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**CHIZZLER** · 11-08-2012, 10:00 PM

Well here we go.found this truck in august on cl.po wanted $3500 for it with a chevelle 12 bolt.got it for $2000 and a case of beer.he wanted some moonshine but none was to be had.motor tranny and front suspension was already removed.started gathering parts and talked to justin (scotts hot rods) and went with another ifs air bag setup for the front and 4-bar for the back.found a nice little used summit 383 stroker.we started working on it about 2 weeks ago and quickly realized we needed to channel the body 2" to get it right.that turned into alot more work but i think worth it.clearance is great in the front but in the rear were gonna have to raise the fenders a couple inches and add to the bottoms.this kinda work is no problem for my buddy bruce at vintage rod barn in woodburn.more to come.chizzler

**CHIZZLER** · 11-08-2012, 10:22 PM

Few more from last night.

old yelr · 11-08-2012, 11:35 PM

Looks good! Are you going to stick with the GMC grill?

**CHIZZLER** · 11-08-2012, 11:59 PM

yes.i also have the gmc top piece for the grill.

old yelr · 11-09-2012, 11:55 AM

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yes.i also have the gmc top piece for the grill.

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Looks awesome!! I have a '40 I'm collecting parts for, hoping to get it going in the next year or so. What are you planning on running for the power train and wheels?

72BlckButy · 11-09-2012, 12:02 AM

Killer.... love it!

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-09-2012, 09:37 AM

Love it. Great patina.

Scottshotrods · 11-09-2012, 11:36 AM

Looks great!!!!!!

Justin

**CHIZZLER** · 11-09-2012, 05:23 PM

383 stroker with 3 deuce.700r4.wheels are wheel vintiques.15x5 and 15x7.

old yelr · 11-09-2012, 07:42 PM

Nice! looking forward to watching the progress on this one!

**CHIZZLER** · 11-10-2012, 11:06 PM

couple pics.got the bed mocked up at about stock height.raised the fenders up about 3 1/2" to clear the tires.were going to add some to the bottom of the fenders to meet up with the running boards.

72BlckButy · 11-10-2012, 11:18 PM

Love it!

*Puropedo* · 11-11-2012, 02:58 AM

Beautiful truck and work done to it, love the patina and the suspension mod, would you mind telling us how much was the IFS kit and what options came with it?

**CHIZZLER** · 11-11-2012, 12:39 PM

Scotts hot rods front ifs kit with bags,sway bar,tubular adjustable upper a-arms,2" drop spindles.as far as price check there web site.they do member discounts also.

Scottshotrods · 11-12-2012, 11:44 AM

The intake you are going to run is bad ass!!!!!

Justin

hopped up · 11-12-2012, 12:07 PM

Dope truck !! Soo glad youre keepinv the fenders and running boards. Wish i could find the fenders for my 36
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scotts72heavyhalf · 11-12-2012, 10:29 PM

Looks awesome so far

We will have to stop by and see it some time

**CHIZZLER** · 11-12-2012, 11:59 PM

thanks guys.scott anytime.

Dieselholic92 · 11-13-2012, 09:26 PM

Looks awesome!

99-LS1-SS · 11-15-2012, 09:16 PM

That is a bad ass looking truck! Nice build.

**CHIZZLER** · 11-16-2012, 08:13 PM

few update pics.got the rear bumper fit.looks to be a 50s front bumper with splash pan.fits pretty good.didn't like the way the 40s bumper fit the back.got this one with the truck.got the motor mounts set with the stroker and 700r4.we were able to set it really low to keep the tranny tunnel to a minimum.chizzler

dillonv2008 · 04-24-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

few update pics.got the rear bumper fit.looks to be a 50s front bumper with splash pan.fits pretty good.didn't like the way the 40s bumper fit the back.got this one with the truck.got the motor mounts set with the stroker and 700r4.we were able to set it really low to keep the tranny tunnel to a minimum.chizzler

So your front and rear bumpers are from a 50s truck did you use the 40s brackets or 50s brackets to mount it. The 50s are defiantly cheaper then the 40s bumper so looking to do that Haha

**CHIZZLER** · 11-26-2012, 12:02 AM

couple updates.took the seat pan out to work on the tunnel for the drive line.also got the frame mount master/booster in place and built a tranny crossmember and mocked up factory column and steering wheel.more to come.chizzler.

