What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

[evilokc]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I am putting mine back in on this rebuild (it's third since I have had it) and I can't wait!

The first photo is the one it had when I bought it with the homemade intake my brother and his friend made, and then what I going to run, a 53 Corvette Blue flame!

Brian

what is the tank on the passenger sides function?

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by evilokc

what is the tank on the passenger sides function?

That's a radiator tank.



Brian

[evilokc]

Originally Posted by wolffcub

Been working away on the fitech install. Should be installed this weekend if all goes well.

that's cool man. an injected inline 6 is awesome. did you do any kind of write up on it? I would be interested in how well it (fit) adapts to the old motor. I also wonder how it affects the drivability.

[wolffcub]

Originally Posted by evilokc

that's cool man. an injected inline 6 is awesome. did you do any kind of write up on it? I would be interested in how well it (fit) adapts to the old motor. I also wonder how it affects the drivability.

This is the first post about it on this site, All my others have been on facebook groups for the 3100 trucks.

I should get the install done this weekend and i will post up a few more pics and info.

[MiraclePieCo]

Mounted the shifter and connected the linkage.

So now I have throttle, brakes, steering and gears!

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Mounted the shifter and connected the linkage.

So now I have throttle, brakes, steering and gears!

WHOOO HOOOO! I love seeing that shift boot style from back in the day. I need to order that floor cover, where did you get yours and does it fit well?

Brian

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I need to order that floor cover, where did you get yours and does it fit well?
Brian

The transmission floor cover came from Classic Parts. It fit perfectly and all the screw holes aligned without modification.

https://www.classicparts.com/1947-54...info/40%2D411/

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

The transmission floor cover came from Classic Parts. It fit perfectly and all the screw holes aligned without modification.

https://www.classicparts.com/1947-54...info/40%2D411/

Thanks so much.

Brian

[evilokc]

I measured and picked up the a/c compressor belt. that's one more thing checked off the list. tomorrow I will get it lined up and measure for spacers.

[MARTINSR]

Got the drivers side kick panel welded in, whoo hooo! Went out to dinner with the family and came back and made an extender for the bottom of the panel to finish it off tomorrow.

Brian

[MiraclePieCo]

Since I'll be installing the hood by myself, I used scrap to make an attachment for my engine hoist to support the hood in position while I install the bolts. Am I a genius or what?

[MARTINSR]

You are genius, but you can't find someone to give you a hand? I don't have many people I could go to either, don't hang out with guys in the garage if you get my drift. But I could find someone, you can't find someone?

That being said, many years of when I had my shop I worked alone and I could do a HELL OF A LOT alone. It's so funny how guys will ask for help at work doing the most stupid basic stuff, I am amazed by it. I could get it done in the time it takes them to come ask for your help. MOST hoods (late model Japanese cars) I would put on by myself, MOST doors, by myself, I rarely had to ask.

So I guess you are one up on me.

Brian

[evilokc]

I came across a GREAT deal on a parts truck. its been sitting for a long time. I bought this for $50 guys. $50! the bumper brackets are worth that. im going to use only a few parts and will then offer it to you guys super cheap. I don't have the room for a parts truck so its going to be a quick offer once I pull my parts off of it then it will go on craigs list. im stoked guys. I love a good deal.

[MARTINSR]

I am running off to a birthday party for my nephew 2.5 hours away so I had to get out in the garage and get my five minutes in. Finished up the left patch panel, done!

Started on getting the rear inner window frames clamped in place to weld. I have about all my 37 vice grips out on the floor of the truck. I spent some time getting the left piece in and the left upper piece in....sort of. What I see, it will take me 274 hours to get those clamped in place! I can't wait to get it done though, that will be the last thing to weld on the cab, WHOOO HOOOO!

