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1948 Chevy Thriftmaster Truck - One Man's Junk
| Facts & Figures | | 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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