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T Hilde · 12-14-2009, 07:10 PM

Got this truck a week ago

T Hilde · 12-14-2009, 07:13 PM

This how the floor looked before I cleaned it out. There was a ton of nesting and rat crap under the seat.

T Hilde · 12-14-2009, 07:14 PM

It is a very solid truck, a couple of rust spots. But look at the color from firewall.

T Hilde · 12-14-2009, 07:18 PM

I plan to use the front & doors from my 3800, a 292 inline and a 5 speed.

T Hilde · 12-14-2009, 07:21 PM

This is where is as of last night.

I am getting it ready for this cross member.

It takes the S10/G body suspension stuff and a rack&pinion.

chevy49 · 12-14-2009, 08:31 PM

where do you get this cross member?

T Hilde · 12-14-2009, 08:57 PM

It is from Scott Danforth. He is on the HAMB and Stovebolt.

kulturekat · 12-15-2009, 02:54 AM

man love this truck i have a 47 3600 so im glad to see more are popping up here. good luck with yours cant wait to see more progress. you got lucky on your insides shoulda seen mine haha

T Hilde · 12-18-2009, 03:18 AM

Thursday: I met with the welder and got a good price. I will do all the fitment and he will just have to weld. He really liked the kit and thinks it will be easier than the Hiedt's front he did for another guy.

I got all the bracketry off the passenger side frame rail and sanded it down.

Between the red lines is really only needed for prep. I sanded inside the rail and underneath too.

The bell housing crossmember is in the way a little bit. It will be removed after the cross member is welded in. This is the part that is in the way.

Here it is removed from the other side.

A bracket needs to be welded inside the frame rail for support. Scott gives very detailed measurements of where it needs to be. After studying the install manual, I'll show you the dummy way. Again on the passenger frame rail, (right side is front) the red circle shows the hole the bracket needs to be placed over. The large hole is where the brake line came out.

Looking inside the rail, (left is front) the bend goes to the front.

Next, I will prep the other side. Then fit the boxing plates.

Arkansas50's · 12-18-2009, 09:29 PM

[QUOTE=T Hilde;3674856]This how the floor looked before I cleaned it out. There was a ton of nesting and rat crap under the seat.

I think the rat crap comes standard in these trucks. I have a friend that built a 3600 with MII front and drop spring rear with S10 axle. It looked pretty good and did'nt look like a lwb at first glance.

T Hilde · 12-21-2009, 03:47 AM

Sunday: Got more accomplished.

Started getting things roughed in. The front of the frame needs a little notch. It is measured from the front edge of the frame. At first I was how the hell?? But, here is how. Use a welding magnet and fish the tape through the frame.

Then your masking tape marks the notch.

Cut out.

My boxing plates ended up being a little long (which is way better than short). I set them up in the frame located where they should end, then set up for a 3 inch hole. (forgot to grab camera)

Then made finishing cut on the bandsaw.

Test fit with my son the hand model. I wonder what he thinks of this?

For the hell of it we slid the crossmember up there.

Next up is more grinding, fitting and getting the welder to come in.

junkman1jmc · 12-21-2009, 08:15 AM

you gonna leave it a long bed .

T Hilde · 12-21-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkman1jmc

you gonna leave it a long bed .

Yes, but I do want to remove the stake pocket from in front of the fender.

1952ssr · 12-21-2009, 04:05 PM

Looks good, better than I expected. I tried finding a price for that kit but, no luck. How much did it set you back.

T Hilde · 12-21-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Looks good, better than I expected. I tried finding a price for that kit but, no luck. How much did it set you back.

$480 plus shipping out of Florida

1952ssr · 12-22-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Hilde

$480 plus shipping out of Florida

That's well worth that. A person could go with tubular A-arms and that setup would be nice. Thanks for the info.

bjcaldwe · 12-22-2009, 12:00 PM

Neat setup, keep up the good work. If my frame was not already s10 clipped when I got it, I would definitely be considering this route.

BlueJeep · 12-22-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Hilde

Yes, but I do want to remove the stake pocket from in front of the fender.

Just curious, why?

T Hilde · 12-22-2009, 05:47 PM

Just don't like the look.

solidaxel · 12-24-2009, 05:27 PM

Here is one that I used from Industrial Chassis Inc in Phoenix that uses Dodge Dokata suspension bolt ons, looks like the same idea that Scott is using only in Chevy

T Hilde · 12-25-2009, 02:12 AM

That looks good Solidaxle. How much was that unit?

solidaxel · 12-25-2009, 11:23 PM

I don't remember what the total cost was with all new replacable parts but I think it was a bit under the cost of a COMPLETE Mll set up.
The thing I liked about this set up is that it is a front suspension designed from a pick up the same size and weight as our AD trucks

Scott Danforth · 01-27-2010, 10:23 PM

Todd, Nice Build - Looks like the same thread as the HAMB and Stovebolt.

nuke1 · 01-28-2010, 01:30 AM

Very nice build there, i really like the front suspension clip idea, gives me an idea.

