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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Congrats. Definitely looking forward to the next one.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
guess who called?
I picked up the next cab today too. in case you were thinking I just took apart complete trucks, nope, frequently start just like this, a bare cab.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Russ, enjoyed the build on Bickle, turned out great. Ready for number 10 to start...Jim
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
I can dig it!
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
That cab looks like a 47-51. Ready to watch this one get done.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
thanks everyone, sincerly.
robert its another centermount 48. its all over but the shouting! adjusted the alignment a little more to straighten the steering wheel. got the reluctant gas gauge reading. bolted the seat in. plumbed the overflow tank. the serp belt was chirping so I splurged on one for the new owner. put about 70 miles on shaking it down and let me tell ya, 1. replacing the drivers door was a giant pain but totally worth it, the door shuts nice and doesnt chatter. 2. this is the smoothest, best riding truck I have ever done. very few rattles, a hood gasket at the back would fix the worst, but the big front sway and zq8 rear sway bar with the close ratio steering box makes this thing handle amazing. I still think it could benefit from drop spindles but hey, what do I know anyway. I had to go by the rental to pick up all the interior handles, so I popped to that old service garage next door for a couple pics. my wife was at moms so she wanted to drive it home. she told me I was lucky it was sold because she wanted to keep this one. high praise from the gal with super high standards. tomorrow I sell it on, and maybe pick up a new donor.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
This came out great! Nice work as usual
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
That's a compliment, "the best riding truck" is something. Do it again and give it to your wife.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Really nice job!
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
thanks guys!
in true application of the joedoh rule, he picked it up and I heard from him 20 min later. I had not replaced the flasher with an electronic flasher because it was working fine, no ultra fast blink like normal with LEDs. however that was only with the headlights OFF, as soon as you turn the lights on the turn signals quit. the factory s10 flasher has an IC chip to sense the load and if a bulb is out (what LEDs look like to electronics) it will glow the turn signal dimly and not function. so $20 and a 13 mile drive, and taking out the glovebox to install an electronic flasher (part number EP28 if you have a late model S10) and all was well.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Russ, two questions. Why did this one run smoother? second , who does you seats? thanks...
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
its the LU3 motor, only came in 03 s10 as 2wd, you could get it in 04-05 crew cab 4x4 though. has a different cam profile and different rocker arms, has injectors not poppets, as well as the latest code in the 0411 PCM. I have done LU3 s10s before but this one had the most care and almost the lowest miles. the Zq8 suspension is the factory lowered suspension too with gas shocks and good spring rates.
guys who compare the 4.3 as gutless should drive an LU3 Zq8 truck, 3.73 rear axle, G80 locker, most power and tq of the 4.3. its a ton of fun. the guy doing my seats is a local guy who had a shop but now works out of his garage.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Turned out great!!!!!!!! Cant wait to see the next truck.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
"Bickle = turned out Great (as they all have) " .
and, a very entertaining build , all th' way through . Thanks , Russ . . . . . and waiting for that # 10 build , for sure , plus , I like your comment : about 'comparing u'r 1st truck build to this (Bickle) build . . . . . trust me . . . . . We have all Learned alot (from you ) . still watching . . jim |
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Looks like I missed a lot of action from not logging on the site in a long time. Build looks great, and glad you got it sold quick. Looking forward to the next one. Congrats on the new properties and a whole bunch of parts. Also, that plasma table is awesome!!! I might have to inquire with you about making a few parts sometime.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
So whats next?
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Using everything and making it look easy! What's next?
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
oh, I have been fiddlin around.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
I like the progression of the front body mounts. What is getting slapped on top of that is the big question.
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
It's been long enough joedoh! what you got cooking?
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Yes Russ, what's up?...Jim
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
thanks for asking guys, been BUSY as usual.
new property got a $4k labor quote for plank flooring. just the labor. guess who did it instead? I am now a certified professional plank flooring installer. no transition strips either, those strips you put between rooms because its hard to go continuous through doorways. and since it was vinyl and not wood I figured expansion would be nil, so I butted it up against all the tile areas in the house like around the fireplace and at entry doors. that looks super sano. rented that place to my middle girl, who finished college and got a big promotion the same week. then my oldest who works in az was put on work-from-home till jan 2021, so she moved in to visit, and now she doesnt go back till jan 2022! so she signed up for college too. been to lots of hidey holes, bought lots of trucks. found a mint 59 1/2 ton shorty international for my brother the international dealer. then before he came to get it found him a 41 international metro milk truck, with teardrop headlights and a roll up back door!talk about a rare truck. he picked both of those up. I have 6 truck disassembled at my storage now, two more on the way. in november I started another AD, a 5 window 48, windsor blue, very pretty. found a donor 4.3 s10 and its almost done, just bed and running boards and interior. got a 97 grand marquis from a customer of my wife whos dad cant drive any more, sport package and only 92k, garage kept! shame to tear it apart but I will, trying to get a 48-49 ford f1 to plop on it, but I have my 56 big window shop truck too and it might fit right on top. 4.6 auto, I am considering it seriously! I will share some pics soon. teh 48 looks amazing, patina blue 5 window with a blood red interior, 20" polished salt flats. no moss here!
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Sounds like you have been busy. Glad to hear you will be sharing your build with us
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
Russ, yes you've been busy, would love to see pics of the new ride...Jim
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Re: Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e
![]() For sure.
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