47-55.1 dump body manufacturers in 1948? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1948ChevyDumpFixer · 08-23-2019, 08:08 PM

where do I start trying to identify the manufacturer of the dump body for my 1948 ton and a half? I'm assuming this is a relatively local truck to NC, but I haven't got my title search results back yet to know for sure.

I will post some detailed pics tomorrow, but would love any links.

The PTO and dump bed operate from two unmarked straight levers in the middle of the cab next to the seat. They look almost home made, which is entirely possible, lol, but the dump bed is very well done.

Thanks for any input!

**mr48chev** · 08-24-2019, 12:29 AM

I'd think that the manufacture of the dump box was at least regional when it was installed.

It looks like Triangle Body works has been around since 1927 so it might be worth checking with them to see if they made dump beds in the early 50's and if they have photos of what theirs looked like or if they can say yes/no on yours. If they have some older guys still with the company they might put some light on it too

https://www.trianglebodyworks.com/our-works/

**mongocanfly** · 08-24-2019, 08:50 AM

show some pics...maybe thatll help

1948ChevyDumpFixer · 08-25-2019, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

show some pics...maybe thatll help

finally got PhotoBucket to cooperate:

_Ogre · 08-31-2019, 02:47 PM

there weren't that many dump bed manufactures, look for any identifying marks on castings, pump, gearbox
if the bed is original to the truck there is probably a plate riveted near the gm id tags

if you find any wood, GW or Gar Wood, he was big in detroit for many years

**mongocanfly** · 08-31-2019, 02:56 PM

no need for pb...you can post your pics straight to here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures

**mongocanfly** · 08-31-2019, 03:02 PM

cant see much of the bed ,but it looks like it may be farm built...
most of the period correct beds ive seen have this ribbed style band around them

1948ChevyDumpFixer · 09-07-2019, 08:14 PM

I had the bed up today getting my exhaust installed, and found "THELEN" on one of the brackets. Ring a bell to anyone? Haven't found much on Google.

08-23-2019, 08:08 PM	#1
1948ChevyDumpFixer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: NC Posts: 30	dump body manufacturers in 1948? where do I start trying to identify the manufacturer of the dump body for my 1948 ton and a half? I'm assuming this is a relatively local truck to NC, but I haven't got my title search results back yet to know for sure. I will post some detailed pics tomorrow, but would love any links. The PTO and dump bed operate from two unmarked straight levers in the middle of the cab next to the seat. They look almost home made, which is entirely possible, lol, but the dump bed is very well done. Thanks for any input!

08-24-2019, 12:29 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: dump body manufacturers in 1948? I'd think that the manufacture of the dump box was at least regional when it was installed. It looks like Triangle Body works has been around since 1927 so it might be worth checking with them to see if they made dump beds in the early 50's and if they have photos of what theirs looked like or if they can say yes/no on yours. If they have some older guys still with the company they might put some light on it too https://www.trianglebodyworks.com/our-works/ __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-24-2019, 08:50 AM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: dump body manufacturers in 1948? show some pics...maybe thatll help __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-31-2019, 02:47 PM	#5
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: dump body manufacturers in 1948? there weren't that many dump bed manufactures, look for any identifying marks on castings, pump, gearbox if the bed is original to the truck there is probably a plate riveted near the gm id tags if you find any wood, GW or Gar Wood, he was big in detroit for many years __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-31-2019, 02:56 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: dump body manufacturers in 1948? no need for pb...you can post your pics straight to here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-31-2019, 03:02 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: dump body manufacturers in 1948? cant see much of the bed ,but it looks like it may be farm built... most of the period correct beds ive seen have this ribbed style band around them Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-07-2019, 08:14 PM	#8
1948ChevyDumpFixer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: NC Posts: 30	Re: dump body manufacturers in 1948? I had the bed up today getting my exhaust installed, and found "THELEN" on one of the brackets. Ring a bell to anyone? Haven't found much on Google.



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