New to these trucks 1948 thriftmaster build.
 

So i have always wanted a 5 window 47-54 and finally found one. I think its a good start. I paid $3600 for the truck restored about 15 years ago, recent engine rebuild, new front and rear springs, 5 new tires, rebuilt generator, carb, brakes, new wiring etc.etc.etc. Which all dont matter because im pulling all the mentioned items out and trying to sell them. I bought it from a 80 year old retired district attorney who spends summers in oregon and winters in arizona. cheaper resto but i think i did ok. I purchased a scott's hotrods super slam ifs, 18" billet specialties vintec dish wheels, and a complete accuair air ride system to get me started.....wish me luck!

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hey slick glad your here, always remeber pics an lots of them, lets see your jewel

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its not letting me post pics for some reason

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10-4

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here we go!

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now thats a nice ride

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sorry its only letting me load 1 or 2 at a time

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Welcome and nice truck!
The server seem to be having problems lately. i had a server error twice it two days.

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Ill be following this one. That scotts IFS sure is a nice looking peice.
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thanks for the compliments! cant wait to tear it down this week, hopefully by next weekend i will have the front suspension done!

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welcome from TX.looks to be a good one,cool to see where this one goes.

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man i wish i lived near you, i would b there in a sec an help you i love doin all that suff, man to dam far from louisiana

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got the engine pulled and found a set of staggard new budniks with new tires, so now i have 17"corvette rally's, billet specialties vintec dish, and budniks, which do i choose?

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Those buniks are sure nice. A friend of mine has them on a 71 blazer. keep them all, that way youll have set for whatever mood you're in :devil:

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thats kinda what i was thinking, im an impulse buying addict!:(

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:lol:Tell me somthing, What is it like to start with somthing that isn't bent and rusted?:lol:
Really though looks good so far!:metal:
I like the rallys but both for cahhange would be cool

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The Budniks look killer.. Nice starter truck. Can't wait to see this progress.

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got down and dirty today! a full day 9-4, out with the old in with the new! still sitting on the jack with the front tacked in. now off with the front and start the welding!

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scotts super slam!:metal:
keeping the budniks!

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lookin good gerald.cant wait to see more.

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thanks too you again on the crossmember measurements. did you have to make any other adjustments to get that low? pic still has the jack and a 2x4 underneath it.

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you should not have to do anything.my front tires are 28.5" tall.im guessing yours are shorter.

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i believe mine are right at 28" od. thanks for the info on the brace, nice to have a local do depend on.

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very cool, what im really drooling over is the awsome garage your in, wow, can we be friends?