1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

[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.

[Coach529]

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!!

[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.

[Coach529]

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]

Photoshopping for some wheel color options!!

[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.

[Dan in Pasadena]

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]

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]

Like its YOUR truck or something!
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Like its YOUR truck or something!
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Boss lady says no on red......and who am I to argue with her.

[Coach529]

New shift knob.

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Coach529

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

...................A VERY VERY smart man !!!

[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by Coach529

New shift knob.

Weisco O.E. replacement for a 2 stroke Banshee? Or a 125cc?
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Weisco O.E. replacement for a 2 stroke Banshee? Or a 125cc?
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It is a 200cc piston for either a Gas Gas or Kawasaki. Got it from a racing buddy. Might be a little too big. Might have to find a 125 piston.

I have been a moto guy pretty much my whole life.....

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Coach529

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

We do not argue with "She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed". It's bad for the sex life. Hell, it's bad for ALL of life.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

You know they sell knockoff pistons as shift knobs on eBay, right? My dad had the same one on all his trucks when I was growing up.
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

You know they sell knockoff pistons as shift knobs on eBay, right? My dad had the same one on all his trucks when I was growing up.
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Had no idea.........makes no difference anyway. I wanna make my own.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Yeah, they're phonies. Chrome, they have ring grooves but no rings. But they're the right size for your hand.
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[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by Coach529

It is a 200cc piston for either a Gas Gas or Kawasaki. Got it from a racing buddy. Might be a little too big. Might have to find a 125 piston.

I have been a moto guy pretty much my whole life.....

Me likey
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[Coach529]

Been busy in the wood shop....too busy and it is taking away from work on Henry.

Oh well......such is life I guess.

I did manage to complete my shift knob last night. It is a 200cc piston and it a bit big but feels really good.

Might try to find a 125 or 144 piston.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Looks good Coach. Did you take photos of HOW you did this? Was the wrist pin boss big enough as-is that you could just drill & tap it?
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Looks good Coach. Did you take photos of HOW you did this? Was the wrist pin boss big enough as-is that you could just drill & tap it?
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How am I supposed to make millions selling these things if I give away all my secrets. . Just kidding of course.

The wrist pin was way to hard to drill. I used a chunk of a 5/8" bolt cut shorter than the wrist pin. I drilled and taped the bolt 3/8-fine and then drilled and taped 2 holes #8-32 and installed screws so the piston would not rock back and forth.

I used a nut to lock the piston into place once I got it where i wanted on the shifter.

Easy.......took about 1/2 hour. I can take some pictures tonight.

[Coach529]

Got Henry on all fours and off the jack stands this week.





I love the stance.....but it may be too low.

I picked up some scabs rims and tires at the salvage yard. Way too wide rims, and too big of a tire. They rub pretty bad past 1/2 lock.



Took some measurements tonight off the wheel mounting surface.

5-3/8" from the wheel mounting surface to the tie rod ends
6-1/2" from the wheel mounting surface to the inside curl of the fender.

Hopefully my tires will not rub. Will be running 15" x 6", zero offset, 3-1/2" backspacing rims with 215/75-15 tires.

My shocks showed up too. The budget is tight........compromises had to be made. No Bilsteins. Midrange KYB's had to do!!

[NEWFISHER]

The KYBs are great shocks. You might want to save the leafs you pulled and watch the current pack after you drive it a week. If the start to flatten, put the others back in. Stance looks great, how about a full shot?
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[Coach529]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

The KYBs are great shocks. You might want to save the leafs you pulled and watch the current pack after you drive it a week. If the start to flatten, put the others back in. Stance looks great, how about a full shot?
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The back isn't done yet......hopefully picking up a rear end this weekend.