Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

hannah is fun to drive but I am bored again. originally I planned on a COE as the next project but I already have all the parts for this one. well donor parts anyway. wamego is a little town in northern kansas and I always liked the way it sounded.

got this 49 GMC from Wayne, 93 years young. same guy the last 1 1/2 projects came from (Hannah and half of Fenix). I caught an ad for a 41 and bought 5 cabs and 6 beds. :lol:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/...2c486376_b.jpgIMG_0176 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

it was shredder fodder for certain, but I liked it anyway. wayne thought I was crazy, he had nicer cabs (and I bought those too), but waste not want not.

I got an 03 longbed s10 donor this january, it languished on craigslist till I called, turns out it had a bad case of RLS (runs like sh...) and he tried to convince me it was the cat. which he had already removed, to no effect. I took the drive anyway.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4709/...3417d2d5_b.jpgIMG_8266 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

we put a booster pack on it and it started right up and idled perfectly. I thought I was lucky till he revved it and it broke into a coughing cacophony. I took a chance on a cap and rotor and only needed the rotor.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4618/...35e46ba8_b.jpgIMG_8264 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

he was happy it was simple, and I drove it home. all my S10 donors have to make the trip home without a trailer, its a good way to shake out any problem areas. this one drove and shifted fine, no overheats or problems.

today I started teardown on the S10, I had already pulled the cab and clip from the 49 when I cleaned off my trailer last year. did the first bit outside, but it was hot so I moved inside after that.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1822/...f55163c7_b.jpgIMG_0154 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1783/...a09c9325_b.jpgIMG_0155 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

here is a tip for the s10 swappers, if you disconnect the alternator connector and are careful you can unbolt the firewall air box and the compressor and pull the ac in one big chunk, fully charged.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1768/...d974fbe6_b.jpgIMG_0157 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1763/...a29990ba_b.jpgIMG_0160 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


I tried once before to use the s10 AC setup, but its too wide under the hood. I have a method to fix that maybe, so stay tuned!

the 98+ S10s use T47 torx bolts to hold the inner seat bolts on the 60/40 and they were installed on the line by some guy named Moose who used a cheater bar to install them. they are really tight, but sometimes with some oil and some heat and a little luck, it only takes 4 or 5 minutes to break your T47 bit.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1761/...21297320_b.jpgIMG_0166 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

so I cut them out, without my usual swearing and angry boogie wrench throwing fanfare. my reward for such patience was this, tucked under the console side of the seat bracket, previously inaccessible even by the very determined.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/895/4...e67dcde5_b.jpgIMG_0167 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

I got a great deal on the truck and the owner was a real sweetheart even though I replaced the rotor right in his driveway and turned his inert "drag it home" truck into something that made a 40 minute drive without a hiccup, so I called him and he was elated. he thought he had lost it forever.

after that I got everything off the firewall and marked some cuts, I want a bunch of this sheetmetal.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1825/...a428ccb8_b.jpgIMG_0168 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

I bought a little yard wagon at a yard sale and it worked great when I needed to rescue my cherry picker that was stuck in the mud under a cab

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1821/...d9051e82_b.jpgIMG_0174 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

with my wifes help I had the easiest cab/front clip move ever from the back yard to the front. I bought a forklift recently but its a smooth tire and gets stuck if you even hint that you might driv near the grass. but this little yard wagon sheesh! I would do this again in a heartbeat, which is good!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1823/...b13369f5_b.jpgIMG_0171 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1803/...41c569e8_b.jpgIMG_0172 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1823/...ba4836e8_b.jpgIMG_0173 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


yes thats daylight, the kicks are GONE but the floor is solid. nice for me, just flat work and a good solid floor. I like the spiderweb crack in the passenger windshield too. I am thinking of keeping it. I have lots of spare GMC front clip parts too, a whole spare clip actually, but lets see if I can bang this metal around a little before I give up. I have a nice bed, I have some nice running boards I got at the same sale I got the yard cart. you can see I got the missing door, I even got the mounts cut already and maybe tomorrow I will weld them up and mock up the cab. everything is coming up joedoh!





so anyway, once more into the breach! :lol:

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

Awesome start. Eager for more updates.

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

Off to the races again.

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

Heck Yeah!! I wish I could think of cool names for my truck.

