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Chance48 · 12-07-2015, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the idea Rob. I may do something similar but not use the grill.

The visor is a must have.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-08-2015, 05:36 PM

Nice work! I agree, looks great even if using hand tools! I like your air control valve too!

47 Fasttoys · 12-08-2015, 06:37 PM

OK, so I was picking up some stuff on the plant site today and while leaving I stopped on the scales. So... what do you think? I'll give some hints: the donor was 6400#, weights front to rear are with in 100# of each other (it's a sports car baby), 10 gallons of gas.
Rob

Chance48 · 12-09-2015, 08:55 AM

4600#

kampfitt · 12-09-2015, 08:59 AM

6500lbs?

lower50's · 12-09-2015, 11:12 AM

5000lbs

ptc · 12-09-2015, 12:20 PM

5150 ----- ?

99 to Life · 12-09-2015, 12:49 PM

I'll take 6100Lb no gas please bob parker!!

47 Fasttoys · 12-09-2015, 06:01 PM

WOW, PTC you should go buy a lottery ticket. Total weight without driver 5120#, 2600# on the front axle and 2520# on the rear. Let's see here: put some large sway bars on it, some sticky tires, a posi. rear end, section the body about 10 inches, chop the top 6 inches= autocross rocket....or not. OK, I'll stop LOL
Rob

47 Fasttoys · 12-09-2015, 08:27 PM

Got the lay out for the control panel completed. With this panel I will be able to remove everything from below the dash except the factory stuff.
Rob

lower50's · 12-10-2015, 09:20 AM

Panel looks great!!! Easy access is always good. 5000lbs not bad at all. I was hoping mine would be around 5000lbs but seeing yours is I'm thinking I'll be over that.

47 Fasttoys · 12-13-2015, 07:46 PM

Made a little more progress on the air system. You know, until you go about building this hot rod stuff it's hard to imagine how much time all the little tasks associated with these projects take. OK, so I fabbed up 2 mounting tubes and welded to the main cab support tube. For the tank I have removed the handle and stand and welded mount stands to it (not shown), also painted the control center.
Rob

ptc · 12-14-2015, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

WOW, PTC you should go buy a lottery ticket. Total weight without driver 5120#, 2600# on the front axle and 2520# on the rear. Let's see here: put some large sway bars on it, some sticky tires, a posi. rear end, section the body about 10 inches, chop the top 6 inches= autocross rocket....or not. OK, I'll stop LOL
Rob

Im just kinda "CRAZY" that way when it comes to 'numbers'.....

if you get my drift.... lol

47 Fasttoys · 12-14-2015, 09:32 PM

Got the air tank mounted tonight. AD to answer your question, yes, I will use the speaker grill, add a hinge and a latch of some sort. I'm also looking at adding a flat plate with some cup holders on the inside. It's starting to get a little bit crowded on the fire wall. I'm also not sure what to do about the wiper switch, as you can see it's mounted in one of the delete plate holes. It will not fit in the original hole due to the size of the delay switch. It works well where it is, it just looks out of place. Ideas?
Rob

sparkydog · 12-16-2015, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Ideas?
Rob

Consolidate all the switches in a row here. There's 8 stations/sections there. If the guts/mechanisms behind the switches are too big for the spacing then modify or replace them with stuff that will fit!

rusty76 · 12-13-2015, 08:37 PM

Lookin purty

99 to Life · 12-13-2015, 10:42 PM

Glad I'm not the only one that feels the same way on the little things taking much longer than you think. Well said. can't wait to see it laid out.

lower50's · 12-15-2015, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

Glad I'm not the only one that feels the same way on the little things taking much longer than you think. Well said. can't wait to see it laid out.

I'll second that.

47 Fasttoys · 12-15-2015, 05:56 PM

It's both an issue of side clearance and depth. I have a delay/washer controller addition to my wipers and because of it's size it interferes with the 12V conversion motor. I'm thinking of trying to put it in the "C" cable location adapting the "C" knob to control the wipers. The "T" is used to control my heater flap.
Rob

**Advanced Design** · 12-13-2015, 11:34 PM

It's the 80 / 20 rule in building.

Panel looks good Rob. Did you decide what to do with the speaker grill?

99 to Life · 12-14-2015, 11:51 PM

it wont' fit in the hole because of the diameter or your switch is bumping into something? If it wont' go up in stock location, I mounted my switch under the dash kinda right were your "heat" switch is.

