1950 Chevy 3600 - Bumper Punchin'
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By request, I'm starting a new build thread before I have the truck in my hands :)
I will be picking up a 1950 Chevy truck in about 3 weeks and have a pretty aggressive plan and timeline for it. Basically what I was able to find (with the help of Bob 68327) is a nearly rust free and complete '50 Chevy truck. I haven't looked inside the cab yet, but the outer sheet metal is 100% there. There are a few dents, but nothing major or unrepairable. Since there is no outer rust, I fully expect to find the floor boards rotted. I mean, it's Iowa damn it... there has to be rust somewhere... Anyways, the plan... Mustang II setup up front running RE7's and 2" drop spindles. The rear will get a wishbone setup also running RE7's. I'm planning for two compressors, a 5 gal tank, and 8 valves. Probably going to stick with 1/4" line as 3/8" is faster than i want it to be. The goal is for the running boards to be level, and less than 1" off the ground when aired out. Also being able to drive in a straight line when aired out is a must. My kids will be in this, so it has to be safe. I have a 350 4-bolt that is getting sent off to the shop for a good cleaning, crack check and short block build. Not doing anything crazy with it. just a good running, clean looking engine. the engine bay will be highly chromed out and painted. Inside the cab is going to pretty much remain as is. I'll need to get the seat re-done, but i'm thinking something simple like a grey/black tweed. It also needs new glass all around. The body, other than banging out a few of the dents to a semi smooth state, will remain as is. I'm a little concerned with the bare metal rusting, so i may possibly consider painting the truck in the fall a flat black. But this summer it's staying as is for sure. I will also be on the look out for a good pin-striper. wheels and tires: Wide whites all around on black 15" steelies with baby moons. So yeah, that's the plan. The timeline is to have this back on the road in time for the Midwest Meet the weekend after Memorial Day. If i cannot meet that timeline, it WILL be on the road in time for the Des Moines Good Guys show. And now for the pics: |
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Sweet !!! Can't wait . Glad I could help !!;) Bob
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Hottt.... I can't wait for progress. What trans you goin to run?
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well, i was thinking about a 4 speed. but i'll probably stick with an automatic. Either way, the shifter is going to be made from chain (like a big motorcycle chain of some sort) and will be about eye level. I'm tossing around ideas for what to use as the actual handle though. A buddy threw out the idea of using an old, non functional pistol, but i'm sure there's a law against that somewhere....
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lol nice to see you could be original! lol anyways, looks like a pretty solid truck from what i can see.:metal: |
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Sweet new ride!
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Cool pistol idea... I have seen it before, and I think it would be legal as long as you had the barrel welded shut.
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Oh Oh, Looks like some midnight oil is going to be burned...:).. Lookin' good Levi. That will make a sweet ride. If you need any pieces, check with me.... LockDoc |
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My friend Jill is a good pinstriper. Her father actually owns his own pinstriping and lettering shop and does that full time. He is somewhere in Iowa so if you are interested I could find out exactly where and what his business is called.
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That will make a sweet ride! can't wait to see ya rollin in it :metal:
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Looking good. Heard you was selling the bumper puncher, and I see why. Cant wait to see it rollin' round here.
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Levi, I can't wait to see how this thing turns out but I had better see it at the All Truck Nat's. I remember seeing that truck posted in another thread.... ahem Bob... and thought it would make one heck of a sweet ride. The plans sound awesome so get your son out there and get to work! :D
Best of luck with the project! |
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I never broke any rules I didn't post it for sale ;) In friendly conversation Levi asked if I knew where he could find one ;) I said UMMMM Yup ! Bob
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Nice find Levi! Have you had any luck getting the red truck sold? This project is going to cause you some major drowsy mornings at work for sure! LOL
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thanks for the comments guys. I'm actually going to keep the red truck and keep driving the wheels off it. Now when the family and I head to a show, I'll be driving one, and jackie will be driving the other. She's pretty partial to the '69 and gave me the green light to keep it and get a new project.
