47-55.1 1948 1 1/2 Ton Loadmaster

[jrdecat]

Originally Posted by cotsi95

Does it have a different tank then a 1/2 ton?

Definitely a different tank than what I've seen on the LMC catalog. It is almost comical how much rust and crap are in the bottom of that old tank. Don't know how it ever ran.



I found a jaz fuel cell on craigslist yesterday so I picked it up. It is not exactly the same size, but I can make it work. It came with a bunch of braided hoses and AN fittings. Now on the hunt to find the adaptors to go from AN fittings to the stock fuel lines. The new tank also needs a filler neck. I'm hoping I can make something work on the cheap from Home Depot with a threaded PVC flange and cap. I am a little concerned that there are no baffles in the tank so there will be a lot of sloshing.

[andsonsvd]

Without hijacking your thread what out repo grilles for the 4400? I was about to order a standard grille but realized they are different, and I don't even have the original one to refinish...

Thanks shane
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[G&R's57GMC]

I was watching the show with the Garage Monkey last night and they picked up a '50 Olds that had a patina like your truck has. Rather then repaint it they clear coated it to preserve the look. I looked great, like your truck in the rain.

Heck you could pick up a beer keg and use it for a gas tank, or beer for inspiration

[jrdecat]

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

I was watching the show with the Garage Monkey last night and they picked up a '50 Olds that had a patina like your truck has. Rather then repaint it they clear coated it to preserve the look. I looked great, like your truck in the rain.

Heck you could pick up a beer keg and use it for a gas tank, or beer for inspiration

I probably will end up clear coating it. The shop next door has a paint sprayer setup. We don't have a booth, but I'm sure we can make it work as it doesn't have to be perfect.

I wish I would have thought of the beer keg idea. That would have worked perfect, and so easy too! I could have just tig welded in the correct fittings and an aluminum filler neck as well. It probably would have cost less than the plastic one I picked up. I have connections at a couple of breweries so that definitely would have been the way to go. Where was your wisdom 3 days go?

[jrdecat]

Put the craigslist tank back on craigslist. Going to go the keg route!
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[G&R's57GMC]

We there you go !

While your at it why not get a bunch of them and stack 'em on the bed in a circle for chairs and a table, then you'd have your very own beer garden on wheels. I can see it now what with a big umbrella over the "table" and up at the front of the bed a bar made with more beer barrels! Ye Ha ! (hic) oops

I was puttin' miles on my Tahoe to brake in the new engine and rear axle I just installed.

See my Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526090

[jrdecat]

Not going to deny it...I'm a redneck. There will be a keg under the bed, and definitely a keg in the bed!

[sqrlnts]

Originally Posted by jrdecat

Not going to deny it...I'm a redneck. There will be a keg under the bed, and definitely a keg in the bed!

Now I am watching this! Great find and awesome project. Does the dumper dump?

[jrdecat]

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Now I am watching this! Great find and awesome project. Does the dumper dump?

I don't know if the dumper works or not. I know it leaks for sure though! I'm trying to decide what to do with the bed...leave it the way it is, or rebuild it. If I rebuild it I will probably go with a shorter, narrower stake bed setup. I want it to be something I can putter around in and not worry about sticking out into the next lane of traffic. It would also be cool to use the old wood from the bed to make some furniture. The truck is currently being stored right in front of a fab shop, so I have access to metal lots of metal and tools. Still waiting on my keg for the gas tank...I work slow.

[jrdecat]

Got my keg today on craigslist. Had to order some weld in fittings and a filler tube on the internet machine. Also finished scraping the rat infested insulation from the inside of the firewall behind the heater blower.

[jrdecat]

My aluminum weld in filler neck and 1/2" NPT fittings are scheduled to show up today. Then the real fun of cutting and welding begins. I will have to fab up new mounting brackets and also some kind of shield to keep rocks from bouncing up and puncturing the keg. Sometime this week I should have a functional truck!

[_Ogre]

sweet truck. you guys out west have all the luck getting rust free stuff.
did you try the tipper out yet?

[jrdecat]

Haven't tried out the tipper. She hasn't ran since I drove her home. I started taking things apart and before I knew it I had a yard ornament. At least the brakes have some pressure now. I don't know if they actually stop the vehicle, but at least there is some good resistance when I push on the pedal. Honestly, I'm a little scared to try out the bed. The wood is OLD! I'm afraid the thing will fall apart on me and I'd have nowhere to sit and drink beer. Speaking of...I need some folding lawn chairs to sit in the bed and drink beer.

[jrdecat]

My weld in fuel cap and fuel line fittings showed up today. It would have been nice if they had sent the right parts. I ordered the 1/2" NPT and got the 3/4". The package even showed 1/2", but the fittings definitely were NOT 1/2". I guess that's what happens when you order crap from China.

[cotsi95]

Any updates?

[1948ChevyDumpFixer]

forgive the zombie thread resurrection, but I just got a 48 1 1/2 ton dump also, interested in how this is coming