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.