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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Boooooost will add loads of fun.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I can't see your pics.....all I see is this.....photosuckit at work...
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
If you go on google Chrome and search "Photobucket Embed Fix" you can add the extension and all 3rd party shared photos reappear.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
for now. when photobucket gets wind of the workaround, they will close it too.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Update.
I have some big changes coming this spring/ summer! Before Christmas I purchased a custom GSI backhalf kit complete with a fabricated currie Ford 9" (TruTrac, 35 spline, 3.50.1). The backhalf is also coming with a custom aluminum fuel cell, raised bed mounts, and battery boxes. They are trying to fab up a sway bar kit before the backhalf ships. I sold my Accuair SwitchSpeed and purchased a 4 corner e-level system in addition to i-level. I also ordered some Stainless Works LSS10 Long Tube headers with V-Bands. The exhaust will be nearly identical to my 6.0L Blazer swap. I have some Borla Pro XS mufflers and a 3' SW X Pipe and turndowns on its way. I completed my ordering tonight with a large Summit Order. Tonight I ordered the remainder of what I need including a Lokar 23' single bend shifter, Lokar eliminator gas pedal, throttle cable NVU Gauges, Ididit column floor mount, and some spark plug cables. Late last year I purchased a 2003 Denali XL with a 6.0 LQ4 to replace my 5.3L I had. I'm doing the best I can to have this truck running by the end of the summer. |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Exhaust
Stainless Works LSS10 Borla Pro XS Muffler Stainless Works X Pipe Summit Band Clamps Stainless Works Turndowns Engine Taylor Spark Plug Set Summit Spark Plug Boots LS3 Dipstick tube Lokar Throttle Cable LS3 Dipstick Spectre Air Filter Interior NVU Gauges Lokar 23' Single Bend Shifter Ididit Swivel Column floor mount Lokar Eliminator Gas Pedal Lokar Dimmer Cover Electrical CPW SA-1000 Fuse/ relay Block |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Well, the truck looks a bit different than last time I posted.
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Hopefully this post will be enough to get everyone on here caught up!
Like I mentioned previously, I bought a custom back half from GSI Machine and Fabrication. I received the backhalf in the late spring of 2018 and immediately got working on it. After picking it up from the border, my first job was to get the backhalf welded to the frame by a certified welder. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Once it was home it was time to mock the suspension up ![]() With the backhalf i opted for a higher dollar Currie Ford 9" rear with a Detroit TruTrac, 3.50.1 gears and 35 Spline axels ![]() This backhalf is based off of GSI's C10 backhalf kits. This S10 version is #2 of 2 in existence.They use a nice looking billet watts link ![]() Shown here are my StainlessWorks LSS10 Long Tube headers. I ran them on my 6.0L S10 Blazer swap and loved them so I decided to go for them again. ![]() The headers will flow directly into a StainlessWorks X Pipe kit through Borla ProXS mufflers ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Shortly after getting the frame sorted I stumbled across a 1953 5 window cab and body. As I was never really a fan of the green patina I decided to jump on it and change it up a bit.
![]() After some CLR and elbow grease I got the paint back looking like it should ![]() As I'm sure many of you have noticed, I am running 22' GM Transit wheels. They come standard as 22x9. To get the rears to be 22x13 I had 4x rims split and re-welded together to achieve the deep dish and wide stance. ![]() I had a difficult time finding a tire company to mount my low profile tires on the modified rims so the truck sat without rear wheels for a while ![]() Once it was "together" I brought it to a few local shows over the summer ![]() The backhalf got a ton of attention. ![]() ![]() Over the summer I was fully logo'd as a full Aftermath member ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
To mount the factory bed to the new backhalf, GSI designed up some custom bed mounts along with some other goodies for me
![]() ![]() Battery boxes mounted up ![]() I bought one of LS Fabrications billet dash pieces on their presale ![]() This Fall, I stumbled across an abandoned project that has the fame factory colour as mine. We made a deal and I took the whole lot ![]() Came with a complete Absolutely *****in Firewall and floor kit along with other supports and panels. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
As the Backhalf essentially made my Code504 kit obsolete I decided to send my truck to my friend Rich @overkillcustomsfab to design new cab and front clip mounts in CAD.
My biggest issue with the Code504 kit is it doesnt lay the running boards on the grount. They keep them up about 2' above the frame. Being that I'm bagged I want my truck as low as possible. Rich started with the running board mountd and designed everything off theie height. ![]() ![]() New Trans crossmember ![]() New rear cab mount crossmmeber ![]() Front to back running board mounts ![]() Once the truck is back from his shop it will be heading straight to Steve at Federal County Customs for floor work, custom beadrolled firewall and cab corners. The patina will be left where it can be but the firewall will be sprayed a gloss red along with the interior. Stay tuned for more. |
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My dually also looks quite a bit different. I completed the Denali swap and sent it to my buddy Steve at Federal County Customs for some paint matching and tint. Once it was back I lowered it with 2" Beltech spindles, 3" Belltech Keys, 4-5" DJM hangers and 3" Belltech shackles. I just need some load bags now.
![]() ![]() Here is a photo of my dads current project. 1964 C20 ![]() Bagged on a SWB porterbuilt equipped chassis ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
looks great man, killer fab work! some of it is just staggering.
juuuuuuuuuust a bit of scope creep though haha.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Very nice stuff, truck looks super...Jim
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Looks good. Curious to see how the B*tchin firewall looks. I bought mine 18 year ago, and still havent installed it yet. Its just a huge dip for the engine.
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There is a Canadian shop banging out affordable firewalls and panels that you guys might be interested in. I bought my billet dash kit from them. https://langesshop.ca/shop/ |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
For those of you considering to run the SW Long Tubes here is a look at how the steering clears.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
You and your pops both have amazing trucks. I greatly appreciate good fab work. Been doing quite a bit of it lately and its alot to take in from prototype to production. Here are my adjustable running board brackets I designed along with a full kit. Biggest downfall with the other guys kits, you just can't lay out without messing with it for sure.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Looks killer glad you had it out this summer
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Absolutely amazing!!! Cant wait to maybe see it one day if I'm still on track to get my truck on the road this summer. Hope to maybe see you at a Edmonton meet this summer.
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
Has anyone used the new Dakota Digital RTX gauges?
![]() 1947- 53 Chevy/ GMC Pickup RTX Instruments I just sold my NVU gauges so I think I will get a set of these. They are the closest to stock looking aftermarket gauges I've found. |
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Re: Project: Patina (1949 Chevrolet 1434)
I think they just came out, I like that you can use them with the obdII port with the extra module and get a lot of those features on the TFT display. I dont like that the gauge sizes are still necked down, the oem gauge is much bigger than most aftermarket gauges and so they use adapter rings, and it looks like dakota digital did that too.
I used CON2R gauges on mine, the only complaint I have so far is that they are too bright, even with the dimmer turned all the way down they light up the whole interior. but the CON2R set is exactly like the original, the extra size makes a big difference.
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