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Angryman117 · 12-04-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

Nice project. +1 on the LS swap. I can't wait to fire mine for the first time.

It was pretty cool when it fired up for the first time. Now just need to put it all back together.

Angryman117 · 12-04-2013, 11:51 PM

Putting the front end together and getting all the parts aligned up so I can drill the new holes to mount the inner and outer fenders to the cab. This is the most the truck has been assembled in a long time.

I'll be going to pick up a box tomorrow, from what the pictures look like it should be pretty decent. Will post some pictures when I get it back to the garage.

Angryman117 · 12-06-2013, 01:07 AM

As promised pictures of the box, it needs some work but way better then the box that came with my truck.

Also got a box of goodies today! Its almost like I planned to get the box on my birthday, but without the planning part!

aznightrider · 12-28-2013, 06:57 PM

Nice looking build. I like the LS a lot. How much of the wheel sticks out of the front fender? If it isn't a lot or can be circumvented by using a narrow tire that looks like a great way to go for IFS.

Angryman117 · 12-28-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznightrider

Nice looking build. I like the LS a lot. How much of the wheel sticks out of the front fender? If it isn't a lot or can be circumvented by using a narrow tire that looks like a great way to go for IFS.

Here are some pictures I just took. The front is a little wider than the rear but not by much. I am sure there are better ways to go IFS but I wanted to run 8 lug and did not want to spend a ton of money.

Angryman117 · 12-28-2013, 11:48 PM

Slowly making progress on the truck. Put new supports in the bed and got one side almost painted and primed. I may sand some parts back down and put some more filler, but I am not trying to make the truck perfect. I am trying to go for a hot-rod / rat-rod look.

Also got one of my led tail lights built.
I have done better circuit boards before but they work plus its hidden under the lens.

Running lights

Turn / Brake light

av8tr33337 · 12-29-2013, 12:23 AM

Wow I like those tail lights. can you tell me if there is a schematic you used or did you just use you good old American ingenuity?? Also how much would it cost for all thew materials to build one.

And about the wheel width. Yes there are better ways to do an IFS but several have done it this way and like it, so to each there own. Especially if you are wanting something that sits like a 4 wheel drive then that is even better. I almost went that route myself. Hell I did go that route. Then I got a little nervous about it and decided I wanted something lowered so I went S10 Chassis swap instead. But there is nothing wrong with your build. Keep it up man!

**oldman3** · 12-29-2013, 12:37 AM

Lights are great...Jim

Angryman117 · 12-29-2013, 01:38 PM

No schematic that I followed but I will try to draw one up and post it.
The board is just a basic square one that I cut into a circle using my air cut off tool. The Circuit is 4 leds in a series circuit x5 that a run parallel to each other with a 12v voltage regulator and a 6.8 ohm 1/2 watt resistor for the outer ring and just one circuit for the center. It sounds confusing but not too bad once I get the schematic up. So far I spent about $60 but sill need 4 more leds to finish the other light. I will post some pictures on the parts I used.

av8tr33337 · 12-30-2013, 12:45 AM

No Hurry but that would be cool. I have not priced the after market LED tail light so I'm not sure which way would be the least expensive. I'm an electronics technician that builds and tests autopilot flight computers and this would be a fun little project. It looks to me like yours are VERY bright which is a good thing.

Angryman117 · 01-01-2014, 12:40 AM

While this is not the full schematic here is part of it. I am using 4 pin High brightness LED's from radio shack, part number 276-0020. They are super cheap right now because they are on clearance. I am also using a 7812 (12v) Voltage regulator to drive the circuit, part number 276-1771. I used on online led calculator to help me with determining the resistor value I wanted. The LED's are rated at 2.6-3.3v, with a 6.8 ohm resistor I have them running at 2.9v.

Hope that helps.

Angryman117 · 02-18-2014, 04:39 PM

Have not posted updates for a while now. Got some painting and metal fab work done on the box. Unfortunately the truck is now buried in insulation that I had stored under my house, until the sump pump broke. Also picked up two more parts trucks, once with a very nice cab and fenders with very little rot and dents. Will try to post some pics in a few days. Once I finish with the insulation and it dries up outside I can start back up on the truck!

Angryman117 · 02-19-2014, 02:36 AM

One of the trucks I just picked up. Will be taking pretty much everything except the box and putting on the frame that's ready to go!

Rambow · 04-01-2014, 05:31 PM

Wow... What a great build!

Angryman117 · 04-02-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rambow

Wow... What a great build!

Thanks, Looking forward to watching yours as well!

Angryman117 · 10-26-2014, 10:23 PM

Have not updated in a while. Not much work on the truck, some body work. Got the insulation off it and under the house this summer. Finished building the other LED taillight. Also got all the parts I need to make it DBW. Had to take some time off to fix my DD. Currently in San Diego for training and hope to start working on it again very soon.

