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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I would def reccomend a bolt on kit to the axle, mainly if you need to swap the rear end like you said. Ready to see this thing together!
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
It's honestly killing me. I've been saving up for a welder and some other parts and pieces. Im in the Canadian Forces and will be going on exercise for a few months coming up so not expecting much to get done till mid June.
I really need a garden shed to get my lawn and garden equipment and other odds and ends out of my garage to clear up my workspace. It's getting pretty full in there hah. |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I don't see anything wrong with a bolt in kit if it works for you. I think lack of space is everyone's dilemma. My truck is just over 17' long and my garage is 20'.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Not much to update on this rig
Got some 4x4 tube to start making cab mounts with. I cant really make any until I decide where I want my cab to sit. ![]() ![]() New (to me) wheels ![]() Hope to tuck this hard when it's all said and done ![]() I bought a 2001 2500HD 2WD 6.0L for cheap and it has been taking quite a bit of my time. I've been searching down some electrical gremlins which are driving me crazy. Its a full load truck with leather and power everything. Cant decide if I should leave it this height or drop it and get Detroit Steel Wheels to drill me some 8 lug steelies for it. ![]() |
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I actually did some work on this thing today.
I pulled the 5 window cab out of the storage tent and set it on the S10 frame. I have 4x4s under the rear cab mounts and 2-2x4s under the front. With it this high off the frame it looks like the running board will sit flush with the bottom of the frame rail, which is how I want it. The front will lay out and the rear will be close with the ride tech 4 link. When its all laid out it should have a bit of rake to it which is what I want. Cut the factory mounts off: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Running board mock up ![]() ![]() All tucked away for tonight ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Very nice progress man! Looking forward to more
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
getting there. However if it were me, I'd be bolting the whole front clip on, and getting the truck on the ground for moch up. With the running boards. See your rubber that is on the cab? that should sit on very top of your running board. Helps to have bed on too because the rear and front fender will dictate where that running board goes. So basically your RB is up too high, i know its a moch up, but don't be alarmed if that RB goes below frame. My bracket for example is close to 4" below frame if I remember right. But I mounted my body very low to frame so I didn't have to notch rear etc.
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Thanks dude. Its nice to finally see the cab on the frame and gives me some motivation.
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been in your shoes, this site has helped so much. Def just bolt the front metal on and get bed in place with running boards. that way you can set up how far back or forward you want the cab and wheel alignment. Then it will dictate how high you want to mount your body off frame.
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When all said and done, my cab mounts were exactly 2 in. forward of the oval hole in the side of the frame, which is what another member, Bartman, had noted where he put his. Also I based the height of the cab on info I got from 99 to Life's build thread. As said before, lots of great info on this board. After the cab and front sheet metal were done, I then did the running boards and bed. Cool project by the way, I'll be following along. |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Now that is some good motivational progress!! Nice wheels.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Looking good blaze! Nice score on the wheels, those will look tough. I also used 4x4 tubing for my cab mounts. On the front ones I found I had to cut the angle more drastic because they were too wide for the cab and got hung up when setting the cab on.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I've been busy over the last week or so. I've got the frame completely stripped and ready for paint. I hope to have a complete rolling chassis by June 15th.
I ordered some new drilled and slotted rotors and pads so I can get it rolling once everything is stripped and painted. Looking at ordering some headers, engine mounts and a universal trans crossmember in the next week or so. |
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Got the front end all stripped down
![]() Pulled the cab and put in the back of my 2500hd for the time being since I'm not driving it yet. ![]() ![]() Started grinding with a flap disc ![]() Used my engine hoist to get it out of the garage so i could pressure wash all the **** off of it ![]() ![]() First layer of paint ![]() ![]() Oh and i found a upholstered seat on Kijiji so i picked it up ![]() |
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nice seat!
are you bolting your mounts on? why paint now?
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Really nice build. I especially like you High School 6.0 Blazer. Keep the photos coming. dug
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Just painting now so it doesn't rust. Ill grind the paint down when it comes time for the mounts. Just want to get a smooth rolling chassis for the time being.
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Looks good. Ya I painted my frame several times then ground and weld then paint kept the rust away.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Painted frame:
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cleaning up the 4 link control arms and calipers ![]() ![]() ![]() Painted the parts up with semi gloss ![]() Bought all new grade 8 zinc coated hardware for the 4 link ![]() Got the rear end out and started cleaning it up for new seals and some other internal parts ![]() Quickly mocked up the blazer brakes and set them in the 20' wheel ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I'm back.
Here's a quick summary of what has happened since I last posted: Sold the 2500HD for a profit after putting some money into it ![]() I continued stripping parts for paint ![]() Instaled the rear suspension with new zinc plated hardware ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I also rebuilt the 4x4 G80 rear end with new seals, brakes, backing plates, and cross pin. It all started with rusty backing plates... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Then I bought a 05 GMC 2500HD and some 24.5 Semi wheels to convert into a tow pig. The truck is mint! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
looking good, always nice to tear as far down as you are going.
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