99 to Life · 01-28-2010, 09:51 AM

This truck looks awesome and in solid contion. Where did you get it?
Are you doing power steering? Any other updated mods? I am doing
and s-10 frame on mine, so everything is updated and accessible to get
parts for.

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12-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	1949 3600 build Got this truck a week ago

12-14-2009, 07:13 PM	#2
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build This how the floor looked before I cleaned it out. There was a ton of nesting and rat crap under the seat.

12-14-2009, 07:14 PM	#3
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build It is a very solid truck, a couple of rust spots. But look at the color from firewall.

12-14-2009, 07:18 PM	#4
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build I plan to use the front & doors from my 3800, a 292 inline and a 5 speed.

12-14-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build This is where is as of last night. I am getting it ready for this cross member. It takes the S10/G body suspension stuff and a rack&pinion. Last edited by T Hilde; 12-14-2009 at 07:22 PM.

12-14-2009, 08:31 PM	#6
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: 1949 3600 build where do you get this cross member?

12-14-2009, 08:57 PM	#7
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build It is from Scott Danforth. He is on the HAMB and Stovebolt.

12-15-2009, 02:54 AM	#8
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: 1949 3600 build man love this truck i have a 47 3600 so im glad to see more are popping up here. good luck with yours cant wait to see more progress. you got lucky on your insides shoulda seen mine haha __________________ 1969 c-10- daily driver(sold) 1950 chevy 3600 current project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402562 1955 ford f-100 1968 ford mustang 1966 ford mustang

12-18-2009, 03:18 AM	#9
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build Thursday: I met with the welder and got a good price. I will do all the fitment and he will just have to weld. He really liked the kit and thinks it will be easier than the Hiedt's front he did for another guy. I got all the bracketry off the passenger side frame rail and sanded it down. Between the red lines is really only needed for prep. I sanded inside the rail and underneath too. The bell housing crossmember is in the way a little bit. It will be removed after the cross member is welded in. This is the part that is in the way. Here it is removed from the other side. A bracket needs to be welded inside the frame rail for support. Scott gives very detailed measurements of where it needs to be. After studying the install manual, I'll show you the dummy way. Again on the passenger frame rail, (right side is front) the red circle shows the hole the bracket needs to be placed over. The large hole is where the brake line came out. Looking inside the rail, (left is front) the bend goes to the front. Next, I will prep the other side. Then fit the boxing plates.

12-18-2009, 09:29 PM	#10
Arkansas50's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 71	Re: 1949 3600 build [QUOTE=T Hilde;3674856]This how the floor looked before I cleaned it out. There was a ton of nesting and rat crap under the seat. I think the rat crap comes standard in these trucks. I have a friend that built a 3600 with MII front and drop spring rear with S10 axle. It looked pretty good and did'nt look like a lwb at first glance.

12-21-2009, 03:47 AM	#11
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build Sunday: Got more accomplished. Started getting things roughed in. The front of the frame needs a little notch. It is measured from the front edge of the frame. At first I was how the hell?? But, here is how. Use a welding magnet and fish the tape through the frame. Then your masking tape marks the notch. Cut out. My boxing plates ended up being a little long (which is way better than short). I set them up in the frame located where they should end, then set up for a 3 inch hole. (forgot to grab camera) Then made finishing cut on the bandsaw. Test fit with my son the hand model. I wonder what he thinks of this? For the hell of it we slid the crossmember up there. Next up is more grinding, fitting and getting the welder to come in.

12-21-2009, 08:15 AM	#12
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: 1949 3600 build you gonna leave it a long bed .

12-21-2009, 04:05 PM	#14
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: 1949 3600 build Looks good, better than I expected. I tried finding a price for that kit but, no luck. How much did it set you back.

12-22-2009, 12:00 PM	#17
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 1949 3600 build Neat setup, keep up the good work. If my frame was not already s10 clipped when I got it, I would definitely be considering this route. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

12-22-2009, 05:47 PM	#19
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build Just don't like the look.



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12-24-2009, 05:27 PM	#20
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 3600 build Here is one that I used from Industrial Chassis Inc in Phoenix that uses Dodge Dokata suspension bolt ons, looks like the same idea that Scott is using only in Chevy Attached Images __________________ 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

12-25-2009, 02:12 AM	#21
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 3600 build That looks good Solidaxle. How much was that unit?

12-25-2009, 11:23 PM	#22
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 3600 build I don't remember what the total cost was with all new replacable parts but I think it was a bit under the cost of a COMPLETE Mll set up. The thing I liked about this set up is that it is a front suspension designed from a pick up the same size and weight as our AD trucks __________________ 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

01-27-2010, 10:23 PM	#23
Scott Danforth Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 5	Re: 1949 3600 build Todd, Nice Build - Looks like the same thread as the HAMB and Stovebolt.

01-28-2010, 01:30 AM	#24
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1949 3600 build Very nice build there, i really like the front suspension clip idea, gives me an idea. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-28-2010, 09:51 AM	#25
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 3600 build This truck looks awesome and in solid contion. Where did you get it? Are you doing power steering? Any other updated mods? I am doing and s-10 frame on mine, so everything is updated and accessible to get parts for. subscribed __________________ 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

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