1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver - Page 32 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coach529 · 11-04-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Sounds great. Nice family. Now we just need a driving vid.

Probably will not have one of those until spring......

Cuttin up · 11-04-2015, 05:34 PM

Just read all the way through today (slow work day). Great looking truck and very tastefully done. Love that the family is involved with it too. My dad did that with me as a kid and hope to pass it on to my little girl. Awesome job.

Coach529 · 11-04-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuttin up

Just read all the way through today (slow work day). Great looking truck and very tastefully done. Love that the family is involved with it too. My dad did that with me as a kid and hope to pass it on to my little girl. Awesome job.

Thanks A lot!!

Coach529 · 12-03-2015, 11:06 AM

Winter has arrived here in North Dakota. Time to start my winter project.

Henry 2.0

Freshen up the SBC
Install Danforth Crossmember and IFS on bags
Install Thunderbird IRS on bags

solidaxel · 12-03-2015, 11:26 AM

Some of us have no rest in the winter, we have to keep driving our trucks, I will be thinking of you folks in mid June (105*)

Coach529 · 12-03-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Some of us have no rest in the winter, we have to keep driving our trucks, I will be thinking of you folks in mid June (105*)

I can deal with the cold..........the heat melts me.......

solidaxel · 12-03-2015, 12:49 PM

We have lots of shade trees to lower the direct sun shine.
Where do you find some warmth outside in the middle of feb?

Coach529 · 12-03-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

We have lots of shade trees to lower the direct sun shine.
Where do you find some warmth outside in the middle of feb?

It is tough...........

99 to Life · 12-03-2015, 02:35 PM

who doesn't want to deal with this!!! So what all is HENRY getting done now? you got heat in the garage?

Coach529 · 12-03-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

who doesn't want to deal with this!!! So what all is HENRY getting done now? you got heat in the garage?

To be honest I do not mind the snow.....it is the wind and the brutal cold we get up here that wears me down.

Yup 24" x 40" heated garage.........and about 1/2 of it is dedicated to working on stuff.

IFS in the front, IRS in the back, both on bags.

Freshen up the SBC.....nothing wild unless I win the lottery.

Floors in the cab. I patched them pretty poorly last time. Paint the frame and button it all back together

99 to Life · 12-03-2015, 02:49 PM

nice should be a great upgrade. Been meaning to tear back into my 51' but got roped into building a truck for a guy. Plus my funds are low anyway. good luck and have fun

Coach529 · 12-03-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice should be a great upgrade. Been meaning to tear back into my 51' but got roped into building a truck for a guy. Plus my funds are low anyway. good luck and have fun

I have been planning this for about a year......stashing cash away and hunting for parts.

lower50's · 12-03-2015, 08:53 PM

Good luck with the upgrades. That's what winter is for, working on our toys so we don't feel bad not driving them.

**youngrodder** · 12-03-2015, 11:32 PM

Sounds like a great list of upgrades..

Good luck, I'll be following along.

Marc

Coach529 · 12-04-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Sounds like a great list of upgrades..

Good luck, I'll be following along.

Marc

Thanks Marc!!

**Advanced Design** · 12-04-2015, 02:36 PM

Great winter project! Have fun! I will be tagging along.

joliver33 · 12-04-2015, 07:06 PM

I was curious how close is your drive shaft to the cross member that is at the back of the cab? I have a 3100 with a 350/350 combo and have lowered the rear 5" and I have maybe 2" of space between the drive shaft and cross member.

On second look your engine appears to be mounted lower than mine...

Coach529 · 12-05-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by joliver33

I was curious how close is your drive shaft to the cross member that is at the back of the cab? I have a 3100 with a 350/350 combo and have lowered the rear 5" and I have maybe 2" of space between the drive shaft and cross member.

On second look your engine appears to be mounted lower than mine...

I have about 1-1/2" at the cross member at the back of the cab. The cross member further back is an issue for this current set up. It rubs occasionally. I think I am running closer to 6-7" drop though.

joliver33 · 12-05-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

I have about 1-1/2" at the cross member at the back of the cab. The cross member further back is an issue for this current set up. It rubs occasionally. I think I am running closer to 6-7" drop though.

Thanks for that info. I will keep pushing forward as is

I don't have the cross member further back like I see on your truck... maybe a 3600 thing.

Coach529 · 12-08-2015, 11:08 PM

Forward progress has been slow on my teardown.......hopefully I can have the motor and tranny out by this weekend.

lower50's · 12-09-2015, 11:25 AM

Slow but steady wins the race.

**youngrodder** · 12-10-2015, 12:11 AM

Amazing how fast these old trucks come apart.

Marc

Coach529 · 12-10-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Amazing how fast these old trucks come apart.

Marc

I agree.....probably only have 2 hours of work......and a bunch of that was just getting it staged and up on jackstands!!

Luther Grimace · 12-10-2015, 11:08 AM

I love your build. So fun to watch. I also like your shop build too over on Garage Journal. How are you liking the shop now that you have been settled in for a while?

Coach529 · 12-10-2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Luther Grimace

I love your build. So fun to watch. I also like your shop build too over on Garage Journal. How are you liking the shop now that you have been settled in for a while?

Love it.....although they are never big enough!!

11-04-2015, 05:34 PM	#777
Cuttin up Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 91	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Just read all the way through today (slow work day). Great looking truck and very tastefully done. Love that the family is involved with it too. My dad did that with me as a kid and hope to pass it on to my little girl. Awesome job.

12-03-2015, 11:06 AM	#779
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Winter has arrived here in North Dakota. Time to start my winter project. Henry 2.0 Freshen up the SBC Install Danforth Crossmember and IFS on bags Install Thunderbird IRS on bags __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

12-03-2015, 11:26 AM	#780
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Some of us have no rest in the winter, we have to keep driving our trucks, I will be thinking of you folks in mid June (105*) __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-03-2015, 12:49 PM	#782
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver We have lots of shade trees to lower the direct sun shine. Where do you find some warmth outside in the middle of feb? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-03-2015, 02:35 PM	#784
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver who doesn't want to deal with this!!! So what all is HENRY getting done now? you got heat in the garage? Attached Images __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-03-2015, 02:49 PM	#786
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver nice should be a great upgrade. Been meaning to tear back into my 51' but got roped into building a truck for a guy. Plus my funds are low anyway. good luck and have fun __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-03-2015, 08:53 PM	#788
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Good luck with the upgrades. That's what winter is for, working on our toys so we don't feel bad not driving them. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-03-2015, 11:32 PM	#789
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Sounds like a great list of upgrades.. Good luck, I'll be following along. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-04-2015, 02:36 PM	#791
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Great winter project! Have fun! I will be tagging along. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-04-2015, 07:06 PM	#792
joliver33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: colorado Posts: 14	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I was curious how close is your drive shaft to the cross member that is at the back of the cab? I have a 3100 with a 350/350 combo and have lowered the rear 5" and I have maybe 2" of space between the drive shaft and cross member. On second look your engine appears to be mounted lower than mine...

12-08-2015, 11:08 PM	#795
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Forward progress has been slow on my teardown.......hopefully I can have the motor and tranny out by this weekend. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

12-09-2015, 11:25 AM	#796
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Slow but steady wins the race. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-10-2015, 12:11 AM	#797
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Amazing how fast these old trucks come apart. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-10-2015, 11:08 AM	#799
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I love your build. So fun to watch. I also like your shop build too over on Garage Journal. How are you liking the shop now that you have been settled in for a while? __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

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