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78customdeluxe · 01-27-2004, 12:25 AM

as many of you people know alot of people have these just sitting out in weeds, well my grandfather has i think its either a 1947 or 48 chevy 1 1/2 ton sittin out back of the barn. been there since the early 70s. the cab floor and corners are rusted but i think repairable. it has the 5+2 or 4+2 transmission not froze up. he sold the engine when he put it out to pasture. i have a 350 that i could put in it that already has a clutch and bellhouseing for a manual. would the older transmission bolt up to the newer engine? its a 1978. its missing the hood and he said its around somewhere but i cant find it though. the front fenders just have surfice rust on them that i remember but i havent saw the truck since last may when we planted out at his place. i know it sounds kinda stupid but i wanna keep the original front axle and brake system because it has a 12 foot bed on it and ill put a flatbed on it then. none of the windows are broke out but they are cracked some. are the windows flat glass or do they have some curve to them? if they are flat then does anyone have a template that they could send me so i could have the local hardware store cut me new windows for it? i know these are good forums here but does anyone have any other forums that i could post in? also does anyone know where i could get parts for it? cataloges ect... if you need anymore information just ask, or can help me it would be grately appriciated. thanks

dubie · 01-27-2004, 12:35 PM

right here buddy

http://www.stovebolt.com/

The guys over there know EVERYTHING about this era of truck. Just do the free registration, click on forums and GO. Let us know how it all turns out

Fred T · 01-31-2004, 09:18 AM

Dubie's right about the Stovebolt board. I can answer some of your questions either here or there.

Tranny - If it's original, it will be a 4 speed SM420, reverse is to the left and down. Bolt pattern is the same as the later 4 speed boxes that were attached to the 350.

Brakes - The truck should have Huck brakes, which are getting hard to find parts for. Some of the guys at stovebolt have switched to Bendix, all you have to do is get the assembly with backing plate from a 51 or newer truck.

Glass - It's all flat, take your windows to an automotive glass shop, they can cut you new ones. Don't put in glass from a hardware store. It's not safe because it's not laminated, and it's also not the proper thickness and won't fit in your gaskets.

Parts - At the Stovebolt pages, there are links to some good vendors. I have had good results with GMC Pauls and Bowtie Bits, both are very honest and reliable. Also, get the factory service manual, it has a wealth of info. The factory assembly manual can help too, it has drawings showing how to put all the pieces together, where the wire bundles and tubes are routed, and that kind of stuff.

TATE228 · 02-10-2004, 05:39 PM

for the rear suspention you may want to replace it. Correct me if i'm wrong but the 47-49's had lever rear suspention. you may want to get a leaf spring setup for it. as for the front i havent yet got a strait awnser on a sbc fitting in a AD pickup.

Blue Beard · 02-11-2004, 12:25 AM

Welcome from SW Washington State...

01-27-2004, 12:25 AM	#1
78customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Upper Sandusky Ohio Posts: 72	new to these trucks with questions as many of you people know alot of people have these just sitting out in weeds, well my grandfather has i think its either a 1947 or 48 chevy 1 1/2 ton sittin out back of the barn. been there since the early 70s. the cab floor and corners are rusted but i think repairable. it has the 5+2 or 4+2 transmission not froze up. he sold the engine when he put it out to pasture. i have a 350 that i could put in it that already has a clutch and bellhouseing for a manual. would the older transmission bolt up to the newer engine? its a 1978. its missing the hood and he said its around somewhere but i cant find it though. the front fenders just have surfice rust on them that i remember but i havent saw the truck since last may when we planted out at his place. i know it sounds kinda stupid but i wanna keep the original front axle and brake system because it has a 12 foot bed on it and ill put a flatbed on it then. none of the windows are broke out but they are cracked some. are the windows flat glass or do they have some curve to them? if they are flat then does anyone have a template that they could send me so i could have the local hardware store cut me new windows for it? i know these are good forums here but does anyone have any other forums that i could post in? also does anyone know where i could get parts for it? cataloges ect... if you need anymore information just ask, or can help me it would be grately appriciated. thanks __________________ 88 Crewcab Dually 5.9 Cummins, 5306 Eaton 6-speed, converted 4x4 w/52's up front, 90 front clip(parting out) 1986 ElCamino (needs motor) 1970 C30(future service truck for my ag-equipment repair business) 1970 CST10(parting out and partial donor for the '70 C30) 2000 GMC 1500 ext cab sb, z71, 5.3 loaded auto

01-27-2004, 12:35 PM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	right here buddy http://www.stovebolt.com/ The guys over there know EVERYTHING about this era of truck. Just do the free registration, click on forums and GO. Let us know how it all turns out __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

01-31-2004, 09:18 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Dubie's right about the Stovebolt board. I can answer some of your questions either here or there. Tranny - If it's original, it will be a 4 speed SM420, reverse is to the left and down. Bolt pattern is the same as the later 4 speed boxes that were attached to the 350. Brakes - The truck should have Huck brakes, which are getting hard to find parts for. Some of the guys at stovebolt have switched to Bendix, all you have to do is get the assembly with backing plate from a 51 or newer truck. Glass - It's all flat, take your windows to an automotive glass shop, they can cut you new ones. Don't put in glass from a hardware store. It's not safe because it's not laminated, and it's also not the proper thickness and won't fit in your gaskets. Parts - At the Stovebolt pages, there are links to some good vendors. I have had good results with GMC Pauls and Bowtie Bits, both are very honest and reliable. Also, get the factory service manual, it has a wealth of info. The factory assembly manual can help too, it has drawings showing how to put all the pieces together, where the wire bundles and tubes are routed, and that kind of stuff. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

02-10-2004, 05:39 PM	#4
TATE228 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: lake forest park, Washington Posts: 257	for the rear suspention you may want to replace it. Correct me if i'm wrong but the 47-49's had lever rear suspention. you may want to get a leaf spring setup for it. as for the front i havent yet got a strait awnser on a sbc fitting in a AD pickup. __________________ -1971 K20 350/sm465 -2004 1500

02-11-2004, 12:25 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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