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mylow53 · 02-16-2010, 03:26 PM

looks much better than my vintage air set up. it's nice to see it stuffed up in the top of the dash.
GT

BlueJeep · 02-16-2010, 11:22 PM

Mylow53, could you post up pics so those of us who haven't bought A/C yet can compare?

buildinga55 · 02-17-2010, 12:00 AM

You can check the dimensions on the Southern Rod website. They have a virtual catalog that shows a lot of detail. It fits under the dash nicely and I have my wiper rods in and looks like I will be ok on space. I am going to have to modify my glove box area as one of the outlets is pretty close to the glove box. I don't think it will be too big of a deal. They have an internet special on these right now and you also get a $50 credit you can use for something else. Don't know if you are supposed to promote anything on this site, but you might check out their ad.

buildinga55 · 02-17-2010, 12:08 AM

I will try to get some better pictures. I may raise it up just a little more and I might be able to avoid the glove box issue. I will keep you posted.

mylow53 · 02-17-2010, 02:04 PM

heres a shot of the vintage air system in my truck. i think what he has in his truck is way better since you can't see it.... mine still allows the use of the original glove box but it's a tight fit.... say Building 55 can you still use the cowl vent with this setup?
GT

**youngrodder** · 02-17-2010, 02:25 PM

Greg -

At least you left yourself room to work. I modifed the brackets with the same unit you used and tucked it up a little higher under the dash. I am not 100% sure I can use an original glove box.

Marc

BlueJeep · 02-17-2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

heres a shot of the vintage air system in my truck. i think what he has in his truck is way better since you can't see it.... mine still allows the use of the original glove box but it's a tight fit.... say Building 55 can you still use the cowl vent with this setup?
GT

Wow that is low. Besides the glove box - what is above it, dead space?

buildinga55 · 02-17-2010, 03:30 PM

Yes, just dead space above the glove box. I think now that I have the wiper setup under the dash I can probably raise this thing another inch or two. Probably will mess with it more tonight.

buildinga55 · 02-17-2010, 03:33 PM

My cowl vent has been welded shut, but the cowl vent is all there and in the closed position under my dash. I actually and hanging the AC unit from the hinges on the old cowl vent. So, yes, you should be able to use the cowl vent.

buildinga55 · 02-17-2010, 03:35 PM

TYPO - Mine is hanging from the cowl vent hinges. I think my previous post left out a word or two.

**chev3600** · 04-13-2010, 07:44 AM

Wow. looks fantastic in silver.

Old School Kid · 04-13-2010, 07:52 AM

subscribed ... Nice, love the silver

Bigblue29 · 04-13-2010, 10:18 AM

Very nice!

buildinga55 · 06-27-2010, 11:09 PM

It's been a while since I posted anything. I got the truck painted this weekend and started buffing today. I have a lot of buffing to do. There are a lot of parts to one of these trucks. But I took a couple days off this week, if I don't decide to go fishing instead.

OrrieG · 06-28-2010, 12:51 AM

What is the silver color called? I'm looking for just the right shade for my interior and yours looks good.

buildinga55 · 06-28-2010, 07:52 AM

It is called brilliant silver. It is an 02 Mercedes color.

OrrieG · 06-28-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buildinga55

It is called brilliant silver. It is an 02 Mercedes color.

Thanks Patrick

mr48chev · 10-15-2010, 11:48 AM

Wow, you have really got that truck looking great. I think a few more clips (or what ever one calls them) on the plug wires will keep them neat and away from the firewall. I need to do that on my 71 that has the same distributor.

From looking at the photo of the inside and answering someone's question about the single brace on the inside it appears that the (or a) previous owner swapped cabs on the truck at one time. The 47/48 cabs have a inner panel running around the lower portion of the back panel to add support for the single center rear cab mount. This one is probably like mine and a bunch of others in that it got a cab change sometime in it's life but it did get the Deluxe 5 window cab in the process.

I sure like what you are doing with it and bet a lot of others will too when you take it out to play.

OKGMC4 · 10-15-2010, 02:47 PM

The truck is awesome. Perfect. Can't wait for the "finished" photos.

4DSEVEN · 10-16-2010, 02:04 PM

Truck looks great, congrats!

faribran · 06-28-2010, 10:04 AM

looks like the paint turned out real well for ya... i like

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-18-2010, 06:46 PM

I have to wait til I get home to see pics... ARGH!!!

wigadore · 09-18-2010, 10:15 PM

Buildinga55 what did you use to build the rear shock cross member?

buildinga55 · 09-19-2010, 01:35 AM

The guy I got it from already had the shock cross member in, I would have to measure, but I would say 1 x1.5" rectangular steel tubing. Got home from the races tonight and my wheels were on the porch. I don't get this excited at Christmas. Well wheels are a bit more cool than socks and underware! Hope to have the wheels and tires on next week. I have some of the wiring done and have the engine mostly plumbed. Still have the front clip to put on . Wanting to get as much stuff done under the hood first so I am not leaning over the fenders. Still need to get the rest of the glass in and figure out an interior design.

buildinga55 · 10-13-2010, 12:30 PM

Making a little more progress. Got the stance pretty close and most of the truck wired. Hope to start it in a few days.

