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72BlckButy · 10-06-2009, 08:19 AM

What a nice looking panel, good luck with the project!

nickp51chevy · 01-07-2010, 11:45 PM

Thats awesome! And the bed looks great. Your ganna keep it just like that right? Or is there bad spots in it?

NONHOG · 01-08-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Thats awesome! And the bed locks great. Your ganna keep it just like that right? Or is there bad spots in it?

We'll see ? I kinda like the original look and because of priorities it will stay that way for some time.
When I start to fix rust and lose the side window and the white paint inside I am thinking I'll need new wood to go along.
Lots of time to think about it

NONHOG · 03-01-2010, 01:41 AM

Got some sheetmetal for the panel yesterday. Unfortunetly it just gets to sit and wait. Needs carb installed and maybe some brakes before it can come in the shop.(and I need to finish a certain black Volvo) Now I can repair the wrinkled roof and fill the side window with parts that are the proper shape.
Special thanks to Steve@oldsub.com and Sillyoldman for all the help in getting these parts !

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-01-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Special thanks to Steve@oldsub.com and Sillyoldman for all the help in getting these parts !

It was my pleasure, you're welcome!

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-01-2010, 02:30 AM

Brad I just went through this from the top. I didn't see you mentioning a plan for the front seats. Be aware that those original type seats are somewhat sought after.

I think I sold a real ratty set for $200 or maybe more and had quite a few queries when I started advertising them.

If you're not going to use them turn them into parts you need!

nickp51chevy · 05-20-2010, 10:16 PM

What is that adapter for / what does it do?

OrrieG · 05-20-2010, 10:18 PM

2bbl to 1 bbl manifold adaptor

OrrieG · 05-20-2010, 10:19 PM

xx

nickp51chevy · 05-20-2010, 10:32 PM

Oh. That's cool.

Steve@OldSub.com · 05-20-2010, 10:38 PM

I just noticed its a 235 instead of the GMC 228 I expected. I'm a little biased toward the GMC's myself, but you'll find performance parts easier and cheaper for the Chevy.

NONHOG · 05-20-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com

I just noticed its a 235 instead of the GMC 228 I expected. I'm a little biased toward the GMC's myself, but you'll find performance parts easier and cheaper for the Chevy.

I know the lady who I bought it from said they had it since 56 but I don't know when the 235 went in. It'll stay for now. I have thought about using one of my BBO I have a 425 or 455. But It feels "right" with a six for now at least. Other than the carb swap it'll stay stock for a spell.

Here are links to other threads re: my panel but please don't post there as I am trying to post everything on this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358797

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360637

NONHOG · 05-23-2010, 11:35 PM

Spent a little time on the carb install/linkage. Its a slow go but its outside and every time I open the hood the rain starts up. My luck.
Tried to find info on linkage but not much out there on the web.
So I messed around till it worked. Have concerns about the stress on the pivot bolt. We'll see.
Carb in the nicest thing under the hood now. I better cover it with an ugly air cleaner

NONHOG · 05-23-2010, 11:36 PM

Thats not right !

Steve@OldSub.com · 05-24-2010, 12:03 AM

Good work! Maybe you need to learn to work with the hood down?

nickp51chevy · 05-24-2010, 10:50 AM

^^^.....or you could move the ol' girl to a nice warm dry spot???
I agree you should put an old / "ugly" air cleaner on the new carb.

NONHOG · 05-24-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com

Good work! Maybe you need to learn to work with the hood down?

Thanks Steve, I can just about crawl inside and work, just not as agile as I use to be.

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

^^^.....or you could move the ol' girl to a nice warm dry spot???
I agree you should put an old / "ugly" air cleaner on the new carb.

Hey Nick, short term goal is to be able to drive it in and out of the shop to work on it. Right now there is no room, Cutlass on one side, the Mrs. V8 Volvo project on the other and my current sheetrocking mess. Always something !

A little ADD ?

nickp51chevy · 05-24-2010, 11:37 AM

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A little ADD ?

Maybe just a little.

NONHOG · 06-12-2010, 02:13 AM

Today I brought home some whitewall tires that have plenty of life left.
Co-worker has a super sharp 74(ish) Mercury Marquis that had older tires on it.
He was afraid to take it on the freeway due to the tires being over 6 years old. I don't think the 49 has much if any freeway miles in its near future.

They'll do for around the yard and maybe downtown (5 minutes away)
I'll have to round up some 6 lugs as the original wheels are 16 "
The tires I got are 15's. I think I'll skip on my split rim 6 lug 15". Not sure I could find anyone to work on them if I wanted (I don't)

O.K. enough yapping white walls in or out ?

