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Re: 1950 project
whatever happen to this bad boy?
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Re: 1950 project
it is paitently waiting for me to get back on it, the shop has been very busy and I have to many projects going. but it will be finished
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Re: 1950 project
Okay its time to get started on this truck again. You've had enough time off.
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Re: 1950 project
ok I know but I just bought another project car a 57 Nash Metroploitan, for my wife. hopefully only a few months work and then back to the truck
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Re: 1950 project
Hey man why not do a build thread on that new project in the Alternate Tinkerings section? I'm just a car nut that like to see anything that is being built.
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Re: 1950 project
50adrod, I agree with Kabwe. We need a build. I think those Nash Metroploitans are cool cars.
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Re: 1950 project
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the link http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=25968
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Re: 1950 project
my wife has wanted one for a while
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Re: 1950 project
50adrod, Are those the stock leaf springs in the rear or did they come with the rear end? Your rear suspension looks like it would work just as good as the triangulated 4 link I have been thinking about. I am sticking with an inline 6 so there won't be alot of power like the vortec.
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Re: 1950 project
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Re: 1950 project
Hey Mark, cool ride! I didn't know you were on here as well. I suppose I should put up my build thread of our daily driven '50 Suburban.
The Nash should fit right in with your other projects. Looks like you like to stay busy! That's how I do it! |
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Re: 1950 project
looked at you build, very nice. Yes with all my builds going on I will never be bored.
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Re: 1950 project
Do you have a shot of the cab floor showing how much the trans sticks up into it?
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Re: 1950 project
thinking of possibly selling or trading this project. to many other projects going on and my shop is very busy and limiting my time also.
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Re: 1950 project
Truck is sold to a felow forum member, thanks Kieth and keep us updated.
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Re: 1950 project
Who bought it? which kieth?
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Re: 1950 project
72Arizonaburb bought it, and I am sure will do a great job with it
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Re: 1950 project
Well, you guys tell me should I start a new thread or keep this one going? I hate to lose all the history of what has been done so far. My youngest daughter and I made a road trip down to Louisiana to purchase this truck from Mark. Loaded it up and drove back home. About 1200 miles round trip. Made it there and back with no problems. Once I got the truck home and unloaded it I laid out all the parts just to see what I've got and try to decide on a plan of attack. Since I know body work I decided to see about getting the *itchin inner fenders fitted and cut down to size. I installed the all the front end sheet metal and cut out the radiator cover to fit over the radiator. While surfing the formum I saw a picture of cool dash installed in one of these trucks. I posted a question asking felow board members what that dash was out of, as usual several members had the answer and the search for dash began. I was lucky enough to track on down 20 minutes from the house so last Saturday I took the sawzall and some tools with me and cut out the dash from 59 Chevy Impala. I got it home and started to work on it. I have it cut down and am in the process of the final fitting and welding up the end caps. I will post pictures as progress. Here is a short photo history catching up to the dash install.
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Re: 1950 project
To fit this dash I had to use my steering wheel location as my starting point since the steering wheel is moved about 2" to the left to align it with the center of the new bucket seats. Once I had that measurement I had to figure out how much to take off each side. I marked the center line of the dash and took all my measurements from there. I split the dash in 1/2 at the center line knowing I would need to take another 3 inches or so out of the middle once I had the ends trimmed up. I left about a 2" lip of the old dash in place thinking I would slide this on up under it and then tack weld it. Turns out it would be better to let it rest on top of the old dash lip. I used a sawzall, jigsaw, metal sheers and tin snips to strip this thing. It looks like I gave it a hair cut after I was done with all the metal shavings in the floor. The upper dimenision is approx 51" left to right. This will leave enough room for an end cap and for the inner door molding to clear the dash. The bottom is slightly wider because the cab of the truck is tappered. Once all cuts were made its just a matter of cutting and fitting patch panels to fill the openings left by the radio, ash tray, steering column and heater controls. I have not decided yet If I am putting and A/C vent in the center or if I am cutting an opening for a single din radio down where the ashtray used to be. Next I need to make some end caps and fill what's left of the speaker hole on the top side. Then work on installing it and adding some bracing.
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Re: 1950 project
72ArizonaBurb, congrats on your buy. You have a great start. I love what you are doing with the dash. That is one of my favorite dashes.
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Re: 1950 project
Love the Dash!
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Re: 1950 project
Thanks for the compliments on the dash. I looked at all the photo's ChuckDriver had posted on his build sight for inspiration. So far this has not been too tough. I will see how it goes getting it welded in.
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Still working on fit and finish of the dash. Need to do some final triming and then work the end caps and some additional support braces. I put the gauges in it and test fit it last night. I was having a hard time holding it in place by myself and trying to level it up. I then remembered the body man tool I bought at an auction 15 years ago. I think I gave $5 for it. I have only used it a few times but each time it was ideal for what I was doing. It's about 4 feet long and you can push or pull with it depending on how you set it up. It's hard to see in these pics but I have it in the center of the dash and leaning back to the rear of cab. Thought I would throw in pic of the donor car I cut the dash out of also.
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Re: 1950 project
nice work on my old project, look forward to further updates. you will do a great job.
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