1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver - Page 29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

99 to Life · 06-03-2015, 11:03 AM

I'm a huge fan of kill switches, safer, a theft preventive feature, makes working on any new wiring a breeze (just flip the switch and no worries). I mount mine under seat since that is where I keep my batteries. Pretty easy to lean down and flip.

on the draw note. How old is your battery? Does it only do it when it sits obviously? Do you have a constant radio wire or radio wire hooked up? Only thing I can think of right now is to take a test light, pop every fuse out one by one and see if any light up. If they do when the truck is off maybe you can find the circuit that is constantly on. Alot of circuits are key powered so there should only be certain ones that would draw constant if the key isn't turned.

also you just installed a new harness right? what brand and how many circuit?

Coach529 · 06-03-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

I'm a huge fan of kill switches, safer, a theft preventive feature, makes working on any new wiring a breeze (just flip the switch and no worries). I mount mine under seat since that is where I keep my batteries. Pretty easy to lean down and flip.

on the draw note. How old is your battery? Does it only do it when it sits obviously? Do you have a constant radio wire or radio wire hooked up? Only thing I can think of right now is to take a test light, pop every fuse out one by one and see if any light up. If they do when the truck is off maybe you can find the circuit that is constantly on. Alot of circuits are key powered so there should only be certain ones that would draw constant if the key isn't turned.

also you just installed a new harness right? what brand and how many circuit?

The battery is only about a year old.....but it is a cheap Walmart battery.

I just installed a EZ-Wire kit. 12 circuit. I have been fighting this issue for awhile, before I installed the new wiring.

I have had multiple issues. First it was a battery with a bad cell, then I had a bad junk yard alternator when I installed the SBC. I still had a drain, but it was with the old wiring. Now the wiring has been replaced and still have an issue.

The alternator test good (getting 14.85vdc out of it) and the battery holds a charge.

Coach529 · 08-14-2015, 07:45 AM

99 to Life · 08-14-2015, 08:38 PM

sweet flicks, if I ever do another calendar I'd luv to use the first pic.

Coach529 · 08-14-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

sweet flicks, if I ever do another calendar I'd luv to use the first pic.

Not a problem.............

solidaxel · 08-15-2015, 09:01 AM

How about a Continuous Duty soloniod, about a 300 amp should work to turn off the battery power

Coach529 · 08-15-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

How about a Continuous Duty soloniod, about a 300 amp should work to turn off the battery power

That is an option as well. It would be a lot easier to hide a little toggle switch. Would be great for theft as well.

solidaxel · 08-15-2015, 02:26 PM

I found one at a RV repair store here in town, same idea but does not look as nice as Painle$$ !
I do like there schematic very easy to follow!

Coach529 · 08-18-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

I found one at a RV repair store here in town, same idea but does not look as nice as Painle$$ !
I do like there schematic very easy to follow!

You can find them pretty cheap on Amazon and Ebay.

Coach529 · 08-18-2015, 09:48 PM

Love this new grill guard I picked up........pretty rough, but matches his patina!!

I am going to have to modify it though.....I scrape going in and out of my driveway!! Any suggestions??

**joedoh** · 09-18-2015, 01:13 PM

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I scrape going in and out of my driveway!! Any suggestions??

buy a new house with a flatter driveway! raising that truck up would be a crime.

Root2812 · 08-19-2015, 11:51 PM

Those brush guards are hard to come by and can be pretty pricey. I got lucky to find one a few years back. Think twice before you modify it because they don't make them in the aftermarket.

lower50's · 09-18-2015, 12:28 PM

Sweet Sweet Sweet truck!! Just read your hole story that was a fun build. I love the way you kept it driving for the most part while you modified.

Coach529 · 09-18-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Sweet Sweet Sweet truck!! Just read your hole story that was a fun build. I love the way you kept it driving for the most part while you modified.

Thanks.....it sure has been fun to build, and drive.

Looking forward to the next phase this winter.......