**Advanced Design** · 12-20-2015, 09:11 PM

Drops that bumper to the ground!

Chance48 · 12-20-2015, 09:47 PM

Looks great Rob!

How many gallons is your tank?

47 Fasttoys · 12-20-2015, 10:01 PM

5 gallons

Chance48 · 12-20-2015, 10:04 PM

Ah, I'll be running two 5's. Will be interesting to see how long it takes for the 480's to recover after airing out all four bags.

12-07-2015, 10:55 PM	#1
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Thanks for the idea Rob. I may do something similar but not use the grill. The visor is a must have. __________________ SHAKE N BAKE BABY, SHAKE N BAKE.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686729

12-08-2015, 05:36 PM	#2
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12-08-2015, 06:37 PM	#3
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE OK, so I was picking up some stuff on the plant site today and while leaving I stopped on the scales. So... what do you think? I'll give some hints: the donor was 6400#, weights front to rear are with in 100# of each other (it's a sports car baby), 10 gallons of gas. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-09-2015, 08:55 AM	#4
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE 4600# __________________ SHAKE N BAKE BABY, SHAKE N BAKE.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686729

12-09-2015, 08:59 AM	#5
kampfitt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Durand,Mi Posts: 13	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE 6500lbs?

12-09-2015, 11:12 AM	#6
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE 5000lbs __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-09-2015, 12:20 PM	#7
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12-09-2015, 12:49 PM	#8
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE I'll take 6100Lb no gas please bob parker!! __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-09-2015, 06:01 PM	#9
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE WOW, PTC you should go buy a lottery ticket. Total weight without driver 5120#, 2600# on the front axle and 2520# on the rear. Let's see here: put some large sway bars on it, some sticky tires, a posi. rear end, section the body about 10 inches, chop the top 6 inches= autocross rocket....or not. OK, I'll stop LOL Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-09-2015, 08:27 PM	#10
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Got the lay out for the control panel completed. With this panel I will be able to remove everything from below the dash except the factory stuff. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-10-2015, 09:20 AM	#11
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Panel looks great!!! Easy access is always good. 5000lbs not bad at all. I was hoping mine would be around 5000lbs but seeing yours is I'm thinking I'll be over that. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-13-2015, 07:46 PM	#12
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Made a little more progress on the air system. You know, until you go about building this hot rod stuff it's hard to imagine how much time all the little tasks associated with these projects take. OK, so I fabbed up 2 mounting tubes and welded to the main cab support tube. For the tank I have removed the handle and stand and welded mount stands to it (not shown), also painted the control center. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-14-2015, 09:32 PM	#14
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Got the air tank mounted tonight. AD to answer your question, yes, I will use the speaker grill, add a hinge and a latch of some sort. I'm also looking at adding a flat plate with some cup holders on the inside. It's starting to get a little bit crowded on the fire wall. I'm also not sure what to do about the wiper switch, as you can see it's mounted in one of the delete plate holes. It will not fit in the original hole due to the size of the delay switch. It works well where it is, it just looks out of place. Ideas? Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-13-2015, 08:37 PM	#16
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12-13-2015, 10:42 PM	#17
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Glad I'm not the only one that feels the same way on the little things taking much longer than you think. Well said. can't wait to see it laid out. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com



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12-15-2015, 05:56 PM	#19
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE It's both an issue of side clearance and depth. I have a delay/washer controller addition to my wipers and because of it's size it interferes with the 12V conversion motor. I'm thinking of trying to put it in the "C" cable location adapting the "C" knob to control the wipers. The "T" is used to control my heater flap. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-13-2015, 11:34 PM	#20
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE It's the 80 / 20 rule in building. Panel looks good Rob. Did you decide what to do with the speaker grill? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-14-2015, 11:51 PM	#21
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE it wont' fit in the hole because of the diameter or your switch is bumping into something? If it wont' go up in stock location, I mounted my switch under the dash kinda right were your "heat" switch is. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-20-2015, 09:11 PM	#22
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Drops that bumper to the ground! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-20-2015, 09:47 PM	#23
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Looks great Rob! How many gallons is your tank? __________________ SHAKE N BAKE BABY, SHAKE N BAKE.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686729

12-20-2015, 10:01 PM	#24
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE 5 gallons __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-20-2015, 10:04 PM	#25
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Ah, I'll be running two 5's. Will be interesting to see how long it takes for the 480's to recover after airing out all four bags. __________________ SHAKE N BAKE BABY, SHAKE N BAKE.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686729

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