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Re: 48 Build Pictures
I noticed the single brace/bracket in the center on the back of the cab. Was that original or did you do that?
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
As far as I know, that is original on a 48. I did not put it there.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
I knew the difference in firewalls, yours being smooth and I think the '49's began having extra ribs for bracing but did not know about the cab brace. I actually think I like the single brace better, making the cab panel more rigid.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
I smoothed my firewall it is not original in this truck. The cab does seem solid, I have not looked at the bracing differences.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
I have got some done on the truck and thought I would add a few pictures. In the putting it together mode. Got the door glass in and have the engine and tranney sitting in it. Hope to get the brake booster, steering and all installed this weekend.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Got the bed put together. Here are some pictures
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Looks great.
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#83 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
MAN O MAN that thang shore is purty!!!
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Looks great. It's hard to tell from the pictures but what front end is under the truck? Yo usaid it had a rack & pinion but it kinda looks like S 10 parts. Sorry if I missed it somewhere else.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
It is a Mustang II front end. I got the tail panel rear bumper and tailgate on tonight. Shooting for the running boards tomorrow night.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
I have to wait til I get home to see pics... ARGH!!!
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Buildinga55 what did you use to build the rear shock cross member?
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#88 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
The guy I got it from already had the shock cross member in, I would have to measure, but I would say 1 x1.5" rectangular steel tubing. Got home from the races tonight and my wheels were on the porch. I don't get this excited at Christmas. Well wheels are a bit more cool than socks and underware! Hope to have the wheels and tires on next week. I have some of the wiring done and have the engine mostly plumbed. Still have the front clip to put on . Wanting to get as much stuff done under the hood first so I am not leaning over the fenders. Still need to get the rest of the glass in and figure out an interior design.
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#89 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Making a little more progress. Got the stance pretty close and most of the truck wired. Hope to start it in a few days.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Looking real Good, and coming along nicely.
It looks really close on the Distributor area. kinda looks like the wires are touching the Firewall in the pic, did you modifi the firewall in the distributor area? its got me skeerd, on my 52 build I have a stock firewall, and was thinking about running HEI, I am also wanting to put my fuel tank in the 48 location.(thanks for the great pics) |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
The distributor is very close. I did not modify the depth of the firewall but the guy before me I believe did. If I have trouble with that distributor, I may have to go with a smaller one.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Nice truck, that color looks good with the 5 spokes !!
Good luck with the dog house!!! I think that was the hardest part of my build on the 53 and the 55, just take your time and make everything fit the hood !!
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#93 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
buildinga55, Truck looks great and love the silver paint.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
It looks like tank& neck from my 50 suburban.
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Wow, you have really got that truck looking great. I think a few more clips (or what ever one calls them) on the plug wires will keep them neat and away from the firewall. I need to do that on my 71 that has the same distributor.
From looking at the photo of the inside and answering someone's question about the single brace on the inside it appears that the (or a) previous owner swapped cabs on the truck at one time. The 47/48 cabs have a inner panel running around the lower portion of the back panel to add support for the single center rear cab mount. This one is probably like mine and a bunch of others in that it got a cab change sometime in it's life but it did get the Deluxe 5 window cab in the process. I sure like what you are doing with it and bet a lot of others will too when you take it out to play. |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
The truck is awesome. Perfect. Can't wait for the "finished" photos.
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#97 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Truck looks great, congrats!
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
beautiful truck
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#99 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
Very nice and I also love the silver. Looks great.
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#100 |
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Re: 48 Build Pictures
I pretty well have the truck done. Here are some of the final pictures. I am anxious to get it outside if the weather would cooperate. Thanks everyone for your help in answering questions on this build.
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