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

Well, in for this one too.

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Looking forward to another build...Jim

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

Like Short Circuit said, "need more input"! Already ahead of me and only 1 day in.

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I’m in. Can’t wait to see the progression.

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Following along

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I'll tag along.

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thanks fellers, good to be back.

but in the cosmic swing of the pendulum, I am afraid some pins got knocked over. yesterday I was cutting out my firewall pieces and got a call from mom-in-law.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1761/...84fe9974_b.jpgIMG_0177 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1828/...46338829_b.jpg55121813997__993428FE-ACDE-4D8A-A3A5-8AFA2D56F0C8-1 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

the balljoint castle nut came off in the middle of traffic. the cotter pin was sheared, I asked if she hit any BIG bumps lately and she said absolutely not! not one bump or jostle or even a pothole. oh except that construction zone yesterday where they had a six inch ditch dug across the road she hit at 40 mph. would that do anything?

after unsuccessfully trying to lift it and get the balljoint back on the arm to get it out of the road I just stood in the heat for about an hour till the tow showed up and took it to her mechanic (me) to be fixed. I got it apart last night and need a ball joint press tool. only $170 with the right attachments at cardboard frieght. sheesh. birthday party this weekend, I see limited progress in my immediate future.

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

And once again, life gets in the way.

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Up-up, and away!!!!!!!!!

down for the next ride... :metal::metal::metal::metal:

Keep on keepin on


Nutter Case

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

It's Great to see another 49 on the road to being saved. I would have liked to meet that 93 yrs young Jayhawk. Keep up the restorations... here is a pic of ours that has come all the way back :gmc2:

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

^^^ Gorgeous truck^^^

All stock or if not, what's been done to it?

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Thanks. The Blue Mule is a frame-off restoration, done about 6 yrs ago. It's got a mid 50s 235 16" tires and a 12 volt upgrade, with a new modern wood bed. Other than those she is mostly original with some chrome upgrades... :gmc2:

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

beautiful truck Curbfeeler26!


had to clean up the driveway yesterday for the birthday party, and today I got a little more forklift time, so I did get something done after all. using the forklift with all these heavy parts is a game changer, it take literally longer to find the forklift keys than it does to woop woop up to whatever you want to move and move it. I moved the sold cab to the front, organized the rest, and pulled the cab off the s10 all in about 3 minutes. love it.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1811/...6c79f1e0_b.jpgIMG_0197 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

got my firewall chunks.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1796/...83f6e41f_b.jpgIMG_0196 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


pressure washed the frame, cut off the original mounts. my garage is a real wreck again haha.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/...a11d3e0b_b.jpgIMG_0195 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

tomorrow I am scot-free so I will get the mounts built and on the frame, maybe the cab too for a trial fit

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

Moving right along, looks good...Jim

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That frame has an impressive expansion chamber between the cat and the muffler! Really breathes free I bet :lol:

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I am glad you have a lot of energy. I am tuned in for another episode

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Thanks! I started grinding the mounts today and my newly 5 year old needs a nap from her amazing kid party yesterday. the shop is under her bedroom, so I am pausing till after dinner. thought we were done with gnaps.



you should HEAR it. :lol: it sounds like every CGI movie monster final fight preamble roar. only constant. WWRRRARAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGHHHHHHH.

when I looked at the truck he told me the cat was bad so it wouldnt rev. but he had removed the cat. :|

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got the frame cleaned of the rear cab mount/bed mount bumtangle. in dantes version of hell, ted bundy and his ilk are probably down there taking this mount off S10 frames. what a giant pain in the poker.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/838/4...8e57f0bf_b.jpgIMG_0203 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

I cut the mounts a while ago and couldnt find them, they were on the shelf outside. and I didnt cut the front tops. its always surprising how I can let myself down.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1785/...c3479c51_b.jpgIMG_0204 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


but I got them squared up and tacked for a trial fit.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/4...ea3aa00e_b.jpgIMG_0206 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/4...8ec046f8_b.jpgIMG_0205 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

I would put the cab on but it started raining. neither me nor the forklift would melt but my oldest daughter flew in from arizona for my youngest daughters birthday so I feel like I should be less obsessive about truck parts.

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

How many s10 swaps have you done?

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this will be 6!

