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Re: Project "49 No Buck$"
I don't think the factory core support would have been a problem. If it had, you could always do a little surgery!
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04-22-2012, 07:09 PM
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Re: Project "49 No Buck$"
Kool dor panel.
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05-13-2012, 09:42 PM
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Im having a ball driving this thing! I changed out the converter to a 2200-2500 rpm because I was hating stop lights with the cam it has in it. While I was at it I took the trans back out and had it reconverted into a lockup to see if I could get a little better mileage. I put a switch under the dash so I can turn it on when I do the freeway thing and it's up in 4th gear. It's like having a 5 speed now and one of the coolest things I could have done!
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05-13-2012, 10:38 PM
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You are right, I love that lock up feature.
This is the first 4 speed auto I have driven, so that lock up happens at 52 MPH and it drops the RPM by 300. These 4L60 e and the 700R4 are sure neet, I much perfer driving the auto in town as I am tired of the 5 speed in the GMC .
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05-14-2012, 08:07 AM
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05-31-2012, 01:06 AM
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Gonna be making a big road trip shortly, so I'll let everyone know what kind of mileage it gets! Decided to take the Leadfoot off the doors last weekend because I got tired of questions aimed at the local speed shop! Now it's aimed a little more towards me and what I do
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05-31-2012, 01:07 AM
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Gonna be making a big road trip shortly, so I'll let everyone know what kind of mileage it gets! Decided to take the Leadfoot off the doors last weekend because I got tired of questions aimed at the local speed shop! Now it's aimed a little more towards me and what I do
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05-31-2012, 07:43 AM
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[QUOTE=kustombrad;5409318]Gonna be making a big road trip shortly, so I'll let everyone know what kind of mileage it gets! Decided to take the Leadfoot off the doors last weekend because I got tired of questions aimed at the local speed shop! Now it's aimed a little more towards me and what I do
Posted via Mobile Device [size=1][i]Posted via Mobile brad, thats signcraft stuff right there |
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06-01-2012, 02:17 PM
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05-31-2012, 01:10 AM
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05-31-2012, 07:02 AM
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Amazing work! I wish you lived on the east coast I'd turn you loose on mine!
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05-31-2012, 09:18 AM
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05-31-2012, 12:41 PM
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just read the entire thread over my lunch break. I couldn't keep my eyes off the monitor and ended up staining my shirt. WORTH IT THOUGH !!... Great job man. You're ingenuity is off the ricther.
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06-01-2012, 03:45 PM
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Yep, a little variegated gold leaf! If the paint would have been nicer I probably would have done some burnished 23 karat but this has the old vibe and works fine!
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06-01-2012, 04:48 PM
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You are very talented my friend. I have always loved the look of gold leaf.
I also dig the drop shadow behind "Brad King's". Good luck on the road trip....keep us posted. Marc
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06-01-2012, 06:48 PM
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I wish your road trip was to OKC for some stripe work.
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06-17-2012, 10:56 AM
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Awesome truck!
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06-17-2012, 03:37 PM
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Just a quick update on the '49...
'Ol Brad drove the truck from So Cal to Oregon to go to his daughter's graduation from Oregon State (way to go, Alissa!!). The drive was around 950 miles, and the '49 performed flawlessly. A true testament to just how well this truck was put together. He plans on hitting the Billetproof show in Chehalis, WA next Saturday, so if you're in the area go to the show and say hi. If you're in the central western Oregon and you're looking to get some striping work done in the upcoming week, call him up! He's got all of his striping stuff with him. Just passing on the info.......
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06-17-2012, 08:17 PM
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Not for nuthin', but if he has the business name on the truck, could be a write-off. Would be a kick if he came out net zero on this. Awesome truck!
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06-18-2012, 11:43 PM
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Made it to Washington state! Other than a couple little hiccups it
 was a pretty uneventful trip. 70-75mph the whole trip and bucking a massive headwind, I still got 16.5 miles per gallon! Billetproof in Chahallis this Saturday!Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device
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06-24-2012, 11:51 PM
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Re: Project "49 No Buck$"
[QUOTE=kustombrad;5442004]Made it to Washington state! Other than a couple little hiccups it
was a pretty uneventful trip. 70-75mph the whole trip and bucking a massive headwind, I still got 16.5 miles per gallon! Billetproof in Chahallis this Saturday!Brad, How was the wind noise all that way at hiway speeds?
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06-19-2012, 12:05 AM
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I took the wipers off when the wind was blowing so hard it was trying to rip them off the truck!
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06-19-2012, 12:20 PM
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Looks great. Glad that you had a sucessful trip.
Safe travels. Marc
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06-20-2012, 09:02 PM
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Hi Don, first of all thank you for sharing your build, ideas and wisdom. I am restoring a 48' Chevy and boy am I excited after seeing your build. I have a 73 camaro subframe that I will cut and weld this weekend. On the rear end, did you keep the original leaf springs? If not what did you use? What hangers did you use? And what process did you follow?
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06-21-2012, 12:35 PM
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Hey Jesse thanks for the kind words! On page 2 or 3 of this build I showed what I used in the back. The rear suspension is all TCI, hangers and all. It's pretty basic and works very well!
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