47-55.1 '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mobileortho · 06-17-2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

man that is a nice score.

I really like how you stick with your project without meandering on goals. if it hasnt been mentioned before, you get a lot of my respect for that.

Wow, thanks.

mobileortho · 06-19-2021, 01:44 AM

The sway bar is 4” too long. Thinking about shortening it. I’ve heard both sides of those for and against it but figure I may as well give it a shot. Here’s a couple of vids that seem promising:

https://youtu.be/ECiJB3CtLyc

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCUF-LfxYLo&feature=share

When I had the 1/2 ton IFS in it previously, I had the crossmember and center link shortened. The link was sleeved using a similar process.

mobileortho · 07-23-2021, 11:14 AM

Found the correct length sway bay, 39.5". I had the option but declined ordering the complete kit which included the installation components because I already had the ones from the other bar and as luck would have it , the heim joints are different sizes...sigh.

mobileortho · 07-23-2021, 11:18 AM

Working on a cold air intake.

6DoF · 07-27-2021, 07:31 AM

i really like the intake! i used that same can on my Jeep to do something similar.

Father&son56project · 07-27-2021, 08:04 AM

Nice job snaking that intake tube around some pretty confined spaces!

mobileortho · 09-07-2021, 11:06 AM

Getting the firewall smoothed out & trying to decide where to run the wires. Thinking about using the hole on the passenger side below the hinge bolt.

mobileortho · 09-19-2021, 10:51 PM

Not perfect but much better than what I started with.

dsraven · 09-19-2021, 11:12 PM

Looks great.

**8man** · 09-20-2021, 08:47 AM

It does look good. What master cylinder is that?

mobileortho · 09-20-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 8man

It does look good. What master cylinder is that?

I don't recall, but I bought it on Ebay a few years back. Gotta replace the booster though. I stripped a couple of the bolts mounting it back up.

One thing I don't like about the LSFAB firewall inserts is that they're cut exactly the same so the drivers side doesn't match up very well.

**8man** · 09-20-2021, 09:12 AM

Ouch! I like the look.

**rnrdthefox** · 09-29-2021, 01:14 PM

I like the cold air intake idea. I assume it's a kit? Where did you get it from? Thx.

mobileortho · 09-30-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

I like the cold air intake idea. I assume it's a kit? Where did you get it from? Thx.

No, it was trial & error but I pieced it together with assorted components from Amazon & EBay plus a few odds & ends I had laying around.

1. 90 deg elbow
2. 45 deg coupler
3. 4" coupler
4. Spectre Air Box
5. 4" air filter Adaptor

**rnrdthefox** · 09-30-2021, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobileortho

No, it was trial & error but I pieced it together with assorted components from Amazon & EBay plus a few odds & ends I had laying around.

1. 90 deg elbow
2. 45 deg coupler
3. 4" coupler
4. Spectre Air Box
5. 4" air filter Adaptor

Understood. Thanks for the links.

mobileortho · 10-07-2021, 04:22 PM

I find myself going back to fix stuff I did the 1st time around. I had a "just get it done by what ever means necessary" mentality then. One of those things was hiding the louvers on to give the truck a smooth appearance. I really had no tools, no knowledge on what or how to do it so I took a hammer and beat them down, then filled it in with bondo. (DON'T JUDGE ME!! LOL!) I bought a new set of cowls to do it right, or to the best of my ability this time. Gonna cut out out the louvers and weld in a patch.

mobileortho · 12-19-2021, 09:51 PM

Progress has slowed dramatically but I’m still chipping away at it. Revisited the door handles & decided to go with the 52-59 push button with the Altman latches. Still figuring it out as I go.

mobileortho · 12-24-2021, 07:51 PM

Anyone know where l can find a set of these mounting plates?

**8man** · 12-25-2021, 10:38 AM

I got mine from some junk doors after a lot of looking. Good luck finding some.

dsraven · 12-25-2021, 11:04 AM

Maybe have to make some. Form sheet around an MDF pattern. You can do it.

mobileortho · 01-07-2022, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

Maybe have to make some. Form sheet around an MDF pattern. You can do it.

Lol! Thanks for your confidence in my beginner fabrication skills. I don’t even know what MDF is!!

