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Jyman · 11-18-2013, 12:37 AM

Wow at the rate your going the truck will be on the road before the new year, to bad for all this snow. Do you plan on taking it to any shows around town?

54 CHEVY LR · 11-19-2013, 11:15 PM

Snow Snow and more of it. The truck is being built as a Driver. I am sure it will be seen around town.

Last night I Bled the brakes, mounted a torque converter cover,and installed a thermostat and housing.

Shopped for Air line fittings got them installed today.

Wybrow · 11-21-2013, 02:35 PM

Great build, I've waited a while to see one of those aftermarket frames get used.

_Ogre · 11-21-2013, 05:00 PM

the frame is going together fast
i like fast, just doesn't happen in my shop

54 CHEVY LR · 11-22-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

the frame is going together fast
i like fast, just doesn't happen in my shop

I like fast. I hope to have this truck complete by june 2014.

I want to finish the frame then start on the body. I am thinking I may need to get the body in sooner as I am trying to decide on the air tank placement. I might go outside the frame. I placed my Gas tank and air tank inside the frame behind the axle, they fit. BUT my filler will not be centered in the box. My dillema.

Any ideas as to how I should install the tanks? this is all new to me

Jyman · 11-22-2013, 12:51 AM

you could always put the air tank in the cab behind the seat where the old gas tank would have been, it would be safer then the gas tank sitting behind you

Bubba54 · 11-24-2013, 10:15 AM

Build is looking nice, you'll be on the road before you know it.

Shawn

54 CHEVY LR · 11-27-2013, 12:48 AM

Not much done this week. I installed the emergency brake cables. Have them run to the brake pedal area. Also conected the air lines to the bags from.the stainless lines. Set the fuel injection body onto the manifold and cut the kick down cable to length, mounted the return springs. Installed the wire holders and made up the spark plug wires.

Wybrow · 11-27-2013, 10:14 AM

Looks great, love the engine/transmission colour.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-04-2013, 01:02 AM

I brought the truck home today now comes the work. I will be stripping the truck and getting it soda blasted. Never know what hides under the paint.

Installed a Marsh serpentine system on the block.

Drive shaft picked up, ready to polish and install.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-04-2013, 10:24 PM

Polished the Drive shaft and got it installed.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-04-2013, 10:28 PM

Here are a few pictures of the truck.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-04-2013, 10:46 PM

try to load pics again

54 CHEVY LR · 12-05-2013, 12:05 AM

March kit minus belt.

solidaxel · 12-05-2013, 09:23 AM

I love to see projects that do not have a finished budget !!!

**oldman3** · 12-05-2013, 02:46 PM

That set-up looks great...Jim

tpimuncie · 12-05-2013, 03:59 PM

LOVE THE DETAIL!! Don't see that much too much anymore Great job!

Root2812 · 12-05-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54 CHEVY LR

try to load pics again

What size is the wheel and tire you have on the side mount in the last picture? I am having a hard time finding a tire size that doesn't look too big. I like yours.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-06-2013, 01:10 AM

16" 6.oo

54 CHEVY LR · 12-06-2013, 01:11 AM

If you want the tire let me know. Send me a om you can have it.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-09-2013, 09:00 PM

Removed the front end and Cab this weekend. Frame is in great shape. Cab has some issues I need to fix.

Here are a few pics of the dis-assembly.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-09-2013, 09:05 PM

A few more pictures. I have Rotten cab corners

, as well as the kick panels on both sides. I expected as much. Once it gets Soda blasted maybee more ghosts will show their face.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-15-2013, 01:15 PM

I have the box removed. Built a dolly to move the cab around, did a preliminary on the panel repair needed.
Cab corners were repaired once before, but was a quick fix. I will cut out and replace. Drivers side front cab corner has some metal missing, Dam rust.
Rear fenders were welded to the running boards as they also had some rust and was a quick repair.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-15-2013, 01:18 PM

Few pics of the rear fenders and box.

Old frame was in great shape.

