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Flysocal · 04-25-2017, 10:35 AM

Me likey

Erics51chevy · 04-25-2017, 10:58 PM

great progress. The body work looks great and love the color.

**Advanced Design** · 07-04-2017, 06:10 PM

Looking very good!

**mongocanfly** · 07-04-2017, 06:37 PM

Looks great...what size tire and wheel you got..they look good on the truck..

J48chevy · 07-04-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looks great...what size tire and wheel you got..they look good on the truck..

They are 8" wide rims with 255/40/20 on front and 275/40/20 on rear and 10" wide. Not for everyone but I really liked them. Not to mention I really want to drive this daily when done.

J48chevy · 07-04-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J48chevy

They are 8" wide rims with 255/40/20 on front and 275/40/20 on rear and 10" wide. Not for everyone but I really liked them. Not to mention I really want to drive this daily when done.

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**mongocanfly** · 08-16-2017, 09:13 PM

trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..

J48chevy · 08-16-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..

Thanks. No rubbing issues at all. Full turn radius and does not hit fender or frame at all. Wheels and tires I bought from someone who had them on a newer Charger. Not sure of offset but they fit nice.

Flysocal · 07-04-2017, 07:29 PM

Truck looks fantastic. Similar firewall and engine setup to mine. Radiator and fan might be tight like mine was.

J48chevy · 07-04-2017, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Flysocal

Truck looks fantastic. Similar firewall and engine setup to mine. Radiator and fan might be tight like mine was.

Yes that is what I was wondering. Figured I may have to run a pusher fan.

99 to Life · 07-05-2017, 10:45 AM

looks great, congrats on the progress.

lower50's · 07-10-2017, 09:16 PM

It all takes time but if you keep working eventually you will be driving.

J48chevy · 08-15-2017, 08:37 PM

More progress. Front end bolted on. Starting to look like a truck again. Still have to adjust the front end to be about 1-2" up more and I think it will be there.

J48chevy · 08-15-2017, 08:38 PM

One more pic.

**Advanced Design** · 08-15-2017, 09:12 PM

That is looking very nice!

lower50's · 08-15-2017, 10:58 PM

Looking good!!

**oldman3** · 08-15-2017, 11:24 PM

Sweet...Jim

LCA1971 · 08-16-2017, 09:30 AM

Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?

J48chevy · 08-16-2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LCA1971

Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?

Interior and firewall already painted. Close to the blue you see on outside.

99 to Life · 08-16-2017, 10:30 AM

looks great, heck, I'd just lower the rear, to me perfect stance.

99 to Life · 08-16-2017, 10:45 AM

luv the color, thats really similar to what I'v wanted to paint one of my trucks (on the back burner) its like a metallic blue with a hint of seafoam green. well the color I was going for.

whitedog76 · 12-09-2018, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the info. I added 1.25” to my M2 crossmember, so it’s not as low. I trimmed the hats, so they’re basically level with the frame. Anyhow, I haven’t decided on the rear yet. I probably need to get things setting at ride height before I make any decisions. I see you did an axle flip and parabolic kit. Off-hand, I’m looking into Jeep or even Ranger leaf springs for the rear, but like I said, I need to get the front ride height established first.

I’ll be watching your build.

Chris.

**caseyjones** · 12-09-2018, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the quick reply with pictures! That looks great - did you have to use a double joint at the rack end? Is that a rag joint at the end of the column, too? I'm close to this point on my truck and yours looks like it worked out really well.

J48chevy · 12-09-2018, 03:48 PM

Yes swivel joint at both ends worked out well.

J48chevy · 12-09-2018, 03:49 PM

Joedoh thank you. Long slow process for sure but learning as I go.

04-25-2017, 10:35 AM	#1
Flysocal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glendale Posts: 414	Re: 1948 Chevy project Me likey

04-25-2017, 10:58 PM	#2
Erics51chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fort Washington Pa Posts: 145	Re: 1948 Chevy project great progress. The body work looks great and love the color.

07-04-2017, 06:10 PM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1948 Chevy project Looking very good! __________________ 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

07-04-2017, 06:37 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: 1948 Chevy project Looks great...what size tire and wheel you got..they look good on the truck..

08-16-2017, 09:13 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: 1948 Chevy project trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..

07-04-2017, 07:29 PM	#9
Flysocal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glendale Posts: 414	Re: 1948 Chevy project Truck looks fantastic. Similar firewall and engine setup to mine. Radiator and fan might be tight like mine was.

07-05-2017, 10:45 AM	#11
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1948 Chevy project looks great, congrats on the progress. __________________ 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

07-10-2017, 09:16 PM	#12
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1948 Chevy project It all takes time but if you keep working eventually you will be driving. __________________ 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

08-15-2017, 08:37 PM	#13
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project More progress. Front end bolted on. Starting to look like a truck again. Still have to adjust the front end to be about 1-2" up more and I think it will be there. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

08-15-2017, 08:38 PM	#14
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project One more pic. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

08-15-2017, 09:12 PM	#15
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1948 Chevy project That is looking very nice! __________________ 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

08-15-2017, 10:58 PM	#16
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1948 Chevy project Looking good!! __________________ 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

08-15-2017, 11:24 PM	#17
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1948 Chevy project Sweet...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-16-2017, 09:30 AM	#18
LCA1971 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Xenia, Ohio Posts: 40	Re: 1948 Chevy project Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?

08-16-2017, 10:30 AM	#20
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1948 Chevy project looks great, heck, I'd just lower the rear, to me perfect stance. __________________ 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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08-16-2017, 10:45 AM	#21
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1948 Chevy project luv the color, thats really similar to what I'v wanted to paint one of my trucks (on the back burner) its like a metallic blue with a hint of seafoam green. well the color I was going for. __________________ 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

12-09-2018, 12:10 PM	#22
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: 1948 Chevy project Thanks for the info. I added 1.25” to my M2 crossmember, so it’s not as low. I trimmed the hats, so they’re basically level with the frame. Anyhow, I haven’t decided on the rear yet. I probably need to get things setting at ride height before I make any decisions. I see you did an axle flip and parabolic kit. Off-hand, I’m looking into Jeep or even Ranger leaf springs for the rear, but like I said, I need to get the front ride height established first. I’ll be watching your build. Chris.

12-09-2018, 01:05 PM	#23
caseyjones Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 557	Re: 1948 Chevy project Thanks for the quick reply with pictures! That looks great - did you have to use a double joint at the rack end? Is that a rag joint at the end of the column, too? I'm close to this point on my truck and yours looks like it worked out really well. __________________ 1955 Long Distance Build 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor 1964 C10 Survivor - Sold

12-09-2018, 03:48 PM	#24
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project Yes swivel joint at both ends worked out well. __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670 Last edited by J48chevy; 12-09-2018 at 07:47 PM.

12-09-2018, 03:49 PM	#25
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project Joedoh thank you. Long slow process for sure but learning as I go. __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

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