1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver - Page 44 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lower50's · 04-20-2016, 11:36 PM

You make really cool tables.

Coach529 · 04-21-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

You make really cool tables.

Thanks!! It is a hobby I have done for about 4-5 years.

Coach529 · 04-21-2016, 10:34 AM

Busy night in the garage.

I had some help and we got the bed sides cut out for the wheel and UCA clearance and got the bed mounted.

I did not anticipate removing so much material. The bedsides clear the tires now but just barely. I will probably take out a bit more to have some clearance. I will also have to remove some of the fender flange.

**Advanced Design** · 04-21-2016, 09:22 PM

Coach, I really like those tables! Very nice. Good to have friends to help out with the heavy lifting.

Coach529 · 04-21-2016, 09:42 PM

Spent a couple hours tonight finishing up the bed sides and mounting the rear fenders. Loving what I am seeing!!

lower50's · 04-21-2016, 11:07 PM

Yup that looks really nice.

**joedoh** · 04-22-2016, 01:11 AM

the double camber is just doper than a meth lab

Coach529 · 04-23-2016, 02:18 PM

Thanks guys!!

**youngrodder** · 04-23-2016, 10:15 PM

Looks great......laaayed out

Marc

Coach529 · 04-24-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looks great......laaayed out

Marc

I have found myself just standing in the garage staring at him...........

solidaxel · 04-24-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

I have found myself just standing in the garage staring at him...........

Take credit, YOU built it !

**youngrodder** · 04-24-2016, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

I have found myself just standing in the garage staring at him...........

That's the best part when you bolt parts back on after bagging it. I remember doing the same thing with my 48. You spend so much time visualizing how it will/might look, that when you finally see it you keep looking to make sure your not dreaming it....ha ha

Coach529 · 04-25-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

That's the best part when you bolt parts back on after bagging it. I remember doing the same thing with my 48. You spend so much time visualizing how it will/might look, that when you finally see it you keep looking to make sure your not dreaming it....ha ha

Exactly.

lower50's · 04-25-2016, 06:42 PM

Best part about it for sure!!

Coach529 · 04-26-2016, 10:18 AM

Not much photo worthy to report. Getting everything wired up. Battery will be in an old Hamm's cooler in the box. Running battery cables, etc.

Relays for my compressors are under the seat with my stereo stuff.

Chasing some leaks in the air system. So far I have a couple in the fittings in the air tank,

**Advanced Design** · 04-26-2016, 10:41 AM

That is a cool shot. No doubt you will be cruising soon.

dwcsr · 04-26-2016, 11:30 AM

That looking pretty badass

lower50's · 04-26-2016, 04:29 PM

Leaks on your tank system are not good. Good luck! I have one on my drivers rear I can not find, no bubbles anywhere.

Coach529 · 04-26-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Leaks on your tank system are not good. Good luck! I have one on my drivers rear I can not find, no bubbles anywhere.

The leak is between a couple fittings so I think there is hope. Tank openings are 1/2". I have a 1/2" Galvanized Street 45 degree fitting, then a 1/2" to 3/8" threaded reducer. The compressor leader hose threads into the reducer. I have a leak between the threaded reducer and the 45 degree fitting.

**joedoh** · 04-26-2016, 06:06 PM

I have owned a lot of bagged trucks, chasing slow leaks, like when the tank goes empty overnight for example, is a good way to go insane. I started using an engine driven compressor so empty or full, I can leave in about 5 seconds.

on a couple with electric compressors I just put a large ball valve on the tank and turn it off when I get out.

the rule of leaks is: once you have a leak you have an air ride system, and vice versa. keeps me sane!

**youngrodder** · 04-26-2016, 07:52 PM

A couple points to mention is it is critical that your air line is trimmed straight. The slightest angle can cause a leak.

Also when you insert your plastic air line into the fitting, push it in and the try to pull it toward you a couple times. This helps to seat the line. Tracing the system with a spray bottle full of soapy water helps to pin point trouble leaks.

I'm sure that I'm not telling you anything new just thought I would mention it as that helped a lot with leaks I had in my air system.

Looking great man...

Marc

**Advanced Design** · 04-26-2016, 08:23 PM

Good points here guys as I am only on my second bagged truck. My first one had leaks at the fitting on the valve block.

Coach529 · 04-26-2016, 09:15 PM

WE HAVE PRESSURE!!

Fired up the compressors tonight. Quieter than I had thought they would be. Hit 140 PSI in about 2 min roughly.

