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and more pics...working on it...
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and now for some positive pics... body work ...
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ok, ill stop after these....
picked up the bed off Craigslist for $150.00 picked up the 73 Camaro front clip from Craigslist for $160.00 picked up the wire harness from Craigslist for $120.00 I picked up a LT1 w/ a 700R trans from Craigslist for 600.00 My dad is doing the body work in Laredo, TX. and I am working on the chassis at my house in Houston, TX. This is the first time I take on a project like this, it is exciting but intimidating. If anyone sees anything that i am doing wrong or that i could do different, PLEASE feel free to say something.. I intend to buy a rear end (suggestion??) by next week and decided to go with a CCP leaf spring kit (cheaper) People, i could use some encouragement, keep in mind its only been a month.... |
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Flew 600 miles to see my truck at the weekend (and to attend a rod run up there). We planned that the final bits on the truck would be done, but it didnt turn out like that, so instead of a road trip to bring it home, I flew home & will fly back up again in a few weeks time, when its all done and legal.
Early on in the build, we decided to replace the in-cab gas tank so we could get the seat back further, but looking at the design of the seat frame, I couldnt figure how we would gain much room at all. I would prefer a bench seat if I could, so from your experiences, is the best option a middle/rear seat from a people carrier? We dont have the same selecton of US vehicles, but our roads are infested with Japanese Vans and people carriers which may be suitable in the truck. Or I could fit up a pair of leather BMW bucket seats, but then I would have to make a console & it may not suit my 60s build style. Any advice would be appreciated. |
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I got some of the fuel system plumbing done on my new motor. Mocked up my alternator bracket and ran the oil system for a bit to keep things 'wet'.
Enjoy the pics! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...6-16073915.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...6-16073923.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...6-16073931.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...6-16073939.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...616_153347.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...616_153359.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...616_153411.jpg |
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Just received my new 3" drop spindles today.
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^^ wow!! Thats sharp - great job!
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I looked at it.
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Cleaned and polished up the wheel trim rings, dug out the ac unit to get the hoses done so I can install it. Also finished up a wrought iron bench resto for my wife.
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Had to do some mods to the fenders so they'd clear the tires due to the wide rear suspension. Finally got one of the box sides on. I have to widen the box 2 1/2". Installed the steering column (C6 tilt/telescopic/paddles).
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did the overhead welding on the risers for my upper coil-over mounts. I also got the upper and lower shock hangers tacked in place.:metal:
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Went to the ac line place. Came home and rethought what I was trying to do. Came up with a simpler solution after realizing I can just unbolt the inner fender if I ever need to pull the front clip.
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Painted my motor mounts and cut the bottom of the door off, by then it was 93 outside. Closed the garage door and made some COLD ice tea.
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finally bolted my seat down,,
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Half Way Done With Installing The Wiring In My 50 Chevy Truck.
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... made sure it was still in the garage.. 108 today here in W. KY, yea, W. KY. Wassup with that? :waah:
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posted parts on craig's list.
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Brought the truck back to my shop, unloaded it, and went inside to dry off. 106 degrees here today!!
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After 1.5 years I finally got it started and drove it around the block. Found out I need to raise the bed about an inch to clear the shock mounts and I have to install some spacers on the rear end cause the rear tires are rubbing on the bed sides. Unfortunetly that means I have to get longer wheel studs, that sucks just when I thought I was close to getting to drive it again.
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its 10.00 a.m. and its already 92 out side, and the garage is no better!:devil:
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Im cheating. I have a 1950 (It fits the year requirements of the thread) International L110.
I moved the front frame brace back about 8" to shorten the frame horns. Bent some 5/8" bar stock into ring to create a place to pass the frame brace through. http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-180.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-181.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-182.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-183.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-184.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-185.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-186.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-187.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-188.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-189.jpg http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/c.../photo-190.jpg |
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WOW!!!:thumbs:
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