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Americanrider · 07-28-2013, 02:13 PM

I had a early '47 for many years, bit of a rat rod but that was back in the late '70's early 80's. Never seen a dash like that??? The problem with wide front tires is arm-strong steering, it will make low speed movement (parking lots) very hard. You may have a problem with the fenders cracking in the center (lack of underside bracing) notice that the big trucks 1.5 ton & larger have trimmed fenders along the front edge, this takes some stress off and gives a different frontal look. Stovebolt is the best site for info on these trucks.

07-28-2013, 02:13 PM	#25
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: '41 Chevy Inherited I had a early '47 for many years, bit of a rat rod but that was back in the late '70's early 80's. Never seen a dash like that??? The problem with wide front tires is arm-strong steering, it will make low speed movement (parking lots) very hard. You may have a problem with the fenders cracking in the center (lack of underside bracing) notice that the big trucks 1.5 ton & larger have trimmed fenders along the front edge, this takes some stress off and gives a different frontal look. Stovebolt is the best site for info on these trucks.