02-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#1
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 48 Build Pictures looks much better than my vintage air set up. it's nice to see it stuffed up in the top of the dash. GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

02-16-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: 48 Build Pictures Mylow53, could you post up pics so those of us who haven't bought A/C yet can compare? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

02-17-2010, 12:00 AM	#3
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures You can check the dimensions on the Southern Rod website. They have a virtual catalog that shows a lot of detail. It fits under the dash nicely and I have my wiper rods in and looks like I will be ok on space. I am going to have to modify my glove box area as one of the outlets is pretty close to the glove box. I don't think it will be too big of a deal. They have an internet special on these right now and you also get a $50 credit you can use for something else. Don't know if you are supposed to promote anything on this site, but you might check out their ad.

02-17-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures I will try to get some better pictures. I may raise it up just a little more and I might be able to avoid the glove box issue. I will keep you posted.

02-17-2010, 02:04 PM	#5
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 48 Build Pictures heres a shot of the vintage air system in my truck. i think what he has in his truck is way better since you can't see it.... mine still allows the use of the original glove box but it's a tight fit.... say Building 55 can you still use the cowl vent with this setup? GT Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 02-17-2010 at 02:06 PM.

02-17-2010, 02:25 PM	#6
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,766	Re: 48 Build Pictures Greg - At least you left yourself room to work. I modifed the brackets with the same unit you used and tucked it up a little higher under the dash. I am not 100% sure I can use an original glove box. Marc

02-17-2010, 03:30 PM	#8
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures Yes, just dead space above the glove box. I think now that I have the wiper setup under the dash I can probably raise this thing another inch or two. Probably will mess with it more tonight.

02-17-2010, 03:33 PM	#9
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures My cowl vent has been welded shut, but the cowl vent is all there and in the closed position under my dash. I actually and hanging the AC unit from the hinges on the old cowl vent. So, yes, you should be able to use the cowl vent.

02-17-2010, 03:35 PM	#10
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures TYPO - Mine is hanging from the cowl vent hinges. I think my previous post left out a word or two.

04-13-2010, 07:44 AM	#11
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 48 Build Pictures Wow. looks fantastic in silver. __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

04-13-2010, 07:52 AM	#12
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: 48 Build Pictures subscribed ... Nice, love the silver __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

04-13-2010, 10:18 AM	#13
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 48 Build Pictures Very nice! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

06-27-2010, 11:09 PM	#14
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures It's been a while since I posted anything. I got the truck painted this weekend and started buffing today. I have a lot of buffing to do. There are a lot of parts to one of these trucks. But I took a couple days off this week, if I don't decide to go fishing instead.

06-28-2010, 12:51 AM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 48 Build Pictures What is the silver color called? I'm looking for just the right shade for my interior and yours looks good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-28-2010, 07:52 AM	#16
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures It is called brilliant silver. It is an 02 Mercedes color.



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10-15-2010, 11:48 AM	#18
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,433	Re: 48 Build Pictures Wow, you have really got that truck looking great. I think a few more clips (or what ever one calls them) on the plug wires will keep them neat and away from the firewall. I need to do that on my 71 that has the same distributor. From looking at the photo of the inside and answering someone's question about the single brace on the inside it appears that the (or a) previous owner swapped cabs on the truck at one time. The 47/48 cabs have a inner panel running around the lower portion of the back panel to add support for the single center rear cab mount. This one is probably like mine and a bunch of others in that it got a cab change sometime in it's life but it did get the Deluxe 5 window cab in the process. I sure like what you are doing with it and bet a lot of others will too when you take it out to play.

10-15-2010, 02:47 PM	#19
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,221	Re: 48 Build Pictures The truck is awesome. Perfect. Can't wait for the "finished" photos. __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

10-16-2010, 02:04 PM	#20
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: 48 Build Pictures Truck looks great, congrats!

06-28-2010, 10:04 AM	#21
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 48 Build Pictures looks like the paint turned out real well for ya... i like __________________ "

09-18-2010, 06:46 PM	#22
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: 48 Build Pictures I have to wait til I get home to see pics... ARGH!!!

09-18-2010, 10:15 PM	#23
wigadore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 75	Re: 48 Build Pictures Buildinga55 what did you use to build the rear shock cross member? __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup A lack of planning on your part... ...does not constitute and emergency on mine.

09-19-2010, 01:35 AM	#24
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures The guy I got it from already had the shock cross member in, I would have to measure, but I would say 1 x1.5" rectangular steel tubing. Got home from the races tonight and my wheels were on the porch. I don't get this excited at Christmas. Well wheels are a bit more cool than socks and underware! Hope to have the wheels and tires on next week. I have some of the wiring done and have the engine mostly plumbed. Still have the front clip to put on . Wanting to get as much stuff done under the hood first so I am not leaning over the fenders. Still need to get the rest of the glass in and figure out an interior design.

10-13-2010, 12:30 PM	#25
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures Making a little more progress. Got the stance pretty close and most of the truck wired. Hope to start it in a few days.

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