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It gave me a huge head start. I'm still happy with the decision.

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woot nice work man!

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I would love to buy it. Who doesn't need a couple AD trucks around, I don't think my wife feels the same way though. I am always checking kijiji for these trucks but I really only need a few parts anyway and there is always something down here in the forgotten corner(Medicine Hat).
That is a good looking blazer you got there by the way:metal:.

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Nice looking kit that really catapulted you ahead.

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84Blaze you have a great project there. If my project was at the stage you were starting from, I would have totally got the code504 kit. I looked at the code504 kit even before I bought a AD truck LOL.

For myself, I wanted something a little closer to turn key for my abilities. Maybe once I get through with this project I will dive a little deeper next time. My build is a budget, have fun truck, patina rat rod build.

You also have some pretty sweet sets of wheels. I hope to put something like those on my truck and get rid of the rallies. I wont be running air ride but hope to maybe try and tuck some big wheels like you got.

I'm in Edmonton as well. I look forward to seeing future updates on this build and hopefully seeing your truck in person.

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Thanks for the comments everyone.

We've been in a cold snap for the last couple weeks with temperatures in the mid -20s so I havent gotten as much as I wanted done.

I order some bags for the front and some shorty headers for the LS. I also got my 24" semi wheels back from the machine shop. they look awesome with the holes bored out and lips cleaned up. Next up are some custom 8 to 10 lug adaptors and tires.

I'll try to post some photos soon!

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Can't wait to see them.

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Check them out on my instagram account I posted them on there a while ago. I update that more than this forum.

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

sweet project man love the 1984 blazer too it is mint.

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I am wondering how the code504 kit and the airbar clear the bed floor. I have been talking to Chris at Code504 to see how the gastank crossmember clears the floor. what kind of modifications did you have to do or any?

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I'm only using the front and rear most bed mounts to mount my bed. The crossmembers in the middle that are provided in the kit dont work with my 4 link kit.

I'll have more photos of the bed in a couple weeks once i get everything figured out.

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Thank you. I will be watching.

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Very similar to my truck, awesome progress. Whats your steering shaft plan? Working on that for my truck now.

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Thanks dude.

I planned to do something similar to what ADE used to sell:

ADE Steering Kit

3 universal joints and a heim joint to keep it away from the headers. Whats your plan?

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

most all trucks that have steering not going through header will need this 3 ujoints and a heim joint. heims can be pricey but there are guys on ebay that sell them for like $9 which is a good deal. The ujoints and shafts you can also get off ebay from sellers, I get the stainless ones. So far they seem good. Some guys are extremely picky with steering parts and only by flamming river or borgeson but at 70 bucks or so a pop that adds up. choice is yours. another note of safety is to use a telescopic shaft, but since most these shafts aren't straight to begin with I think the telescopic shaft isn't as necessary as if it was just one long straight shaft which would have better odds of pushing your steering into your face in an accident.

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Thanks for the input 99 to life!

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Sorry for the long wait for photos. I've been busy with life.

The Speed Engineering shorty headers showed up:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqrm4f9e0.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psup7bxgyp.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstg3jba9v.jpg

I went home over xmas and snapped a photo of my blazer

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3iqlhn5p.jpg

The 49' hanging out:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psm047nuwn.jpg

As I slid the driver door back on the hinges this threaded piece dropped out. It's going to be a hassle to get it back in and secured to the door so I can properly mount and align the door:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc0j3h40a.jpg

Headers mounted:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnf4ig0iz.jpg

The new-to-me upholstered seat:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbsxycw88.jpg

Before CLR:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq0fjnrkv.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3xdqplaq.jpg

The door shows the comparison after I applied CLR:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspxwes2z5.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psoyr23gmq.jpg

Playing around with bed mount ideas:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psduuvqdmk.jpg

I got my 24" semi wheels back from the machine shop:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvobbz0sa.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswhfxouib.jpg

Before:
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspufngekj.jpg

After:
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psihu7hchc.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgfma41dl.jpg

All thats next are tires, 10 lug adaptors, and polish.

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

I went with the same headers. I like them a lot!

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Lookin good :) I need a bench seat for my truck like that. Where did you pick that up?

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

I found it on Kijiji. It's a temporary fix. I'll eventually get a custom foam seat upholstered in leather.

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Well let me know if you want to sell it.

