Someone else's truck. '48 Chev - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldman3** · 03-21-2022, 11:40 PM

Bob, truck looks great, customer should be well pleased...Jim

Tempest67 · 03-22-2022, 08:50 AM

nice work, looks really good.

I like the wider box and the narrow rear fenders, looks great, running boards look good too

edgeleycanuck · 03-22-2022, 04:46 PM

Truck looks great, customer will certainly be happy with it!
I think you were hoping to be done by April? You've done very well.

dsraven · 03-22-2022, 11:22 PM

pretty awesome for the 16 yo kid, he will be happy (if not then maybe mom and dad should buy him an old vw beetle, with a 1200cc 36 hp engine, lol).

lower50's · 03-23-2022, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Bob, truck looks great, customer should be well pleased...Jim

Thanks Jim

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

nice work, looks really good.

I like the wider box and the narrow rear fenders, looks great, running boards look good too

Thank you ya the box turned out way better looking than I thought it would.

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Originally Posted by edgeleycanuck

Truck looks great, customer will certainly be happy with it!
I think you were hoping to be done by April? You've done very well.

thanks Yes I should be done my part middle of April

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Originally Posted by dsraven

pretty awesome for the 16 yo kid, he will be happy (if not then maybe mom and dad should buy him an old vw beetle, with a 1200cc 36 hp engine, lol).

MY brother has an old bug lol
It's funny though the truck is not for him and they say he can't drive it, so the only thing I can think of is they have a lot of memories with this truck.

Well they where super happy, they said I exceeded there expectations. YAY.
I still have a bit of work to do, box and wiring, I hope 3 weeks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-24-2022, 11:15 AM

It's looking really nice! I'm glad they like it. How could they not compared to what they brought ya?

lower50's · 03-24-2022, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking really nice! I'm glad they like it. How could they not compared to what they brought ya?

Yes very true. Thank you

lower50's · 03-30-2022, 08:59 PM

Well my list is getting shorter! Under side is done, everything cleaned, painted and tied up. I got under the hood all fastened up and looking spiffy. Pump the gas twice and bump the starter and she is purring.
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Tempest67 · 03-31-2022, 09:02 AM

very impressive, nice work.

lower50's · 03-31-2022, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It looks very nice! You want some more to do?

Thanks Ummm can anyone on here really say no.

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

very impressive, nice work.

Thank you Sir I try.

57FleetsideC4 · 04-01-2022, 09:58 AM

Very nicely done and well detailed! Steve

lower50's · 04-04-2022, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Very nicely done and well detailed! Steve

Thank you Steve

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-31-2022, 07:50 AM

It looks very nice! You want some more to do?

**oldman3** · 04-07-2022, 11:29 PM

Bob, things are looking great...Jim

lower50's · 04-08-2022, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Fenders look good.

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Nice progress, it is all looking great.

Marc

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Bob, things are looking great...Jim

Thank you guys!! My finish line is getting close.

lower50's · 04-11-2022, 11:31 PM

I got the tail gate finally figured out, took a bunch of thinking on what to do and this is what I came up with.
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lower50's · 04-12-2022, 12:04 AM

And my part is done with this truck. Got the rear lights all installed and wired, don't mind the mess all the lights have to come out for paint. The truck will go for paint at some point when the owner gets it set up, then it will come back to me and I will finish up the wires. The truck starts instantly and purrs, clutch and brakes feel great, and everything works as it should.
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Father&son56project · 04-12-2022, 07:29 AM

Well that's a clever way to deal with a raised bed!!! Nice work (as usual).

**oldman3** · 04-12-2022, 10:04 AM

Nice job, hopefully it won't be long before paint...Jim

**youngrodder** · 04-12-2022, 10:56 AM

It's all looking great. I like the shorty tailgate.

Marc

dsraven · 04-12-2022, 11:41 AM

nice work.
there are also weld on hinges available that allow the tailgate, or whatever, to be removed by sliding the hinge apart when it is open.

lower50's · 04-12-2022, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Father&son56project

Well that's a clever way to deal with a raised bed!!! Nice work (as usual).

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

very nicely done,

thanks for sharing your ideas and work.

