'49 chevy with s-10
 

Hello, i've been reading and looking at all the post on here for awhile now and could not stand it anymore.I took a few pictures of my current project and wanted to share them with the forum. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!

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Lookin good what size wheels?

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I like!

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The wheels are 20x8.5 on front and 20x10 on back. I took them off of my '68 c-10 to clean them and decided to see what they would look like under the ole '49.

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I hate it. Take it to my house so you can't see it any more.

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Dan, just tell me where to drop it off at. lol

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love the look of your truck! painted not painted it just looks killer!! the wheel combo is perfect! heres a pict of my daily driver. rain, snow, whatever! its driven. its on an s-10 chassis that has been left stock. the body is channeled over the frame. it rides awsome. keep up the good work!

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Thanks for the compliments. I love the look of your truck and the fact that you drive it! As for the paint,for now i'm going to leave it the way it is but the truck belonged to my wife's grandpa and she would like to have it painted sometime in the future.

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Do you have any additional build pics or specs you can post? I really like it with those wheels!

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I have some more pictures some are on my phone and others i will try to find and post later. Thanks

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Can you tell us what suspension you are using etc.

I would like to go 20's but not sure I can get the rearend low enough with just leafs.

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not a fan of new wheels on old trucks,but yours looks killer!:metal:

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The suspension is currently just 2" blocks on factory s-10 leaf springs with the over rides removed. I am in the process of getting a 4 link together for the rear and already have a complete kit (13" rotors,2" drop spindles) for the front end just need to find some time to put it all on. As for the wheels i love white walls but with 13" rotors they wont fit and my wife is not to crazy about them. Thanks!

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I like it also, very nice.

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I found some pictures of my '68.

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So are those dual bolt pattern wheels, or has one of the trucks been switched?

How low is the body mounted on the frame to get it that low with only 2" blocks in the rear?

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The wheels are dual bolt pattern (5x5 , 5x4.75). I think the body is mounted 3" off the frame (its been a while since i mounted it). I will try to get some more pictures of the truck asap.

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Trying to dig up some old photos and found a few.

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two great looking trucks but the 49 is going to be killer!!

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Have you decided on a radiator yet? I have a similar set up on my truck. It looks like you shortened your core support (approximately 4"). I found an alum. radiator on EBay for under 200.00. I like how you created the support for the core support. Very slick

Looks good
Marc

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I've been looking on ebay and on summit racing for one.I think i found one that is 19"x22" that will work.Is that your truck in the picture? If so i like it alot! Thanks Randall

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Are you going to just let the top of the radiator hang above the radiator support? I cut the bottom off mine and fab'ed a new lower channel, which made it easier to mount my radiator. This is a 19x22:

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/P4160066.jpg

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/P4160071.jpg

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Yes that is my truck. The radiator I used is here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-ROW...Q5fAccessories

A couple of the things that I liked was the inlet/out locations. I have an LT1 motor in mine, which requires opposite hose locations from a normal small block. Also the bottom tank is notched and this helps to clear the steering box and be able to drop the radiator down slighlty. The price was also right.

Marc

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Marc, thanks for the link thats a good looking radiator.My truck is just in the begining stages and i'm still not for sure what type motor to go with.For now i have a little 283 in it that i'm using for mock up. As for the radiator support i plan on making a top cover for mine.

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Man hurry up and get it done already..........:lol: i know i know who am i to talk right..... lookin good man. Hey if you ever need any help just give me a yell.
btw: I got my radiator from Buddy Hopson sure he could hook you up also.. just a thought.

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I love this truck!!! I was doing a Google search one day for truck projects and I saw some images of it and it has been my background for months now. The stance on the truck is awesome can you tell me a little more about it?

Thanks

Chris

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Thanks for nice words!! The truck belonged to my wife's grand paw and then her dad got it. I always liked this year truck and after her dad past away i bought the truck from her brother so i could have a new project and to keep it in the family. I originally thought this would be a quick project:lol:but we all know how that goes. As for the truck i have a new 350 with a 700r4 going to a narrowed 9 inch with disc brakes and a 4 link on air bags. In the front i have 13" cross drilled rotors and 2 inch drop spindles with air bags.The truck sits on 20x8 billet specialties in the front and 20x10 billet specialties in the rear. I have been working on it in my spare time for a couple years and just need to find the time to install all the parts that i have for it.

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Got any shots of your engine mounts? I'm getting ready to put my 350 in and I need some ideas on where to put it and how to mount it.;)

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Nice truck! You going to Pigeon Forge this weekend?

DeWayne

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The s10 i used had a 4.3 in it and the factory motor mounts are going to work for me. With it all mocked up there is around an inch between the passenger side firewall and the valve cover. I will try to post some pics, been working on the 4-link.:smoke:

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I will be there but my truck is still no where ready to go.(lots more nights and weekends!!) I would like to meet you because were just around the corner from each other and your welding / fabrication is KILLER!!!:metal:

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So you used the v8 conversion mounts with the 4.3 mounts. I saw a picture you posted of the conversion mounts, I was just wondering if you used them or not.;)

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I was going to use those mounts but after i got everything mocked up i dont need to. I have seen where alot of people have made motor mounts and moved the motor but mine is real close (about an inch on the passenger side and a little more on the driver side to the firewall) Its kinda funny you mention the mounts because i have them on ebay for sale.:lol:

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I might have to put mine on there too:lol::lol: Nice picture. Such a deal at $30. I felt like bidding. So what mounts did you use to mount your 350?

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I just went with new 4.3 mounts. Should be OK from what ive seen and read everywhere.;)

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Let the ol 49 get some sun today and snapped some pics.:metal:

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A few more pics!!!

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That thing is loookin fast.;)

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What size and make tires are you running? I like the amount of side wall.

Looking good.
Marc

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Marc, sorry for taking so long to respond been working on my 4-link / airbag setup:smoke:. The tires are Yokohamas 245x45x20(frt) 295x45x20(rear).;)