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07-11-2013, 12:56 AM
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ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Hey guys, decided to wonder from the dark side (60-66) to keep you posted on one of our customer builds .... its a hodge-podge, but yet very cool.
It's a 1950 Chevy truck, powered by a Nailhead, switch-pitch T400, explorer axle, mustang II, and Dodge 20" spare wheels .... Stay tuned for more pics as soon as I get PhotoBucket organized .... 
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster  Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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07-11-2013, 01:00 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Thanks for posting, Chief. Just curious, whose Mustang II kit is it?
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07-11-2013, 01:08 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
First off, let me fill you all in on the details.
The truck came to us with the front and rear suspensions done. The booster/master and all hard lines installed. Our job is to pick up the ball, and finish the truck to a "driveable mock-up" state. In other words, the customer wants to cruise it for a bit, enjoy it, make some changes if any ... then have is blow it all apart for full powder/paint. More info soon !!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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07-11-2013, 09:41 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
The day it was delivered .....
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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07-11-2013, 09:49 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Work began by prepping the Nailhead to mate to the TH400 Switch-Pitch tranny. The triangle shape plate was removed, and the crank ground to except the pressed in conversion bushing ....
- -  -  -  -  -  -  - A quick call to engine supplier confirmed my hunch ..... the lip had to be ground flush.... -  -  -  -  - 
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07-11-2013, 10:45 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
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07-11-2013, 09:56 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Looks like it is going to be pretty cool. I am a big fan of anything different!
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07-11-2013, 02:44 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Damn... Love that nailhead, Very old school. I have plans to build a 401 nail for one of my upcoming AD projects.
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07-11-2013, 03:45 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
x2 ^
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07-11-2013, 09:47 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
The owner picked up this used Nailhead from nailheadbuick.com, Buick specialist. It was guaranteed a good used running engine. He also supplied a rebuilt set of rockers, and some other goodies.
We did reseal of the engine, and also a timing chain as it was a little sloppy. After pulling the pan, we got a little scare....Milky, milkshake ! The engine was pressure washer prior to delivery to us, and a look into the crankcase and under intake confirms it was from the wash .... - -  -  -  -  -  -  - OH NO !!!!! -  -  - "IT'LL BE FINE !!!" -  - 
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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07-11-2013, 09:56 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
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07-11-2013, 10:00 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
 - - Removed carbs, and tapped the bottom of manifold to help hide the booster vacuum line .... - -  -  -  -  - 
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07-11-2013, 10:09 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Jump around a bit .... HARNESS INSTALL
- - Customer brought us a Speedway harness, not too bad for the money. He supplied a 20 circuit (way to much) but it has a harness plug for the accessories, so there isn't a boatload of extra wiring. - - The firewall was smoothed, so mounting to it was out of the question, but I still wanted it high up under dash. I bent some rod, and fabbed up a simple plate to located from side kick to column brace .... Fuse panel is on a tilt to be viewed easily - - Removed door to make my life easier: -  - -  - - That gonna be perfect ! (notice steering wheel) - - 
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07-11-2013, 09:17 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Very cool build. Love nailheads and it's always fun to see another one on the road.
The switch pitch 400 is a fun trans. I've got one in a '79 Monte behind a 455. I manually switch stall modes using a floor mounted dimmer switch but most guys like automatic operation. Most cars with the switch pitch originally had a throttle position based switch but a vacuum based system similar to what's used with TCC on the 700R4 would work very nicely imo.. |
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07-12-2013, 02:14 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Nice looking build.....subscribed!!
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07-12-2013, 07:52 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Thanks for posting all those pics!
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
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There is a lot more, but I'm only posting the 'impotant' ones ... 
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07-12-2013, 09:54 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
I love the looks of this truck, especailly the engine. These AD trucks have sooo much head room in the engine bay that this motor set up works great to take up some of that room. Plus it looks cool to boot.
Keep feeding us pics. Marc
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07-13-2013, 12:42 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Dammmm...You white cats do some good work !
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07-13-2013, 10:04 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Uhhh, thanks !
We lucked out in the location of our shop, as it is the first stops of the delivery trucks when they pull into town .... - -  -  -  -  -  -  - 
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07-13-2013, 10:11 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
 - - - Temporary coolant lines were made until the body is finalized, which at that point hard lines will be made..... - -  -  -  -  =  - - - Also, we will try and located a straight neck for the T-Stat ....
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07-13-2013, 10:19 AM
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Misc .......
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07-13-2013, 10:20 AM
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07-13-2013, 10:35 AM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Nice work,ChiefRocka---I think it could be a real looker,especially if you guys are doing it !!!
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07-13-2013, 02:39 PM
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Re: ACC Build: 1950 Chevy
Nice work!
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