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**8man** · 03-20-2022, 11:31 AM

Looking good! You are going to be taking that road trip over to help me before you know it.

Jesse49chevy · 06-02-2022, 07:21 PM

Hello world.. its been a minute or two since I posted an update. Alot has happened and its been crazy busy. After 30 years in my industry, I decided I had enough of working hard for others, making them millions while I got peanuts. So I decided to open my own trucking company "Semper Fi Drayage Services" its been stressful, lots of sleepless nights, but fruitfull and worth it. Only thing, very little off time.. but soon I will be back on track...
Been pidling on the truck every chance I get, finally worked on the fenders, thanks to my friend Robert, my passenger fender no longer has the spare tire indention. He donated the filler piece from an old fender he had. I cut it up and welded it in place.
Fenders are in place just to sit the bed and figure out how im going to bolt it down. Pulled it out of the garage so it can get some fresh air. It feels good to see it come together...

Jason 56 · 06-03-2022, 07:15 AM

Good luck on the new business venture. Truck looks great outside. Don’t recall if your on air or springs, but the stance looks awesome!

**8man** · 06-03-2022, 07:48 AM

Looking good! Congratulations on the new venture, I hope it is all you dream of.

6DoF · 06-03-2022, 09:39 AM

Jesse49chevy · 06-03-2022, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Good luck on the new business venture. Truck looks great outside. Don’t recall if your on air or springs, but the stance looks awesome!

Hey Jason.. its on springs... I love the stance as well. My only concern is, now I can barely get a floor jack under it. Once I put the front bumper on, I cant drive it up my ramps...

Jesse49chevy · 06-03-2022, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Looking good! Congratulations on the new venture, I hope it is all you dream of.

Thank you Robert, not sure if its all ive dreamt of, but Ive always had passion and dedication for what I do. Ive worked hard and sacrificed so much to build up companies. I figured why not do it for myself?

**8man** · 06-04-2022, 09:08 AM

BTW, nice work on that fender repair!

Jesse49chevy · 06-23-2024, 11:30 PM

Hello world.. its been a while.. who am I kidding, its been years since I post. Time has gone by and life has been great. At the same time its been super busy. Come to find out, being self employed is great but you give up family time, personal time and time to work on your projects. Basically I havent touched my truck in over two years. So I made the decision to outsource the remainder to a friend of mine. He finally made time to come pick it up and finish it for me. He will do the wiring, engine and whatever is left to get it running. I hope it doesnt take another two years. Ive asked him to take pics so I can keep you all informed on progress.
Wish me luck...

PhilnTX · 10-28-2024, 05:54 PM

Any progress on the 48?

Jesse49chevy · 02-06-2025, 11:16 PM

Hello all, its been a while since I post. Honestly there is very little progress. As previously mentioned I aske a friend of mine to help me finish the truck. So far, the engine harness was put together and installed. The intake, fuel rails and injectors are in.. slowly but surely.. we will get there

**oldman3** · 02-08-2025, 03:15 PM

Little by little, and it will get done...Jim

dsraven · 02-08-2025, 03:55 PM

One job at a time, done to completion, move on, pretty soon you're done. Sometimes a list helps if you can't finish something until a different something is complete.

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 07:33 PM

Hello Hotrodders... its been a while since I posted an update. Fact is, the project has been slow going, life is fast paced and its been diffucult keeping up. But here we are, I have good news, the truck is closer to being a running truck. Its bitter sweat though. My father worked on it and my goal was to enjoy a ride or two with him. Sadly my dad passed away Sept 26 and he did not get to enjoy it. I have great memories of him and of his passion as he worked on the truck. When we first started to work on it he said it would be his last project and so it was. May he rest in peace.
The good news is that I stopped by my buddies shop this weekend and they were working on it. Fuel rails? Check, motor wiring? Check, injectors? Check, dash gauges? Check...see below... irs exciting to me

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 07:37 PM

Fuel rails, injectors

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 07:38 PM

Fuse panel

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 07:39 PM

Dash/ Gauges

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 07:44 PM

Brain storming...

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 07:47 PM

How do I post a video??

B52bobardier1 · 12-03-2025, 10:27 PM

How to post a video? What works for me is to upload the video to You Tube and then copy and paste the URL link to it in a post here.

Rick

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 11:53 PM

Lets see if it works

https://youtube.com/shorts/BiwXyQg5k...6TFB5tQukm1onO

Jesse49chevy · 12-03-2025, 11:58 PM

Old video, added power locks

https://youtu.be/FIH8ZiWE2nA?si=TW0C2-sCE4xcJaH5

B52bobardier1 · 12-04-2025, 08:08 AM

Hello,

It works here very well and you are now an Internet You Tube star. I love the sound of your LS engine. What mufflers are you running? Those door locks are also way less expensive than I thought they would be.

Rick

Jesse49chevy · 12-04-2025, 10:21 AM

Rick, so you mean to tell me Im an INFLUENCER? I can quit my job? Hell yea!!

Mufflers are FLOWMASTER, id have to go back and see which specific model they are. But I beleive the 3" pipe has alot to do with it.
Yea power lock option is not expensive, but require persistence, patience and thin forearms...

**Russell Ashley** · 12-04-2025, 11:32 AM

Your truck is looking great, nice to have some good friends to help along the way. I'm sorry that your Dad didn't get to take a ride in it.

