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Re: 1948 Chevy project
They are 8" wide rims with 255/40/20 on front and 275/40/20 on rear and 10" wide. Not for everyone but I really liked them. Not to mention I really want to drive this daily when done.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
looks great, congrats on the progress.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
It all takes time but if you keep working eventually you will be driving.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
More progress. Front end bolted on. Starting to look like a truck again. Still have to adjust the front end to be about 1-2" up more and I think it will be there.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
One more pic.
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That is looking very nice!
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Looking good!!
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Sweet...Jim
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Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?
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looks great, heck, I'd just lower the rear, to me perfect stance.
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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Interior and firewall already painted. Close to the blue you see on outside.
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luv the color, thats really similar to what I'v wanted to paint one of my trucks (on the back burner) its like a metallic blue with a hint of seafoam green. well the color I was going for.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..
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thanks ..I've got some measuring to do but its nice to know a 10"wide will work...I thought I might be limited to 8 or 9 "..
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Wow I just realized I have not posted anything in a year but still only made minimal progress. Even though I continue to check out everyone else’s builds. Gives me too many good ideas. Haha. Will post more pics soon. Planning on getting it running finally by spring then paint. Goal is to be driving by summer. Not too bad only about 5+ years on the build and still going.
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Do you happen to have any detail photos of your steering linkage from column to the steering rack? If you do, they'd be much appreciated.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Yes can get some pics and post tomorrow for you.
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I have a 3600 truck myself. i’m planning on a similar build as yours. I just finished up the M2 install. My question is the rear. Did you c notch or will you have to c notch?
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I did not c-notch the rear. I did not lower the rear so have plenty of clearance.
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Thanks for the info. I added 1.25” to my M2 crossmember, so it’s not as low. I trimmed the hats, so they’re basically level with the frame. Anyhow, I haven’t decided on the rear yet. I probably need to get things setting at ride height before I make any decisions. I see you did an axle flip and parabolic kit. Off-hand, I’m looking into Jeep or even Ranger leaf springs for the rear, but like I said, I need to get the front ride height established first.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Here is one pic.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
And one more.
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Thanks for the quick reply with pictures! That looks great - did you have to use a double joint at the rack end? Is that a rag joint at the end of the column, too? I'm close to this point on my truck and yours looks like it worked out really well.
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