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Old 12-09-2018, 02:24 PM   #176
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Re: 1948 Chevy project

that is looking super pretty man!
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Old 12-09-2018, 03:48 PM   #177
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Yes swivel joint at both ends worked out well.
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Old 12-09-2018, 03:49 PM   #178
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Joedoh thank you. Long slow process for sure but learning as I go.
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:52 AM   #179
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keep at it, don't give up.
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Old 12-10-2018, 12:25 PM   #180
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Yeah definitely not giving up. Getting to that point now of wanting to hear it run for the first time.
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Old 12-10-2018, 01:03 PM   #181
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yeah hearing the engine run is a big push in a build for sure. you'll get there.
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Old 12-14-2018, 05:56 PM   #182
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Whats your manifold to frame clearances like? You look like you have lots of room in the picture with the steering linkage. I think my engine is a little further back than yours but one manifold hits the frame and the other is really close. Looks like we have the same hooker manifolds too. I'd like to hear about how much space you have and if you have the motor centered.

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Old 12-14-2018, 06:35 PM   #183
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Yes stock firewall and motor is centered. Both headers have plenty of clearance to the frame. I did mount motor up higher to get the stock LS oil pan clearance on bottom. Bottom of oil pan is now in-line with the MII crossmember. I do know when I do the exhaust that the passenger side will be close to the frame but should clear ok. Steering linkage I have about inch or so of clearance.
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Old 12-16-2018, 10:21 PM   #184
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Yes stock firewall and motor is centered. Both headers have plenty of clearance to the frame. I did mount motor up higher to get the stock LS oil pan clearance on bottom. Bottom of oil pan is now in-line with the MII crossmember. I do know when I do the exhaust that the passenger side will be close to the frame but should clear ok. Steering linkage I have about inch or so of clearance.
Thanks. I read your post and then went and looked at mine. I'm sure that since your engine is higher thats why you don't have the same problem as me. My exhaust just barely rubs the frame at the flange so if it were an inch higher I'd be ok. Thank you for the info.
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Old 12-17-2018, 11:11 AM   #185
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I mounted my LS on stock frame 5" off frame. Kept the stock truck oil pan and gave nice clearance for headers. Trans tunnel was minimal.
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Old 12-27-2018, 08:24 PM   #186
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Putting on motor parts. New ICT kit for moving the compressor in away from inner fender and also the ICT kit to relocate alternator down and give me more space between motor and radiator. Should work out great.
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Old 12-27-2018, 08:27 PM   #187
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Also went with different steering wheel. Starting to look more and more like a truck every day.
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Old 12-27-2018, 09:01 PM   #188
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Re: 1948 Chevy project

you should be proud, that looks great
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Old 12-27-2018, 09:20 PM   #189
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you should be proud, that looks great
Thanks. Learning as I go.
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Re: 1948 Chevy project

looks great
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Old 12-27-2018, 11:48 PM   #191
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Very nice!
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Old 12-28-2018, 12:05 AM   #192
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Looking great...Jim
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Old 01-02-2019, 02:32 PM   #193
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very nice truck! great work!
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Old 01-04-2019, 02:20 AM   #194
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Just wanted to say great work, and thanks again for the detailed photos of the steering setup - they helped a ton on the work I did on my truck last week. Good tip on the accessory brackets too, I'll be needing those on my truck.

I see you switched to coil-overs on the front at some point. what spring rate did you end up using on the coil-overs?
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Old 01-04-2019, 09:24 AM   #195
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Just wanted to say great work, and thanks again for the detailed photos of the steering setup - they helped a ton on the work I did on my truck last week. Good tip on the accessory brackets too, I'll be needing those on my truck.

I see you switched to coil-overs on the front at some point. what spring rate did you end up using on the coil-overs?
That is what I love about this site. So many awesome projects and usually someone has been thru what we are trying to accomplish. Haha. Anyway my coil over kit is the QA1 kit from speedway. I went with the 600 spring rate. Have not had it on road yet but did have it on floor with everything bolted on. Seems ok.
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Old 02-03-2019, 12:32 PM   #196
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I just received the same IFS from Southern Rods for my '49. Thank you for posting the pictures of your install it will help me to get mine installed!
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Old 07-06-2019, 05:08 PM   #197
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Well still at it. Haven’t had much time but starting to make more progress. Hoping entire front and interior done in the next few weeks. Then exhaust and ready to fire it up. Really hoping to have it done by winter. Will see.
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Old 07-06-2019, 05:10 PM   #198
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Engine coming along. Did I mention before that aftermarket body parts really suck. Lots of work to get the front end lined up for sure.
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getting there. I couldn't imagine working with repops for the front.
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Old 07-09-2019, 07:45 AM   #200
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getting there. I couldn't imagine working with repops for the front.
I wouldn’t recommend it at all. Spent a lot of $$$$ on fenders and the drivers side I had to split by the cab and add material so it would fit. Not to mention the grill won’t line up without making adjustments to both inner fenders as well as the fenders. Lots of making new holes for sure. But then again that is the custom work we all deal with. 🤦🏼*♂️
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