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1948 Chevy Thriftmaster Truck - One Man's Junk

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Michael Bloomer
New Palestine, Indiana
1948 Chevy Thriftmaster
CHASSIS
Frame: modified-stock
Modifications new crossmembers, notched rear
Rearend / Ratio: Chevy / 3.73:1
Rear suspensioN: four-link, MIC airbags, KYB shocks
Rear brakes: Chevy drum
Front suspension: Mustang II, MIC airbags, KYB shocks
Front brakes: Ford disc
Steering box: rack-and-pinion
Front and rear wheels: Pete Paulson smoothie, 15x7
Front tires: BFGoodrich, 215/70R15
Rear tires: BFGoodrich, 225/75R15
Gas tank: Tanks, Inc. under bed.
DRIVETRAIN
Year and make: '77 Chevy 400
Heads: stock
Valve covers: Goodwrench
Manifold/Induction: GM / Holley 650
Ignition: HEI
Exhaust / Mufflers: stock
transmission: Turbo 350
Modifications: stock
Shifter: Lokar Nostalgia
BODY
Style: Thriftmaster 3W
Fenders, Front/Rear: stock
Hood: stock
Grille: stock
Bed: stock, pine floor raised
Bodywork and paint by: Mother Nature
Lettering: Josh Shaw, Cincinnati, OH
Headlights / Taillights: stock
Bumpers, Front/rear: stock
INTERIOR
Dashboard: stock
Gauges: Stewart Warner
Steering wheel: '61 Biscayne
Steering column: Nova
Seats: Buick bench


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