Jesses' 48 PU

[Jesse49chevy]

Hey ChuckyT, yea ive been working on it every chance i get, i was able to box in the rear section and mock up my leaf springs this past weekend, but was to tired to take pics, so ill post them later.
Congrats on your new investment, and be ready to dedicate some time to it....start a thread and let us see what you got....
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[ChuckyT]

Damn Jesse, your making good progress.... I just bought a 49 Chebby that im about to do the same too.

[Jesse49chevy]

Thanks Coach, i know its too soon to invest on wheels but the deal came up and i jumped on it....following Lazypineapple.....
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Jesse49chevy

Thanks Coach, i know its too soon to invest on wheels but the deal came up and i jumped on it....following Lazypineapple.....
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I would have done the exact same thing!!

[Jesse49chevy]

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Here is what i got done this weekend. I bought the leaf springs from a Ford Explorer, they were one of the few vehicles that have a similar setup, in which the hangers are under the chassis. I boxed in the frame and bolted the hangers, i welded 1inch pipe in between the frame and the 1/4 inch metal plate for support.
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[Jesse49chevy]

Hello Hot Rod World, ive been kinda laid back lately and not done much to my chassis. I walked by it, talked to it, and laid a beer can on it, but havent worked on it.
But what I did do, was take advantage of having yesterday off from work and drive down to Laredo to see my parents, and while I was here, snapped a couple of pics of the progress on the body. I swear, I have a kick ass dad, he is working on my truck, no amount of money will ever be enough to pay him.
So here is a couple of pics....

[Jesse49chevy]

a few more...

[Jesse49chevy]

Good morning to all, Merry Xmas!!!
well at least i feel like its christmas, im like a 5 yr old on xmas day, opening box after box. I received my TCI leaf spring kit, my Pirate Jack brake booster/master cylinder kit, my Raptor bedliner kit (which ill use to spray underneath the cab, running boards and inside the fender wells)
and to make things even better, the guy whom i took the chassis to have it blasted and painted, called me last night saying it was ready!!!!

So back to work!!!!

[Kabwe]

Hey Jesse,

You are doing a great job man. Keep the pics coming.

[Jesse49chevy]

Hey Bam, we've been dormant for a while, but now that im getting parts in and chassis ready, its back to working on it.
I decided to chunk the Explorer leaf springs I bought. After sleeping on it over and over, i decided that the rear suspension was not a good place to take shortcuts or chances. So I went ahead and ordered the TCI Kit. This way i know im square and straight, figured if I didnt, I would probably spend the money I saved in tires every six months. Besides, im sure ill find deals on other areas. So far, Ive been lucky with Craigslists finds, so no complaints.
Ill definately keep the pics coming and I appreciate your words of encourgement, they always hype me up.

[rollinrooster]

Trucks lookn good!! I dig your harley also

[Jesse49chevy]

Hey Rollinrooster, thanks im trying to keep up with your build. And my Harley, man do i enjoy riding it. I want to take a ride up towards the east, Tn,Ky up in them nice mountains. But that wont happen till im done with my 48.
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[xpickup]

Jesse49chevy, Looks like you are getting there. I too always love when the UPS truck drops off truck parts. Keep up the great work.


Shannon

[rollinrooster]

Originally Posted by Jesse49chevy

Hey Rollinrooster, thanks im trying to keep up with your build. And my Harley, man do i enjoy riding it. I want to take a ride up towards the east, Tn,Ky up in them nice mountains. But that wont happen till im done with my 48.
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Cool!!! If you get a chance to come up this way give me a hollar and i will try to get up with you and do some riding. Here is a pic of my roadglide and my ole '49.

[Jesse49chevy]

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Brought my frame home, didnt get to work on it due to the darn honey do list. Got some yard work done.....
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[4544speed]

Cool !! You will be bolting it back together before long. Can't wait to see it.

[Jesse49chevy]

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Did a little work today, removed the bushings from the the upper and lwer A arms. Used a home made tool and my shop press.
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