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alden · 02-08-2009, 07:22 PM

another quick question. Looking at one of the original ads, there were two 6 cylinder engines available, the "thriftmaster 6" and the "Jobmaster 6" what is the difference and how would I know what I have?

orgalmeister · 02-08-2009, 09:34 PM

Don't know. my #'s book says that there was only 1 6cyl. offered... the 235.

Norselander · 02-09-2009, 02:01 AM

The Jobmaster was the 261. It was not officially available in the pickups.
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alden · 02-09-2009, 06:02 AM

thanks!

OrrieG · 02-09-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alden

very cool! Thanks for posting that, I'll have to take a picture of the frame rails near the bed so hopefully someone can give me an idea of what all we'll need to mount the bumper once I get one.

I looked in my build thread and there is not a good pic of the rear bumper brackets, I will take a shot tonight and post it, will also show aftermarket tank location. Patrick

OrrieG · 02-11-2009, 12:51 AM

Here are two shots of the fleetside rear bumper brackets. In the one that shows the whole bracket if you look close you can see the part number still stenciled on the side of the inside bracket.

sweatmachine · 02-11-2009, 01:21 AM

man that truck is sweet! I'd be tempted to leave the paint alone, that is some sweet patina! I'd lose the red mirrors though...the wheels, I dunno...

congrats!

poncho_villa · 02-11-2009, 02:21 AM

Welcome to the site. You've come to the right place. Great truck you got there.

alden · 02-11-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sweatmachine

man that truck is sweet! I'd be tempted to leave the paint alone, that is some sweet patina! I'd lose the red mirrors though...the wheels, I dunno...

congrats!

I don't think I can do that, the mirror is my wife's favorite part

alden · 02-11-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Here are two shots of the fleetside rear bumper brackets. In the one that shows the whole bracket if you look close you can see the part number still stenciled on the side of the inside bracket.

Thanks! I'm also seeing a license plate bracket at classicparts.com, does that just attach to the bumper, frame or what?

b00sted · 02-11-2009, 07:33 AM

Nice truck...What is all that white stuff around it on th eground?

OrrieG · 02-11-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alden

Thanks! I'm also seeing a license plate bracket at classicparts.com, does that just attach to the bumper, frame or what?

Look close at my picture and you will see two holes in the top of the center bumper recess. That is where the bracket goes. On mine I had a flip down model for access to a gas tank filler (before I ran a 69 Impala tank as a second tank, worked ok except when going up steep hills!). They are set towards the bed side so you can still use the bumper as a step.

02-08-2009, 07:22 PM	#26
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Re: new here, new truck another quick question. Looking at one of the original ads, there were two 6 cylinder engines available, the "thriftmaster 6" and the "Jobmaster 6" what is the difference and how would I know what I have?

02-08-2009, 09:34 PM	#27
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: new here, new truck Don't know. my #'s book says that there was only 1 6cyl. offered... the 235. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

02-09-2009, 02:01 AM	#28
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	Re: new here, new truck The Jobmaster was the 261. It was not officially available in the pickups. http://www.oldtruck.net/19551959chev...ceresource.gif __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey Last edited by Norselander; 02-09-2009 at 02:03 AM.

02-09-2009, 06:02 AM	#29
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Re: new here, new truck thanks!

02-11-2009, 12:51 AM	#31
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: new here, new truck Here are two shots of the fleetside rear bumper brackets. In the one that shows the whole bracket if you look close you can see the part number still stenciled on the side of the inside bracket. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-11-2009, 01:21 AM	#32
sweatmachine Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 68	Re: new here, new truck man that truck is sweet! I'd be tempted to leave the paint alone, that is some sweet patina! I'd lose the red mirrors though...the wheels, I dunno... congrats!

02-11-2009, 02:21 AM	#33
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: new here, new truck Welcome to the site. You've come to the right place. Great truck you got there. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

02-11-2009, 07:33 AM	#36
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: new here, new truck Nice truck...What is all that white stuff around it on th eground? __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.



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