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84blaze 10-25-2019 02:15 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
Although not related, here are a few photos of my single cab dually. I bought this truck as a stock 2500HD SRW fleetside a couple years ago and converted it over to a dually. It has a 5/7 drop with 2' Spindles, 3' keys, 4-5' hangers and 3' shackles. The wheels are milled 24.5 semis with 295/35R24 tires. The most recent changes are the Denali front end and the 99-01 Chevrolet HD hood modified for the GMC headlights.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...53c57889_k.jpgTrucks by Spencer Wiedeman, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...adb7bf5c_k.jpgTrucks by Spencer Wiedeman, on Flickr

OutlawDrifter 10-25-2019 08:50 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
Nice dually!

84blaze 10-27-2019 10:47 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...554331e6_k.jpgRollers by Spencer Wiedeman, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...58caba73_h.jpgRollers by Spencer Wiedeman, on Flickr

84blaze 04-15-2020 05:30 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
I'm sure all of you have heard that Accuair is now out of business and any and all replacement parts are either very difficult to come by or have seen price increases due to supply and demand.

I was a bit bummed when I heard the news - A while ago I sold all my air ride stuff except for my e-level system in anticipation of buying a couple 3 gal ENDO-CVTs so I'd have a nice compatible plug and play system. Yesterday a local shop received their last shipment of Accuair products and were offering some of them at discounted prices. I jumped on the opportunity. I already had my grey cerakote e-Level set up so I ended up buying a grey cerakote 5 Gal ENDO-VT. As we were talking he offered me a warrantied Raw 5 gallon ENDO-CVT on the cheap! I plan to swap the guts of the CVT into my VT so I can maintain the grey cerakote theme. Although this wasn't exactly what I wanted it will keep me moving in the same direction.

I have my fingers crossed that I don't have any issues with it along the way. At least with both a CVT and VT I should have enough parts to keep everything working for quite some time. I'm actively searching for an e-level R10 ECU to have as a back up - just in case!

Dave_The_BMXER 04-15-2020 07:57 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
Do you need special tooling to take apart the Accuair tanks or was that just Flo?

84blaze 04-16-2020 05:28 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_The_BMXER (Post 8716887)
Do you need special tooling to take apart the Accuair tanks or was that just Flo?

Just the flow tanks require the special tool to unscrew the tank ends. I also have one of those tanks on the shelf too... The Accuair tank ends come off with a series of allen head bolts.

Layedoutsonoma91 04-16-2020 05:38 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
I was worried about having the accuair endo on my truck now since accuair tanked. Hopefully someone will buy the company and continue making the products and support them in the future.

layinrocker65 05-20-2020 06:20 PM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
I have the RTX gauges in my 74 and love them. The ability to see the actual numbers via the little screen is so nice. They are so easy to setup via Bluetooth. The old ones I have used were such a pain to setup. I plan on getting them for my 53 sometime.

84blaze 05-21-2020 05:39 AM

Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by layinrocker65 (Post 8743306)
I have the RTX gauges in my 74 and love them. The ability to see the actual numbers via the little screen is so nice. They are so easy to setup via Bluetooth. The old ones I have used were such a pain to setup. I plan on getting them for my 53 sometime.

Yea man, I'm excited to buy a set for mine.

dsraven 05-21-2020 07:33 PM

Re: Rust-Eh (1953 Chevrolet 3100)
 
just curious if it is the pics or if the engine sits really close to the firewall in reality.
nice frame! attention to detail.

84blaze 05-22-2020 07:06 AM

Re: Rust-Eh (1953 Chevrolet 3100)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 8743916)
just curious if it is the pics or if the engine sits really close to the firewall in reality.
nice frame! attention to detail.

Its a couple inches away. I'm honestly not overly concerned as Ill be doing a custom recessed firewall. Here are a few pics to give you more of an idea.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7897/4...66b68a37_k.jpgUntitled by Spencer Wiedeman, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/7878/4...c0afda35_k.jpgUntitled by Spencer Wiedeman, on Flickr


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