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Hit run sideswipe accident on my very original '46 1 Ton Panel. Front bumper was perfect, then got bent around so sharp that experienced plater cracked it when straightening, tried to weld, can't get waves out, has given up (still wants me to pay). Also, weld means very weak spot, I think. But now, am trying to find replacement. This bumper is really thick, spring? steel, much heavier than overseas replacements. I'm wondering if this for a 41-46 1 Ton is heavier than originals on smaller 1/2, 3/4 Ton 'bolts. Have seen discussions on AD trucks that 1 Tons had heavier bumpers. What about 41-46? Anyone have one?

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I too have a 46 1 ton panel. It is my understanding that all the cabs were the same and I am guessing the frames were as well.

Have you compared yours to the smaller trucks? There has to be someone around you that has a 41 -46 to look at. My guess again is they would be the same.

Just happen to be workin on my ’41 3/;4 ton front bumper, or at least the one that came on the truck. Went out and measured it. It is 72 ¼” long X 5” high X 0.140” thick and its too hard to drill through buy hand. If this works for you contact Will Stoner (AKA rust & grease) up in Lebanon PA. Last I knew he had a couple of extras.

The 1.5 and 2 ton trucks in '46 had way heavier duty bumpers than the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks.

Dunno about the 1 ton trucks.

Kip, and others. Thanks so far, but still looks like my 1 Ton bumpers are much heavier, so I guess I am now trying to find a front one. My '46 1 Ton panel bumpers are both about 0.242" (+/- .002") thick. That's .24, almost exactly 1/4" thick; really heavy. The 72" (around the curve) and 5" (maybe 4 3/4") are about right, but it's that heavy 1/4" thickness that you notice. And they are hard, probably a sort of spring steel. So now we know, and now I'm searching.

Hey MikeE:Please measure yours and see how thick, 0.14 or 0.24", and let us know. Thanks.

Hey Fumblin: Do you mean, on the 1.5 and 2 tons, they are maybe this heavy but still the simple curved cross section, or were those the special taller, bulkier and more compound curved shape as in many big trucks, and probably never chromed. These chrome bumpers on my 1 Ton look just like the simple ones on the 1/2 Tons, only heavier.

All the bumpers i've seen on the 1.5 and 2 ton 1946 trucks were not anything like what you'd find on the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks.

CliCK!

I know the bumper on the 1/2 ton in that picture is NOT stock.. but the bumper on the 2 ton truck IS.. and is what i'm talking about.

46Panel,

I am assuming by plater, you are having it done at a chrome shop?

You may want to stop by a machine shop to see what they could do with it. I just had my windshield frame welded up by a shop. It looked darn good for what I brought in. The place I used is in the middle of an industrial park and fixes all kinds of stainless, regular steel and alum. They finished it out as nice as a body shop.

It might be spendy, but worth a try since you are trying to find such a rare bumper...

Another try might be dropping an E-mail to Ray Stanley, formerly Metal Man on this site. He does not post here anymore, but is still around. He might be able to give you some tips too...

Just my $.02 worth..

Thanks, Fumblin. Looks like what I'm needing is a 1 Ton front bumper, and only a 1 Ton will be the simple shape and 1/4" thick.

MikeE: Please let us know if you confirm the above thickness on your 1 Ton.

In Progress: Yes, a very reputable, and big, chrome shop. I know it can be welded and smoothed. I got welded and not smooth, but welded is what bothers me most, with spring steel, bent out front real hard in the accident(about 45 degrees) and then bent back by the plater (think about metal stresses as that heavy curved shape kinked around), then cracked and welded right there at that outside bumper bracket bolt. I would think the plater should have said "we'll try, but may crack, so if does crack, we'll stop, not plate". He never called at all.

I'll check with Ray Stanley. Thanks for the 2 pennies, and more.

Thanks to all. We 'bolters have it made, with this great web site and this big bunch of friends.

Now I gotta find a bumper. I'll post on the Swap Meet section.