Thanks Any time.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice job, hopefully it won't be long before paint...Jim

Thanks Jim Ya I hope not I want to see this on the road.

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

It's all looking great. I like the shorty tailgate.

Marc

Thanks they said they may want to put a motor bike in the back at some point.

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Originally Posted by dsraven

nice work.
there are also weld on hinges available that allow the tailgate, or whatever, to be removed by sliding the hinge apart when it is open.

I will look into them for future.

6DoF · 04-13-2022, 08:59 AM

dsraven · 04-13-2022, 01:55 PM

here is a link to the weld on hinges in case someone has a project they may work on. there are different sizes and they are greasable.

https://www.grainger.com/product/MAR...ge-Steel-4PPU4

dsraven · 04-13-2022, 01:58 PM

by going with the shortie tailgate you left lots of room for tail lights, license plate etc. looks good. my raised bed tailgate is full height and when opened reveals a cover plate below the bed floor area. I thought about installing some sort of tool box in that space under the rear bed floor that could stow the jack and wheel wrench but that will have to be done later maybe.

03-21-2022, 11:40 PM	#1
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Bob, truck looks great, customer should be well pleased...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-22-2022, 08:50 AM	#2
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 791	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev nice work, looks really good. I like the wider box and the narrow rear fenders, looks great, running boards look good too __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

03-22-2022, 04:46 PM	#3
edgeleycanuck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: edgeley sask Posts: 89	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Truck looks great, customer will certainly be happy with it! I think you were hoping to be done by April? You've done very well.

03-22-2022, 11:22 PM	#4
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,854	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev pretty awesome for the 16 yo kid, he will be happy (if not then maybe mom and dad should buy him an old vw beetle, with a 1200cc 36 hp engine, lol).

03-24-2022, 11:15 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev It's looking really nice! I'm glad they like it. How could they not compared to what they brought ya? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-30-2022, 08:59 PM	#8
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Well my list is getting shorter! Under side is done, everything cleaned, painted and tied up. I got under the hood all fastened up and looking spiffy. Pump the gas twice and bump the starter and she is purring. __________________ 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

03-31-2022, 09:02 AM	#9
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 791	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev very impressive, nice work. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

04-01-2022, 09:58 AM	#11
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 446	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Very nicely done and well detailed! Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054 Last edited by 57FleetsideC4; 04-03-2022 at 10:31 AM.

03-31-2022, 07:50 AM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev It looks very nice! You want some more to do? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-07-2022, 11:29 PM	#14
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Bob, things are looking great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-11-2022, 11:31 PM	#16
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev I got the tail gate finally figured out, took a bunch of thinking on what to do and this is what I came up with. __________________ 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

04-12-2022, 12:04 AM	#17
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev And my part is done with this truck. Got the rear lights all installed and wired, don't mind the mess all the lights have to come out for paint. The truck will go for paint at some point when the owner gets it set up, then it will come back to me and I will finish up the wires. The truck starts instantly and purrs, clutch and brakes feel great, and everything works as it should. __________________ 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

04-12-2022, 07:29 AM	#18
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 207	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Well that's a clever way to deal with a raised bed!!! Nice work (as usual).

04-12-2022, 10:04 AM	#19
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Nice job, hopefully it won't be long before paint...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-12-2022, 10:56 AM	#20
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,757	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev It's all looking great. I like the shorty tailgate. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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04-12-2022, 11:41 AM	#21
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,854	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev nice work. there are also weld on hinges available that allow the tailgate, or whatever, to be removed by sliding the hinge apart when it is open.

04-13-2022, 08:59 AM	#23
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04-13-2022, 01:55 PM	#24
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,854	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev here is a link to the weld on hinges in case someone has a project they may work on. there are different sizes and they are greasable. https://www.grainger.com/product/MAR...ge-Steel-4PPU4

04-13-2022, 01:58 PM	#25
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,854	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev by going with the shortie tailgate you left lots of room for tail lights, license plate etc. looks good. my raised bed tailgate is full height and when opened reveals a cover plate below the bed floor area. I thought about installing some sort of tool box in that space under the rear bed floor that could stow the jack and wheel wrench but that will have to be done later maybe.

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