99 to Life · 04-26-2016, 10:09 PM

On my 49hardtimes (sold) I'd be lucky to get 2 days without loosing air throughout everything. I had some older viairs on there and wouldn't yah know I replaced the leader hoses with check valves. Thing filled up way faster and also little to no leaks for two straight weeks!!! So if you start noticing you are taking longer to fill up or pop fuses for your comps or have leaks, replace those leader hoses!

Coach529 · 04-29-2016, 09:26 AM

So far I just have a couple leaks between the compressors and the tank. I think if I raise the tank up a bit I can eliminate a fitting which will help.

Hopping to drop him down tonight off the jacks stands and see if I have any leaks between the switches and the bags.

04-20-2016, 11:36 PM	#1076
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver You make really cool tables. __________________ 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

04-21-2016, 10:34 AM	#1078
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Busy night in the garage. I had some help and we got the bed sides cut out for the wheel and UCA clearance and got the bed mounted. I did not anticipate removing so much material. The bedsides clear the tires now but just barely. I will probably take out a bit more to have some clearance. I will also have to remove some of the fender flange. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-21-2016, 09:22 PM	#1079
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Coach, I really like those tables! Very nice. Good to have friends to help out with the heavy lifting. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-21-2016, 09:42 PM	#1080
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Spent a couple hours tonight finishing up the bed sides and mounting the rear fenders. Loving what I am seeing!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-21-2016, 11:07 PM	#1081
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Yup that looks really nice. __________________ 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

04-22-2016, 01:11 AM	#1082
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver the double camber is just doper than a meth lab __________________ 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

04-23-2016, 02:18 PM	#1083
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Thanks guys!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-23-2016, 10:15 PM	#1084
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Looks great......laaayed out Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-25-2016, 06:42 PM	#1089
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Best part about it for sure!! __________________ 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

04-26-2016, 10:18 AM	#1090
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Not much photo worthy to report. Getting everything wired up. Battery will be in an old Hamm's cooler in the box. Running battery cables, etc. Relays for my compressors are under the seat with my stereo stuff. Chasing some leaks in the air system. So far I have a couple in the fittings in the air tank, __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-26-2016, 10:41 AM	#1091
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver That is a cool shot. No doubt you will be cruising soon. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-26-2016, 11:30 AM	#1092
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver That looking pretty badass

04-26-2016, 04:29 PM	#1093
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Leaks on your tank system are not good. Good luck! I have one on my drivers rear I can not find, no bubbles anywhere. __________________ 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

04-26-2016, 06:06 PM	#1095
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I have owned a lot of bagged trucks, chasing slow leaks, like when the tank goes empty overnight for example, is a good way to go insane. I started using an engine driven compressor so empty or full, I can leave in about 5 seconds. on a couple with electric compressors I just put a large ball valve on the tank and turn it off when I get out. the rule of leaks is: once you have a leak you have an air ride system, and vice versa. keeps me sane! __________________ 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

04-26-2016, 07:52 PM	#1096
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver A couple points to mention is it is critical that your air line is trimmed straight. The slightest angle can cause a leak. Also when you insert your plastic air line into the fitting, push it in and the try to pull it toward you a couple times. This helps to seat the line. Tracing the system with a spray bottle full of soapy water helps to pin point trouble leaks. I'm sure that I'm not telling you anything new just thought I would mention it as that helped a lot with leaks I had in my air system. Looking great man... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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04-26-2016, 08:23 PM	#1097
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Good points here guys as I am only on my second bagged truck. My first one had leaks at the fitting on the valve block. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-26-2016, 09:15 PM	#1098
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver WE HAVE PRESSURE!! Fired up the compressors tonight. Quieter than I had thought they would be. Hit 140 PSI in about 2 min roughly. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-26-2016, 10:09 PM	#1099
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver On my 49hardtimes (sold) I'd be lucky to get 2 days without loosing air throughout everything. I had some older viairs on there and wouldn't yah know I replaced the leader hoses with check valves. Thing filled up way faster and also little to no leaks for two straight weeks!!! So if you start noticing you are taking longer to fill up or pop fuses for your comps or have leaks, replace those leader hoses! __________________ 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

04-29-2016, 09:26 AM	#1100
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver So far I just have a couple leaks between the compressors and the tank. I think if I raise the tank up a bit I can eliminate a fitting which will help. Hopping to drop him down tonight off the jacks stands and see if I have any leaks between the switches and the bags. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

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