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J48chevy · 07-04-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Looks great...what size tire and wheel you got..they look good on the truck..

They are 8" wide rims with 255/40/20 on front and 275/40/20 on rear and 10" wide. Not for everyone but I really liked them. Not to mention I really want to drive this daily when done.

J48chevy · 07-04-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J48chevy

They are 8" wide rims with 255/40/20 on front and 275/40/20 on rear and 10" wide. Not for everyone but I really liked them. Not to mention I really want to drive this daily when done.

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99 to Life · 07-05-2017, 10:45 AM

looks great, congrats on the progress.

lower50's · 07-10-2017, 09:16 PM

It all takes time but if you keep working eventually you will be driving.

J48chevy · 08-15-2017, 08:37 PM

More progress. Front end bolted on. Starting to look like a truck again. Still have to adjust the front end to be about 1-2" up more and I think it will be there.

J48chevy · 08-15-2017, 08:38 PM

One more pic.

**Advanced Design** · 08-15-2017, 09:12 PM

That is looking very nice!

lower50's · 08-15-2017, 10:58 PM

Looking good!!

**oldman3** · 08-15-2017, 11:24 PM

Sweet...Jim

LCA1971 · 08-16-2017, 09:30 AM

Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?

99 to Life · 08-16-2017, 10:30 AM

looks great, heck, I'd just lower the rear, to me perfect stance.

J48chevy · 08-16-2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LCA1971

Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?

Interior and firewall already painted. Close to the blue you see on outside.

99 to Life · 08-16-2017, 10:45 AM

luv the color, thats really similar to what I'v wanted to paint one of my trucks (on the back burner) its like a metallic blue with a hint of seafoam green. well the color I was going for.

**mongocanfly** · 08-16-2017, 09:13 PM

trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..

J48chevy · 08-16-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..

Thanks. No rubbing issues at all. Full turn radius and does not hit fender or frame at all. Wheels and tires I bought from someone who had them on a newer Charger. Not sure of offset but they fit nice.

**mongocanfly** · 08-16-2017, 09:24 PM

thanks ..I've got some measuring to do but its nice to know a 10"wide will work...I thought I might be limited to 8 or 9 "..

J48chevy · 12-08-2018, 11:50 PM

Wow I just realized I have not posted anything in a year but still only made minimal progress. Even though I continue to check out everyone else’s builds. Gives me too many good ideas. Haha. Will post more pics soon. Planning on getting it running finally by spring then paint. Goal is to be driving by summer. Not too bad only about 5+ years on the build and still going.

**caseyjones** · 12-09-2018, 12:14 AM

Do you happen to have any detail photos of your steering linkage from column to the steering rack? If you do, they'd be much appreciated.

J48chevy · 12-09-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by caseyjones

Do you happen to have any detail photos of your steering linkage from column to the steering rack? If you do, they'd be much appreciated.

Yes can get some pics and post tomorrow for you.

whitedog76 · 12-09-2018, 01:27 AM

I have a 3600 truck myself. i’m planning on a similar build as yours. I just finished up the M2 install. My question is the rear. Did you c notch or will you have to c notch?

J48chevy · 12-09-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by whitedog76

I have a 3600 truck myself. i’m planning on a similar build as yours. I just finished up the M2 install. My question is the rear. Did you c notch or will you have to c notch?

I did not c-notch the rear. I did not lower the rear so have plenty of clearance.

whitedog76 · 12-09-2018, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the info. I added 1.25” to my M2 crossmember, so it’s not as low. I trimmed the hats, so they’re basically level with the frame. Anyhow, I haven’t decided on the rear yet. I probably need to get things setting at ride height before I make any decisions. I see you did an axle flip and parabolic kit. Off-hand, I’m looking into Jeep or even Ranger leaf springs for the rear, but like I said, I need to get the front ride height established first.

I’ll be watching your build.

Chris.

J48chevy · 12-09-2018, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by caseyjones

Do you happen to have any detail photos of your steering linkage from column to the steering rack? If you do, they'd be much appreciated.

Here is one pic.

