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Old 02-26-2014, 11:39 PM   #26
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Re: 1948 Chevy project

I'm in on this one, nice truck for the price. We get rust buckets out here for that price, but hey atleast they are still around. IFS looks great, what brand? 305 def nothing wrong with that either.
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Old 02-26-2014, 11:57 PM   #27
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Ive got a 292 that would be killer in that!!
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Old 02-27-2014, 12:46 AM   #28
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Moving along and doing some nice work, I'm along for the build...Jim
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Old 02-27-2014, 11:27 AM   #29
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Thanks everyone. This is the First time for me doing all this on my own so taking my time. The IFS was from Southern Rods and Parts out of South Carolina. Great price. Will keep pics coming as I make more progress.

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Old 02-27-2014, 12:00 PM   #30
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Next steps after the front is installing the explorer rear end that I picked up for FREE. Pays to have friends who know people. I always love FREE stuff.
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Old 02-28-2014, 02:52 PM   #31
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Looks pretty good. I just finished installing my fatman IFS. Its a project but aren't the results worth it?

I also got a free explorer rear. How are you planning to install yours? I picked up the TCI rear leaf kit and Have to modify it slightly since the explorer rear has larger axle tubes.
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Old 02-28-2014, 09:29 PM   #32
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Was not sure on what to do yet. I was also looking at a TCI kit. Keep me posted on how it goes. I still have time.
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I also got a free explorer rear. How are you planning to install yours? I picked up the TCI rear leaf kit and Have to modify it slightly since the explorer rear has larger axle tubes.
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Old 03-01-2014, 06:44 PM   #33
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Was not sure on what to do yet. I was also looking at a TCI kit. Keep me posted on how it goes. I still have time.
Will do. I'm hoping for next weekend but I don't know if I can get it done then. My rear end is behind the building under 3 feet of snow with some big snow banks in the way. It will happen this spring for sure. To make the kit work I already ordered 3.25 inch u-bolts to replace the 3 inch ones the kit came with, larger axle perches for on the tubes, and I still have to modify the plate that holds the leafs to the perches. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Old 03-19-2014, 07:43 PM   #34
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Well this might be the slowest build ever, but since it is my first time I just keep chipping away at it. Here is the front end almost completely installed. Have to do springs, brakes, and few minor things. Then on to the rear next.
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Old 03-19-2014, 09:37 PM   #35
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hey looks good, no mind the time. I have a 52' that I started some body parts on and got some things lined up for it but won't post it yet cause its such a slow process. My 49' I'm doing, I post every week. You'll get there, on the up and up warm weather is practically here.
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Old 03-20-2014, 01:44 AM   #36
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You are way further ahead than I am and I started gathering parts about 6 months before you bought your truck. In fact just yesterday I picked up a 9" rear axle for mine on the cheep.
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Old 03-20-2014, 10:25 PM   #37
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I have been checking out your build. Some killer work on that dash. I am basically learning as I go. Hope to have just a nice cruiser and not a show truck.

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Old 10-12-2014, 02:33 PM   #38
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Well making baby steps. Slow build but doing it when I can. Just finished taking out the 3/4 rear end and installed a new TCI kit and explorer rear end. I like the ride height. Next I am hoping to test fit motor and trans before removing the body. Good winter project.
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Old 10-12-2014, 02:34 PM   #39
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Side view of the ride height.
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Old 10-12-2014, 11:50 PM   #40
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nice progress, man gotta love that 5 window split. whos IFS up front again?
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Old 10-13-2014, 10:19 AM   #41
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Bought the front end from southern rods and parts out of South Carolina. Good price and kit fit great. Check out their web site if you have not. Pretty good prices on a lot of things.
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Old 10-13-2014, 10:38 PM   #42
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cool, yeah I been on their site bf. I did just see a decent deal on two ujoints and D shaft for steering. Might hit them up. can't wait to see some more progress.
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Old 11-14-2014, 06:07 PM   #43
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Making some progress. Decided to open up all my new bed parts and mock it up. Starting to take shape. After moving rear back a few inches, I still think I am going to move it back about 2 more inches to center the rear wheel in the wheel well. Going slow but having fun.
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One more pic.
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got enough trophies!!!! looking good, yeah another 2" I think would put you on the money. slow and steady
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52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame

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Old 11-15-2014, 06:34 AM   #46
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got enough trophies!!!! looking good, yeah another 2" I think would put you on the money. slow and steady

Haha. Yeah those trophies are from my kart racing over the past 13 years. Love the dirt tracks.
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Here is a pic of the kart. Just as expensive as doing a truck. Haha
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right on, looks fun.
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Old 01-29-2015, 04:36 PM   #49
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Like I said, making slow progress. Did the passenger floor today. Not too bad for a rookie. Just know you really have to take your time. Haha.
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Doesn't look bad at all, we all start out about the same. Like the looks of the replacement panel, larger than most, where did you buy it??...Jim
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