1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coach529 · 02-13-2013, 11:03 PM

Little more progress tonight.

I had to change out the races in the hubs. They stockers came out easy with a punch and hammer. I hit the hubs with a torch and left the new races in the freezer for a couple hours. Went together perfect!!

Next came packing bearings and assembly!!

I could not install the nut and cotter pin. I need to install a couple thick washers so the hole in the spindle aligns with the nut.

Money shot......Henry at ride height with 28" wheels!!

mechanixman · 02-13-2013, 11:15 PM

Looks great!
Those discs really look slick. So you've gotten SID's dropped axle for the front, are you going to do anything to the back?

Coach529 · 02-13-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

Looks great!
Those discs really look slick. So you've gotten SID's dropped axle for the front, are you going to do anything to the back?

Yea updates rear end, axle flip and notch. Running boards will be parallel with the ground!!

NEWFISHER · 02-14-2013, 01:01 AM

Looking good! I'm liking Henry's patina.

Coach529 · 02-14-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Looking good! I'm liking Henry's patina.

Thanks Fish!!

Garys8 · 02-14-2013, 08:40 AM

Cool old truck. I was never a fan of those pre-55ish years but I really like yours. That CLR clean up is great.

Coach529 · 02-14-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Garys8

Cool old truck. I was never a fan of those pre-55ish years but I really like yours. That CLR clean up is great.

Thanks....I am pretty proud of it.

Bishops Trucks · 02-14-2013, 09:25 AM

Seeing the corn supply over the visor brought back memories of a 1950 pick-up I had. When I pulled the headliner down, there was a mouse nest that was 8"s wide and stretched from one side to the other. Must have been a multi family dwelling. Your truck looks great, keeping an eye on the progress.

Coach529 · 02-14-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Seeing the corn supply over the visor brought back memories of a 1950 pick-up I had. When I pulled the headliner down, there was a mouse nest that was 8"s wide and stretched from one side to the other. Must have been a multi family dwelling. Your truck looks great, keeping an eye on the progress.

Thanks Jim. I am guessing this was a condo for quite some time. I keep vacuuming and blowing stuff out and still keep finding nest material and poop.

Oh well.........

Red Foreman · 02-14-2013, 02:18 PM

I just stumbled across your build, that is a real nice truck, reminds me a little of my 56 jimmy, keep up the good work! Btw nice photography.

Coach529 · 02-14-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Foreman

I just stumbled across your build, that is a real nice truck, reminds me a little of my 56 jimmy, keep up the good work! Btw nice photography.

Thanks!!

weim55 · 04-01-2018, 09:17 AM

How fun to discover your thread! The truck I recently picked up is almost a twin to yours. Wish mine had the deluxe chrome option and five window! i'll take time this week and read through your 52 pages (!) , should be some good inspiration.......

Steve weim55 Colorado

1950chevy4x4 · 04-01-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by weim55

How fun to discover your thread! The truck I recently picked up is almost a twin to yours. Wish mine had the deluxe chrome option and five window! i'll take time this week and read through your 52 pages (!) , should be some good inspiration.......

Steve weim55 Colorado

Wow cool truck. Do you have a thread for your truck?

weim55 · 04-01-2018, 10:34 AM

I don't, but certainly will this summer when things get rolling. I was stunned to see another 3600 so similar to mine. Not common. A pic from the day she rolled onto the trailer from a 34 year slumber ........

Steve weim55 Colorado

Coach529 · 11-12-2018, 01:32 PM

Still on the prowl.....

Tx Firefighter · 02-14-2013, 02:56 PM

I'm sure enjoying your build. I like the "working man" types of builds with budget constraints and all that goes along with being a normal guy trying to fix up an old truck.

Coach529 · 02-14-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'm sure enjoying your build. I like the "working man" types of builds with budget constraints and all that goes along with being a normal guy trying to fix up an old truck.

Thanks.......it sure is fun.

Coach529 · 02-15-2013, 12:51 PM

Photoshopping for some wheel color options!!

