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Old 12-20-2013, 12:51 AM   #101
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Re: 49 ls1

Here's the link to the one I bought. But they have listings for chrome, column shifted, keyed, etc. as well. Just type in steering column, and look for listings by "rodpartsdealer"

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Old 12-20-2013, 12:56 AM   #102
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Todays updates. not too much progress, got the right side buttoned up. Tomorrow I'll start the left side. I went to Sedalia today and bought all the steel for my links, tabs, crossmembers, etc. to fabricate the rear suspension. I have built several 3 and 4 link suspensions for rock-crawlers, but never built one for a street driven car. Should be a learning experience!

I need to hurry this up, cause my air bags stuff should be here tomorrow, and I wanna get crackin' on that 4 link setup!
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:58 AM   #103
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If any of you guys would do me a favor, I'd really appreciate it if you'd mosey on over to my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OSGcustoms and like my page. I'm trying to increase my exposure so I can grow my business. Thanks all.
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Old 12-20-2013, 10:48 AM   #104
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Right side looks great...Jim
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:19 PM   #105
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Love the direction you are going on the truck. It all looks great. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Get it finished by June and maybe we can meet up and run together on the power tour again.
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Old 12-20-2013, 09:18 PM   #106
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If any of you guys would do me a favor, I'd really appreciate it if you'd mosey on over to my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OSGcustoms and like my page. I'm trying to increase my exposure so I can grow my business. Thanks all.
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Old 12-21-2013, 12:05 AM   #107
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48Chevbagged Power tour was a blast, hoping to make it again this year! Not sure if this one will be done yet, but I'm workin' on it!

Thanks Jim and Billy.
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Old 12-21-2013, 12:09 AM   #108
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Got the left side cut apart today. Good news is that the floor and floor brace are in good shape. Just need a small patch by the parking brake pedal. Hoping to get the left side finished up this weekend, than pull the cab and motor/trans and begin working the 4 link and bags.
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Old 12-21-2013, 12:33 AM   #109
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Chris, looks like that metal eating mouse has been working hard, but you'll get it fixed...Jim
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Old 12-21-2013, 08:23 PM   #110
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A friend bought a 37 chevy truck, it has a nice painted column. He got to cking it out and it was chrome and somebody had painted it. Looks like you gotta lot of work there, but you seem to be doing really good at getting it knocked out. I ck this build every night when I come in, good luck.
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Old 12-21-2013, 11:51 PM   #111
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Thanks Jim and vht, You guys on this thread really keep a guy focused on the end game. I expect this one will come out pretty nice, but never sure till it's finished. I tell you, I'm ready to be done with cowl work though!

Today's progress... got the left side about 60% together. Spent a bunch of time working on the 33 with Chris, so that slowed 49 progress a bit. Here's some pics. I'll update the 33 thread tonight as well.
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Old 12-21-2013, 11:56 PM   #112
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Here's the last few, checking door fitment after welding that lower door frame and hanging the upper part of the inner cowl. Tomorrow I'll finish welding in the inner cowl, and slap the outer cowl on. A note on those panel fasteners I used in one of the pics. Don't, they suck. The gap left between the butt joint is too much, and makes welding it a real *****. They look cool and professional, but make more work that just clamping it the old fashioned way.
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Old 12-22-2013, 01:23 AM   #113
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Chris, working on two trucks, taking pics and posting to the site. I'm tired just thinking about it...Jim
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Old 12-22-2013, 11:09 AM   #114
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coming along nice, Yah those clamps are all show and no go. I never use mine.
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Old 12-22-2013, 08:59 PM   #115
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Thanks Jim and Shannon, it's a lifestyle choice! Ran out of gas early this morning, so kind of held up till I can fill m bottle tomorrow. Spent the day working on the '33.
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Old 12-23-2013, 10:23 PM   #116
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Skymangs, looks good. I know nothing pisses you off more is running out of gas or wire. I have 2 bottles of 75/25 and always have a spare roll of wire. But I only have 1 of argon and I need to get it filled Thursday. Keep up the great work.


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Old 12-24-2013, 12:22 AM   #117
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Thanks Shannon. I have an 80 cubic ft bottle, and buy the big spools of wire. lasts so long you forget to think about checking how much is left... Need to invest in a second bottle soon.
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Old 12-24-2013, 01:12 AM   #118
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I showed up @ air gas with a 330 cubic ft bottle the biggest one, right away they said were did you get that only fabrication shops have them that big and I said Craig's list why and they were like that thing is like $ 500 bucks to fill for 75/25. well I said fill it so I wont run out, well it was $225 and I have sucking off it for 2 years
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Old 12-24-2013, 10:37 AM   #119
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N.T.Q. Crazy man... I don't know if I could handle all that gas. I'd need a bigger welding cart!
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skymangs, Cab repair is looking great. Looking forward to more.

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I showed up @ air gas with a 330 cubic ft bottle the biggest one, right away they said were did you get that only fabrication shops have them that big and I said Craig's list why and they were like that thing is like $ 500 bucks to fill for 75/25. well I said fill it so I wont run out, well it was $225 and I have sucking off it for 2 years
That's not bad.. But that is a lot of gas!
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Old 12-24-2013, 07:25 PM   #122
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Thanks Bubba. got more pics tonight, left side is buttoned up, just need to finish cleaning up my welds. My Air ride stuff came today, so I'm itchin' to get to the chassis.
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:50 PM   #123
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As promised, here are pics of the drivers side. Just need to do some grinding tomorrow. Then I need to build the brackets for my vintage AC (ordered a Gen II Compaq mock up case), build a brace for my steering column, and finalize a few remaining items inside the firewall. Then I can start welding the dash in.
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Looks good Chris, you and the family have a Great Christmas...Jim
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A very Merry Christmas to you as well Jim!
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