1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver - Page 37 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coach529 · 01-20-2016, 01:36 PM

I hope to have it back on all 4 tires by the end of the weekend.

99 to Life · 01-20-2016, 02:13 PM

Yes I know that is layed out. So if your wheels were on and you are layed out, your saying you are 4" off ground?
From the center of the hub to the ground in this pic, is that the same height as the center of your rim with tire?
Where Im getting at is just maxing out your arms might not be how your truck will lay.

If you remove your bump stop you'd get frame lower and it shouldn't max that balljoint out. On my truck ( I know totally diff) my LCA with bump stop removed, hits the frame
How I set up my truck was body a tad bit lower so I didn't have to dehump the control arm or notch the frame. again, yours is different because your body is mounted in a stock location on a stock frame. I used speedway UCA's.

Coach529 · 01-20-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

Yes I know that is layed out. So if your wheels were on and you are layed out, your saying you are 4" off ground?
From the center of the hub to the ground in this pic, is that the same height as the center of your rim with tire?
Where Im getting at is just maxing out your arms might not be how your truck will lay.

If you remove your bump stop you'd get frame lower and it shouldn't max that balljoint out. On my truck ( I know totally diff) my LCA with bump stop removed, hits the frame
How I set up my truck was body a tad bit lower so I didn't have to dehump the control arm or notch the frame. again, yours is different because your body is mounted in a stock location on a stock frame. I used speedway UCA's.

Right now the chassis is on jack stands so it is all by the tape measure. I will have to measure it again.....but I came up with 4" before figuring a 28" wheel.

The chassis pretty much bare right now, and when I jack the front suspension up until it starts to lift the frame the bump stop is about 1/4" from hitting. The upper ball joint is not totally bound up, but very stiff.

lower50's · 01-20-2016, 02:39 PM

These are the arms I have.
http://www.airassisted.ca/Bolt-in-Ai...r-Control-Arms

Coach529 · 01-22-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

These are the arms I have.
http://www.airassisted.ca/Bolt-in-Ai...r-Control-Arms

Those look awesome.......but they will blow my budget!!

solidaxel · 01-22-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

These are the arms I have.
http://www.airassisted.ca/Bolt-in-Ai...r-Control-Arms

Is that price Canadian or USD?

lower50's · 01-22-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Is that price Canadian or USD?

Canadian. With the way the dollar is now they are almost free for you guys lol
Right now .71

Coach529 · 01-22-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Canadian. With the way the dollar is now they are almost free for you guys lol
Right now .71

Even at that we are blowing my budget........

solidaxel · 01-22-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Canadian. With the way the dollar is now they are almost free for you guys lol
Right now .71

It would be nice to see a list of Canadian Hot Rod or Fabracation company's like Welder Series or Pros Pick or anybody add anything to the list while your dollar is in the cellar.
Last week it was .68.........sorry!

47 Fasttoys · 01-22-2016, 10:33 PM

Hey Coach, it's coming together nicely. Something you may want to consider for the battery location is in the fender well behind the front tire. On my '54 and on my '46 I placed it there and it worked very well. On my'46 its been there for 16 years and except for changing the battery 3 times it has been trouble free.
Rob

Coach529 · 01-23-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Hey Coach, it's coming together nicely. Something you may want to consider for the battery location is in the fender well behind the front tire. On my '54 and on my '46 I placed it there and it worked very well. On my'46 its been there for 16 years and except for changing the battery 3 times it has been trouble free.
Rob

I looked into that a little bit, but I will be running over the frame headers, so that space is occupied.

Coach529 · 01-23-2016, 11:51 PM

Rear end is almost done.....

**youngrodder** · 01-24-2016, 06:28 PM

Very cool. Nice work

Marc

FarmerSid · 01-24-2016, 06:56 PM

Nice! Looks compact in there.

solidaxel · 01-24-2016, 07:31 PM

Looks like it was born in there!

99 to Life · 01-24-2016, 09:21 PM

dang, lot going on there. nice job

Coach529 · 01-24-2016, 09:52 PM

Really busy weekend. Buttoned up most of the rear end install yesterday.

Today I assembled the front end enough to at least make the chassis a roller. It was nice to get it out of the shop and get a good cleaning done.

Rear end sits about perfect. Running boards are about 3/4" off the ground when laid out.

Front end still needs to go down about an inch. Set up right now is completely stock S-10 stuff. I was thinking I would need some drop spindles, but now I think I might be able to get by without.

Bumpers are just touching.....

