|
03-14-2017, 11:40 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 610
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
This is going to be really cool. the truck is already wicked cool but with the camper on it its like double the cool...
|
03-17-2017, 09:07 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Westminster, SC
Posts: 933
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Thanks all, the camper is still progressing but a bit slow. I'm waiting on some warm weather to continue with the skinning of the outside. That being said, I have been working. One side is ready for skin with all the holes cut on the wall. I have also started the wiring and the insulation. Now for the tough part: I have 30 days to have this thing water tight and ready for camping, not finished mind you but ready for a long road trip. Oh, and other news, I had the engine and transmission programs retuned for a more solid shift feel, some performance adjustments, I also got the tow/haul mode working.
Rob
__________________
My '47 C.O.E build |
03-18-2017, 09:32 PM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Posts: 93
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Slowly but surely!
__________________
1958 Apache 454ci 4 speed |
03-20-2017, 11:59 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,254
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Getting the trans tuned like that will make a world of difference.
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually |
03-21-2017, 06:59 AM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Westminster, SC
Posts: 933
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Actually, it has made a noticeable difference. 0 to 60 time went from 8.54 seconds to 8.23 seconds and it is not shifting out of torque converter lock up every time I hit a hill. Fuel mileage seems to be about the same at about 16 highway and city. The mileage had dropped when I converted to the steel bed. City and highway mileage have always been very close (the driving a barn on the highway effect ).
Rob
__________________
My '47 C.O.E build |
03-28-2017, 06:32 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Westminster, SC
Posts: 933
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
More progress on the turtle. I now have both sides attached. Lots of trimming and riveting to say the least.
Rob
__________________
My '47 C.O.E build |
03-28-2017, 07:26 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: West Plains, Missouri
Posts: 7,559
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Looks good, ah air shears, nice...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 /> |
03-28-2017, 08:58 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Oblong, Illinois
Posts: 7,028
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Nice progress on the turtle. Air shears gotta be handy.
|
03-28-2017, 09:17 PM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Titusville, PA
Posts: 3,585
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
cant wait to see this all done. looking good
__________________
51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
03-28-2017, 10:17 PM | #10 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2015
Location: texas
Posts: 253
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
looking great.
__________________
Black 93 CCLB 3500 6.5 diesel, GV OD, TCI Ez-TCU controlled 4L80E, back on road 10/25/16 after sitting 4 years. 96 ECLB 2500, 6.5 diesel, auto, gone. |
03-29-2017, 06:24 PM | #11 |
6>8 Plugless........
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,139
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
That is looking great! I used to have some electric shears. They sure speed up the process.
__________________
Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
03-29-2017, 08:09 PM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,254
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
You may cause accidents with people trying to get a good look as you drive it down the road with your truck and turtle combo. I know I would probably do an aggressive U turn!!! Can't wait to see it done.
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually |
04-01-2017, 07:13 PM | #13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Westminster, SC
Posts: 933
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Started on the roof skin today. Man am I going through some drill bits. by the time I'm done I will have used in the 600+ range of 3/16 rivets, yeah I bought a air powered rivet gun. Really with I would have had one of these when I built the FFR Cobra a few years ago. That thing had over 2000 in it.
Rob
__________________
My '47 C.O.E build |
04-01-2017, 07:20 PM | #14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Its looking great .
|
04-01-2017, 10:09 PM | #15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Glendale
Posts: 414
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Very nice work
|
04-02-2017, 11:30 AM | #16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Moxee WA
Posts: 1,479
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
ok, so is the next project to make the garage door taller ?
|
04-02-2017, 07:40 PM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Westminster, SC
Posts: 933
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Yeah, I know it doesn't look like it will fit, but it does . In the pictures it's sitting on 3" tubing. I roll it in/out on the PVC tubes sitting below. It worked for building the pyramids so I guess it will work for me. Most people don't realize they had PVC back then. LOL. What I really need is a taller shop.
Rob
__________________
My '47 C.O.E build |
04-05-2017, 05:22 PM | #18 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
Posts: 7,774
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Quote:
good old King Tupp....erware. looks great as per yoosh
__________________
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 |
|
04-07-2017, 12:48 AM | #19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Katy TX
Posts: 1,268
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
I just read the entire post. Great job and fun to learn all your tricks. I will keep looking for updates.
__________________
HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS |
04-10-2017, 06:43 PM | #20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Westminster, SC
Posts: 933
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
OK, so I've been on a mad push lately. I got the top skin on, one window in, one bed frame in. one light in, a new compressor mount for the air compressor, a rear facing camera and two new rear tires mounted. Keep in mind I'm driving this beast around 4000 miles in 7 days. So this means again I will head West with very little testing. I aint no afraid. There is a lot more to be completed but I needed it road ready so other things will have to wait.
Rob
__________________
My '47 C.O.E build |
04-02-2017, 08:00 PM | #21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Be careful with that PVC Pipe ,Im sure you saw what it did to Atlanta traffic .What a bunch of dummys our DOT was for storing combustible materials in a homeless camp.Sorry ,I could not resist ,keep the pics coming .
|
04-02-2017, 10:50 PM | #22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Creighton Sask. Canada
Posts: 4,121
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Wow, what a beautiful job, was wood last time I looked, nice work, keep at it.
Mudman.
__________________
1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's. |
04-05-2017, 04:31 PM | #23 |
6>8 Plugless........
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,139
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
That is looking great! I bet you are going to use some rivets in that beast!
__________________
Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
04-10-2017, 07:58 PM | #24 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northeast KS
Posts: 1,779
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
It's coming along nicely!
__________________
1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop |
04-11-2017, 12:47 AM | #25 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
Posts: 7,774
|
Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
looking greeeeat! I think it looked smaller in wood?
dear lord imagine the standing wave in that behemoth going down the highway, it would sound like those turtle guys in The Dark Crystal uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu did you go to a higher load range on the tires?
__________________
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 |
Bookmarks |
|
|