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

What fuel tanks are you S10 swap guys running?

I found this tank and think it would work super well.
1969-70 Ford Mustang Fuel Injection Tank

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84Blaze - My apologies that i havent read through your entire thread yet, bu i have a couple questions:

- What brand of five spoke wheels are on your Blazer? I like the spoke color and the rounded center caps.

- Why did your 24" rims go to a machine shop? Was it just polishing or some other mod?

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Dan,

The wheels on my blazer are Coys C5 in gunmetal grey. They are 18x7 and 20x8.5. I love them!

I had my 24s machined because they have an original diameter of 24.5. I had the beads knocked down by 1/4 all the way around so I can run conventional 24" low profile tires. I also had large holes bored in them and the rears faced so they will truck under my bed sides.

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Those rims are going to look killer.

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I ordered some 8-10 Lug adaptors and some 2" 8-8 spacers for the dually. I also dropped my wheels off for polishing and a clear powdercoat. I hope to have them on the truck with tires shortly after Easter. Stay tuned!

The 49' project has had some decent progress in the last couple weeks.

I cleaned up the front panel on my bed.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdtswopjy.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvuap4r0z.jpg

I traced out both bed sides to clear the wheels I plan on running

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgruxey1s.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psi2fbfxii.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvsr0pv5x.jpg

I also cut my rusty green fenders down for inner fenders. They are roughly cut to size. Once I lay wood in the bed I do some fine tuning to them!

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0pgobks9.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskz3ve2wc.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3ivgniao.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspoqg8rdq.jpg

Inner fenders mocked up!

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psowtpnkqw.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiiezkukn.jpg

The medical box in the bed will be used to house all my air ride components. I will be running copper hardline within. I got some tank and compressor brackets made by Overkill Customs out of Alberta, Canada. They are currently at the powder coater getting some gunmetal grey colour.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmvgiuhwr.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa3wlbrsz.jpg

My welder sprang a leak in its original 3/16 gas line. I had to run some adaptors to run a new 1/4 line, which is now industry standard.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspzfqlkgo.jpg

This little Miller 140 is perfect for what I'm doing!

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrj3clqza.jpg

Truck is loosely mocked up. I just bought a couple bags of bolts to hard mount everything.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgop4a5ip.jpg

My bed is mounted much like Hussey mounted his. I mounted my angle iron 5' up from the bottom of the bed sides. It seemed to work with the code 504 kit. I still have to add a couple more cross bars and figure out how to use some of the code504 mounting brackets that came with the kit.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn5hpej0t.jpg

Thats it for now!

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Very cool truck! In for future progress.

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Nice work on saving the crusty fenders. The air brackets look killer. Can't wait to see the transport rims on your tow rig.

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I noticed one of my upper arms had a bend in it, but I managed to straighten it out!

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6yijkbgj.jpg

I dont really like the colour but my lower arms are already powdercoated so I decided to match them.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psz8qzmwvb.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh12iv6aa.jpg

Lots of $$$ in this picture. Belltech (Blazer) spindles, Air Lift bags, Thorbecke uppers and lowers (sway bar and shock mounts), Thorbecke bag cups, LSoH no toe kit, and a ZQ8 Sway bar.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3mknq7qv.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqaytiugt.jpg

She's coming together guys!

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb2bojjm4.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnsedw5nf.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psractutzz.jpg

Other than getting the truck pieced together not much else is new with it.

I ordered a 30' Ididit Column from Speedway today:
Ididit 1120651010

Will be ordering this steering kit from Code504 shortly: Steering Shaft and U Joint Kit

Next up is this Fuel Tank
1969-70 Ford Mustang Fuel Injection Tank

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A few more:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psx2i13x1o.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps91ggbnqd.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxee4ufps.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspfor4nk7.jpg

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Looking good...Jim

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I love the stance of your truck.Im subscribed

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Your truck is looking good man, you taking it to battle at the bridge?

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Looks great sits nice too!!!

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

Very cool, it's coming along nicely!

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

nice progress. suspension looks great.

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You bet dude!

It will be under construction. Are you bringing yours?

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 

looks great!

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The inner fenders are my plan also...I'll have to keep an eye out for some donor rear fenders with the bottom rusted out since I only need the top. Subscribing to see how the bag setup goes for you.

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I'd like to upload photos but Photobucket blocks 3rd party sharing now...