Insulation is now gone in the pics!

Kodiaks53 · 10-28-2014, 12:10 AM

Angryman117,
Thanks for the LED tail light info. I ordered the parts last night at work from Radio Shack on line. I have new tail lights but wanted the LED setup, but the boards to replace the bulbs were expensive. This cost me $52.68 for both, a heck of a lot less than just one conversion kit !

Angryman117 · 01-01-2016, 02:23 AM

Been a while sense I have been able to provide an update.
I decided to use the cab with the matching fenders and hood.
Here is a picture of my way of working on it in the garage.

some pictures patching the floor and installing my patch panels.

Also started working on my gauges because I will not be able to work on the truck while on deployment.

Angryman117 · 07-12-2017, 01:46 AM

Have not posted in some time now due to military deployment and now getting ready to move, again....but have made some progress. I will try to post some new pictures once I figure out what service to use now that photobucket is being lame....

Once I get moved I plan on starting up the build again!

**gigamanx** · 07-12-2017, 09:51 AM

You're working in as much space as I am! I feel your pain. Two car garages weren't made for this much car work haha. I was throwing stuff around the garage this weekend because I kept tripping on tools and wires and junk trying to work around the truck. I try clean up between mini-projects, but sometimes the tools needed for one mini-project take up all the space. Right now its cab mounts...welder, chop saw, cab crane, work table, etc...

Angryman117 · 10-30-2018, 12:24 AM

Finally got the truck down to CA. Got a plasma cutter on the way so I can tackle narrowing the front end and then cab patch work. After that brake system. I also have two little helpers! Trying to upload some pictures, hopefully get it figured out.
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**joedoh** · 10-30-2018, 11:31 PM

ugh rust repair has shortened my life. looking like you got a tooth in it though! thanks for sharing the picture of your helpers too

Angryman117 · 11-02-2018, 08:47 PM

Rust repair not fun, still have some floor and cab corners for the majority of it. Should have front suspension mostly finished tonight after work. Now have to figure out how to keep pictures right side up.

Angryman117 · 11-15-2018, 11:11 AM

Got the front end narrowed and made some adjustments to the tie rods.
Completed a few days ago but was too lazy to get on the computer and update.

Angryman117 · 11-15-2018, 11:16 AM

Also flipped the rear springs so I have some clearance and got the correct drive shaft installed. Think I might remove one leaf to bring it down just a bit, but not too much. No pictures yet though. Can post them when I get back from San Diego.

Next gas tank filler neck and skid plate. Then maybe brakes installed.

12-04-2013, 11:51 PM	#52
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Putting the front end together and getting all the parts aligned up so I can drill the new holes to mount the inner and outer fenders to the cab. This is the most the truck has been assembled in a long time. I'll be going to pick up a box tomorrow, from what the pictures look like it should be pretty decent. Will post some pictures when I get it back to the garage. __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

12-06-2013, 01:07 AM	#53
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod As promised pictures of the box, it needs some work but way better then the box that came with my truck. Also got a box of goodies today! Its almost like I planned to get the box on my birthday, but without the planning part! __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

12-28-2013, 06:57 PM	#54
aznightrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bisbee, Arizona Posts: 3	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Nice looking build. I like the LS a lot. How much of the wheel sticks out of the front fender? If it isn't a lot or can be circumvented by using a narrow tire that looks like a great way to go for IFS.

12-28-2013, 11:48 PM	#56
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Slowly making progress on the truck. Put new supports in the bed and got one side almost painted and primed. I may sand some parts back down and put some more filler, but I am not trying to make the truck perfect. I am trying to go for a hot-rod / rat-rod look. Also got one of my led tail lights built. I have done better circuit boards before but they work plus its hidden under the lens. Running lights Turn / Brake light __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

12-29-2013, 12:23 AM	#57
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Wow I like those tail lights. can you tell me if there is a schematic you used or did you just use you good old American ingenuity?? Also how much would it cost for all thew materials to build one. And about the wheel width. Yes there are better ways to do an IFS but several have done it this way and like it, so to each there own. Especially if you are wanting something that sits like a 4 wheel drive then that is even better. I almost went that route myself. Hell I did go that route. Then I got a little nervous about it and decided I wanted something lowered so I went S10 Chassis swap instead. But there is nothing wrong with your build. Keep it up man! __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

12-29-2013, 12:37 AM	#58
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Lights are great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-29-2013, 01:38 PM	#59
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod No schematic that I followed but I will try to draw one up and post it. The board is just a basic square one that I cut into a circle using my air cut off tool. The Circuit is 4 leds in a series circuit x5 that a run parallel to each other with a 12v voltage regulator and a 6.8 ohm 1/2 watt resistor for the outer ring and just one circuit for the center. It sounds confusing but not too bad once I get the schematic up. So far I spent about $60 but sill need 4 more leds to finish the other light. I will post some pictures on the parts I used. __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

