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I trawled the internet and found nothing, couldn't really call Bob Muller today so thought I'd ask here....

The G506 Cargo 1 1/2 ton truck came in two versions: without winch (G7107) and with winch (G7117).

The winch version has rivetted 'extension' plates on the side of the front frame rails, in a similar fashion to Half-tracks, CCKW's etc... Does anyone know if the Chevy frame is the same if all the fittings are stripped back - extension plates, etc... between the two versions? I have a suspicion the front frame rails/horns are cut shorter on the winch version truck, but this is just from studying pictures.

Does anyone know for sure?

Yes, the frame rails are shorter...and.....the springs and spring mounts are specific to winch non-winch trucks, the radiator support and front crossmember are also different, the lower splash sheilds are clipped to clear the additional rails as well.

Hope this helps
B