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**chev3600** · 03-10-2015, 07:15 PM

looks like a nice set of fenders. Glad to see you stuck with the project. It's coming along nicely.

T Hilde · 03-30-2015, 09:53 PM

Finally have exhaust going out the back. What a messed up deal. I offset the engine to the right for ease of hooking up the steering. Had to rework the Y pipe so it would clear the frame. I knew I should have gone with an inline. Bought a knock off magna-flow dual kit for the dakota chassis.

Hear it is (see what I did there?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs65...ature=youtu.be

**joedoh** · 03-30-2015, 10:51 PM

neat swap! I am all about the weird ones, the "why did you do it that way" stuff.

you need to remove the "s" from https://www.youtube and your video will show

T Hilde · 03-30-2015, 10:54 PM

You Tube

T Hilde · 03-30-2015, 11:00 PM

Thanks Joe, it was drop the https:// then it worked

oossuuu754 · 03-31-2015, 09:27 AM

Sounds really good!

T Hilde · 04-06-2015, 11:03 PM

Been working the last couple weeks on the interior.

Painted the back panel gray

Welded the holes in the floor and got undercoat on it

Painted the frame under the seat, the mini console & put in the rubber mat

It's about ready to come off the lift.

oossuuu754 · 04-07-2015, 11:58 AM

Looks good! Great day when it comes down off the lift.

T Hilde · 04-13-2015, 08:25 AM

daylight

A few more fiddly things and should be road worthy.

T Hilde · 06-22-2015, 08:57 PM

Took the truck out of the garage after the storms went through this morning. The only plan for the day was maybe play some golf. Didn't get there, started playing with the truck.

Installed the headliner

The windlace around the doors

an mp3 jack

Added an antenna

put on the door cards

Last week I applied for collector plates and have the temporary permit in the window. Today I found out my insurance (full coverage) started, was only supposed to be comp til July. So I took a quick half mile run with it before putting it away. The trans is a little off, hope it's just a little low.

T Hilde · 07-03-2015, 02:47 PM

Ventured into town today and stopped by dad's place. [cl

T Hilde · 07-20-2015, 11:53 PM

I needed to cover the factory holes in the firewall as all the heat coming in was worse than the weather we've been having. Went to a local fab shop to pick up some brushed aluminum, a 12"X12" piece and another 3"X21". Here is what I came up with.....

Along with miscellaneous stainless fasteners from Fastenal and riv-nuts, a $20 upgrade on a Saturday morning.

Sunday I took it for a drive through the country looking at the corn crops, 20 miles of smiles

T Hilde · 07-26-2015, 07:57 PM

Last night I went for a 60 mile cruise in the country, drove by 4 different town halls. Got home and decided to adjust the headlights. When I pulled out the knob the retaining nut let loose. I knew the threads were weak when I put it in. Today I found a 3/8-24 bolt and made the replacement on the lathe.

Looks like the old one, works better.

*Kenny · 07-29-2015, 10:55 AM

very cool project! Must be a great feeling being able to cruise around in it after years of work.

mikec4193 · 08-12-2015, 12:57 PM

Hey Thilde

I have not read through the whole build thread but I love the looks of the finished product...reminds me of what I hoping for...

thanks for posting on here...

MikeC

T Hilde · 08-13-2015, 09:08 AM

Thanks Mike.

kvjb · 02-29-2016, 08:17 PM

Great build and congrats on getting it on the road. After reading your thread, I'm quite interested in the Dakota chassis swap. Can you tell me what your ride height is and what size tires you are running? I'm curious if it would be possible to mount the body a little lower on the frame and keep the bed floor at stock height.

03-10-2015, 07:15 PM	#76
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 1949 AD-kota looks like a nice set of fenders. Glad to see you stuck with the project. It's coming along nicely. __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

03-30-2015, 09:53 PM	#77
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Finally have exhaust going out the back. What a messed up deal. I offset the engine to the right for ease of hooking up the steering. Had to rework the Y pipe so it would clear the frame. I knew I should have gone with an inline. Bought a knock off magna-flow dual kit for the dakota chassis. Hear it is (see what I did there?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs65...ature=youtu.be __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

03-30-2015, 10:51 PM	#78
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1949 AD-kota neat swap! I am all about the weird ones, the "why did you do it that way" stuff. you need to remove the "s" from https://www.youtube and your video will show __________________ 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

03-30-2015, 11:00 PM	#80
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Thanks Joe, it was drop the https:// then it worked __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

03-31-2015, 09:27 AM	#81
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: 1949 AD-kota Sounds really good! __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

04-06-2015, 11:03 PM	#82
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Been working the last couple weeks on the interior. Painted the back panel gray Welded the holes in the floor and got undercoat on it Painted the frame under the seat, the mini console & put in the rubber mat It's about ready to come off the lift. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

04-07-2015, 11:58 AM	#83
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: 1949 AD-kota Looks good! Great day when it comes down off the lift. __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

04-13-2015, 08:25 AM	#84
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota daylight A few more fiddly things and should be road worthy. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

06-22-2015, 08:57 PM	#85
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Took the truck out of the garage after the storms went through this morning. The only plan for the day was maybe play some golf. Didn't get there, started playing with the truck. Installed the headliner The windlace around the doors an mp3 jack Added an antenna put on the door cards Last week I applied for collector plates and have the temporary permit in the window. Today I found out my insurance (full coverage) started, was only supposed to be comp til July. So I took a quick half mile run with it before putting it away. The trans is a little off, hope it's just a little low. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

07-03-2015, 02:47 PM	#86
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Ventured into town today and stopped by dad's place. [cl __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

07-20-2015, 11:53 PM	#87
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota I needed to cover the factory holes in the firewall as all the heat coming in was worse than the weather we've been having. Went to a local fab shop to pick up some brushed aluminum, a 12"X12" piece and another 3"X21". Here is what I came up with..... Along with miscellaneous stainless fasteners from Fastenal and riv-nuts, a $20 upgrade on a Saturday morning. Sunday I took it for a drive through the country looking at the corn crops, 20 miles of smiles __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

07-26-2015, 07:57 PM	#88
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Last night I went for a 60 mile cruise in the country, drove by 4 different town halls. Got home and decided to adjust the headlights. When I pulled out the knob the retaining nut let loose. I knew the threads were weak when I put it in. Today I found a 3/8-24 bolt and made the replacement on the lathe. Looks like the old one, works better. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

07-29-2015, 10:55 AM	#89
*Kenny Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 48	Re: 1949 AD-kota very cool project! Must be a great feeling being able to cruise around in it after years of work.

08-12-2015, 12:57 PM	#90
mikec4193 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mechanicville NY (upstate) Posts: 191	Re: 1949 AD-kota Hey Thilde I have not read through the whole build thread but I love the looks of the finished product...reminds me of what I hoping for... thanks for posting on here... MikeC

08-13-2015, 09:08 AM	#91
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1949 AD-kota Thanks Mike. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646



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02-29-2016, 08:17 PM	#92
kvjb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: nanaimo, bc Posts: 19	Re: 1949 AD-kota Great build and congrats on getting it on the road. After reading your thread, I'm quite interested in the Dakota chassis swap. Can you tell me what your ride height is and what size tires you are running? I'm curious if it would be possible to mount the body a little lower on the frame and keep the bed floor at stock height.

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