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47 Fasttoys · 07-19-2018, 06:22 PM

OK so it's been awhile, still driving the snot outta my COE. Crossed the 100,000 mile mark last month. Took the truck down to the Run to the Sun car show, it was real popular with 1000s of people climbing inside to have a look. Camped in it for a couple of nights on that trip and about 20 nights since I installed the camper, It gets a lot of use. The picture of the Red bus is someone else headed to the show, nice ride. Next picture is when it turned 100,000 miles. Last picture is how it looked before going drag racing the next day. Yes, that's a walker attached to the hitch for a wheelie bar, Ha, had a blast.
More to come

OutlawDrifter · 07-19-2018, 07:02 PM

Wow 100k miles that's awesome!

flashed · 07-19-2018, 07:12 PM

It was nice to finally meet you and see the truck in person at Nashville .

**mongocanfly** · 07-19-2018, 07:16 PM

That's cool....love that bus....

99 to Life · 07-19-2018, 11:57 PM

so sick, kinda sad I sold my COE now

**joedoh** · 07-21-2018, 01:45 PM

100k! you might be the project mileage champ. I think I hit 1100 in my 41

lower50's · 07-24-2018, 05:36 PM

Wow that is a bunch of miles. I thought I was doing good at 10,600mi in my third summer. We should try and meet up end of October when I go to Charlotte NC.

mud.man.rj · 07-24-2018, 10:28 PM

I like the versatility of the COE, camper and stake sides, nice that's it's multi use and also that you use it.
Mudman.

RDrancher · 07-25-2018, 09:45 AM

Gotta love the walker, HAHA. Congrats on passing the 100K mark!

Purcell69 · 07-28-2018, 03:22 PM

Good to see a project being driven and enjoyed! Congrats on 100k!

-Joe

lower50's · 09-27-2018, 06:04 PM

Rob PM me. Hoping we can meet up end of October.

47 Fasttoys · 10-10-2018, 08:05 PM

Hey Lower, make some space in your inbox, tried to PM you, all full. Mine was also. Autofair?

lower50's · 10-15-2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Hey Lower, make some space in your inbox, tried to PM you, all full. Mine was also. Autofair?

I have space now. Goodguys show Charlotte motor speed way this sat. I'll be camping near there Thursday eve till Sunday morning

47 Fasttoys · 01-16-2020, 04:57 PM

I have been asked to post up my wiring for my shifter. It is included in the attached picture. This is the drawing I made for my speaker panel, which folds down. The 2 wires which leave the switch labeled shifter go to a 12 volt linear actuator, 3.5 inch stroke, 250 foot pounds of force. Bought off E bay. Basically I use the switch ( DPDT ) to switch polarity to the actuator for push/pull of the shirter arm on the transmission. The lights give me an indication of what gear I'm in. This has worked well for over 135K miles, so it has been tested.
Hope it helps.
Rob

1950chevy4x4 · 02-22-2020, 04:08 PM

Are you starting a new build? I was browsing Google and spotted your rig with some sheet metal for another COE. I don't know how old that picture is?

47 Fasttoys · 03-12-2020, 08:41 PM

Actually, I had bought another one, a '54 with the intent of a new build, but word got out and someone had to have it real bad so it was sold before I ever got started. All that being said with the last year I have been working on a BUSARU ( Subaru engine swap into a 74 VW bus), a 79 VW Bug convertable, sold my 51 Burb and bought and sold a 35 Ford Tudor. Also retired and started a part time job doing custom work for a local truck shop. And the truck, still driving the snot out of it. almost 140K miles now. It has not been with out issues. on the 3rd transmission.
Rob

OutlawDrifter · 03-13-2020, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Actually, I had bought another one, a '54 with the intent of a new build, but word got out and someone had to have it real bad so it was sold before I ever got started. All that being said with the last year I have been working on a BUSARU ( Subaru engine swap into a 74 VW bus), a 79 VW Bug convertable, sold my 51 Burb and bought and sold a 35 Ford Tudor. Also retired and started a part time job doing custom work for a local truck shop. And the truck, still driving the snot out of it. almost 140K miles now. It has not been with out issues. on the 3rd transmission.
Rob

Time for a 4L80e swap!

Glad to hear you're still racking up the miles.

