1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

[Coach529]

Had a marathon late night session last night and got the brake leaks fixed and the brakes bled.

Also tightened up the steering box.

This morning I finished up the rear tail lights and put the rest of the cover on the seat and we set out for a test drive.

Put about 20 miles on around town and came back to the house. Ran great, except ran a bit warm IMO.

Check all the fluids, the anitifreeze was a bit low. Rest was good.

Set out again for a little tool around the neighborhood.

After stopping at a couple places around town it left us stranded. Seemed like no spark. Called a buddy and we pulled it home. Further inspection found no point gap at all. Adjusted the gap and started right up. Replaced the rotor and cap for good measure since they were shot.

Went out for another 45 minute cruise tonight. Temp got up over 200 (gauge showed 212 which is maxed). Stopped and took some pictures and let it cool.

Drive home and the longer I drove the more it crept up.

Got home and the coolant level is fine.

Should I flush the cooling system? Any advice?

[BlueJeep]

Congratulations on driving your truck after all the changes, I'm sure you loved every minute of it! I do love this truck, I'd like to think that if mine had paint as decent as that I'd have left it largely alone body-wise and I'd have been driving it the past 3 years!

Is your thermostat opening? It almost has to be something simple.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Congratulations on driving your truck after all the changes, I'm sure you loved every minute of it! I do love this truck, I'd like to think that if mine had paint as decent as that I'd have left it largely alone body-wise and I'd have been driving it the past 3 years!

Is your thermostat opening? It almost has to be something simple.

I am not into the patina thing But I agree about the paint. Nice truck!