Brian

[MARTINSR]

I got my 53 Corvette tail lamp bezel for my truck in the mail today, WHOOO HOOOOoooooooo damn this thing is rough. I got a tail light assembly a few years ago and now I needed another. One problem, all I see are pairs and they are going for $600-900! So I got this bezel for $40. Geeez and the repro lenses are $125 each so the stuff ain't cheap.

Brian

[mikebte]

Spent the better part of the day welding up firewall holes. Wow this had a lot of holes. Welded until I ran out of wire, figured that was a good stopping point.

[Jesse Z]

Originally Posted by mikebte

Spent the better part of the day welding up firewall holes. Wow this had a lot of holes. Welded until I ran out of wire, figured that was a good stopping point.

Seems tough to access with the engine still in.

[evilokc]

I came across a GREAT deal on a parts truck. its been sitting for a long time. I bought this for $50 guys. $50! the bumper brackets are worth that. im going to use only a few parts and will then offer it to you guys super cheap. I don't have the room for a parts truck so its going to be a quick offer once I pull my parts off of it then it will go on craigs list. im stoked guys. I love a good deal. im going to say it one more time guys. $50.00!!!

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by evilokc

I came across a GREAT deal on a parts truck. its been sitting for a long time. I bought this for $50 guys. $50! the bumper brackets are worth that. im going to use only a few parts and will then offer it to you guys super cheap. I don't have the room for a parts truck so its going to be a quick offer once I pull my parts off of it then it will go on craigs list. im stoked guys. I love a good deal. im going to say it one more time guys. $50.00!!!

If it still has the firewall-to-fender support rods, I'll speak up for those.

[evilokc]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

If it still has the firewall-to-fender support rods, I'll speak up for those.

I will post a pic of whats under the hood next weekend. if they are still installed they are yours.

[MARTINSR]

Poor truck. At least some of it will go to a good home. A lot better than leaving it out there to die.

Brian

[MARTINSR]

OMG I worked all day today, beat my ever loving butt getting this inner structure welded in. YEOW this muther beat me up! Working inside, that's hard enough but this sucker, on my knees in there the whole day, YEOW.

I was going to give up, just tack it in, then I got a second wind and came in the house for a bit then went back out and welded it completely. Again, that was it, I give up, I figured I would grind a few welds, got a third wind and ground the whole thing, it's done....well ready for bondo which will be another living hell. Damn does it add a BUNCH working inside, I could do all four fenders with less work than this. Anyway, I am thrilled that all of the metal work on the cab is finished! I can get it in primer now, my next step.

Brian

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

OMG I worked all day today, beat my ever loving butt getting this inner structure welded in. YEOW this muther beat me up! Working inside, that's hard enough but this sucker, on my knees in there the whole day, YEOW.

I was going to give up, just tack it in, then I got a second wind and came in the house for a bit then went back out and welded it completely. Again, that was it, I give up, I figured I would grind a few welds, got a third wind and ground the whole thing, it's done....well ready for bondo which will be another living hell. Damn does it add a BUNCH working inside, I could do all four fenders with less work than this. Anyway, I am thrilled that all of the metal work on the cab is finished! I can get it in primer now, my next step.

Brian

Looking great!
Jim

[evilokc]

finished my compressor today. it was kind of a (insert your favorite curse word here). everything bolted in but the compressor was at an angle. took forever to get it straight. then I made all of the spacers. all that's left as far as I remember at this very moment is to back all the bolts out and locktite them. now im moving on the adjustments for the alternator. its going to slid slightly rearward to run off of the rear pulley. I will need a shorter belt and I noticed the lower waterpump bolt is a possible rub spot. I might need to replace it with a platter bolt. maybe a button head or something. getting there guys.

[robertsjm711]

Working with the wood. I’m not much of a wood guy, I usually stick with metal, but have to get out of my comfort zone sometimes. I can’t afford a fancy bed kit, so I do what I do best and use what is available. And today that is nine rough cut Douglas fir boards.

Not perfect (or even close) but it’s a start.