1948 Thriftmaster

[DozerII]

Gotta like it when a plan comes together

 

[dutch]

jup, nice!

 

[MercuryMac]

You made a front bumper into a back bumper. Right on! You got the shape just right.

 

[kenny c]

I like it[dr[cl[cl[P

 

[BillM]

I finally got around to finishing the rear bumper over the last couple of days. I tried to keep it as tight to the truck as I could, while still keeping the plate in the stock location. I was trying to use front brackets, so I had to modify them a bit too. Wow, are those things ever hard! I tried soften the ends of two of them, just enough to allow me to drill two 1/2" holes. I took to to a soft red for several minutes, then gradually backed off on the heat for several more, then wrapped them in a fire blanket for about an hour. Lol....I still couldn't even dimple them with a drill. Burned the two holes and mounted them up. (That's what they make flatwashers for, right?) A little fog of white paint and I'm calling it done.

 

[Torchie]

Front rear number looks good, Bill.
The old steel is really hard plus I think those bumper brackets were made out of spring steel at that.
Every time I cut into the body on the Dodge I’m amazed at how hard it is.
Torchie

 

[joedoh]

beauty work bill, second start sounds healthy too! [P[P

 

[BillM]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. My wheels arrived just before Christmas, and I had the rubber mounted today. I haven't stuck the moon caps on yet since I figured the wheels will likely have to come off again. I'm very happy with the look and the ride height.

 

[bob w]

Darn near perfect.[cl

 

[DozerII]

Nailed it for sure. [cl[cl[P[P

 

[dutch]

yes spot on

 

[Old Iron]

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[joedoh]

shes a beaut clark!

 

[forbigpicture]

VROOM VROOM VROOM! Love the look, ya done good Bill.

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[I-R-POPS]

NICE!!!

 

[zzrodder]

Love the wheels! Detroit steel? What are the size(s)?

 

[Torchie]

Torchie

 

[BillM]

Thanks everyone, like I said I'm happy with the look. I'm back trying to make progress on the 51 now, but at least I can look over at my truck and it makes me smile.
Yeah ZZ, Detroit Steel Wheels. Dtown. 18x8 in the front, 20x9 in the rear. 4.5" backspace front and back.

 

[Tripper]

Wow... looks great & loves the wheels!!! I love AD's... had a '48 3-window & a '51 5 window! Put lots of miles on both of them!

BoB

 

[BillM]

Thanks everyone. I can't wait to get this thing out for a drive! I've been knocking off little things on the 51 Chev, but nearing a standstill on it, and then took in the Swinger clone. Here's a little progress on the Thriftmaster. I picked up the seat from the upholsterers' the other day, so I need to get on the carpet, underpad and floor insulation now. I had to put a little patch on the one front corner of the hood, and put some Tremclad on the underside while it was upside down. I stuck the new emblems on it too. I love the chrome against the patina, it's such a conflict!