Will '33 truck cab interchange with a '32".

Charlie Stephens

deuce lover · 03-12-2020, 02:27 PM

A buddy here in France found a '33 ruck cab and plans on putting it on a '32 frame.The '33 firewall is being replaced with a '32 firewall.He then has the '32 fenders ,grille ,running boards and hood he will use.Also the '33 dash will be used.He is buying a shortened (at the rear) '32 bed from Macks Products. Basically it will look like a '32.The gas tank is the other issue as he wants to fabricate one to mount at the rear under the bed.
'32 truck gas tanks were under the seat.

V8 Bob · 03-12-2020, 02:47 PM

Pretty sure the '32-'34 cabs are the same except for firewalls and the reveal on the rear of the '34.

DavidG · 03-12-2020, 03:10 PM

The base has been pretty well covered already. The starting point is the six inch difference in the wheelbase of the two frames ('32 - 106" and '33 - 112"). As Sheldon notes, the '32 firewall is a separate part not permanently attached to the cab while the completely different '33 firewall is an integral part of the cab. The dash are instrument panels of the two years are different, although interchangeable.

You would want a '32 bed, not a shortened '33 bed as I don't think the mounting attachments for the rear fenders would line up correctly. It is also likely that you would have to modify (or use the '32 versions of the #1 and #2 floor boards) the '33 floor boards to achieve proper clearance for the brake and clutch pedals on the '32 chassis.

03-12-2020, 12:19 PM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: 33 truck frame question Totally different.What are you trying to do?

03-12-2020, 01:40 PM	#5
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 33 truck frame question I believe The 32 pick up used the same frame dimensions as a 32 car,The cabs are the same dimensions as 33 ,so it would fit but the bed wheel well on a 33 is placed farther back than a 32 , __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters , Last edited by FlatheadTed; 03-13-2020 at 01:06 PM.

03-12-2020, 01:46 PM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: 33 truck frame question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The main thing that is going to bite you is the different wheel base. See: http://wescottsauto.com/WebCatalog/T...iagram1932.pdf http://wescottsauto.com/WebCatalog/T...ram1933-34.pdf My advice would would be to get the right frame because the wrong one would put the wheels in the wrong location on the bed. I haven't done it but if you are just talking about the body and you are not doing a restoration you probably would be ok. If that is the case make another thread that will pick up the right people. Maybe title it "Will '33 truck cab interchange with a '32". Charlie Stephens

03-12-2020, 02:27 PM	#7
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: 33 truck frame question A buddy here in France found a '33 ruck cab and plans on putting it on a '32 frame.The '33 firewall is being replaced with a '32 firewall.He then has the '32 fenders ,grille ,running boards and hood he will use.Also the '33 dash will be used.He is buying a shortened (at the rear) '32 bed from Macks Products. Basically it will look like a '32.The gas tank is the other issue as he wants to fabricate one to mount at the rear under the bed. '32 truck gas tanks were under the seat. Last edited by deuce lover; 03-12-2020 at 03:32 PM.

03-12-2020, 02:47 PM	#8
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: 33 truck frame question Pretty sure the '32-'34 cabs are the same except for firewalls and the reveal on the rear of the '34.

03-12-2020, 11:31 AM	#1
Vonn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 21	33 truck frame question Who can tell me the difference between the frames on a 32 pickup and a 33 pickup.

03-12-2020, 12:02 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 33 truck frame question I'm no frame expert, but think the pickup and cars used the same frames. So it would be the same difference as between the car frames. Which is a lot if you are trying to switch between the two.

03-12-2020, 03:10 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 33 truck frame question The base has been pretty well covered already. The starting point is the six inch difference in the wheelbase of the two frames ('32 - 106" and '33 - 112"). As Sheldon notes, the '32 firewall is a separate part not permanently attached to the cab while the completely different '33 firewall is an integral part of the cab. The dash are instrument panels of the two years are different, although interchangeable. You would want a '32 bed, not a shortened '33 bed as I don't think the mounting attachments for the rear fenders would line up correctly. It is also likely that you would have to modify (or use the '32 versions of the #1 and #2 floor boards) the '33 floor boards to achieve proper clearance for the brake and clutch pedals on the '32 chassis.