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rollinrooster · 12-07-2011, 10:02 PM

Got some more done on the chassis. It will finally roll again.

**oldman3** · 12-07-2011, 11:41 PM

What size wheel/tires you running front and rear.....Jim

**youngrodder** · 12-07-2011, 11:54 PM

Looking good. Keep it up.

Marc

AD51 · 12-08-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rollinrooster

I just went with new 4.3 mounts. Should be OK from what ive seen and read everywhere.

Did you mount in the original 4.3 location? Im doing the same thing with mine but it looks like I need to move the engine back a few inches.

rollinrooster · 12-08-2011, 07:51 AM

Yep, mine is so close to where i thought it should be that i just left it in the stock location. I considered moving it back a little but after looking it over decided it would work where it was.

texas56 · 12-12-2011, 04:38 PM

Hey man what size tires are on your truck front and rear?

rollinrooster · 12-13-2011, 09:02 PM

The wheels are 20x8.5 with 245/45/20 on front and 20x10 with 295/45/20 on the rear.

Kabwe · 12-13-2011, 09:07 PM

Looks great.

Nsanehotrodz · 12-14-2011, 09:49 PM

Looks good!

rollinrooster · 01-30-2012, 07:56 AM

Got some time to work on the brakes this weekend. This is my first time making brake lines. At first i was scared to death but after a good friend of mine(that just happens to own a hotrod shop) came over and let me borrow some brake tools and gave me some pointers i think i can make this thing stop.

**youngrodder** · 01-30-2012, 09:54 AM

The chassis is looking good. Making your own brakes lines is not too difficult, esocially when you have the right tools.

Looking good.

Marc

daverod · 01-30-2012, 11:10 AM

Looks great. Your doing a nice job. That's somthing I've been putting off too. Maybe after watching you I'll try it. No front shocks yet?

I'm hoping I'll be able to do my brake lines from just buying the lenghts from the parts store?

rollinrooster · 01-30-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Looks great. Your doing a nice job. That's somthing I've been putting off too. Maybe after watching you I'll try it. No front shocks yet?

I'm hoping I'll be able to do my brake lines from just buying the lenghts from the parts store?

I was going to buy lengths from the parts store, then my buddy talked me into just getting 25' coils and using his straightner.
Front shocks are on my list of thing to do also. One of my friends gave me some front shock brakets that will work once i get a chance to buy shocks and install them. Buy the way your truck is going to be killer.

rollinrooster · 01-31-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

The chassis is looking good. Making your own brakes lines is not too difficult, esocially when you have the right tools.

Looking good.

Marc

Thanks Marc,

Your truck is an inspiration to me.

**youngrodder** · 01-31-2012, 10:58 PM

Rooster-

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to put more miles on it this summer.
Keep up your progress....we'll be watching. What is the width of your rear rims? I was going to go with 295's in the back but they were on national back order so I went with 275. I'm glad that I did because the 295'3 would not have fit.

Marc

jspek9 · 01-31-2012, 11:15 PM

She is comming along nicely...I love your rear upper bag mounts but no step or mini c in the back??? is your rear travel going to be cool??? cant wait to see the body on it again keep up the good work and the updates comming!!!

rollinrooster · 02-01-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Rooster-

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to put more miles on it this summer.
Keep up your progress....we'll be watching. What is the width of your rear rims? I was going to go with 295's in the back but they were on national back order so I went with 275. I'm glad that I did because the 295'3 would not have fit.

Marc

Sorry to hear about the 295's but my rear rims are 20x10 with 4.75 backspace.My rearend maybe shorter than yours because with the tires all the way up to the top of the fenders they will clear but it is real close!! But with the truck at ride hieght i have about 1/2 inch on each side to the fender lip.

**youngrodder** · 02-01-2012, 01:12 PM

My rims are 20 x 10 with a BS of 4". I should have explained that it was the outside edge of the tire that would have hit the edge of the fender. It my be the 3/4" that made a difference.

Here is a pic.

I also have a 4 link so I'm not concerned as I don't have any side to side movement.

Marc

rollinrooster · 02-01-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jspek9

She is comming along nicely...I love your rear upper bag mounts but no step or mini c in the back??? is your rear travel going to be cool??? cant wait to see the body on it again keep up the good work and the updates comming!!!

Thanks... as for the rear travel i have about 2 1/2" from top of the axle to the bottom of the frame when let all the way down. My tires are 32" tall and will hit the top of the rear fenders before the axle even gets close to the frame.

rollinrooster · 02-01-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

My rims are 20 x 10 with a BS of 4". I should have explained that it was the outside edge of the tire that would have hit the edge of the fender. It my be the 3/4" that made a difference.

Here is a pic.

I also have a 4 link so I'm not concerned as I don't have any side to side movement.

Marc

Marc,

What gas tank did you go with?

xpickup · 02-01-2012, 04:14 PM

rollinrooster, your frame is looking great. Keep up the great work.

Shannon

**youngrodder** · 02-01-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinrooster

Marc,

What gas tank did you go with?

Rooster-

I don't recall. My frame uses a modified G-body frame and I looked through catalogs to find something from a G-body that had the correct filler location. I had to cut the filler neck down. Mine fills from behind the license plate. I also sent the tank out Rockvalley and had a fuel pump retrofitted inside it. This is because I'm running an LT1.

Thanks
Marc

eventytoo · 02-03-2012, 03:11 PM

looking good!

Please more info on the brakes and spindles in the front.

Do you plan on running front shocks?

rollinrooster · 02-03-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eventytoo

looking good!

Please more info on the brakes and spindles in the front.

Do you plan on running front shocks?

Thanks... the front end is a kit i got from McGaughys. As for the front shocks i have some brackets that a friend gave me just need to buy shocks and put them on.

iehotrod · 02-05-2012, 05:08 AM

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rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: '49 chevy with s-10 Yep, mine is so close to where i thought it should be that i just left it in the stock location. I considered moving it back a little but after looking it over decided it would work where it was.

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rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: '49 chevy with s-10 Got some time to work on the brakes this weekend. This is my first time making brake lines. At first i was scared to death but after a good friend of mine(that just happens to own a hotrod shop) came over and let me borrow some brake tools and gave me some pointers i think i can make this thing stop. Attached Images

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,749	Re: '49 chevy with s-10 The chassis is looking good. Making your own brakes lines is not too difficult, esocially when you have the right tools. Looking good. 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

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,749	Re: '49 chevy with s-10 Rooster- Thanks for the kind words. I hope to put more miles on it this summer. Keep up your progress....we'll be watching. What is the width of your rear rims? I was going to go with 295's in the back but they were on national back order so I went with 275. I'm glad that I did because the 295'3 would not have fit. 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

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,749	Re: '49 chevy with s-10 My rims are 20 x 10 with a BS of 4". I should have explained that it was the outside edge of the tire that would have hit the edge of the fender. It my be the 3/4" that made a difference. Here is a pic. I also have a 4 link so I'm not concerned as I don't have any side to side movement. Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(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

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