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Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? #805479 12/10/2011 6:05 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada M Mr. Lang Shop Shark
Mr. Lang Shop Shark M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada	So, after seeing some pictures on occasion of the cool old tyme grill and radiator guards, I thought it might be nice to see them in one place. If you've got a Smash-Hit, or other guard, I'd like to see it. I really like these, and if I don't happen upon one, someday I'd like to build one, 'cause I think they look so cool. They are so unlike anything made today. (I tried searching to no avail for this before I posted, if I missed an old thread you know of, feel free to point me there.) Thanks. Christopher 1950 1-Ton "Rochester" In the Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1949 GMC Panel Truck 1926 Model TT Truck

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Mr. Lang #805484 12/10/2011 6:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 ALAMEDA/SAINT HELENA CA G GMONIZ Master Gabster
GMONIZ Master Gabster G Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 ALAMEDA/SAINT HELENA CA	Not all of these are for the AD trucks, but since you want to see grille guards why not include these? SMASH HIT - CORVAIR SMASH HIT - 1948 1963 SAFE GAURD - 1967 - 1972 SMASH HIT 1967 - 1972

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? GMONIZ #805517 12/10/2011 8:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	http://1954advance-design.com/Documents/Accessories/Booklet/slides/Page10.html Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? tclederman #805528 12/10/2011 9:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada M Mr. Lang Shop Shark
Mr. Lang Shop Shark M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada	Tim, the MAN is keeping me off your site again! Darnit! (I'm not complaining to you, I just like saying the MAN) I had a few moments, and searched around the interwebs here. Here's an ad for the Smash-Hit http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/HomeCrafter/IMG_7501.jpg I've never seen one in real life, and I'm shocked that the ad says they are solid 1" cold rolled steel. It must weigh a ton, and would take the bounce out of the front end! And here are a couple on AD trucks. One of these Gmoniz already posted, but here it is again. http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/HomeCrafter/spring20090007.jpg http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/HomeCrafter/reunion10.jpg http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/HomeCrafter/DSC04301.jpg http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd45/HomeCrafter/DSC04299.jpg Christopher 1950 1-Ton "Rochester" In the Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1949 GMC Panel Truck 1926 Model TT Truck

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Mr. Lang #805807 12/11/2011 7:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,897 Tool Box W Woogeroo Socket Breaker
Woogeroo Socket Breaker W Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,897 Tool Box	1953 truck with unknown grill/push bumper/guard -W Matraca - my 1965 Chevrolet C10 long wheel base step side 60-66 Trucks : Read The Manual Find answers for your 1960-1966 truck questions.

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Woogeroo #806030 12/12/2011 3:37 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Palestine, Texas H Hellomrwilson Shop Shark
Hellomrwilson Shop Shark H Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Palestine, Texas	Mine is on my Profile. Jerry 1959 Chevy Apache 3200 Stepside In the Stovebolt Gallery Restoration Journal on Facebook "A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." ~ George Bernard Shaw

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Hellomrwilson #806041 12/12/2011 4:16 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada M Mr. Lang Shop Shark
Mr. Lang Shop Shark M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada	Nice guards! Christopher 1950 1-Ton "Rochester" In the Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1949 GMC Panel Truck 1926 Model TT Truck

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Mr. Lang #806047 12/12/2011 4:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 Binghamton, NY G Ghostrider 'Bolter
Ghostrider 'Bolter G Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 Binghamton, NY	Click here. Steve '49 3800 '52 3600 '57 3100

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Ghostrider #806050 12/12/2011 4:48 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada M Mr. Lang Shop Shark
Mr. Lang Shop Shark M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada	That does ad extra beauty doesn't it? Christopher 1950 1-Ton "Rochester" In the Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1949 GMC Panel Truck 1926 Model TT Truck

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? tclederman #806363 12/13/2011 3:14 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA G Grigg .
Grigg . G Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA	Originally Posted by tclederman http://1954advance-design.com/Documents/Accessories/Booklet/slides/Page10.html I've got a NOS big bolt guard like the yellow truck has. Don't have any pictures of it though and it's not on a truck. Grigg •1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals •1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes •1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup ---All pictures--- "First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Mr. Lang #806619 12/14/2011 5:06 AM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 36 Leominster,MA B bucketlist51 Wrench Fetcher
bucketlist51 Wrench Fetcher B Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 36 Leominster,MA	http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa366/bucketlist51/ Here's the one that came with my truck. Looks like the one shown on the Chevy flyer posted in this subject. Last edited by cletis; 12/14/2011 9:47 AM. Reason: removed parts offer Vietnam Vet 1969-70 http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa366/bucketlist51/

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Grigg #806621 12/14/2011 5:14 AM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 36 Leominster,MA B bucketlist51 Wrench Fetcher
bucketlist51 Wrench Fetcher B Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 36 Leominster,MA	My original (I Think) Chevy accessory Brush Grill Guard. http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums...w&current=Betsysmake-upprotector.jpg Vietnam Vet 1969-70 http://s1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa366/bucketlist51/

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Grigg #806803 12/14/2011 7:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	A handful of 1951 Factory Photos for you: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2558411650102454676lYYwqh http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2741807540102454676nEkMhf http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2613975150102454676FngswS http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2128932970102454676pWxhRS 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Brad Allen #806812 12/14/2011 8:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada M Mr. Lang Shop Shark
Mr. Lang Shop Shark M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada	Now that is one pimped out panel truck! Deluxe trim, signals, sweet guard. What a machine! Probably has a hat holder inside for that fellow in front, maybe even the umbrella holder! These are stills from that (is it '48?) Chev film right? Christopher 1950 1-Ton "Rochester" In the Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1949 GMC Panel Truck 1926 Model TT Truck

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Mr. Lang #806825 12/14/2011 8:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	It is from the 1951 dealer film on truck accessories. I have over 300 filmstrips from 1930-1962 that I am slowly converting over to CD's 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Pics of Smash-Hit, or other cool AD grill guards? Brad Allen #806933 12/15/2011 3:21 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 Victoria BC S Sedgewick 'Bolter
Sedgewick 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 Victoria BC	The way people drive in your town Christopher, I can see you would need one! I know, I live there too. 1949 Chevy 1/2-Ton "Sedgewick" In the Gallery 1989 Caprice

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