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NONHOG · 09-13-2009, 02:00 AM

Had my friend Ed haul it with his 67. We pulled the RR drum so it would roll off the truck but other than that it went smooth.
Took a brush to it and took off the huge mirrors here are some pics.

NONHOG · 09-13-2009, 02:04 AM

Couple more....

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-13-2009, 07:03 AM

Is that in as good of shape as it looks in the pics? Nice score.
I like Ed's truck too. Single rear wheels and it doesn't look to be straining at all.

sn33kyp3t3 · 09-13-2009, 10:12 AM

Lucky!

ClassicDreamer · 09-13-2009, 10:21 AM

I thought that was surface rust originally didnt realize that was vintage dirt. Nice find! congrats. Plans?

nickp51chevy · 09-13-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sn33kyp3t3

Lucky!

Exactly what I was gonna say.

NONHOG · 09-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the replies! Its not as good as it seems ? IMO
It has some pretty rough spots, the roof has a big ugly dent that might be beyond my skill level.
Underneath looks pretty good. My biggest worry is the rear fenders.
One thing at a time, start, stop, steer get those done first. Then I'll dig in on smoothing it out. For now I want to get it in good enough shape to drive to
"traditional" shows as well as truck shows more or less as is.
Needs windshields and 1 side glass. I like the idea of leaving it a six but maybe find a newer six 250 ? 292 ? Maybe a 302 GMC
Its on the back burner for any big work.
as for the rear seat? Its a bed I have yet to mess with it but I think it folds out somehow. Previous owners used it camping.
I'll post some of the ugly spots soon.

Mordachai · 09-13-2009, 10:32 AM

sweet. it looks great in the pics. as asked before- is it as good as the pics make it look?

what's the deal with the leg/post holding the seat up? scrap metal seat frame?

dan42 · 09-13-2009, 10:43 AM

That's a nice panel van - it will be fun to watch what you do with it.

texas56 · 09-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Thats awesome

OrrieG · 09-14-2009, 06:16 PM

If the panels rockin, don't bother knockin! LOL That is cleaning up pretty good. Big roof dents aren't that big of a deal, secret is to figure out where the tension points are, push it back it to place and use "adjustment" tools to release the edge tension. Old time guy I learned from said to figure out what caused the dent, bend, crinkle, etc. and reverse it one step at a time. My project at the time was a VW van with a dent in the roof. Took a folded blanket up against the bottom,then a piece of 1x8, then a 2x4 between the 1x8 and floor to push it up in to place. Then moved around the perimeter of the buckled edge with a doll underneath and body hammer above (two man job) releasing the tension in the metal. Took a couple of tries but eventually it relaxed and popped up into place.

NONHOG · 09-15-2009, 03:40 PM

Ran the #'s last night it seems someone installed a 54 235 Chevy car engine.
Lots of stuff on the net about these. Nice to see.

Phase 1) Get brakes working (safety 1st)
Phase 2) Get engine running (should go quick) it ran recently from what I've been told and I see no reason not to believe that by the looks of the newer
battery, wires and cap etc.
Phase 3) Seal it up, replace broken glass and rotted seals, some rust repair
at the same time(only whats needed to seal up)
Phase 4) Tires/wheels I have some factory alloys off a 90's Chevy truck
15x7? 8? thinking I'd install those covered by Moon disc. That way I can keep the 6 lug for now till I decide "The Master Plan"

NONHOG · 09-15-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Took a folded blanket up against the bottom,then a piece of 1x8, then a 2x4 between the 1x8 and floor to push it up in to place. Then moved around the perimeter of the buckled edge with a doll underneath and body hammer above (two man job) releasing the tension in the metal. Took a couple of tries but eventually it relaxed and popped up into place.

Worth a try ! I'll fix the roof before I weld up the side window. Nice access !

NONHOG · 09-15-2009, 11:07 PM

The ugly spots

nickp51chevy · 09-15-2009, 11:46 PM

Looks like a little patients is all you need. I don't think that is that bad.

NONHOG · 09-21-2009, 12:54 AM

Brought home a 9" Ford rear tonight. Its from a 69 F100 so it not a real strong one but thats o.k. Its actually and 8.75" and has the 28 splines.
3.50 gears no ltd slip. Not sure what options I have to beef it up.
Really wont need to if I keep the 235. Which I will if its a good runner.
I figure if nothing else its good enough to start with for 50$ needs wheel cylinders but not much else. So I can lose that torque tube now.

79gmcc15 · 09-21-2009, 01:27 AM

congrats on the new ride!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-23-2009, 11:38 AM

Congrats on the new ride she looks pretty solid.

NONHOG · 09-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Thanks guys !

More parts for panels than I would have thought. Good to have options.....
http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/47_55/full.asp?page=158

NONHOG · 10-05-2009, 11:22 PM

I tore into the old beast tonight and found out it will turn over by hand.

I also took off the fuel pump and will be replacing it with a newer style one.
The owners son told me the pump was bad. Cheap insurance either way.
I just want to be able to drive it around the yard for now. Next install LH window glass to keep out the elements and neighbor cats.

79gmcc15 · 10-06-2009, 03:32 AM

Excuse my lack on knowledge. is that the pump?

NONHOG · 10-06-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

Excuse my lack on knowledge. is that the pump?

Hey its all new to me also. What is going on there is a built in filter, and a vaccum pump. Thats how the wipers worked back in the day.
Going with electic wipers which will allow me to use a "standard" pump.

Yep plan on driving in the rain. Washington state

79gmcc15 · 10-07-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Hey its all new to me also. What is going on there is a built in filter, and a vaccum pump. Thats how the wipers worked back in the day.
Going with electic wipers which will allow me to use a "standard" pump.