12-30-2013, 12:45 AM	#60
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod No Hurry but that would be cool. I have not priced the after market LED tail light so I'm not sure which way would be the least expensive. I'm an electronics technician that builds and tests autopilot flight computers and this would be a fun little project. It looks to me like yours are VERY bright which is a good thing. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

01-01-2014, 12:40 AM	#61
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod While this is not the full schematic here is part of it. I am using 4 pin High brightness LED's from radio shack, part number 276-0020. They are super cheap right now because they are on clearance. I am also using a 7812 (12v) Voltage regulator to drive the circuit, part number 276-1771. I used on online led calculator to help me with determining the resistor value I wanted. The LED's are rated at 2.6-3.3v, with a 6.8 ohm resistor I have them running at 2.9v. Hope that helps. Attached Images __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

02-18-2014, 04:39 PM	#62
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Have not posted updates for a while now. Got some painting and metal fab work done on the box. Unfortunately the truck is now buried in insulation that I had stored under my house, until the sump pump broke. Also picked up two more parts trucks, once with a very nice cab and fenders with very little rot and dents. Will try to post some pics in a few days. Once I finish with the insulation and it dries up outside I can start back up on the truck! __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

02-19-2014, 02:36 AM	#63
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod One of the trucks I just picked up. Will be taking pretty much everything except the box and putting on the frame that's ready to go! __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

04-01-2014, 05:31 PM	#64
Rambow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mill Creek, WA Posts: 72	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Wow... What a great build! __________________ _____________________________________ Ben R. 1953 Chevy 3100 Classic Seat Restorations -Preventing me from working on my own projects since 2009!

10-26-2014, 10:23 PM	#66
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Have not updated in a while. Not much work on the truck, some body work. Got the insulation off it and under the house this summer. Finished building the other LED taillight. Also got all the parts I need to make it DBW. Had to take some time off to fix my DD. Currently in San Diego for training and hope to start working on it again very soon. Insulation is now gone in the pics! __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

10-28-2014, 12:10 AM	#67
Kodiaks53 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gillsville, Georgia Posts: 165	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Angryman117, Thanks for the LED tail light info. I ordered the parts last night at work from Radio Shack on line. I have new tail lights but wanted the LED setup, but the boards to replace the bulbs were expensive. This cost me $52.68 for both, a heck of a lot less than just one conversion kit ! __________________ Kodiak's 53S10 Build

01-01-2016, 02:23 AM	#68
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Been a while sense I have been able to provide an update. I decided to use the cab with the matching fenders and hood. Here is a picture of my way of working on it in the garage. some pictures patching the floor and installing my patch panels. Also started working on my gauges because I will not be able to work on the truck while on deployment. __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)



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07-12-2017, 01:46 AM	#69
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Have not posted in some time now due to military deployment and now getting ready to move, again....but have made some progress. I will try to post some new pictures once I figure out what service to use now that photobucket is being lame.... Once I get moved I plan on starting up the build again! __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

07-12-2017, 09:51 AM	#70
gigamanx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 1,004	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod You're working in as much space as I am! I feel your pain. Two car garages weren't made for this much car work haha. I was throwing stuff around the garage this weekend because I kept tripping on tools and wires and junk trying to work around the truck. I try clean up between mini-projects, but sometimes the tools needed for one mini-project take up all the space. Right now its cab mounts...welder, chop saw, cab crane, work table, etc... __________________ Current Build Thread 1930 Ford Model A Modern Twist: Ford Model A Rat Rod With a Modern Twist Build Thread Phase 1 "The Swap": 1949 3100 with S10 swap. Beginner build with ambition! Build Thread Phase 2 "The Drop": Beginner Build with Ambition gets Air Ride

10-30-2018, 12:24 AM	#71
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Finally got the truck down to CA. Got a plasma cutter on the way so I can tackle narrowing the front end and then cab patch work. After that brake system. I also have two little helpers! Trying to upload some pictures, hopefully get it figured out. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-30-2018, 11:31 PM	#72
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod ugh rust repair has shortened my life. looking like you got a tooth in it though! thanks for sharing the picture of your helpers too __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

11-02-2018, 08:47 PM	#73
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Rust repair not fun, still have some floor and cab corners for the majority of it. Should have front suspension mostly finished tonight after work. Now have to figure out how to keep pictures right side up. __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

11-15-2018, 11:11 AM	#74
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Got the front end narrowed and made some adjustments to the tie rods. Completed a few days ago but was too lazy to get on the computer and update. Attached Images __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

11-15-2018, 11:16 AM	#75
Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1947 Chevy Truck Hotrod Also flipped the rear springs so I have some clearance and got the correct drive shaft installed. Think I might remove one leaf to bring it down just a bit, but not too much. No pictures yet though. Can post them when I get back from San Diego. Next gas tank filler neck and skid plate. Then maybe brakes installed. __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

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