ACC Build: 1950 Chevy

[ChiefRocka]

Hey guys, decided to wonder from the dark side (60-66) to keep you posted on one of our customer builds .... its a hodge-podge, but yet very cool.


It's a 1950 Chevy truck, powered by a Nailhead, switch-pitch T400, explorer axle, mustang II, and Dodge 20" spare wheels .... Stay tuned for more pics as soon as I get PhotoBucket organized ....

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks for posting, Chief. Just curious, whose Mustang II kit is it?

[ChiefRocka]

First off, let me fill you all in on the details.

The truck came to us with the front and rear suspensions done.

The booster/master and all hard lines installed.

Our job is to pick up the ball, and finish the truck to a "driveable mock-up" state.

In other words, the customer wants to cruise it for a bit, enjoy it, make some changes if any ... then have is blow it all apart for full powder/paint.

More info soon !!

[ChiefRocka]

The day it was delivered .....


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[ChiefRocka]

Work began by prepping the Nailhead to mate to the TH400 Switch-Pitch tranny. The triangle shape plate was removed, and the crank ground to except the pressed in conversion bushing ....
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A quick call to engine supplier confirmed my hunch ..... the lip had to be ground flush....
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[mknittle]

Looks like it is going to be pretty cool. I am a big fan of anything different!

[skymangs]

Damn... Love that nailhead, Very old school. I have plans to build a 401 nail for one of my upcoming AD projects.

[Daze57]

x2 ^

[1project2many]

Very cool build. Love nailheads and it's always fun to see another one on the road.

The switch pitch 400 is a fun trans. I've got one in a '79 Monte behind a 455. I manually switch stall modes using a floor mounted dimmer switch but most guys like automatic operation. Most cars with the switch pitch originally had a throttle position based switch but a vacuum based system similar to what's used with TCC on the 700R4 would work very nicely imo..

[ChiefRocka]

The owner picked up this used Nailhead from nailheadbuick.com, Buick specialist. It was guaranteed a good used running engine. He also supplied a rebuilt set of rockers, and some other goodies.

We did reseal of the engine, and also a timing chain as it was a little sloppy.

After pulling the pan, we got a little scare....Milky, milkshake !

The engine was pressure washer prior to delivery to us, and a look into the crankcase and under intake confirms it was from the wash ....
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OH NO !!!!!
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"IT'LL BE FINE !!!"
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[ChiefRocka]

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SNEAK PEAK ......
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[ChiefRocka]

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Removed carbs, and tapped the bottom of manifold to help hide the booster vacuum line ....
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[ChiefRocka]

Jump around a bit .... HARNESS INSTALL
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Customer brought us a Speedway harness, not too bad for the money. He supplied a 20 circuit (way to much) but it has a harness plug for the accessories, so there isn't a boatload of extra wiring.
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The firewall was smoothed, so mounting to it was out of the question, but I still wanted it high up under dash.

I bent some rod, and fabbed up a simple plate to located from side kick to column brace .... Fuse panel is on a tilt to be viewed easily
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Removed door to make my life easier:
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That gonna be perfect ! (notice steering wheel)
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[ChiefRocka]

The kit did come with a headlight and hi-beam switches....Ignition was purchased separate.
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Four holes were drilled to give me option of position. I chose horizontal to tuck wires easier...
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Just one step to make a late model switch fit...
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[ChiefRocka]

I came down the kick and under the cab corner to 'hide' the harness...
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Tank removed to simplify ...
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Solder/shrink .... only way to go !
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Not exactly sure where to exit the wires, so I decided to go out rear ...
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[ChiefRocka]

More random shots ....
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Front layout ... routing under frame...
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More Soon .... I'm tired ....

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thanks for posting, Chief. Just curious, whose Mustang II kit is it?

The owner informs me it is from Jim Weimar ....

[Coach529]

Nice looking build.....subscribed!!

[Katrina/10]

Thanks for posting all those pics!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Nice looking build.....subscribed!!

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Thanks for posting all those pics!

No prob .... thanks !

There is a lot more, but I'm only posting the 'impotant' ones ...

[youngrodder]

I love the looks of this truck, especailly the engine. These AD trucks have sooo much head room in the engine bay that this motor set up works great to take up some of that room. Plus it looks cool to boot.

Keep feeding us pics.

Marc

[D-CHEESE]

Dammmm...You white cats do some good work !
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[ChiefRocka]

Uhhh, thanks !

We lucked out in the location of our shop, as it is the first stops of the delivery trucks when they pull into town ....
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[ChiefRocka]

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Temporary coolant lines were made until the body is finalized, which at that point hard lines will be made.....
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Also, we will try and located a straight neck for the T-Stat ....

[ChiefRocka]

Misc .......
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What the heck, lets light up the interior ....
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