Yep plan on driving in the rain. Washington state

Thats actually kinda cool! how bad is it to use that kind?

NONHOG · 10-07-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

Thats actually kinda cool! how bad is it to use that kind?

I think the "old" style pump would work just fine, I have heard the wipers are just o.k. with the vacuum pump. I got a standard style pump, no filter, no vac. for less than half.
So since I want "better" wiper performance and I am "on the cheap".
I went with the standard.

Oh and in that pump picture one of the lines is the vac. adv. line . It'll go back on of course.

Atomsplitter · 10-07-2009, 12:50 PM

If your looking for a pair of good fenders this guy lives around the corner from me.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ157835192

They are located in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada.

Nice project by the way!

09-13-2009, 02:00 AM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	The 49' is home ! Had my friend Ed haul it with his 67. We pulled the RR drum so it would roll off the truck but other than that it went smooth. Took a brush to it and took off the huge mirrors here are some pics. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-13-2009, 02:04 AM	#2
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! Couple more.... Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-13-2009, 07:03 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: The 49' is home ! Is that in as good of shape as it looks in the pics? Nice score. I like Ed's truck too. Single rear wheels and it doesn't look to be straining at all. __________________ 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

09-13-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
sn33kyp3t3 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 75	Re: The 49' is home ! Lucky!

09-13-2009, 10:21 AM	#5
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: The 49' is home ! I thought that was surface rust originally didnt realize that was vintage dirt. Nice find! congrats. Plans?

09-14-2009, 12:58 PM	#7
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! Thanks for the replies! Its not as good as it seems ? IMO It has some pretty rough spots, the roof has a big ugly dent that might be beyond my skill level. Underneath looks pretty good. My biggest worry is the rear fenders. One thing at a time, start, stop, steer get those done first. Then I'll dig in on smoothing it out. For now I want to get it in good enough shape to drive to "traditional" shows as well as truck shows more or less as is. Needs windshields and 1 side glass. I like the idea of leaving it a six but maybe find a newer six 250 ? 292 ? Maybe a 302 GMC Its on the back burner for any big work. as for the rear seat? Its a bed I have yet to mess with it but I think it folds out somehow. Previous owners used it camping. I'll post some of the ugly spots soon. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-13-2009, 10:32 AM	#8
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: The 49' is home ! sweet. it looks great in the pics. as asked before- is it as good as the pics make it look? what's the deal with the leg/post holding the seat up? scrap metal seat frame? __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

09-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: The 49' is home ! That's a nice panel van - it will be fun to watch what you do with it. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-14-2009, 03:56 PM	#10
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09-14-2009, 06:16 PM	#11
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: The 49' is home ! If the panels rockin, don't bother knockin! LOL That is cleaning up pretty good. Big roof dents aren't that big of a deal, secret is to figure out where the tension points are, push it back it to place and use "adjustment" tools to release the edge tension. Old time guy I learned from said to figure out what caused the dent, bend, crinkle, etc. and reverse it one step at a time. My project at the time was a VW van with a dent in the roof. Took a folded blanket up against the bottom,then a piece of 1x8, then a 2x4 between the 1x8 and floor to push it up in to place. Then moved around the perimeter of the buckled edge with a doll underneath and body hammer above (two man job) releasing the tension in the metal. Took a couple of tries but eventually it relaxed and popped up into place. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-15-2009, 03:40 PM	#12
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! Ran the #'s last night it seems someone installed a 54 235 Chevy car engine. Lots of stuff on the net about these. Nice to see. Phase 1) Get brakes working (safety 1st) Phase 2) Get engine running (should go quick) it ran recently from what I've been told and I see no reason not to believe that by the looks of the newer battery, wires and cap etc. Phase 3) Seal it up, replace broken glass and rotted seals, some rust repair at the same time(only whats needed to seal up) Phase 4) Tires/wheels I have some factory alloys off a 90's Chevy truck 15x7? 8? thinking I'd install those covered by Moon disc. That way I can keep the 6 lug for now till I decide "The Master Plan" __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-15-2009, 11:07 PM	#14
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! The ugly spots Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-15-2009, 11:46 PM	#15
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: The 49' is home ! Looks like a little patients is all you need. I don't think that is that bad. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

09-21-2009, 12:54 AM	#16
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! Brought home a 9" Ford rear tonight. Its from a 69 F100 so it not a real strong one but thats o.k. Its actually and 8.75" and has the 28 splines. 3.50 gears no ltd slip. Not sure what options I have to beef it up. Really wont need to if I keep the 235. Which I will if its a good runner. I figure if nothing else its good enough to start with for 50$ needs wheel cylinders but not much else. So I can lose that torque tube now. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 09-21-2009 at 11:12 AM.

09-21-2009, 01:27 AM	#17
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09-23-2009, 11:38 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: The 49' is home ! Congrats on the new ride she looks pretty solid. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-25-2009, 06:15 PM	#19
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! Thanks guys ! More parts for panels than I would have thought. Good to have options..... http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/47_55/full.asp?page=158 __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 08-25-2010 at 12:10 PM.

10-05-2009, 11:22 PM	#20
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The 49' is home ! I tore into the old beast tonight and found out it will turn over by hand. I also took off the fuel pump and will be replacing it with a newer style one. The owners son told me the pump was bad. Cheap insurance either way. I just want to be able to drive it around the yard for now. Next install LH window glass to keep out the elements and neighbor cats. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-06-2009, 03:32 AM	#21
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: The 49' is home ! Excuse my lack on knowledge. is that the pump? __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

10-07-2009, 12:50 PM	#25
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: The 49' is home ! If your looking for a pair of good fenders this guy lives around the corner from me. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ157835192 They are located in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. Nice project by the way!

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