1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 05:00 PM

Oh so basically get all the loost rust and then Spray paint ?

Coach529 · 04-12-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Oh so basically get all the loost rust and then Spray paint ?

No it is brush on paint made to paint bare metal. Click the link I posted and read up on it!!

SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 05:05 PM

Alright where is the Link ?

Coach529 · 04-12-2013, 05:12 PM

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Alright where is the Link ?

Post #350

SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 05:16 PM

Oh alright I'll check it out ..Thanks

Coach529 · 04-14-2013, 10:25 PM

Little or nothing in the form of forward progress this past weekend.

RH front shock is mounted but I did not get around to the LH side.

I drove all over town and got stuff from all three auto parts stores to get my all my brake stuff lined up.

Thinks I have all the fittings I need to get it done....hopefully!!

Today I was working on some other projects, so Henry go pulled out into the driveway. 8 hours later....we had 8+ inches of snow. yuck!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-14-2013, 11:09 PM

What's all that white stuff all over your truck
?

Here in Southern California it looked like THIS picture from last year at the same time:

Ha ha! Man, I admire your dedication to working in what would be considered unthinkable conditions here.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-14-2013, 11:11 PM

Love the blue Truck

Red Foreman · 04-15-2013, 08:26 AM

Coach, thats a great picture in the snow! pardon my ignorance but aren't you guy's in spring?

Coach529 · 04-15-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Foreman

Coach, thats a great picture in the snow! pardon my ignorance but aren't you guy's in spring?

Definately should be......old man winter does not want to give up this year.

As a comparison, below is a picture I took on April 5th, 2012. What a difference this year!!

**G&R's57GMC** · 04-15-2013, 12:36 PM

What's that white stuff all over your yard and truck ?

Yesterday I got a sunburn driving with the top down coming home from an Airstream Rally on the Russian River in Northern California in my highly modified AD

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-15-2013, 12:36 PM

Now THAT'S more like it!
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**G&R's57GMC** · 04-15-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Foreman

Coach, thats a great picture in the snow! pardon my ignorance but aren't you guy's in spring?

Na, he's in North Dakota ! Won't be spring there until June. LOL

mechanixman · 04-15-2013, 05:43 PM

Up here in Chicago, the weather has a mind of it's own.
The week before last, we had 70 degree weather all week. This Friday, it's supposed to snow all weekend.
But that's not as bad as two years ago, it'd be 24 at 6 in the morning, and 76 at 3 in the afternoon. I'd go to school in a parka, and leave in a t shirt.

focusedontheprize · 04-15-2013, 06:50 PM

Ah that white stuff has a lot of love from this kid. Upstate NY, we love it.

I look at it like this - the truck not being done doesn't make me feel as bad because I wouldn't be able to drive it anyways.

Nice truck, beautiful photography Mike.
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-15-2013, 06:51 PM

Pretty awesome

H.I. · 04-16-2013, 08:43 AM

How much gap do you have between your axle and the notch? In other words how much travel do you have until bottoming out. I need to put a notch in mine and trying to decide how much travel I need. I plan to use my truck as a truck and haul stuff so I need to make sure there's plenty of room if the truck squats with a load. I may need to run air shocks or something too.
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Coach529 · 04-16-2013, 08:53 AM

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How much gap do you have between your axle and the notch? In other words how much travel do you have until bottoming out. I need to put a notch in mine and trying to decide how much travel I need. I plan to use my truck as a truck and haul stuff so I need to make sure there's plenty of room if the truck squats with a load. I may need to run air shocks or something too.
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Off the top of my head I am going to guess 5" without bump stops installed. I can measure it tonight.

I plan on installing some short bump stops.

Long term this truck will likely have some sort of air overload system for hauling loads. That is the hope anyway.

Coach529 · 04-16-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by H.I.

How much gap do you have between your axle and the notch? In other words how much travel do you have until bottoming out. I need to put a notch in mine and trying to decide how much travel I need. I plan to use my truck as a truck and haul stuff so I need to make sure there's plenty of room if the truck squats with a load. I may need to run air shocks or something too.
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Measure it tonight. 4-1/2" the way it sits, without the box installed.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-16-2013, 08:46 PM

Wow I did not notice the nice camper

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-16-2013, 09:41 PM

Whose? G&R's trailer or my CAMPER?

Mine's so big it is the only thing that can literally make my crew dually 4x4 look small!

focusedontheprize · 04-23-2013, 02:57 PM

I apologize Coach, you had informed me once before, but the PM must have been deleted...

I know you are going with the Trique latch setup. You had mentioned you were running door locks also. What door locks did you go with - did you just buy two of these door locks (http://www.classicparts.com/1947-51-.../#.UXbZYrUp_To

or did you buy these http://www.classicparts.com/1952-54-.../#.UXbZgbUp_To.

I would suspect you went with the set, but I wanted to double check. Thanks.