NEWFISHER · 02-15-2013, 02:45 PM

As much as red wheels have been as overplayed as matte black, I do like them on your truck. It gives it a proud American theme. As mentioned earlier, a tan color to tie into the pinstripe would be my 2nd choice and using a red pinstripe inside the beauty ring, or if red wheels then using a tan pinstripe on them just inside the beauty ring.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-15-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

As much as red wheels have been as overplayed as matte black, I do like them on your truck. It gives it a proud American theme. As mentioned earlier, a tan color to tie into the pinstripe would be my 2nd choice and using a red pinstripe inside the beauty ring, or if red wheels then using a tan pinstripe on them just inside the beauty ring.

Agree!

Coach529 · 02-16-2013, 04:26 PM

I am not sold on the red at all........Satin Black with a bone or tan pinstripe is what I leaning towards. Maybe running newer, smaller caps so more of the rim shows.

To many choices!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-16-2013, 09:36 PM

Like its YOUR truck or something!

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Coach529 · 02-17-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Like its YOUR truck or something!

Posted via Mobile Device

Boss lady says no on red......and who am I to argue with her.

Coach529 · 02-17-2013, 07:42 PM

New shift knob.

NEWFISHER · 02-17-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

New shift knob.

Weisco O.E. replacement for a 2 stroke Banshee? Or a 125cc?
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02-13-2013, 11:03 PM	#1
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Little more progress tonight. I had to change out the races in the hubs. They stockers came out easy with a punch and hammer. I hit the hubs with a torch and left the new races in the freezer for a couple hours. Went together perfect!! Next came packing bearings and assembly!! I could not install the nut and cotter pin. I need to install a couple thick washers so the hole in the spindle aligns with the nut. Money shot......Henry at ride height with 28" wheels!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

02-13-2013, 11:15 PM	#2
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Looks great! Those discs really look slick. So you've gotten SID's dropped axle for the front, are you going to do anything to the back? __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

02-14-2013, 01:01 AM	#4
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Looking good! I'm liking Henry's patina.

02-14-2013, 08:40 AM	#6
Garys8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, Indiana Posts: 35	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Cool old truck. I was never a fan of those pre-55ish years but I really like yours. That CLR clean up is great.

02-14-2013, 09:25 AM	#8
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Seeing the corn supply over the visor brought back memories of a 1950 pick-up I had. When I pulled the headliner down, there was a mouse nest that was 8"s wide and stretched from one side to the other. Must have been a multi family dwelling. Your truck looks great, keeping an eye on the progress. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-14-2013, 02:18 PM	#10
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I just stumbled across your build, that is a real nice truck, reminds me a little of my 56 jimmy, keep up the good work! Btw nice photography. __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

04-01-2018, 09:17 AM	#12
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 913	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver How fun to discover your thread! The truck I recently picked up is almost a twin to yours. Wish mine had the deluxe chrome option and five window! i'll take time this week and read through your 52 pages (!) , should be some good inspiration....... Steve weim55 Colorado Attached Images

04-01-2018, 10:34 AM	#14
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 913	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I don't, but certainly will this summer when things get rolling. I was stunned to see another 3600 so similar to mine. Not common. A pic from the day she rolled onto the trailer from a 34 year slumber ........ Steve weim55 Colorado Attached Images

11-12-2018, 01:32 PM	#15
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Still on the prowl..... __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

02-14-2013, 02:56 PM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I'm sure enjoying your build. I like the "working man" types of builds with budget constraints and all that goes along with being a normal guy trying to fix up an old truck.

02-15-2013, 12:51 PM	#18
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Photoshopping for some wheel color options!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

02-15-2013, 02:45 PM	#19
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver As much as red wheels have been as overplayed as matte black, I do like them on your truck. It gives it a proud American theme. As mentioned earlier, a tan color to tie into the pinstripe would be my 2nd choice and using a red pinstripe inside the beauty ring, or if red wheels then using a tan pinstripe on them just inside the beauty ring.

02-16-2013, 04:26 PM	#21
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I am not sold on the red at all........Satin Black with a bone or tan pinstripe is what I leaning towards. Maybe running newer, smaller caps so more of the rim shows. To many choices!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

02-16-2013, 09:36 PM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Like its YOUR truck or something! Posted via Mobile Device

02-17-2013, 07:42 PM	#24
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver New shift knob. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY



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