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Henney · 10-16-2014, 01:48 PM

So I poked around long enough and got so many great ideas I figured it was time to start a build thread. I picked up a ’49 Chevy ½ ton in Salam, OR the other week making my first steps into truck building. I also was able to hook up with Chizzler for some great pointers and will be working with Bruce at the Vintage Rod Barn to get her hauling a…

Current Vision:
Scott’s Hot Rod IFS and 4 bar setup – purchased last week
Ford 8.8 rear end, 3.73 posi and disk brakes – purchased last week
275x40R18 steelies - hopefully
LQ9 6.0L Truck Engine with 4L80e tranny
Power steering
Power brakes
No A/C or heat
12V upgrade
Little interior or body work

Started tear down a week or so ago.

10-16-2014, 01:48 PM	#1
Henney Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 133	Simple '49 Truck So I poked around long enough and got so many great ideas I figured it was time to start a build thread. I picked up a ’49 Chevy ½ ton in Salam, OR the other week making my first steps into truck building. I also was able to hook up with Chizzler for some great pointers and will be working with Bruce at the Vintage Rod Barn to get her hauling a… Current Vision: Scott’s Hot Rod IFS and 4 bar setup – purchased last week Ford 8.8 rear end, 3.73 posi and disk brakes – purchased last week 275x40R18 steelies - hopefully LQ9 6.0L Truck Engine with 4L80e tranny Power steering Power brakes No A/C or heat 12V upgrade Little interior or body work Started tear down a week or so ago. Attached Images