First truck build '49 3100

[dsraven]

curious how much higher the filler is than the tank. I was a gas jockey for a bit during high scholl and remember a 72 chevy sport truck that came in with a set up just like that. it filled but it also took a long time and burped back a lot. have you tried filling it yet?
not dissing your build at all, looks great and good workmanship by the pics. just saying it's better to find out sooner than later so if there is a problem you can fix it before it gets painted etc

[e015475]

curious how much higher the filler is than the tank.


Maybe 6-8" - no issues filling the tank



.......it's better to find out sooner than later so if there is a problem you can fix it before it gets painted etc


That ship has sailed........

[dsraven]

Yup. Looks more like a sleek race boat than a ship. Lol. Nice job.

[Brads49]

I got the engine all done and ready, good recommendation of replacing the main seals while it's out! I ended up moving the engine and trans forward 2" to clear the distributor on the firewall although I kind of wish I would have measured more before cutting into the firewall for valve cover clearance but oh well live and learn I guess. I ran fuel lines last weekend but my only concern is where I went over top of the crossmember that the front of the bed sits on, I think I'm going to have to put a couple of bends in the line to snake it under that; I don't remember if the bed actually sits on top of it all the way across.....
I finally quit procrastinating and cut the notches in the front frame rails to make clearance for the steering so now I need to finish welding them all in and clean up the edges and paint it. Then we're on to the brake system to finish up the chassis.

[Brads49]

What are yall using for the master cylinder / brake booster setup for 4 wheel disk brakes? I see most online are listed as disk/drum or drum/drum setups. I'm planning on keeping it under the floor unless that's just not an option with having 4-week disks. Thanks in advance....

[dsraven]

If going under floor I recommend a Hydro boost from a newer donor vehicle and possibly one that comes with 4 wheel discs. The Hydro boost is a smaller system, gives good power brake boost compared to the smaller dual diaphragm vac units. If you could find a hydro boost from a silverado with your engine configuration so the brackets for the p/s pump fit or an astro van if using a sbc or something like that with disc/disc, and get the whole set up down to the power steering pump etc. That would be optimal. There are several of those shown in builds on here. Check ogres build, for one. A quick search would show more.