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ooh! Can't wait to watch this one! I see you have a newer one again with the aluminum pedal holder/ brace. Will you be building another holder out of steel to mount the aluminum pedal block too, or something different?

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something different. using the sheetmetal bracket on the last 41 showed me a lot of how to mount the brack pedal and steering column on these 98+ s10s, took the fear out of it as it was. when I did the big steel mount to hold the aluminum bracket it was huge and clunky and everything about it sucked, running harnesses most of all. that simple sheet bracket on the 41 was loosey goosey until I got all the braces attached and then it was solid as a rock.

I had to get MIL CRV out of the way of the garage door to push out the frame and try the cab mount, so I did the brake line and put a washer under the balljoint castle nut to line up the cotter pin, it looked a little far away. drove up the block and it squeaked and groaned like an orgy (I have been told). crud. I picked up a new loaded strut, and step ONE was disconnect the lower balljoint. it was 102 with 57% humidity (111!) and I did the strut in the sun. I thought I was going to melt like a candle. but got it done. needs a proper road test but she is standing proud again. the old strut looked ok installed but was reaaaallly bent. like a banana.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1805/...6b5c202f_b.jpgIMG_0211.JPG by Joe Doh, on Flickr

getting ready for the cab fit tomorrow, I should have my flatbed back and be using the forklift to load that 41 cab up for delivery. I thought I would measure up the mounts and see what was up, would you believe they are all square and level and the fronts are exactly 46 3/4" apart center to center? just like the mount holes in the cab. I am pretty pumped for tomorrow. except that the water heater gave up the ghost today. always something.

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been a busy couple days.

a long non truck warning, skip this paragraph if you dont like complaining. home warranties are not what they once were. when we had it at the old house it was amazing, water heater went out the first week and new water heater installed and brought up to code the next day, all free beyond the 40 dollar service charge and the 30 dollar monthly fee. stove and microwave went out, NEW stainless jenn air stove and microwave installed, $40. dishwasher, ceiling fan, even the AC, all repaired ASAP, $40. we got the new place and.. monthly fee started going up over the years. now the monthly fee is $75, and the service charge is also $75. and they dont replace anything any more. we have had them out 7 times for the dishwasher, still hand washing dishes. 4 times for the exact same problem with the washing machine, thats $300 we have spent in service charges and the same part keeps going bad. AC, they dont cover freon any more. so $250 in freon last trip. now the water heater went out, rusted. simple right? no, the plumber wants $990 beyond the water heater and install cost to "bring the install up to code". Well I have had only about 6 home inspections in the last 8 years and nothing was out of code. I ask him to break it down in parts and labor, he cant. only chunks. need a pan under it (no you dont, its in a machine room with a concrete floor sloping to a sump). $79 for the pan and $141 to install the drain line. its 3 feet to the sump hole, and what could possibly cost $79 for a $7 drain pan from any hardware store? "we have to install it". you mean PLACE IT UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK?. $275 for new flue piping and install. its 3ft. last I looked 3 ft of b vent is $12. the rest is "miscellaneous work". So I call the office and tell them work will not progress till they break down the quote in parts and labor. they tell me, and I am not making this up "IT COSTS WHAT IT COSTS for us to do it! You just have to agree to it". so I got more quotes. a plumber came out yesterday and installed a new 9 year warranty water heater with a permit for 2/3rd of their EXTRA work quote. I expect to get a further 2/3rd of that back from the home warranty cash out, so in total I will have spent about $200, not $990. the original plumber doesnt know the work has already been done. Their comment to me on Friday was "well we will have to see how long it takes to break this invoice down, might be sometime after the first of the week, and there is a holiday wednesday too." the implication was clear. I told them that a) running water was a necessity but heated water was a luxury, and I did not care how long it took to get the breakdown, 3 days, 6 days, two weeks. they were not getting the ok until they did it, and b) they were not the only plumber in the world or even the city. Thieving crooks.


