’48 GMC Build – Cummins 4BT, 47RH, IFS, 4-Link, Air

[Nut Case]

Fun build, STRONG WORK, top notch welds. I like the over build touch. Over building is under rated!!!!!


Keep on keepin on

Nutz

[reg3]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

Fun build, STRONG WORK, top notch welds. I like the over build touch. Over building is under rated!!!!!


Keep on keepin on

Nutz

@nutcase couldn't agree more, thanks for the kind words.

I finished up running the steering shaft and as anticipated, the starter proved to be a bit tricky to work around. I tested out a few different routings but ended up running the shaft above the starter then dropping almost straight down to connect to the rack input shaft. This down-turn created a bit of a steep angle, so I ended up running a double u-joint just to be sure it turns smoothly.

It's a bit more complex than I had originally pictured in my head, but it turns as smooth as butter lock to lock and I am happy with the finished product.

I also installed a Classic Performance brake pedal bracket (P/N: 4753FBB). The fitment on this it was pretty excellent and real simple to install.





I also fabbed up a little bracket connecting the lower end of the OEM steering column to the fire wall.



Overall shot of the steering column/under dash. You can see the CPP Brake Pedal Bracket installed in this one (booster isn't connected to the pedal yet).

[8man]

Very nice work on that column.

[reg3]

Hey everyone, I was on a bit of a hiatus for the past few months, had some other life stuff going on and had to put the truck on hold, but I’m back at it now…time for some updates. Next task on the truck was to start working on some turbo airside/exhaust plumbing. Step 1 was to mount the intercooler. I picked up a Mishimoto G-Line intercooler a little while back; the plan is to make up some brackets that will mount this to the OEM radiator support.

This is also the first time I get to put my new CNC plasma table to work (a birthday present from my lovely wife – perfect timing). I started by modeling the intercooler in CAM (Fusion 360) and design some brackets around it. After some tweaking I cam up with a design I was happy with.



Cut the brackets out, and welded them up





I mounted the bracket to the radiator bracket using some aluminum standoffs and mounted the IC to the bracket with some rubber bushings. Very happy with the final product, this CNC table is my new favorite tool.







I'm thinking that i might want to make up a little air deflector for that big gap between the bottom of the IC and the apron…