Vintage Tow vehicle - Now in service, Again!

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Vintage Tow vehicle - Now in service, Again!

Postby prohandyman » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:54 am

I know this is not a truck forum...but I wanted to show a pic of my TV that is nearing completion. Took the Kit out for a spin with it today!
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1948 Chevy Thriftmaster, lowered, stock interior, late model rear end, original 6 cylinder with T5 trans, wide whites
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Postby mvperini » Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:22 am

Gotta love those old chevys, good luck with the build

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Postby GuyllFyre » Sun Dec 12, 2010 4:39 pm

Always fun to see project vehicles as well as the things they tow.
I originally was planning on using my Jetta as the tow vehicle and I still plan on building with that weight limit in mind but now the tow vehicle will be a 1993 Audi 90 Quattro. Still piecing that together though. I hate it when people work on things and then lose all the brackets and hardware...
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Re: Future Tow vehicle

Postby Facemeltingly Epic » Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:32 pm

prohandyman wrote:I know this is not a truck forum...but I wanted to show a pic of my TV that is under construction
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Re: Future Tow vehicle

Postby Classic Finn » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:07 am

prohandyman wrote:I know this is not a truck forum...but I wanted to show a pic of my TV that is under construction
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Very nice Dan. I have a 46 chevrolet 1/2 ton here. ;) :thumbsup:
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Postby teardrop_focus » Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:26 am

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1948 Chevy Thriftmaster, lowered, stock interior, late model rear end, original 6 cylinder with T5 trans, wide whites...


Perfect! A solid example of elegance in modifying.

That ol' hummin' half-O-dozen will LOVE that 5-speed trans.

Dropping a Pertronix Ignitor into the distributor, are ye?

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Postby prohandyman » Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:58 am

Latest progress. Tires on, bed done, hitch on
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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:33 am

Gotta love the body lines of those old trucks!
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Postby Jst83 » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:49 pm

Gonna be ready for spring gathering pulling ???
Nice truck :thumbsup: wish I had auto skills but I'm lucky to put gas in it :envious:
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Postby prohandyman » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:28 am

Getting closer to towing...registered, in primer, drivable,
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Postby mvperini » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:53 am

COOL 8) 8) gota love those old chevys

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Postby emiller » Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:07 am

I like my 1939 Chevy coupe but wish I still had my 1953 Chevy pick up. Nice vehicle you have there. :thumbsup:
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Postby H-Balm » Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:05 pm

I don't know jack about auto repairs... but I love them whitewalls!

That is a sharp and really great rounded auto.

Keep us posted on the future of it!
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Out for a drive

Postby prohandyman » Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:33 pm

Took the Kit out today with the Chevy. Tows nice. Thought this old house would look good as a backdrop.

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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:36 pm

Look perfect together!! :thumbsup:
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