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09-26-2016, 11:26 AM | #1 |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I'd say with how far you have come, scrap that kit. If I recall its 1200 or something. Those kits are such a rip off. you started your cab mounts. just tac weld them 110v is fine. Then drill 2 holes criss crossed from each other. That would be plenty to hold them. Heck even run a bead down both sides. Or... yeah get some 220v out to garage. Cost me 300 bucks for them to run a line well over 50ft overhead. I got an eastwood welder (onsale now) because funds were slim at time. The welder is fine as long as it doesn't blow its gas solenoid. I then purchased a used hobart 175 for $350 bucks and its been the best investment. Leasing a 4ft tank is another 150 bucks or so.
when I did my 51' (almost 6 years ago) I had now welding skills, learned everything on my own. built the engine etc. it still goes even though I want to redo alot on it. But I had a 90amp craftsman I ran fluxcore through. it got all I needed done, I bolted my cab mounts on with that one. I get that time is an issue for alot of us and esp with you being away alot. but... its your call. Invest in your electric and equipment and or, give someone else the money that may or may not make your build go faster.
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If you stick with doing the mounts yourself, have you figured out where you're going to set your cab? I can offer my advice. My cab mounts were constructed to place the bottom of the cab floor board support 4 in. from the top of the frame. The rears were then placed to level the cab floor with the frame. I found out that at this height, my radiator fitting was TIGHT. I only had about a 1/8 in. left so I lucked out. Also, the distance between my driveshaft yoke and un-modified AD floor is just under 1/2 inch. Because of this, I may go 4.25 in. if I ever did this again. But with that all being said, I had made the assumption when I decided on 4.0 in. that it would be easier to shim it up a little than go down. Also, looking at where your frame is, you would either lay or daylight the running boards aired out with the cab 4.25 off the frame. I look forward to seeing how your air ride comes out…I’d like to bag my truck down the road. Last edited by HUSSEY; 09-26-2016 at 03:47 PM. |
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10-01-2016, 02:32 PM | #3 |
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Hey there, was just checking out your thread and have to say it looks great so far, and you should be proud. I haven't noticed many members on here from Alberta, so that's awesome also. I am doing an s10 swap as well. It's actually funny to see how similar the truck I am working on is compared to yours. It was originally a 3/4 ton grain truck complete with box and hoist. Mine is definitely a budget build which is nowhere near the quality of yours (and many others on this forum). I used a 2001 s10 platform , with 1999 Silverado power train (5.3/ 4L60e), zr2 diff. I struggled to get everything in there. But I managed to keep most of the goodies ( cruise, tilt air, abs ,power steering) . Just recently got it running and moveable ( no more pushing it around!). Thought I would post a pic.
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10-01-2016, 10:57 PM | #4 |
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Hey 84,
I going to jump on the "get more power to your garage" bandwagon. I try not chrip to much about the TV shows but a few years back Ian from Extreme 4x4 actually did about a 1/2 show on how to wire up your garage for power. It go me thinking... And don't worry so much about just looking at it. Mine sat for almost a year before I jumped into it. |
10-02-2016, 02:07 AM | #5 |
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Consider this: Find a local electrical whole sale business, these you can find on the net. Go there talk to a counter monkey, tell him what you have and ask him what you need to do so this is done to local codes. I looked at some pics in your thread looks like there are power lines overhead. Get the cost to get power from your meter base to where you want it. Then search the net on how to do it and get er done. Your going to take an AD and use a S-10 Donner, you have the guts to do this electrical addition. Very important tip, turn off the power in the area you are working, you don't want to pop the corns on your feet. You won't regret getting 220 to your shop area. I have done this before, if you go this route and have questions PM me. Keep on keepin on Nut Case
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10-22-2016, 12:27 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for all the input guys!
I went against everything you guys told me and sold my welder (Made $1000 profit) and I bought a Code504 kit. It showed up on Tuesday and It's already mounted. I should have the body on by the end of the weekend! I would not have been this far along already if I didnt go this route. I'm happy with the decision I made and I finally have that initial push to get some **** done on it this winter. I'll post a bunch of photos sometime this weekend! Thanks for following. For those that are interested, I've been posting pictures on my instagram @84blaze if you want a sneak peak. Cheers! |
10-22-2016, 12:34 AM | #7 |
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That in the end is the most important thing.
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10-31-2016, 08:21 PM | #8 |
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11-01-2016, 12:46 AM | #9 |
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I've got the same deal with not having enough power to the garage. I have access to a 220 welder at work anytime I want but I wanted to be able to work on my truck at home, so I went a similar route on my truck and went bolt on, except in the form of a speedway bolt on Mustang ii on the stock frame. I have no regrets so far and I'm sure you won't either when all is said and done. I have a small 110 machine that gets me by for small jobs and anything I can easily take to work I weld there. Happy truckin'.
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11-06-2016, 04:05 PM | #10 |
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11-06-2016, 06:03 PM | #14 |
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That's funny I think I was just looking at your parts truck on kijiji.
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11-06-2016, 11:08 PM | #15 |
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It's on there. I had a guy come buy tonight to take a look. You should buy it!
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That is a good looking blazer you got there by the way. |
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11-07-2016, 09:31 AM | #17 |
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Nice looking kit that really catapulted you ahead.
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11-06-2016, 06:04 PM | #18 |
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Nice progress by the way!
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11-06-2016, 10:57 PM | #19 |
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When you see all that steel on the frame, it doesn't seem like too bad a deal to me. There is a lot of engineering in that kit. The value of the motivation factor in keeping the project moving is an intangible--it's worth a good bit.
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11-06-2016, 11:08 PM | #20 |
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It gave me a huge head start. I'm still happy with the decision.
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11-07-2016, 12:39 AM | #21 |
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woot nice work man!
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12-10-2016, 08:14 PM | #22 |
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
We've been in a cold snap for the last couple weeks with temperatures in the mid -20s so I havent gotten as much as I wanted done. I order some bags for the front and some shorty headers for the LS. I also got my 24" semi wheels back from the machine shop. they look awesome with the holes bored out and lips cleaned up. Next up are some custom 8 to 10 lug adaptors and tires. I'll try to post some photos soon! |
12-12-2016, 07:44 PM | #23 |
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Can't wait to see them.
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12-12-2016, 11:56 PM | #24 |
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Check them out on my instagram account I posted them on there a while ago. I update that more than this forum.
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12-27-2016, 01:39 AM | #25 |
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sweet project man love the 1984 blazer too it is mint.
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