Operation 1950 Burn Victim

[oldman3]

Very nice work, looks great...Jim

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Very nice work, looks great...Jim

Hey Jim,
Thank you very much.

[IronDougal]

Updates big time this past week. There was a lot of time spent cleaning the "little" detail parts. Paint removal. Wire wheel and grinder. Clean and paint. More cleaning; more painting.

But first I will show off the rest of the rear diff and brakes.







Sure looks purdy to me.

Now for some details.

The Starter pivot thing. Still not sure that I will use this starting system, but for now I detailed it.


All cleaned up.




The clutch fork that I will be using.


Just some random this and that. Plus the bellhousing.


Brake and clutch.
( I think ) haha


This is ugly.



We still have the original horn so I figured I should restore it.






I will get this re-chromed.







It turns out that the 57' 235 water pump does not come with a pulley. Since we did not have a pump for this engine it has made it difficult to find something to fit.
So after much contemplation and searching, I found this original pulley on some website like ebay but not.



All cleaned up

(yes, that is a 1967 Vette Roadster 427 Tripower in the background. Side pipes and all)




You can tell its age.



Like a glove!!


Now for some bellhousing tricks.
A little base black.






Starter thing installed.
I need shorter bolts.




And with the clutch fork.


Mad props to my monkey boy for doing the steam cleaning for me.

[oldman3]

Very nice detail work, that takes a lot of time, looks great...Jim

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Very nice detail work, that takes a lot of time, looks great...Jim

Thanks again Jim.
You are correct! Detail work is the most difficult, but has the best reward.

[IronDougal]

Don't have a lot, but I have a little.

I got the front axle back from the Chrome guys. It looks really nice.
So time to disassemble the front and detail parts.








Got the NEW springs cleaned up and coated.



And here she is.



Ugly Before



Short and sweet.
I will hopefully be back on her Monday morning, but I have been put in the mix to finish up the 67' Corvette resto we are doing. So if I have parts then that is 1st.

Enjoy all.

Toby...

[IronDougal]

Stayed late at the shop last night to get something done worth while.

The new drop axle has bigger ends on it than the stock one, so in-turn, the king pin bearings that came in the upgrade kit do not fit. Waiting for some new ones to show up. So for now I got the bulk of the front axle installed.

Enjoy:








Hope that wasn't too redundant.

Finished the horn last night too.
The factory horn that mounts to the intake manifold is dead. Not sure if I care enuff to rebuild that one.




Hopefully I get my bearings together today. I also need to find the front shock mounts.

Toby..

[Advanced Design]

All the detail parts are coming together nicely...looks really good all clean and painted! Love it.

[Advanced Design]

Toby, chassis and engine is looking reall good. Nice looking Vette and new toy too. Staying tuned in for truck updates.

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Toby, chassis and engine is looking reall good. Nice looking Vette and new toy too. Staying tuned in for truck updates.

Thanks AD.

As much as I enjoy the Vette, I really love building the 50' pu. It was a relief to be able to install some bolts and paint some stuff after this long.

Thanks again for checking her out.

[oldman3]

Nice update, and some nice rides...Jim

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice update, and some nice rides...Jim

Thanks again Jim. I do love my job

[IronDougal]

Another week and some more work.
More detail stuff.

Body mounts and such.


Here we are getting the pedal assembly together.



Hooked up the starter and put in some oil. Cranked her over a few times.



And for some foot pedals now.


I like how the foot pedal starter came out. RED!!!! Yeah baby!!
More to come.

[Advanced Design]

That is looking really good!

[ChuckDriver]

Nice!

[IronDougal]

Got in two good days of progress. Still working on the minor details and waiting on the Cab. It better be perfect for as long as it has been out.

Basically I am aligning the clutch and brake pedals as well as the gear box.
Waiting on the axle to get back from the machine shop so I figured it was time to get the carbs ready to go.

But FIRST!!!!
A fun weekend.
My dad and little brother wanted a "project" truck. Well, we ended up with 2. A 69' Chevy and a 67' GMC.
While we were up in the hills getting these two trucks we found a killer Burb that looks like a past owner added some back side windows.




Here is the 67' GMC and where we got it from.



Ok so on to the build job.

While waiting on other stuff and people, it is gear box detail time.








And one Carb:



Rear cab mounts are on and ready.


Some fuel system going in.


Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, blah blah blah.


Dem Carbs!!



Apparently I forgot to take pictures of the throttle bases detailed. My Bad!!!

Alternator and bracket and belt. Done!!



OTS:
Not that it has any bearing on this build thread (it does on my other one) but this is just too beautiful NOT to share.


Yes. Pure Pontiac Power.

Monday I should have that axle back and that means brakes and steering are going in. I will have that carbs finished up by then as well.
She is coming right along.
Thanks again everyone for following. This is the best job ever.

[Rods57]

Just read through your build looks really good. Also noticed your right here in river city....nice to see more of us out here.

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Just read through your build looks really good. Also noticed your right here in river city....nice to see more of us out here.

Hey Rods57.
Yes, it is nice to see a local crew on here. Your truck is pretty sweet too.

Thanks again for checkin her out.

[Advanced Design]

Looking really good Iron! The score on the two trucks must have been a fun time.

[IronDougal]

WOW!!!! It's been a while. There has been no shortage of progress on the old girl. Let me see if I can get you all up-2-Date.

Spindles:








Got some new air cleaners.


Steering Rod


Fixing a little wear spot in the ball.



And BOOM!!
Axle in and spindles on.






I have a very messy work space. If you have not noticed.





Getting ready for the brakes.


Fuel line and triple fuel block.




On the ground




Starting the Carb rebuild




Making 3 good ones out of 5 bad ones.



Ride height

[IronDougal]

Carbs on!!!!







3x linkage




Remote oil filter


Radiator mount stuff










Brakes


Playing with the wheels




Saw this COE at our local swap meet






Here is some beauty shots.











On her way to have the exhaust installed

[Advanced Design]

Great progress and looking really good!

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Great progress and looking really good!

Thanks again for all your comments AD. I have always had a love for the 55-57 trucks but never thought much about the 47-54. I have fallen in love with these and want to build a Burb as soon as this truck is done.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by IronDougal

Thanks again for all your comments AD. I have always had a love for the 55-57 trucks but never thought much about the 47-54. I have fallen in love with these and want to build a Burb as soon as this truck is done.

Cool! With your skills you will build an awesome Burb! Really like your tow Burb too. Has a great look.
I was thinking about this project the other day, wondered how it was going and appreciated the update. Looking forward to the rest!

[IronDougal]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Cool! With your skills you will build an awesome Burb! Really like your tow Burb too. Has a great look.
I was thinking about this project the other day, wondered how it was going and appreciated the update. Looking forward to the rest!

Thanks for the vote of confidence AD. All it takes is money and time and we can build anything.

I see your Burd is on hold for a bit? Any plans on moving her forward?