**Rickysnickers** · 01-07-2022, 08:06 PM

Medium density fiberboard. You can find it in just about any hardware store or Home Depot type store. If there is a woodworking store near you, you might be able to buy smaller pieces.

mobileortho · 01-07-2022, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Medium density fiberboard. You can find it in just about any hardware store or Home Depot type store. If there is a woodworking store near you, you might be able to buy smaller pieces.

Thanks! I’ll check that out!

dsraven · 01-07-2022, 11:36 PM

or if you have steel, that works. more farting around though.

mobileortho · 01-24-2022, 10:09 AM

Still working on the doors & cowl panels. The drivers door works perfectly, the passenger side...not so much. still need to fine tune it a bit as it takes a fair amount of force to depress the button. Also looks as though there's no way to unlock the doors with the key if it was locked from the inside?? As luck would have it, I found one of the door handle plates I was looking for.

06-19-2021, 01:44 AM	#102
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! The sway bar is 4” too long. Thinking about shortening it. I’ve heard both sides of those for and against it but figure I may as well give it a shot. Here’s a couple of vids that seem promising: https://youtu.be/ECiJB3CtLyc https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCUF-LfxYLo&feature=share When I had the 1/2 ton IFS in it previously, I had the crossmember and center link shortened. The link was sleeved using a similar process. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

07-23-2021, 11:14 AM	#103
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Found the correct length sway bay, 39.5". I had the option but declined ordering the complete kit which included the installation components because I already had the ones from the other bar and as luck would have it , the heim joints are different sizes...sigh. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

07-23-2021, 11:18 AM	#104
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Working on a cold air intake. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

07-27-2021, 07:31 AM	#105
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! i really like the intake! i used that same can on my Jeep to do something similar.

07-27-2021, 08:04 AM	#106
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 207	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Nice job snaking that intake tube around some pretty confined spaces!

09-07-2021, 11:06 AM	#107
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Getting the firewall smoothed out & trying to decide where to run the wires. Thinking about using the hole on the passenger side below the hinge bolt. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

09-19-2021, 10:51 PM	#108
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Not perfect but much better than what I started with. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

09-19-2021, 11:12 PM	#109
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Looks great.

09-20-2021, 08:47 AM	#110
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,358	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! It does look good. What master cylinder is that? __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

09-20-2021, 09:12 AM	#112
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,358	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Ouch! I like the look. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

09-29-2021, 01:14 PM	#113
rnrdthefox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 221	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! I like the cold air intake idea. I assume it's a kit? Where did you get it from? Thx.

10-07-2021, 04:22 PM	#116
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! I find myself going back to fix stuff I did the 1st time around. I had a "just get it done by what ever means necessary" mentality then. One of those things was hiding the louvers on to give the truck a smooth appearance. I really had no tools, no knowledge on what or how to do it so I took a hammer and beat them down, then filled it in with bondo. (DON'T JUDGE ME!! LOL!) I bought a new set of cowls to do it right, or to the best of my ability this time. Gonna cut out out the louvers and weld in a patch. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

12-19-2021, 09:51 PM	#117
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Progress has slowed dramatically but I’m still chipping away at it. Revisited the door handles & decided to go with the 52-59 push button with the Altman latches. Still figuring it out as I go. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

12-24-2021, 07:51 PM	#118
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Anyone know where l can find a set of these mounting plates? Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

12-25-2021, 10:38 AM	#119
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,358	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! I got mine from some junk doors after a lot of looking. Good luck finding some. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204



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12-25-2021, 11:04 AM	#120
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Maybe have to make some. Form sheet around an MDF pattern. You can do it.

01-07-2022, 08:06 PM	#122
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,034	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Medium density fiberboard. You can find it in just about any hardware store or Home Depot type store. If there is a woodworking store near you, you might be able to buy smaller pieces.

01-07-2022, 11:36 PM	#124
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! or if you have steel, that works. more farting around though.

01-24-2022, 10:09 AM	#125
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Still working on the doors & cowl panels. The drivers door works perfectly, the passenger side...not so much. still need to fine tune it a bit as it takes a fair amount of force to depress the button. Also looks as though there's no way to unlock the doors with the key if it was locked from the inside?? As luck would have it, I found one of the door handle plates I was looking for. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

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