project: What did I get myself into 50 chevy

[blitz'd]

Frame is off to the suspension guy for the 4 link. Last night I started re-doing the fire wall. Decided I dont need the heater so the hole for that is gone, going to take another stab at the body work on it now that it is more accessable with the cab on dollies. Going to re-clear the whole truck while im at it. I got a little dry spray on part of the roof.

[rollinrooster]

Great lookin build! I,ve got a '49 on a s-10 frame. On my truck i've just got the motor mocked up for now,but i plan to move it back a little so the headers will clear the crossmember. Sorry i dont have pics of my motor but it is in the stock location for now and i have tried several different headers and manifolds but they all seem to hit on the frame.From what i've seen if you move the motor back a little it seems to make alot more room for headers or manifolds.Hope this helps.

[blitz'd]

Still working on this thing. Finishing up some body work while the suspension is at my buddies shop getting done. Heres a sneak peak at the frame. Should pick it up this weekend then it goes for sandblast and some gloss black.

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by rollinrooster

Great lookin build! I,ve got a '49 on a s-10 frame. On my truck i've just got the motor mocked up for now,but i plan to move it back a little so the headers will clear the crossmember. Sorry i dont have pics of my motor but it is in the stock location for now and i have tried several different headers and manifolds but they all seem to hit on the frame.From what i've seen if you move the motor back a little it seems to make alot more room for headers or manifolds.Hope this helps.

all that one needs is new chroe bumper and grille

[Fat Mike]

I noticed you didn't cut the front frame horns off. Are you going to or did everything fit without having to cut them.

[blitz'd]

I still need to do that, I never mocked up the radiator support so im not sure how much to cut off yet. If you look close at the picture you can see they didnt get painted.

[Fat Mike]

I did notice that they were not painted and I was told to cut them 1/2" past the steering box.

[MrDude_1]

Originally Posted by blitz'd

I still need to do that, I never mocked up the radiator support so im not sure how much to cut off yet. If you look close at the picture you can see they didnt get painted.

because of the steering box, you're limited on how far back you can cut it.
the way ive seen almost everyone else do it is exactly what Fat Mike just said.. about a 1/2" from the steering box bolt.. you cant go any closer without effecting how the steering box is mounted. (plus any closer, and the box itself would be in the way)
you will still have to trim the inner fenders to fit.. so dont worry about cutting it "too far back".. you just trim all you can, then mod the fenders for the rest.

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by MrDude_1

because of the steering box, you're limited on how far back you can cut it.
the way ive seen almost everyone else do it is exactly what Fat Mike just said.. about a 1/2" from the steering box bolt.. you cant go any closer without effecting how the steering box is mounted. (plus any closer, and the box itself would be in the way)
you will still have to trim the inner fenders to fit.. so dont worry about cutting it "too far back".. you just trim all you can, then mod the fenders for the rest.

Ive seen that in other peoples builds but that is another problem...no steering box yet.

[50Bow-tied GMC]

Sweet looking truck! I really like the color. I would like to shave the seam on my hood but have yet to find a good way to do it. How did you do yours?