Coach529 · 04-23-2013, 04:23 PM

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I apologize Coach, you had informed me once before, but the PM must have been deleted...

I know you are going with the Trique latch setup. You had mentioned you were running door locks also. What door locks did you go with - did you just buy two of these door locks (http://www.classicparts.com/1947-51-.../#.UXbZYrUp_To

or did you buy these http://www.classicparts.com/1952-54-.../#.UXbZgbUp_To.

I would suspect you went with the set, but I wanted to double check. Thanks.

I have not bought the Trique set up yet........in the process of saving some cash.

Likely go with the set.

I do have a set of small bearclaw latches that cannot be adapted to use with locks. Iw ill gladly pay them forward if someone can use them!!

Coach529 · 05-07-2013, 12:15 PM

No forward progress lately.

I am giving myself a deadline of a couple weeks to get this baby on the road!! Need some motivation!!

Luther Grimace · 05-07-2013, 02:01 PM

Keep pushing! I lost steam here lately on my project. It is hard to stay motivated! Your so close. Awesome truck and great camera work!

04-12-2013, 05:00 PM	#351
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Oh so basically get all the loost rust and then Spray paint ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-12-2013, 05:05 PM	#353
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Alright where is the Link ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-12-2013, 05:16 PM	#355
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Oh alright I'll check it out ..Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-14-2013, 10:25 PM	#356
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Little or nothing in the form of forward progress this past weekend. RH front shock is mounted but I did not get around to the LH side. I drove all over town and got stuff from all three auto parts stores to get my all my brake stuff lined up. Thinks I have all the fittings I need to get it done....hopefully!! Today I was working on some other projects, so Henry go pulled out into the driveway. 8 hours later....we had 8+ inches of snow. yuck!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-14-2013, 11:09 PM	#357
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver What's all that white stuff all over your truck ? Here in Southern California it looked like THIS picture from last year at the same time: Ha ha! Man, I admire your dedication to working in what would be considered unthinkable conditions here.

04-14-2013, 11:11 PM	#358
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Love the blue Truck __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-15-2013, 08:26 AM	#359
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Coach, thats a great picture in the snow! pardon my ignorance but aren't you guy's in spring? __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

04-15-2013, 12:36 PM	#361
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver What's that white stuff all over your yard and truck ? Yesterday I got a sunburn driving with the top down coming home from an Airstream Rally on the Russian River in Northern California in my highly modified AD Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

04-15-2013, 12:36 PM	#362
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Now THAT'S more like it! Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 05:43 PM	#364
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Up here in Chicago, the weather has a mind of it's own. The week before last, we had 70 degree weather all week. This Friday, it's supposed to snow all weekend. But that's not as bad as two years ago, it'd be 24 at 6 in the morning, and 76 at 3 in the afternoon. I'd go to school in a parka, and leave in a t shirt. __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

04-15-2013, 06:50 PM	#365
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Ah that white stuff has a lot of love from this kid. Upstate NY, we love it. I look at it like this - the truck not being done doesn't make me feel as bad because I wouldn't be able to drive it anyways. Nice truck, beautiful photography Mike. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

04-15-2013, 06:51 PM	#366
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Pretty awesome __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-16-2013, 08:43 AM	#367
H.I. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 43	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver How much gap do you have between your axle and the notch? In other words how much travel do you have until bottoming out. I need to put a notch in mine and trying to decide how much travel I need. I plan to use my truck as a truck and haul stuff so I need to make sure there's plenty of room if the truck squats with a load. I may need to run air shocks or something too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ H.I. 1953 Chevy 1/2-ton 5 window with 235 ci straight 6, dual fenton headers, dual offy intake with 2x1s. 3" dropped axle w 3 leafs removed front, 3" blocks in rear with 2 leafs removed, T5 Camaro/S10 hybrid transmission

04-16-2013, 08:46 PM	#370
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Wow I did not notice the nice camper __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-16-2013, 09:41 PM	#371
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Whose? G&R's trailer or my CAMPER? Mine's so big it is the only thing that can literally make my crew dually 4x4 look small!



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04-23-2013, 02:57 PM	#372
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I apologize Coach, you had informed me once before, but the PM must have been deleted... I know you are going with the Trique latch setup. You had mentioned you were running door locks also. What door locks did you go with - did you just buy two of these door locks (http://www.classicparts.com/1947-51-.../#.UXbZYrUp_To or did you buy these http://www.classicparts.com/1952-54-.../#.UXbZgbUp_To. I would suspect you went with the set, but I wanted to double check. Thanks. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

05-07-2013, 12:15 PM	#374
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver No forward progress lately. I am giving myself a deadline of a couple weeks to get this baby on the road!! Need some motivation!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

05-07-2013, 02:01 PM	#375
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Keep pushing! I lost steam here lately on my project. It is hard to stay motivated! Your so close. Awesome truck and great camera work! __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

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