so after the SATURDAY INSTALL no extra charge (my new plumber for life) I delivered the CRV and picked up my flatbed, then delivered that 41 cab to andy. remember andy? for guys who never followed my 41 build he had the datsun powered 46 panel truck.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/907/4...0eaca5df_b.jpgIMG_9670 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/828/4...3a691226_b.jpgIMG_9672 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

well he wants the 41 cab for the chassis that his panel is on right now. when I dropped off the cab he showed me the NEW chassis for the panel, and so the cab I sold him will go on the datsun powered chassis. he let me take a few snaps of his new chassis, all jag running gear including the v12.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1763/...9bfaf125_b.jpgIMG_0218 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1768/...df9be6cc_b.jpgIMG_0219 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/4...a043e52a_b.jpgIMG_0220 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1783/...195f39c5_b.jpgIMG_0221 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

I am staggered by his work. turns out he is a retired import mechanic, which explains all the weirdy powertrains. I would drive em in a heartbeat though.

today I cleaned up the garage, it was a clusterfreak from the teardown. got everything organized, took the shackle mounts off the bottom of the cab (old dog learning from last time), took the e brake pedal and bracket off. both of these were super easy and safe using the forklift, no more balanced cab on a cherry picker or rolled on its back. after that I plopped the cab on the mounts.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/4...6c209146_z.jpg55216780568__40B35528-26EA-43B4-8AAE-311F69171016.JPG by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/833/4...ce589cfe_b.jpgIMG_0231 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/836/4...229cb4a3_b.jpgIMG_0232 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/4...f23f2a38_b.jpgIMG_0233 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/844/4...6af91d86_b.jpgIMG_0235 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

mounts all line right up. still 1/2 low in the back because the s10 bushings are not on yet, I have to trim the shackle bracket. but looks great. I will pull the cab back off and move the motor back tomorrow.

for guys who want to know how far you can move the V6 back, its <9"

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1768/...9cabc723_b.jpgIMG_0236 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


I have some scrap to take away, I need to work on that this evening, cutting up the s10 cab leftovers and moving that 41 frame stub to the front to load on the flatbed. but should work all three days of the holiday. especially now that I can take a hot shower. I cant wait to hear their response when I tell them the work has been done already hahahahahaha

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

JD

Strong work

No grass grows under your feet!!!!!!!

Keep on keepin on

nc

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thanks nut! these are fun trucks to play with, and it is healthy as a gym for me too.

cut the cab up, I want seat belts in this one, its the number one request. I wanted the seat belt reel mount and couldnt get the lower torx out so I creatively cut the cab so I could keep the parts together till I could get that torx out.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/4...7fdd5648_b.jpgIMG_0242 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/926/4...36edeb52_b.jpgIMG_0252 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

the old sculptor saying is "chip away everything that is not the elephant", so I applied that theory to the bed.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1790/...70e977cb_b.jpgIMG_0246 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

just because my forklift cant go to the mountain, I brought the mountain to my forklift. hooked it on the trailer hitch and drug it like a trailer.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/4...80ec1bbf_b.jpgIMG_0250 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

just imagine doing this without a forklift!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1825/...8621ba9b_b.jpgIMG_0256-2 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

any guesses on weight?

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/...202b4d14_b.jpgIMG_0257-1 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


get within 50 lbs and you win both showcases. tomorrow (maybe tonight) I will pull the cab back off and remove the motor/trans to build new mounts.

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

850lbs. Unless you filled the water heater then all bets off. I’ve had some dealings with home warranties as an contractor. They can be a pain. Some are good and some are questionable. Getting paid from the companies who offer these warranties can be a chore. But I don’t like contractors who try to take advantage of people. I’ve seen and heard some crazy stuff. Local and state codes can be fun too. Especially between counties. You’d be surprised how different inspectors are from one county to the next. Even though we all have the state code to go by. Good for you for getting another plumber. That other company probably won’t even get back to you.

Still digging that panel. Man a jag power train sounds awesome.

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850 is toooo low. I think a 216 and trans is 700 by itself. plus that frame is about 10" tall. although the forklift didnt groan or complain a bit, just lifted it right up. truck sure squatted though!

I sent the other company notice that I wouldnt let them do the work after 4 days (business days) of emails and calls with no response. my phone lit up almost immediately! two voice mails asking to describe what I wanted to know and even a couple emails. I happened to have another appliance guy at the house at the same time and he said if I requested a new plumber then the original would not get paid and would need to refund the original service call amount, which was only my part by $75. should have picked up the phone!

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

1780lbs.

Most warranties are garbage. I have found a couple of companies that will honor their stuff. GM really let me down a few years ago with a GM Certified Pre-owned...I will never buy another one. The extended warranty on that product is garbage.

