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Re: 1948 Chevy project
that is looking super pretty man!
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Yes swivel joint at both ends worked out well.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Joedoh thank you. Long slow process for sure but learning as I go.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
keep at it, don't give up.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Yeah definitely not giving up. Getting to that point now of wanting to hear it run for the first time.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
yeah hearing the engine run is a big push in a build for sure. you'll get there.
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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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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Whats your manifold to frame clearances like? You look like you have lots of room in the picture with the steering linkage. I think my engine is a little further back than yours but one manifold hits the frame and the other is really close. Looks like we have the same hooker manifolds too. I'd like to hear about how much space you have and if you have the motor centered.
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Yes stock firewall and motor is centered. Both headers have plenty of clearance to the frame. I did mount motor up higher to get the stock LS oil pan clearance on bottom. Bottom of oil pan is now in-line with the MII crossmember. I do know when I do the exhaust that the passenger side will be close to the frame but should clear ok. Steering linkage I have about inch or so of clearance.
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I mounted my LS on stock frame 5" off frame. Kept the stock truck oil pan and gave nice clearance for headers. Trans tunnel was minimal.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Putting on motor parts. New ICT kit for moving the compressor in away from inner fender and also the ICT kit to relocate alternator down and give me more space between motor and radiator. Should work out great.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Also went with different steering wheel. Starting to look more and more like a truck every day.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
you should be proud, that looks great
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
looks great
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Very nice!
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
Looking great...Jim
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
very nice truck! great work!
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Just wanted to say great work, and thanks again for the detailed photos of the steering setup - they helped a ton on the work I did on my truck last week. Good tip on the accessory brackets too, I'll be needing those on my truck.
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I just received the same IFS from Southern Rods for my '49. Thank you for posting the pictures of your install it will help me to get mine installed!
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Well still at it. Haven’t had much time but starting to make more progress. Hoping entire front and interior done in the next few weeks. Then exhaust and ready to fire it up. Really hoping to have it done by winter. Will see.
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Engine coming along. Did I mention before that aftermarket body parts really suck. Lots of work to get the front end lined up for sure.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
getting there. I couldn't imagine working with repops for the front.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project
I wouldn’t recommend it at all. Spent a lot of $$$$ on fenders and the drivers side I had to split by the cab and add material so it would fit. Not to mention the grill won’t line up without making adjustments to both inner fenders as well as the fenders. Lots of making new holes for sure. But then again that is the custom work we all deal with. 🤦🏼*♂️
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