03-20-2022, 11:31 AM	#551
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Looking good! You are going to be taking that road trip over to help me before you know it. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-02-2022, 07:21 PM	#552
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Hello world.. its been a minute or two since I posted an update. Alot has happened and its been crazy busy. After 30 years in my industry, I decided I had enough of working hard for others, making them millions while I got peanuts. So I decided to open my own trucking company "Semper Fi Drayage Services" its been stressful, lots of sleepless nights, but fruitfull and worth it. Only thing, very little off time.. but soon I will be back on track... Been pidling on the truck every chance I get, finally worked on the fenders, thanks to my friend Robert, my passenger fender no longer has the spare tire indention. He donated the filler piece from an old fender he had. I cut it up and welded it in place. Fenders are in place just to sit the bed and figure out how im going to bolt it down. Pulled it out of the garage so it can get some fresh air. It feels good to see it come together... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086 Last edited by Jesse49chevy; 06-02-2022 at 07:35 PM.

06-03-2022, 07:15 AM	#553
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 660	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Good luck on the new business venture. Truck looks great outside. Don’t recall if your on air or springs, but the stance looks awesome! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

06-03-2022, 07:48 AM	#554
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Looking good! Congratulations on the new venture, I hope it is all you dream of. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-03-2022, 09:39 AM	#555
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,183	Re: Jesses' 48 PU

06-04-2022, 09:08 AM	#558
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,522	Re: Jesses' 48 PU BTW, nice work on that fender repair! __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

06-23-2024, 11:30 PM	#559
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Hello world.. its been a while.. who am I kidding, its been years since I post. Time has gone by and life has been great. At the same time its been super busy. Come to find out, being self employed is great but you give up family time, personal time and time to work on your projects. Basically I havent touched my truck in over two years. So I made the decision to outsource the remainder to a friend of mine. He finally made time to come pick it up and finish it for me. He will do the wiring, engine and whatever is left to get it running. I hope it doesnt take another two years. Ive asked him to take pics so I can keep you all informed on progress. Wish me luck... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

10-28-2024, 05:54 PM	#560
PhilnTX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 13	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Any progress on the 48?

02-06-2025, 11:16 PM	#561
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Hello all, its been a while since I post. Honestly there is very little progress. As previously mentioned I aske a friend of mine to help me finish the truck. So far, the engine harness was put together and installed. The intake, fuel rails and injectors are in.. slowly but surely.. we will get there Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 02-07-2025 at 10:24 AM.

02-08-2025, 03:15 PM	#562
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,570	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Little by little, and it will get done...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 />

02-08-2025, 03:55 PM	#563
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 9,039	Re: Jesses' 48 PU One job at a time, done to completion, move on, pretty soon you're done. Sometimes a list helps if you can't finish something until a different something is complete.

12-03-2025, 07:33 PM	#564
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Hello Hotrodders... its been a while since I posted an update. Fact is, the project has been slow going, life is fast paced and its been diffucult keeping up. But here we are, I have good news, the truck is closer to being a running truck. Its bitter sweat though. My father worked on it and my goal was to enjoy a ride or two with him. Sadly my dad passed away Sept 26 and he did not get to enjoy it. I have great memories of him and of his passion as he worked on the truck. When we first started to work on it he said it would be his last project and so it was. May he rest in peace. The good news is that I stopped by my buddies shop this weekend and they were working on it. Fuel rails? Check, motor wiring? Check, injectors? Check, dash gauges? Check...see below... irs exciting to me Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 12-04-2025 at 10:40 AM.

12-03-2025, 07:37 PM	#565
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Fuel rails, injectors Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

12-03-2025, 07:38 PM	#566
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Fuse panel Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 12-04-2025 at 10:39 AM.

12-03-2025, 07:39 PM	#567
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Dash/ Gauges Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 12-04-2025 at 10:39 AM.



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12-03-2025, 07:44 PM	#568
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Brain storming... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 12-04-2025 at 10:39 AM.

12-03-2025, 07:47 PM	#569
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU How do I post a video?? __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

12-03-2025, 10:27 PM	#570
B52bobardier1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 57	Re: Jesses' 48 PU How to post a video? What works for me is to upload the video to You Tube and then copy and paste the URL link to it in a post here. Rick __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache Short Bed Fleetside 350 CI Motor 1970 Pontiac Catalina Convertible LS 5.3 Liter 4L60E Transmission 1970 Chevy El Camino 5.3 Liter 4L60E Transmission

12-03-2025, 11:53 PM	#571
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Lets see if it works https://youtube.com/shorts/BiwXyQg5k...6TFB5tQukm1onO __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

12-03-2025, 11:58 PM	#572
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Old video, added power locks https://youtu.be/FIH8ZiWE2nA?si=TW0C2-sCE4xcJaH5 __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

12-04-2025, 08:08 AM	#573
B52bobardier1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 57	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Hello, It works here very well and you are now an Internet You Tube star. I love the sound of your LS engine. What mufflers are you running? Those door locks are also way less expensive than I thought they would be. Rick __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache Short Bed Fleetside 350 CI Motor 1970 Pontiac Catalina Convertible LS 5.3 Liter 4L60E Transmission 1970 Chevy El Camino 5.3 Liter 4L60E Transmission

12-04-2025, 10:21 AM	#574
Jesse49chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 477	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Rick, so you mean to tell me Im an INFLUENCER? I can quit my job? Hell yea!! Mufflers are FLOWMASTER, id have to go back and see which specific model they are. But I beleive the 3" pipe has alot to do with it. Yea power lock option is not expensive, but require persistence, patience and thin forearms... __________________ Semper Fi Check out my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559086

12-04-2025, 11:32 AM	#575
Russell Ashley Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,659	Re: Jesses' 48 PU Your truck is looking great, nice to have some good friends to help along the way. I'm sorry that your Dad didn't get to take a ride in it.

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