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1500 lbs.

Wish I was closer. I'd drop by and learn. You do good work, and quick.

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1259 lbs.
Nice project I'm subbed

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you guys arent brave enough I guess hahaha. it was 2290! I bet that frame stub with engine was 1800 lbs easy.

happy 4th! my favorite version of this song!




I did get some stuff done today too. its funny how much work it is to pull a motor, even from a bare frame. exhaust, driveshaft, all the wiring tie downs,grounds, cooler line adel clamps, motor and trans mounts etc etc etc. you even want to pull the dizzy and the oil pressure sender because the chain ALWAYS finds them

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1770/...50b1f14c_b.jpgIMG_0262 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1806/...88e9481b_b.jpgIMG_0263 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

the first lift I noticed it was lifting a little crooked. then the passenger front wheel came off the ground. oops. remembered the exhaust but forgot the hanger haha

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/4...109e1cc0_b.jpgIMG_0264 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

everyone needs one of these. I texted my wife " I need a spotter " and before she even came outside the job was done.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/4...24e03f95_b.jpgIMG_0266 by Joe Doh, on Flickr


even pulling the cab off was a two minute job. its crazy how fast everything is with a forklift. pressure washed the frame and moved the motor inside on that cart I got a couple years ago now. love that thing, holds engine trans like it was made for it.

oldman look! more broken clamshells.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/4...dfc088af_b.jpgIMG_0267 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1823/...8b365377_b.jpgIMG_0268 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/834/4...52bd1bcd_b.jpgIMG_0269 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

uppers are WASTED. I will probably replace the lowers too just to be complete about it. I am going to look at some drop spindles tomorrow, so apt timing. this sungun is gonna crawl the earth, mark my words.

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had some time for the motor mounts today. I use a standard SBC V8 mount from the local auto parts store, in this case I told them 1970 Chevelle with a 307. 7 bucks each. less if you order them! Then I get some pieces of 3/8 sch 40 pipe from the hardware store, and some 3 3/4" grade 8 bolts nuts and washers. I cut the pipe to fit the mounts with a pipe cutter because its cleaner but no where near as fast as the zip disc.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1782/...b5b97e6e_b.jpgIMG_0276 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1782/...bbd10c59_b.jpgIMG_0277 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/...131dca2b_b.jpgIMG_0278 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

then I mock it up in the right position and build the drivers mount first. to keep the mounts square with each other I cut some bars with holes centered 16.5" apart. This makes it easy to keep the proper spacing, and I measure from the floor to the mount to make sure the angle is right on the mounts. easy peasy, rice and cheesy.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/2...849fa3d8_b.jpgIMG_0283 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/2...ebc1fe8c_b.jpgIMG_0285 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1829/...0243d17c_b.jpgIMG_0286 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/2...0b9bbd84_b.jpgIMG_0288 by Joe Doh, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1829/...45150efe_b.jpgIMG_0289 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

tomorrow I will do the trans mount and cut the firewall for the trans. I have a little work to do on Hannah tomorrow too, I will see where I get to.

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I'm always amazed at how well you make things up for your builds, and the detail to help others...Jim

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I think that's one of the reasons why I like to watch your threads. Very skilled, maybe I'll learn a thing or too.

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high praise indeed! thanks both of you.


there are guys that dont want to share info, they think giving the answers dilutes the breed, in this case fabricating and building your own truck. they dont realize, but I do, that knowing "how" is only 1% of the work. doing it is something else entirely. you can go back 4 years in skymangs thread and find me asking the same questions about these swaps that others ask. I enjoy improvisation and thinking on my feet, so I document as much as for me as for everyone else. if no one replied, well, who cares about that? and thankfully there arent any disjointed complainers on this forum too. but the guys who reply, especially to say thanks or with a kind word, well thats just the best feeling.

enough soapbox. more work to come!

Re: Wamego: 1949 GMC 150
 

JOE

After being in the home construction industry for way to long, and watching the creation of Home Warranty rapists gouge the public. What a flaming ordeal!!! I may have missed something, if so ignore the following question.

With all your skills, why did you not do the work yourself after you got the crazy estimate?

Build looks good as always...

Keep on keepin on

Nutter than usual Case