Unmolested 40/41 1 Ton pickup?

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Originally Posted by 411Ton

how were the rear fenders reinforced? were there braces that attached to frame, and if so, where and how did they attach to frame and fender? the rear bumper, same question, and close ups of the tail lights and how attached? Thanks!

The rear fenders are bolted to the truck bed and anchored by a strut that is bolted to the frame and the bottom of the back side of the fender. Photo1


I cant speak to the OEM rear bumper. The Tonner had a 4X10 Doug Fir Bumper on it when I bought it. I opted to use a 1954 F 100 unpainted bumper and brackets (the holes in 54 brackets matched the predrilled holes in the 40 frame). The bumper was modified by putting a toe kick on the top. Also added a 3/8" cross member which has a CL A hitch for towing. All got painted black. The hitch and toekick have been useful for towing floats in parades and getting the grandkids in and out of the bed. Just food for thought... Photo 2 and 3


The taillights were mounted on the rear pockets. I seem to recall that the mounting hardware was also used to hold the tail gate hinge, but I can't swear to that. Photo 4