**joedoh** · 03-13-2020, 04:38 PM

congrats on retirement! do you miss china right about now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Time for a 4L80e swap!

agreed, I wondered at the outset how that 1/2 ton 4l60e was going to hold up to even that big flatbed. do you have a trans temp gauge? I hear that trans temps over about 250 cause exponential damage. get a stacked plate cooler in addition to the rad cooler (or get 4 extra coolers haha), or like marc says, time for a 6 liter/4l80e!

47 Fasttoys · 03-16-2020, 06:09 PM

Yeah, with the original 4l60e I got 220K miles on the factory unit with no cooler, about 70K of that was in the COE, the rebuilt trans only lasted 16K miles. Again no cooler. The guy I bought it from was great and sent me a replacement no charge. Problem was that one was junk right out of the box. He sent me another one again no charge. For this one I installed a large cooler and it has all the upgrades so I hope it will last. This will be my last 4l60 if it lasts under 150K. As far as a new engine, mine now has over 280K on it and still runs great. I do have a low mile 5.3L setting in the shop just in case. Hard to upgrade to the 6.0 due to the extra expense up front and the loss of gas milage. I'm still pulling 16.5 with the 4.8. The power could be better it will still hold 70MPH on most grades with the camper on the back (2000#), so a 5.3 should also do the job. Maybe a small cam will be added to this one.
Rob

OutlawDrifter · 03-16-2020, 09:29 PM

Rob, unless you stick with something like a BTR stage 1 or 2 drop-in Truck cam, I wouldn't worry about it. You'll lose too much down low. An LS already likes to run higher in the RPM range.

And definitely what Russ said, heat kills. Keep it cool and use good synthetic fluid for long life! I religiously change tranny fluid and filter at 30k in all my stuff. Get the biggest cooler you can fit!

izzy_Britton · 03-25-2020, 12:12 PM

I have been wondering if anyone has installed one of the big forced air oil coolers like found on some of the duramax trucks, or those found on some of the raptor trucks?

**joedoh** · 03-25-2020, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzy_Britton

I have been wondering if anyone has installed one of the big forced air oil coolers like found on some of the duramax trucks, or those found on some of the raptor trucks?

honestly, water to oil (submerged cooler) is so much more efficient than air to oil, and has the benefit of heating the trans fluid in cold weather. running just an air to oil cooler can be problematic because at a certain temp the flow keeps the cooler from being efficient and a runaway temp increase under load still happens because the oil doesnt spend enough time being cooled to impact the trans temp. air is a terrible conductor of heat especially when the ambient temp is high. honestly its why your body sweats, the conduction of heat through sweat is better than without it.

northerngmc · 06-28-2022, 12:39 AM

Welcome to Whitehorse!

My wife saw your truck parked near our house. Through some google foo I found this thread.
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6DoF · 06-28-2022, 09:26 AM

oh man ... now i need a mileage update! haha

lower50's · 06-29-2022, 08:00 AM

WOW Rob you do get around lol . Are there adventure pictures coming?

07-19-2018, 06:22 PM	#1001
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE OK so it's been awhile, still driving the snot outta my COE. Crossed the 100,000 mile mark last month. Took the truck down to the Run to the Sun car show, it was real popular with 1000s of people climbing inside to have a look. Camped in it for a couple of nights on that trip and about 20 nights since I installed the camper, It gets a lot of use. The picture of the Red bus is someone else headed to the show, nice ride. Next picture is when it turned 100,000 miles. Last picture is how it looked before going drag racing the next day. Yes, that's a walker attached to the hitch for a wheelie bar, Ha, had a blast. More to come Attached Images __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

07-19-2018, 07:02 PM	#1002
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Wow 100k miles that's awesome! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

07-19-2018, 07:12 PM	#1003
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE It was nice to finally meet you and see the truck in person at Nashville .