J48chevy · 12-09-2018, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caseyjones

Do you happen to have any detail photos of your steering linkage from column to the steering rack? If you do, they'd be much appreciated.

And one more.

**caseyjones** · 12-09-2018, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the quick reply with pictures! That looks great - did you have to use a double joint at the rack end? Is that a rag joint at the end of the column, too? I'm close to this point on my truck and yours looks like it worked out really well.

07-05-2017, 10:45 AM	#153
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1948 Chevy project looks great, congrats on the progress. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

07-10-2017, 09:16 PM	#154
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1948 Chevy project It all takes time but if you keep working eventually you will be driving. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

08-15-2017, 08:37 PM	#155
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project More progress. Front end bolted on. Starting to look like a truck again. Still have to adjust the front end to be about 1-2" up more and I think it will be there. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

08-15-2017, 08:38 PM	#156
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project One more pic. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

08-15-2017, 09:12 PM	#157
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1948 Chevy project That is looking very nice! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-15-2017, 10:58 PM	#158
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1948 Chevy project Looking good!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

08-15-2017, 11:24 PM	#159
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 1948 Chevy project Sweet...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-16-2017, 09:30 AM	#160
LCA1971 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Xenia, Ohio Posts: 40	Re: 1948 Chevy project Looks good! What color are you painting the truck?

08-16-2017, 10:30 AM	#161
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1948 Chevy project looks great, heck, I'd just lower the rear, to me perfect stance. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

08-16-2017, 10:45 AM	#163
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1948 Chevy project luv the color, thats really similar to what I'v wanted to paint one of my trucks (on the back burner) its like a metallic blue with a hint of seafoam green. well the color I was going for. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

08-16-2017, 09:13 PM	#164
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,578	Re: 1948 Chevy project trucks coming along nicely..wheels look good as well..I was just wondering about your fronts. .I see from your tire size of 255/40 that your fronts are 28" tall and 10" wide...do you have any rubbing issues while turning lock 2 lock?...I am also wanting 28" front and back on mine and wanted my fronts as wide as I can squeeze in there. .my rears are going to be even wider...and keep my ride height at about 5-5 1/2" under running boards..

08-16-2017, 09:24 PM	#166
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,578	Re: 1948 Chevy project thanks ..I've got some measuring to do but its nice to know a 10"wide will work...I thought I might be limited to 8 or 9 "..

12-08-2018, 11:50 PM	#167
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Chevy project Wow I just realized I have not posted anything in a year but still only made minimal progress. Even though I continue to check out everyone else’s builds. Gives me too many good ideas. Haha. Will post more pics soon. Planning on getting it running finally by spring then paint. Goal is to be driving by summer. Not too bad only about 5+ years on the build and still going. __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

12-09-2018, 12:14 AM	#168
caseyjones Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 510	Re: 1948 Chevy project Do you happen to have any detail photos of your steering linkage from column to the steering rack? If you do, they'd be much appreciated. __________________ 1955 Long Distance Build 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor 1964 C10 Survivor - Sold

12-09-2018, 01:27 AM	#170
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: 1948 Chevy project I have a 3600 truck myself. i’m planning on a similar build as yours. I just finished up the M2 install. My question is the rear. Did you c notch or will you have to c notch?



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12-09-2018, 12:10 PM	#172
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: 1948 Chevy project Thanks for the info. I added 1.25” to my M2 crossmember, so it’s not as low. I trimmed the hats, so they’re basically level with the frame. Anyhow, I haven’t decided on the rear yet. I probably need to get things setting at ride height before I make any decisions. I see you did an axle flip and parabolic kit. Off-hand, I’m looking into Jeep or even Ranger leaf springs for the rear, but like I said, I need to get the front ride height established first. I’ll be watching your build. Chris.

12-09-2018, 01:05 PM	#175
caseyjones Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 510	Re: 1948 Chevy project Thanks for the quick reply with pictures! That looks great - did you have to use a double joint at the rack end? Is that a rag joint at the end of the column, too? I'm close to this point on my truck and yours looks like it worked out really well. __________________ 1955 Long Distance Build 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor 1964 C10 Survivor - Sold

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