54 CHEVY LR · 12-24-2013, 07:25 PM

Christmas came early

11-18-2013, 12:37 AM	#26
Jyman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sherwood park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 91	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Wow at the rate your going the truck will be on the road before the new year, to bad for all this snow. Do you plan on taking it to any shows around town? __________________ 1948 Chevy 305, NV3500, 3.73 rear, sitting on a 95 s10 frame. Still in the works 2000 Chevy Extreme lowrider, 4.3, NV3500, 3.08 rear, upgraded/modded 2001 GMC Sonoma Zr2, 4.3, NV3500, Stock

11-19-2013, 11:15 PM	#27
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Snow Snow and more of it. The truck is being built as a Driver. I am sure it will be seen around town. Last night I Bled the brakes, mounted a torque converter cover,and installed a thermostat and housing. Shopped for Air line fittings got them installed today.

11-21-2013, 02:35 PM	#28
Wybrow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stratford, Ontario Posts: 97	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Great build, I've waited a while to see one of those aftermarket frames get used.

11-21-2013, 05:00 PM	#29
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 the frame is going together fast i like fast, just doesn't happen in my shop __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-22-2013, 12:51 AM	#31
Jyman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sherwood park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 91	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 you could always put the air tank in the cab behind the seat where the old gas tank would have been, it would be safer then the gas tank sitting behind you __________________ 1948 Chevy 305, NV3500, 3.73 rear, sitting on a 95 s10 frame. Still in the works 2000 Chevy Extreme lowrider, 4.3, NV3500, 3.08 rear, upgraded/modded 2001 GMC Sonoma Zr2, 4.3, NV3500, Stock

11-24-2013, 10:15 AM	#32
Bubba54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 155	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Build is looking nice, you'll be on the road before you know it. Shawn __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582647

11-27-2013, 12:48 AM	#33
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Not much done this week. I installed the emergency brake cables. Have them run to the brake pedal area. Also conected the air lines to the bags from.the stainless lines. Set the fuel injection body onto the manifold and cut the kick down cable to length, mounted the return springs. Installed the wire holders and made up the spark plug wires. Attached Images

11-27-2013, 10:14 AM	#34
Wybrow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stratford, Ontario Posts: 97	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Looks great, love the engine/transmission colour.

12-04-2013, 01:02 AM	#35
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 I brought the truck home today now comes the work. I will be stripping the truck and getting it soda blasted. Never know what hides under the paint. Installed a Marsh serpentine system on the block. Drive shaft picked up, ready to polish and install.

12-04-2013, 10:24 PM	#36
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Polished the Drive shaft and got it installed. Attached Images

12-04-2013, 10:28 PM	#37
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Here are a few pictures of the truck.

12-04-2013, 10:46 PM	#38
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 try to load pics again Attached Images

12-05-2013, 12:05 AM	#39
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 March kit minus belt. Attached Images

12-05-2013, 09:23 AM	#40
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 I love to see projects that do not have a finished budget !!! __________________ 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

12-05-2013, 02:46 PM	#41
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 That set-up looks great...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 />



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12-05-2013, 03:59 PM	#42
tpimuncie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Yuba city ca Posts: 979	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 LOVE THE DETAIL!! Don't see that much too much anymore Great job!

12-06-2013, 01:10 AM	#44
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 16" 6.oo

12-06-2013, 01:11 AM	#45
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 If you want the tire let me know. Send me a om you can have it.

12-09-2013, 09:00 PM	#46
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Removed the front end and Cab this weekend. Frame is in great shape. Cab has some issues I need to fix. Here are a few pics of the dis-assembly. Attached Images

12-09-2013, 09:05 PM	#47
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 A few more pictures. I have Rotten cab corners , as well as the kick panels on both sides. I expected as much. Once it gets Soda blasted maybee more ghosts will show their face. Attached Images

12-15-2013, 01:15 PM	#48
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 I have the box removed. Built a dolly to move the cab around, did a preliminary on the panel repair needed. Cab corners were repaired once before, but was a quick fix. I will cut out and replace. Drivers side front cab corner has some metal missing, Dam rust. Rear fenders were welded to the running boards as they also had some rust and was a quick repair. Attached Images

12-15-2013, 01:18 PM	#49
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Few pics of the rear fenders and box. Old frame was in great shape. Attached Images

12-24-2013, 07:25 PM	#50
54 CHEVY LR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sturgeon County Alberta Posts: 85	Re: My Winter Build 54 Chevy 1300 Christmas came early Attached Images

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