51Chevy3100 · 09-27-2015, 05:55 AM

Very nice build! My 51 has the same patina color as yours (but it's unfortunately had some bondo repair before I owned it) and you've given me ideas and motivation to get mine going. Thanks and looking forward to your IFS install! Subscribing to all threads

ADchevys · 10-05-2015, 04:26 AM

When you spaced the steering box out did you do any thing with the mount on the dash?

Coach529 · 10-05-2015, 10:09 AM

Workhorse

Coach529 · 10-05-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ADchevys

When you spaced the steering box out did you do any thing with the mount on the dash?

No, used the stock mounting location. I did not notice any difference in the cab.

Coach529 · 10-08-2015, 10:47 PM

Coach529 · 11-03-2015, 09:52 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAY2IZjNqgc

whitels1 · 11-03-2015, 11:15 AM

Sounds good!

Coach529 · 11-03-2015, 12:14 PM

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Sounds good!

Thanks!!

YukonXL04 · 11-03-2015, 09:00 PM

So I just read through your whole thread. Awesome work so far! Definitely inspired me to go work on mine. My wife loves the color too

Coach529 · 11-03-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by YukonXL04

So I just read through your whole thread. Awesome work so far! Definitely inspired me to go work on mine. My wife loves the color too

Thanks!

Coach529 · 11-03-2015, 10:20 PM

2015 Family Pictures

06-03-2015, 11:03 AM	#1
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I'm a huge fan of kill switches, safer, a theft preventive feature, makes working on any new wiring a breeze (just flip the switch and no worries). I mount mine under seat since that is where I keep my batteries. Pretty easy to lean down and flip. on the draw note. How old is your battery? Does it only do it when it sits obviously? Do you have a constant radio wire or radio wire hooked up? Only thing I can think of right now is to take a test light, pop every fuse out one by one and see if any light up. If they do when the truck is off maybe you can find the circuit that is constantly on. Alot of circuits are key powered so there should only be certain ones that would draw constant if the key isn't turned. also you just installed a new harness right? what brand and how many circuit? __________________ 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

08-14-2015, 07:45 AM	#3
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

08-14-2015, 08:38 PM	#4
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver sweet flicks, if I ever do another calendar I'd luv to use the first pic. __________________ 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

08-15-2015, 09:01 AM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver How about a Continuous Duty soloniod, about a 300 amp should work to turn off the battery power __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-15-2015, 02:26 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I found one at a RV repair store here in town, same idea but does not look as nice as Painle$$ ! I do like there schematic very easy to follow! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-18-2015, 09:48 PM	#10
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Love this new grill guard I picked up........pretty rough, but matches his patina!! I am going to have to modify it though.....I scrape going in and out of my driveway!! Any suggestions?? __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

08-19-2015, 11:51 PM	#12
Root2812 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barnum, Mn Posts: 795	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Those brush guards are hard to come by and can be pretty pricey. I got lucky to find one a few years back. Think twice before you modify it because they don't make them in the aftermarket. __________________ My 1950 Chevy build

09-18-2015, 12:28 PM	#13
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Sweet Sweet Sweet truck!! Just read your hole story that was a fun build. I love the way you kept it driving for the most part while you modified. __________________ 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

09-27-2015, 05:55 AM	#15
51Chevy3100 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Santa Fe, TX Posts: 83	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Very nice build! My 51 has the same patina color as yours (but it's unfortunately had some bondo repair before I owned it) and you've given me ideas and motivation to get mine going. Thanks and looking forward to your IFS install! Subscribing to all threads __________________ 1951 3100 Patina "Under Construction" Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=636116 87 V30 1 ton Mud Truck

10-05-2015, 04:26 AM	#16
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver When you spaced the steering box out did you do any thing with the mount on the dash?

10-05-2015, 10:09 AM	#17
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Workhorse __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

10-08-2015, 10:47 PM	#19
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

11-03-2015, 09:52 AM	#20
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAY2IZjNqgc

11-03-2015, 11:15 AM	#21
whitels1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 617	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Sounds good! __________________ GoldyLS1 K20 Build My K10 Rock Crawler -Dave

11-03-2015, 09:00 PM	#23
YukonXL04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 92	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver So I just read through your whole thread. Awesome work so far! Definitely inspired me to go work on mine. My wife loves the color too



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