99 to Life · 01-24-2016, 10:27 PM

really zoning in on it now. the drop spindles might help with your desired ride height. so once your get your bags in there and cups or plates and get the bag aired to a ride height, you'll know if you want to use drop spindles. You can prolly get away without them, if you plate/dehump the lower control arms so the bag sets lower in there.

lower50's · 01-25-2016, 12:12 AM

Great job Coach. The rear end looks factory!!

**joedoh** · 01-25-2016, 12:39 AM

love it! add some camber shims to the front so the front and rear camber is the same laid out and it looks like a toy truck getting squished!

Coach529 · 01-25-2016, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

really zoning in on it now. the drop spindles might help with your desired ride height. so once your get your bags in there and cups or plates and get the bag aired to a ride height, you'll know if you want to use drop spindles. You can prolly get away without them, if you plate/dehump the lower control arms so the bag sets lower in there.

Learning every step of the way.

I am going to order some 2" drop spindles from Speedway and see where I sit. Once I get those in place I can see how much room I have for the bag and know how big to make my cups.

Baby steps I guess.

Coach529 · 01-25-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Great job Coach. The rear end looks factory!!

Thanks, I am really happy with how it turned out.

Coach529 · 01-25-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

love it! add some camber shims to the front so the front and rear camber is the same laid out and it looks like a toy truck getting squished!

I am still on the fence about how much I like the camber the wheels have when aired out.....

**LEEVON** · 01-26-2016, 12:32 PM

SPC makes reasonably priced S10 adjustable upper control arms. In combination with the spindles you should be able to eliminate camber issues.

Elder Rogue · 01-26-2016, 04:25 PM

I was looking at these.

But I am not bagging mine.

GBody Parts

01-20-2016, 01:36 PM	#901
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I hope to have it back on all 4 tires by the end of the weekend. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

01-20-2016, 02:13 PM	#902
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Yes I know that is layed out. So if your wheels were on and you are layed out, your saying you are 4" off ground? From the center of the hub to the ground in this pic, is that the same height as the center of your rim with tire? Where Im getting at is just maxing out your arms might not be how your truck will lay. If you remove your bump stop you'd get frame lower and it shouldn't max that balljoint out. On my truck ( I know totally diff) my LCA with bump stop removed, hits the frame How I set up my truck was body a tad bit lower so I didn't have to dehump the control arm or notch the frame. again, yours is different because your body is mounted in a stock location on a stock frame. I used speedway UCA's. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-20-2016, 02:39 PM	#904
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver These are the arms I have. http://www.airassisted.ca/Bolt-in-Ai...r-Control-Arms __________________ 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

01-22-2016, 10:33 PM	#910
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Hey Coach, it's coming together nicely. Something you may want to consider for the battery location is in the fender well behind the front tire. On my '54 and on my '46 I placed it there and it worked very well. On my'46 its been there for 16 years and except for changing the battery 3 times it has been trouble free. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

01-23-2016, 11:51 PM	#912
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Rear end is almost done..... __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

01-24-2016, 06:28 PM	#913
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Very cool. Nice work 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

01-24-2016, 06:56 PM	#914
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Nice! Looks compact in there. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

01-24-2016, 07:31 PM	#915
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Looks like it was born in there! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-24-2016, 09:21 PM	#916
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver dang, lot going on there. nice job __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-24-2016, 09:52 PM	#917
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Really busy weekend. Buttoned up most of the rear end install yesterday. Today I assembled the front end enough to at least make the chassis a roller. It was nice to get it out of the shop and get a good cleaning done. Rear end sits about perfect. Running boards are about 3/4" off the ground when laid out. Front end still needs to go down about an inch. Set up right now is completely stock S-10 stuff. I was thinking I would need some drop spindles, but now I think I might be able to get by without. Bumpers are just touching..... __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

01-24-2016, 10:27 PM	#918
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver really zoning in on it now. the drop spindles might help with your desired ride height. so once your get your bags in there and cups or plates and get the bag aired to a ride height, you'll know if you want to use drop spindles. You can prolly get away without them, if you plate/dehump the lower control arms so the bag sets lower in there. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-25-2016, 12:12 AM	#919
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver Great job Coach. The rear end looks factory!! __________________ 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

01-25-2016, 12:39 AM	#920
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,761	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver love it! add some camber shims to the front so the front and rear camber is the same laid out and it looks like a toy truck getting squished! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-26-2016, 12:32 PM	#924
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver SPC makes reasonably priced S10 adjustable upper control arms. In combination with the spindles you should be able to eliminate camber issues. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-26-2016, 04:25 PM	#925
Elder Rogue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 44	Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver I was looking at these. But I am not bagging mine. GBody Parts



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