49gmc · 06-23-2010, 08:46 PM

i say out!

gives it character

NONHOG · 06-23-2010, 09:08 PM

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i say out!

gives it character

Thanks ! I think so too ! I'll try it and see. After I'm to that point.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-23-2010, 09:34 PM

That is a sweet hauler! Your panel is very nice! All the ones around here are basically rust bucket turds.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-25-2010, 08:52 PM

There is a guy selling middle and back seat frames on portlands craigslist. Search suburban in auto parts he wants $125

NONHOG · 06-26-2010, 12:28 AM

New carb works pretty good ! Fired it up tonight and it came to life with very little drama. Idled much lower than the Rochester but still kinda high.
Pulled on the gas pedal back (needs some lube/adj.?)and man it idled pretty low and ran smooth considering what its been through in the last number of years. Set of plugs and it'll purr ! Thats what I am hoping for.
Did have some slight seepage at one of my new fittings, easy fix.

Billetproof next year

Steve@OldSub.com · 06-26-2010, 10:42 AM

Sounds like it runs now.... I haven't left yet and you're even closer you could make it!

Of course I'm riding in a Camry...

10-06-2009, 08:19 AM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The 49' is home ! What a nice looking panel, good luck with the project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-07-2010, 11:45 PM	#2
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: The 49' is home ! Thats awesome! And the bed looks great. Your ganna keep it just like that right? Or is there bad spots in it? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350 Last edited by nickp51chevy; 05-20-2010 at 10:36 PM.

03-01-2010, 01:41 AM	#4
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: The 49' is home ! Got some sheetmetal for the panel yesterday. Unfortunetly it just gets to sit and wait. Needs carb installed and maybe some brakes before it can come in the shop.(and I need to finish a certain black Volvo) Now I can repair the wrinkled roof and fill the side window with parts that are the proper shape. Special thanks to Steve@oldsub.com and Sillyoldman for all the help in getting these parts ! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-01-2010, 02:30 AM	#6
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: The 49' is home ! Brad I just went through this from the top. I didn't see you mentioning a plan for the front seats. Be aware that those original type seats are somewhat sought after. I think I sold a real ratty set for $200 or maybe more and had quite a few queries when I started advertising them. If you're not going to use them turn them into parts you need! __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

05-20-2010, 10:16 PM	#7
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: The 49' is home ! What is that adapter for / what does it do? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

05-20-2010, 10:18 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: The 49' is home ! 2bbl to 1 bbl manifold adaptor __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-20-2010 at 10:19 PM.

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: The 49' is home ! xx __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-20-2010 at 10:20 PM. Reason: double post

05-20-2010, 10:32 PM	#10
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: The 49' is home ! Oh. That's cool. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

05-20-2010, 10:38 PM	#11
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: The 49' is home ! I just noticed its a 235 instead of the GMC 228 I expected. I'm a little biased toward the GMC's myself, but you'll find performance parts easier and cheaper for the Chevy. __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

05-23-2010, 11:35 PM	#13
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: The 49' is home ! Spent a little time on the carb install/linkage. Its a slow go but its outside and every time I open the hood the rain starts up. My luck. Tried to find info on linkage but not much out there on the web. So I messed around till it worked. Have concerns about the stress on the pivot bolt. We'll see. Carb in the nicest thing under the hood now. I better cover it with an ugly air cleaner Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 05-28-2010 at 06:52 PM.

05-23-2010, 11:36 PM	#14
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: The 49' is home ! Thats not right ! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

05-24-2010, 12:03 AM	#15
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: The 49' is home ! Good work! Maybe you need to learn to work with the hood down? __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

05-24-2010, 10:50 AM	#16
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: The 49' is home ! ^^^.....or you could move the ol' girl to a nice warm dry spot??? I agree you should put an old / "ugly" air cleaner on the new carb. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

06-12-2010, 02:13 AM	#19
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	White wall opinions wanted Today I brought home some whitewall tires that have plenty of life left. Co-worker has a super sharp 74(ish) Mercury Marquis that had older tires on it. He was afraid to take it on the freeway due to the tires being over 6 years old. I don't think the 49 has much if any freeway miles in its near future. They'll do for around the yard and maybe downtown (5 minutes away) I'll have to round up some 6 lugs as the original wheels are 16 " The tires I got are 15's. I think I'll skip on my split rim 6 lug 15". Not sure I could find anyone to work on them if I wanted (I don't) O.K. enough yapping white walls in or out ? Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 06-17-2010 at 01:30 PM.

06-23-2010, 08:46 PM	#20
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06-26-2010, 12:28 AM	#24
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: The 49' is home ! New carb works pretty good ! Fired it up tonight and it came to life with very little drama. Idled much lower than the Rochester but still kinda high. Pulled on the gas pedal back (needs some lube/adj.?)and man it idled pretty low and ran smooth considering what its been through in the last number of years. Set of plugs and it'll purr ! Thats what I am hoping for. Did have some slight seepage at one of my new fittings, easy fix. Billetproof next year __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 06-26-2010 at 12:30 AM.

06-26-2010, 10:42 AM	#25
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