NEWFISHER · 11-26-2012, 12:28 AM

Looks great! I would get so much done in a space like that, the driveway in front of the house sucks

**CHIZZLER** · 11-26-2012, 01:21 AM

im very lucky to be able to work on my projects in a shop that has everything.probably one of the best hot rod shops in portland area (woodburn)and its all his.thanks.

11-08-2012, 10:00 PM	#1
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	1940 "project moonshine" Well here we go.found this truck in august on cl.po wanted $3500 for it with a chevelle 12 bolt.got it for $2000 and a case of beer.he wanted some moonshine but none was to be had.motor tranny and front suspension was already removed.started gathering parts and talked to justin (scotts hot rods) and went with another ifs air bag setup for the front and 4-bar for the back.found a nice little used summit 383 stroker.we started working on it about 2 weeks ago and quickly realized we needed to channel the body 2" to get it right.that turned into alot more work but i think worth it.clearance is great in the front but in the rear were gonna have to raise the fenders a couple inches and add to the bottoms.this kinda work is no problem for my buddy bruce at vintage rod barn in woodburn.more to come.chizzler Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-08-2012, 10:22 PM	#2
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Few more from last night. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-08-2012, 11:35 PM	#3
old yelr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 164	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Looks good! Are you going to stick with the GMC grill?

11-08-2012, 11:59 PM	#4
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" yes.i also have the gmc top piece for the grill. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-09-2012, 12:02 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Killer.... love it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-09-2012, 09:37 AM	#7
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Love it. Great patina. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-09-2012, 11:36 AM	#8
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Looks great!!!!!! Justin

11-09-2012, 05:23 PM	#9
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" 383 stroker with 3 deuce.700r4.wheels are wheel vintiques.15x5 and 15x7. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-09-2012, 07:42 PM	#10
old yelr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 164	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Nice! looking forward to watching the progress on this one!

11-10-2012, 11:06 PM	#11
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" couple pics.got the bed mocked up at about stock height.raised the fenders up about 3 1/2" to clear the tires.were going to add some to the bottom of the fenders to meet up with the running boards. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-10-2012, 11:18 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Love it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-11-2012, 02:58 AM	#13
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Beautiful truck and work done to it, love the patina and the suspension mod, would you mind telling us how much was the IFS kit and what options came with it?

11-11-2012, 12:39 PM	#14
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Scotts hot rods front ifs kit with bags,sway bar,tubular adjustable upper a-arms,2" drop spindles.as far as price check there web site.they do member discounts also. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-12-2012, 11:44 AM	#15
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" The intake you are going to run is bad ass!!!!! Justin

11-12-2012, 12:07 PM	#16
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Dope truck !! Soo glad youre keepinv the fenders and running boards. Wish i could find the fenders for my 36 Posted via Mobile Device



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11-12-2012, 10:29 PM	#17
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Looks awesome so far We will have to stop by and see it some time __________________ Scotts72C10

11-12-2012, 11:59 PM	#18
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" thanks guys.scott anytime. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-13-2012, 09:26 PM	#19
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Looks awesome! __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

11-15-2012, 09:16 PM	#20
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" That is a bad ass looking truck! Nice build. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

11-16-2012, 08:13 PM	#21
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" few update pics.got the rear bumper fit.looks to be a 50s front bumper with splash pan.fits pretty good.didn't like the way the 40s bumper fit the back.got this one with the truck.got the motor mounts set with the stroker and 700r4.we were able to set it really low to keep the tranny tunnel to a minimum.chizzler Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-26-2012, 12:02 AM	#23
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" couple updates.took the seat pan out to work on the tunnel for the drive line.also got the frame mount master/booster in place and built a tranny crossmember and mocked up factory column and steering wheel.more to come.chizzler. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

11-26-2012, 12:28 AM	#24
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" Looks great! I would get so much done in a space like that, the driveway in front of the house sucks

11-26-2012, 01:21 AM	#25
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1940 "project moonshine" im very lucky to be able to work on my projects in a shop that has everything.probably one of the best hot rod shops in portland area (woodburn)and its all his.thanks. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

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