I plan to get the bed finished up on this spring/summer on the 69. planning to get some raw steel diamond plate for the whole bed, then getting it rhino lined red. I plan to do all of the work on the '50 at my house here in waukee instead of my parents place. That should help give me the time to get it done. That and i have a friend who is helping me out too. Kyle, i will definitely be in touch regarding your pin striping friend. |
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Bumper punchin'...I like that...
Now if the day would ever come when mine will be doing that :lol:. |
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Make sure to paint it red and put moons on it. Then park next to the 69!
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Glad to hear you're keeping the 69 and will get to enjoy it. Will be watching this build... After I finish my 70, I will next build a blazer...then sometime in the future a 49/50 GMC. My best man at my wedding has a 49 GMC that I drool over every time I see it.
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Levi, I can't remember.... did you notch your frame/bed on the '69? I've seen several members that have actually retained the original floor and just "raised" it to cover the notch.
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in the 69 i just notched the frame with a bolt in setup. There's a thread over in the suspension forum where a guy had a good idea for just cutting a trap door in the floor over the pumpkin. That way it's flush, then when it airs out, the door pops open on its own.
regarding the 50, it looks like i'll be bringing it home the weekend of the 28th. can't wait! |
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that looks like a nice pickup,
good luck and keep us posted. |
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Great find, I actually wanted that truck, but just like Nate mentioned, distance was an issue. Im glad it is ending up in here (67-72chevytrucks) love what u are planning to do with it, I have similar plans (if I ever get one)
but the wheel tire choice for mine would be 22's rear and 20's front, Im pretty sure u will do a great job with it! :metal: |
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I'm glad you're gonna run it with the patina at least for a while...that 50's got some sweet patina. If you could figure out a way to do a flat or satin clear to keep it from rusting more, and run the baby moons and maybe add a chrome grille to the front, that thing would absolutely ROCK...(not that it doesn't already...especially at the price on the window)
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so a small update. If things go well tomorrow, I may be looking at dropping a 402 BBC into this.
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Subscribing to this one.... looks like it's gonna be a sweet project!
I was looking at the pics and the window of the 50 .... $1500 OBO! Find me one too man :lol: |
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I had a call with the guy who has the 402BBC and it looks like it will be mine, pending everything sounds good with a couple trips around the block.
I'll be getting the running engine with all of the accessories and brackets, minus a carb. I picked up a turbo 350 today from my brother as well. I cannot wait until next weekend. Saturday we go get the motor, sunday we get the truck. I'll have a week or two to get things cleaned up and form a better idea on what the plan is. Ii'll be doing some parts shopping in about 2 weeks. Then the fun really begins!! |
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402BBC... oh man this is going to be sweet! :D
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By the time he finds all the parts we will have to the midwest version of overhaulin to get it done for the meet ;) Bob
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Whatever we have to do Bob, whatever we have to do.... :D
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hell yeah! that's what i'm talking about. sounds to me like you guys just volunteered to help out.
PM me for my address. I'll see you guys here next weekend :clap::clap::clap::clap: btw, i sure hope we don't get much more of the white stuff this year. I just got done having the talk with my wife about the garage. It all started with the "So where is that thing gonna go when you get it here?". Uhg... i knew it wasn't going to be good from there. :) So, long story short, i'll be scraping my windows until it warms up here. :dohh: |
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I will see ya next weekend !!! But not at your house ;) See ya at mine !! Bob
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:wop: Need more pics!
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Do you ever read anything?
He's getting the truck next weekend.. Hasn't started yet. |
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lol
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Here's one I took before Levi saw it !!! :lol::lol::lol: Bob
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That will be one sweet Patina ride. It needs airbags :D
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It is getting better and better! If I don't get off my butt, I might need to merge my longhorn project with Levi's when you all start the overhaulin project. LOL
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