07-19-2018, 07:16 PM	#1004
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE That's cool....love that bus.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-19-2018, 11:57 PM	#1005
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE so sick, kinda sad I sold my COE now __________________ 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

07-21-2018, 01:45 PM	#1006
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE 100k! you might be the project mileage champ. I think I hit 1100 in my 41 __________________ 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

07-24-2018, 05:36 PM	#1007
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Wow that is a bunch of miles. I thought I was doing good at 10,600mi in my third summer. We should try and meet up end of October when I go to Charlotte NC. __________________ 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

07-24-2018, 10:28 PM	#1008
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE I like the versatility of the COE, camper and stake sides, nice that's it's multi use and also that you use it. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-25-2018, 09:45 AM	#1009
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Gotta love the walker, HAHA. Congrats on passing the 100K mark! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

07-28-2018, 03:22 PM	#1010
Purcell69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central OK Posts: 521	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Good to see a project being driven and enjoyed! Congrats on 100k! -Joe __________________ My '57 "Ram-rolet" not a NAPCO build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589917

09-27-2018, 06:04 PM	#1011
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Rob PM me. Hoping we can meet up end of October. __________________ 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

10-10-2018, 08:05 PM	#1012
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Hey Lower, make some space in your inbox, tried to PM you, all full. Mine was also. Autofair? __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

01-16-2020, 04:57 PM	#1014
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE I have been asked to post up my wiring for my shifter. It is included in the attached picture. This is the drawing I made for my speaker panel, which folds down. The 2 wires which leave the switch labeled shifter go to a 12 volt linear actuator, 3.5 inch stroke, 250 foot pounds of force. Bought off E bay. Basically I use the switch ( DPDT ) to switch polarity to the actuator for push/pull of the shirter arm on the transmission. The lights give me an indication of what gear I'm in. This has worked well for over 135K miles, so it has been tested. Hope it helps. Rob Attached Images __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

02-22-2020, 04:08 PM	#1015
1950chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Centralia WA Posts: 14	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Are you starting a new build? I was browsing Google and spotted your rig with some sheet metal for another COE. I don't know how old that picture is?

03-12-2020, 08:41 PM	#1016
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Actually, I had bought another one, a '54 with the intent of a new build, but word got out and someone had to have it real bad so it was sold before I ever got started. All that being said with the last year I have been working on a BUSARU ( Subaru engine swap into a 74 VW bus), a 79 VW Bug convertable, sold my 51 Burb and bought and sold a 35 Ford Tudor. Also retired and started a part time job doing custom work for a local truck shop. And the truck, still driving the snot out of it. almost 140K miles now. It has not been with out issues. on the 3rd transmission. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build



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03-16-2020, 06:09 PM	#1019
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Yeah, with the original 4l60e I got 220K miles on the factory unit with no cooler, about 70K of that was in the COE, the rebuilt trans only lasted 16K miles. Again no cooler. The guy I bought it from was great and sent me a replacement no charge. Problem was that one was junk right out of the box. He sent me another one again no charge. For this one I installed a large cooler and it has all the upgrades so I hope it will last. This will be my last 4l60 if it lasts under 150K. As far as a new engine, mine now has over 280K on it and still runs great. I do have a low mile 5.3L setting in the shop just in case. Hard to upgrade to the 6.0 due to the extra expense up front and the loss of gas milage. I'm still pulling 16.5 with the 4.8. The power could be better it will still hold 70MPH on most grades with the camper on the back (2000#), so a 5.3 should also do the job. Maybe a small cam will be added to this one. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

03-16-2020, 09:29 PM	#1020
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Rob, unless you stick with something like a BTR stage 1 or 2 drop-in Truck cam, I wouldn't worry about it. You'll lose too much down low. An LS already likes to run higher in the RPM range. And definitely what Russ said, heat kills. Keep it cool and use good synthetic fluid for long life! I religiously change tranny fluid and filter at 30k in all my stuff. Get the biggest cooler you can fit! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

03-25-2020, 12:12 PM	#1021
izzy_Britton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 632	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE I have been wondering if anyone has installed one of the big forced air oil coolers like found on some of the duramax trucks, or those found on some of the raptor trucks? __________________ WHO_DCTC - Wifes 05 Z-71 Build - Now defunct as she decided she wants an Escalade too Cream Puff - LS'd Square - Slow going on the back burner Tripple Threat - 3 Wrecks for the price of one build thread Project Delongdium - Step-Sons Plastic Clad 2003 Avalanche - DONE and Delivered.

06-28-2022, 12:39 AM	#1023
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Welcome to Whitehorse! My wife saw your truck parked near our house. Through some google foo I found this thread. Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2022, 09:26 AM	#1024
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE oh man ... now i need a mileage update! haha

06-29-2022, 08:00 AM	#1025
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE WOW Rob you do get around lol . Are there adventure pictures coming? __________________ 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

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