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Old 02-22-2010, 08:24 PM   #7
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Re: Brought this home..1954 1 ton

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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com View Post
Both the mounting and the bumper itself are different.

The 1-ton frame extends further out and has a casting on the front that the bumper bracket attaches too. The brackets are much flatter than the 1/2-ton type.

The bumper is two pieces. One is a very stiff bar, almost like a piece of heavy strap, that fits behind the bumper and stretches across the mounts. The second piece is the one that shows and it is a much thicker piece of steel than the stock 1/2- or 3/4-ton.

If you ever pick one up you'll immediately feel the difference. They look thicker and are much heavier.
My project was a 3800, I'll have to head into the garage and check it out again. I thought the visible bumper looked the same as 1/2 ton units...
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