1940 Chev pick up restomod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Metaldoc · 12-08-2020, 11:38 PM

Been working on this truck with my father in law. 1940 cab, 52 buick straight 8 with stick shift, 28 Oakland grill, 50 ford box.

Metaldoc · 12-08-2020, 11:44 PM

Two tone paint and the dask is 52 buick. I get the wiring job

Kermitt47 · 12-09-2020, 02:52 PM

Interesting project, keep the pictures coming.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2020, 04:18 PM

That is going to be an awesome truck! I love the paint scheme! SBC power plant or? Keep up the great work!

**3757chevy** · 12-09-2020, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is going to be an awesome truck! I love the paint scheme! SBC power plant or? Keep up the great work!

Buick Straight Eight.

Metaldoc · 12-09-2020, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is going to be an awesome truck! I love the paint scheme! SBC power plant or? Keep up the great work!

She's got a 1952 Buick straight 8 with the 4 speed stick and the rear end

Metaldoc · 12-09-2020, 09:09 PM

Just picked the next project up 1954 Dodge Wayfair basket case.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2020, 09:09 PM

Very cool!!!

**mr48chev** · 12-10-2020, 09:08 PM

That is going to come out real nice, I've always wanted a little Bobber truck to run around in but have more projects now than I have time or money for.

Metaldoc · 12-20-2020, 08:09 PM

New custom gaskets for the 36 Chrysler lights and all the lights work

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-21-2020, 08:19 AM

Those turned out very nice!

Metaldoc · 01-06-2021, 12:20 AM

Box is just about done. Had to shrink the sides to get it flat. The welder was too impatient and warped it. Was 3/4" waves and after heating down to less than 1/8", not too bad.

**special-K** · 01-06-2021, 06:48 AM

Great work. Nice to see what you are doing with it

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-06-2021, 09:21 AM

Great work straightening out that mess on the bed!

Metaldoc · 01-06-2021, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Great work. Nice to see what you are doing with it

Thanks it's coming along nicely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work straightening out that mess on the bed!

It was a mess, I almost thought about cutting the sides off and replacing them they were that bad. Grasshopper say patients wins the war

**mr48chev** · 01-13-2021, 10:39 PM

That truck just keeps getting better all the time.

Metaldoc · 01-15-2021, 12:23 PM

Box is ready for final sand and paint. I put vinyl letters on the tailgate, added 3 coats pf primer, and removed the stickers. Now I have embossed Chevrolet on the gate. Quick scuf with a scotch bright pad and paint.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-15-2021, 12:37 PM

That's a great idea! Nice work. I bet it took a little to get the letters set on perfect etc.

**3757chevy** · 01-15-2021, 01:22 PM

Cool idea ,can I steal it?( the Idea not the tailgate

)

Metaldoc · 01-15-2021, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's a great idea! Nice work. I bet it took a little to get the letters set on perfect etc.

Only a couple hours LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Cool idea ,can I steal it?( the Idea not the tailgate

)

Sure I call it 3D painting, you could do any design with this. I did my spare tire holder with stickers too. Another cool ideas I had.

Metaldoc · 01-22-2021, 12:02 AM

Box, hood sides and tailgate all painted.

Kermitt47 · 01-22-2021, 12:35 AM

Moving right along. Looks good when you get the shiny stuff on.

61_FL_Apache · 01-26-2021, 03:51 PM

Great metal work!

docrock · 03-19-2021, 09:06 PM

Looks great. Hard to tell but did you use the chevy truck drop axle and 4 link it with model A spring?

Metaldoc · 03-19-2021, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docrock

Looks great. Hard to tell but did you use the chevy truck drop axle and 4 link it with model A spring?

It's basically what we used with some mods.

12-08-2020, 11:38 PM	#1
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	1940 Chev pick up restomod Been working on this truck with my father in law. 1940 cab, 52 buick straight 8 with stick shift, 28 Oakland grill, 50 ford box. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

12-08-2020, 11:44 PM	#2
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Two tone paint and the dask is 52 buick. I get the wiring job Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

12-09-2020, 02:52 PM	#3
Kermitt47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 86	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Interesting project, keep the pictures coming. __________________ Kermitt's 47 truck build

12-09-2020, 04:18 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod That is going to be an awesome truck! I love the paint scheme! SBC power plant or? Keep up the great work! __________________ 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.*

12-09-2020, 09:09 PM	#7
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Just picked the next project up 1954 Dodge Wayfair basket case. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

12-09-2020, 09:09 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Very cool!!! __________________ 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.*

12-10-2020, 09:08 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod That is going to come out real nice, I've always wanted a little Bobber truck to run around in but have more projects now than I have time or money for. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-20-2020, 08:09 PM	#10
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod New custom gaskets for the 36 Chrysler lights and all the lights work Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

12-21-2020, 08:19 AM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Those turned out very nice! __________________ 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.*

01-06-2021, 12:20 AM	#12
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Box is just about done. Had to shrink the sides to get it flat. The welder was too impatient and warped it. Was 3/4" waves and after heating down to less than 1/8", not too bad. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-06-2021, 06:48 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Great work. Nice to see what you are doing with it __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-06-2021, 09:21 AM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Great work straightening out that mess on the bed! __________________ 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.*

01-13-2021, 10:39 PM	#16
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod That truck just keeps getting better all the time. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-15-2021, 12:23 PM	#17
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Box is ready for final sand and paint. I put vinyl letters on the tailgate, added 3 coats pf primer, and removed the stickers. Now I have embossed Chevrolet on the gate. Quick scuf with a scotch bright pad and paint. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-15-2021, 12:37 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod That's a great idea! Nice work. I bet it took a little to get the letters set on perfect etc. __________________ 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.*



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-15-2021, 01:22 PM	#19
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Cool idea ,can I steal it?( the Idea not the tailgate ) __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 01-15-2021 at 01:28 PM.

01-22-2021, 12:02 AM	#21
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Box, hood sides and tailgate all painted. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-22-2021, 12:35 AM	#22
Kermitt47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 86	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Moving right along. Looks good when you get the shiny stuff on. __________________ Kermitt's 47 truck build

01-26-2021, 03:51 PM	#23
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Great metal work! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-19-2021, 09:06 PM	#24
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 523	Re: 1940 Chev pick up restomod Looks great. Hard to tell but did you use the chevy truck drop axle and 4 link it with model A spring? __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.