1940 "project moonshine"

[old yelr]

Hey Chizzler, let me know what you find out from Steele Rubber. I would be interested in getting one that's like the original. As far as putting up pics, I'm still collecting parts for the project so no "real" progress yet but I love what you and paintman are doing! When I get to a point where I can start I'll put something up here.

[CHIZZLER]

sounds good.glad to help if i can.

[CHIZZLER]

found out from steele rubber today that the the back window gasket does not come with holes in it.they are drilled once it is in place.it is a vulcanized 1 piece seal.

[old yelr]

So do you think there is a down side to using the less expensive one from Jim Carter or similar place? For the cost difference it might be worth it to experiment with it and if it turns out to be less than satisfactory it's really not that big a deal.
I was going to put a couple of pictures up on here of what my truck looked like when I got it but I'm not sure how to do that.

[CHIZZLER]

i do think buying the $19 one would be worth it.thats a $70 savings.if the pics are in your computer you go to advanced then click the manage attachments and it will direct you.

[old yelr]

I tried several times to upload pictures but I keep getting a "security tag missing" message. Maybe my files are too large. I'll try again later

[paintman]

Hey Chizz! If you have a chance can you take a couple of close up pics of how you mounted your bumper. It looks like you made some kind of pockets for it. It looks as if you and I ran into the same trouble with our sway bars where we had to make extensions to the frame rails. I was trying to figure out the best way to mount my bumper. I might copy yours if ya don't mind. I was just going to through bolt into the frame extensions I made, but your deal might help solve a couple of other problems I have.

[CHIZZLER]

on my year truck the bumper bracket would have bolted flat onto the frame horns.we had to cut them off when we channeled the cab.we ended up cutting up the used brackets i got and welding them to the frame.we kinda just made it work.your extended frame horns might need to be cut down not to interfere with the front fenders.my sway bar mount is only a few inches from the bumper bracket cut outs.

[paintman]

Overall I think the frame is about an 1 1/2 longer then stock. My bumper originaly bolted to 2 bumper horns that slid up into the frame and then had a bolt run through them from the top of the frame and nutted on the bottom. With the sway bar bushing mounts now having nuts on the inside of the frame it doesn't allow me to slide those horns back in to there original spot. that's why I thought those pockets you made looked pretty slick.

[CHIZZLER]

we threw the horns out and welded to the outside of the frame.if you already have bumper brackets then just fit them and bend a little and make them work.

[CHIZZLER]

finally the air tank showed up.we set it up behind the gas tank and made a louvered panel to fill the back where the bed floor came up.we also got the firewall holes filled and finished the cab and cleaned up all the welds.next will be sand blasting the cab.thanks chizzler.

[paintman]

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CHIZZLER]

few updates.blew everything apart for blasting.cleaned up the firewall and final welded the frame. one heck of a pile to blast.maybe get everything blasted and epoxied soon.

[docrock]

your project looks very cool. Cant you use glass setting tape around the back window and then screw it together with the diecast trim? Are you using the stock glass with the metal frames in the side windows?

[CHIZZLER]

Originally Posted by docrock

your project looks very cool. Cant you use glass setting tape around the back window and then screw it together with the diecast trim? Are you using the stock glass with the metal frames in the side windows?

i found the gasket im going to use for the rear its from chevs of the 40's.i am going to use the metal frames for the side windows.

[CHIZZLER]

Couple updates.boss got all the chassie parts blasted and most of it epoxied.did some seam sealing on the cab and next will be undercoating the bottom of the cab and raptor lining the inside of the cab.more to come.chizzler

[CHIZZLER]

got the chassie all back together.

[Scottshotrods]

Coming along really good!!!!

Justin

[CHIZZLER]

couple updates.raptor liner and undercoating are done.started tearing down motor for new cam kit and all new gaskets.thanks

[hopped up]

Frame looks great!! So do the seams on the floor
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[docrock]

this is so cool. thanks for the update and pics

[Luther Grimace]

Awesome build.

[LEEVON]

My new favorite build thread. I'm already sad for when it's done!

[CHIZZLER]

thanks everyone.it has been a fun build.everyones support really keeps me motivated.leevon i cant wait till you get that truck done.docrock there is a link to my burban build on my posts.chizzler

[paintman]

Hey Chizz,? Your fuel tank, is that a standard tank or stainless???????? I see where I can get a stainless one for only $70 more then plain steel.