1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

[OrrieG]

Great stance, great patina, I really like it nice job.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Looks great! Congratulations on getting it on the road! How do you like the braking with the new master cylinder? I'm thin
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Love it. Braking requires a little more boot, but will slow the big old truck down just fine!!

[Coach529]

Good work truck!!

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Great stance, great patina, I really like it nice job.

Thanks!!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Coach,
If you continue to have some temperature issues you might want to try adding some "Water Wetter". It doesn't lower temps as much as it claims but it DOES lower them some.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=water+wetter

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=water+wetter

Maybe I missed it but you're running a dual master cylinder with disc/drums or all drums? its a manual master? I ask because I'm about to order POL's or CPP's manual master for my '55.2 and noticed your comment that it takes more foot pressure. We're NOT talking about dramatic increase, are we?

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Coach,
If you continue to have some temperature issues you might want to try adding some "Water Wetter". It doesn't lower temps as much as it claims but it DOES lower them some.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=water+wetter

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=water+wetter

Maybe I missed it but you're running a dual master cylinder with disc/drums or all drums? its a manual master? I ask because I'm about to order POL's or CPP's manual master for my '55.2 and noticed your comment that it takes more foot pressure. We're NOT talking about dramatic increase, are we?

Foot pressure for the updated master compared to stock is the same.

[Red Foreman]

Looks real nice Coach.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Foot pressure for the updated master compared to stock is the same.

Thank Coach. Whose MC did you buy? Would you recommend them, or (as I suspect) are POL's and CPP's from the same source?
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[Red Foreman]

Hey Dan, I've used Mastercylinders from POL & Cpp, I'm pretty sure they both come from the same source 谁都不知道的地方.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks Red, kinda what I figured.

I've read everything from, "everything fit perfect right out of the box", "to the wrong parts were sent, unreasonable delays", etc...

Guess I'll just wait for a sale and hope for the best.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thank Coach. Whose MC did you buy? Would you recommend them, or (as I suspect) are POL's and CPP's from the same source?
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I got mine from POL and it fit perfect.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Not to hijack, but I went to order last night and figured I may as well check sources ONE MORE TIME.

Bingo! A new-in-the-box CPP '55-'59 frame mount dual master cylinder kit for $175 obo. A quick check and CPP is asking $219. POL $175.99. I offered the guy $150 and pick it up this afternoon! I'm pretty pleased. I know they're probably all the same kits but this saved me maybe $50 to $100 and "all contributions are graciously accepted" - ha ha.

Of course this now brings the need to buy new brake lines, flaring tool and bending tools. I'll be tempted "while I'm in there" to pull the bed off and wire wheel/paint the rear portion of the frame "since the lines are off". Then it'll look so good I'll be wanting to install a gas tank out back, more lines, yada, yada....it's a slippery slope!!!

[Red Foreman]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Of course this now brings the need to buy new brake lines, flaring tool and bending tools. I'll be tempted "while I'm in there" to pull the bed off and wire wheel/paint the rear portion of the frame "since the lines are off". Then it'll look so good I'll be wanting to install a gas tank out back, more lines, yada, yada....it's a slippery slope!!!

Dan, this thing "the snow ball effect" just can't be stopped!

[Root2812]

Pardon me if its obvious but what company is POL? I am not familiar with this vendor.

[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Root2812

Pardon me if its obvious but what company is POL? I am not familiar with this vendor.

Performance Online
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Hi Coach,

I should have typed out Performance Online the first time. Guys post acronyms here all the time I have to look up. There's just too many places!

[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hi Coach,

I should have typed out Performance Online the first time. Guys post acronyms here all the time I have to look up. There's just too many places!

There will never be "too many" auto/truck restoration places keeping these rigs on the road.

But I get what you mean Dan
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Too many to remember their names, much less the acronyms for them.

[Coach529]

No much room in the cab for spare parts and tools so I rounded up this old cooler for a tool box!!



Picking up my new engine today!!

[NEWFISHER]

Nice touch.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Matches the truck's patina and era. Will there be a way to bolt it down/remove it or will it just slide around?
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Matches the truck's patina and era. Will there be a way to bolt it down/remove it or will it just slide around?
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I plan on bolting it down......but want to keep it easy to remove.

[Coach529]

Did some shopping today.

Picked up a 1954-55 261 complete. I also picked up a 235 with a '848 head.



I picked up a set of tube headers. No identification on them. No idea how they will work but the price was right!



The best part of this deal was a dual Fenton intake with Rochester Carbs. Set up is complete!!



Do not really have much of a plan yet. Take the '848 head off the 235 and scrap the rest. Bottom end is shot.

Strip the 261 down to the bock and rebuild.

[NEWFISHER]

That's going to be cool!
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[sqrlnts]

Great job Coach! Truck looks killer!