Someone else's truck. '48 Chev - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-31-2022, 07:50 AM

It looks very nice! You want some more to do?

Tempest67 · 03-31-2022, 09:02 AM

very impressive, nice work.

lower50's · 03-31-2022, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It looks very nice! You want some more to do?

Thanks Ummm can anyone on here really say no.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest67

very impressive, nice work.

Thank you Sir I try.

57FleetsideC4 · 04-01-2022, 09:58 AM

Very nicely done and well detailed! Steve

lower50's · 04-04-2022, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Very nicely done and well detailed! Steve

Thank you Steve

lower50's · 04-04-2022, 07:53 AM

I got the front roll pan installed bolts up to the bottom of the grill. I have never really liked them before but it looks good on there.
Let there be light, front wiring is all done and tied up neat. I had to get a new directional switch mechanism in the steering coulomb it was all broken, but it is from a F_O_R_D.
Name: 112.jpg
Views: 345
Size: 58.0 KB

lower50's · 04-07-2022, 08:02 AM

Well I finally got the rear fenders welded up and ground smooth. It was way more welding and grinding than I thought, took me 4hrs for both. But they turned out real nice.
Then last night I got the fenders bolted up and the rear roll pan installed, still need to make some end plates.
Name: 114.jpg
Views: 315
Size: 56.6 KB

**8man** · 04-07-2022, 08:12 AM

Fenders look good.

**youngrodder** · 04-07-2022, 09:20 AM

Nice progress, it is all looking great.

Marc

**oldman3** · 04-07-2022, 11:29 PM

Bob, things are looking great...Jim

lower50's · 04-08-2022, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

Fenders look good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Nice progress, it is all looking great.

Marc

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Bob, things are looking great...Jim

Thank you guys!! My finish line is getting close.

lower50's · 04-11-2022, 11:31 PM

I got the tail gate finally figured out, took a bunch of thinking on what to do and this is what I came up with.
Name: 118.jpg
Views: 258
Size: 64.9 KB

lower50's · 04-12-2022, 12:04 AM

And my part is done with this truck. Got the rear lights all installed and wired, don't mind the mess all the lights have to come out for paint. The truck will go for paint at some point when the owner gets it set up, then it will come back to me and I will finish up the wires. The truck starts instantly and purrs, clutch and brakes feel great, and everything works as it should.
Name: 116.jpg
Views: 253
Size: 61.2 KB

Father&son56project · 04-12-2022, 07:29 AM

Well that's a clever way to deal with a raised bed!!! Nice work (as usual).

Tempest67 · 04-12-2022, 09:17 AM

very nicely done,

thanks for sharing your ideas and work.

**oldman3** · 04-12-2022, 10:04 AM

Nice job, hopefully it won't be long before paint...Jim

**youngrodder** · 04-12-2022, 10:56 AM

It's all looking great. I like the shorty tailgate.

Marc

dsraven · 04-12-2022, 11:41 AM

nice work.
there are also weld on hinges available that allow the tailgate, or whatever, to be removed by sliding the hinge apart when it is open.

lower50's · 04-12-2022, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father&son56project

Well that's a clever way to deal with a raised bed!!! Nice work (as usual).

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest67

very nicely done,

thanks for sharing your ideas and work.

Thanks Any time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice job, hopefully it won't be long before paint...Jim

Thanks Jim Ya I hope not I want to see this on the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

It's all looking great. I like the shorty tailgate.

Marc

Thanks they said they may want to put a motor bike in the back at some point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

nice work.
there are also weld on hinges available that allow the tailgate, or whatever, to be removed by sliding the hinge apart when it is open.

I will look into them for future.

6DoF · 04-13-2022, 08:59 AM

dsraven · 04-13-2022, 01:55 PM

here is a link to the weld on hinges in case someone has a project they may work on. there are different sizes and they are greasable.

https://www.grainger.com/product/MAR...ge-Steel-4PPU4

dsraven · 04-13-2022, 01:58 PM

by going with the shortie tailgate you left lots of room for tail lights, license plate etc. looks good. my raised bed tailgate is full height and when opened reveals a cover plate below the bed floor area. I thought about installing some sort of tool box in that space under the rear bed floor that could stow the jack and wheel wrench but that will have to be done later maybe.

rnrdthefox · 04-13-2022, 05:36 PM

Very nice work in a short amount of time.

lower50's · 04-13-2022, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

here is a link to the weld on hinges in case someone has a project they may work on. there are different sizes and they are greasable.

https://www.grainger.com/product/MAR...ge-Steel-4PPU4

Cool thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

by going with the shortie tailgate you left lots of room for tail lights, license plate etc. looks good. my raised bed tailgate is full height and when opened reveals a cover plate below the bed floor area. I thought about installing some sort of tool box in that space under the rear bed floor that could stow the jack and wheel wrench but that will have to be done later maybe.

Oh that's a neat idea!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnrdthefox

Very nice work in a short amount of time.

Thank you.

lower50's · 04-13-2022, 11:27 PM

I will post up pictures when they get it on the road, I hope sooner than later.

03-31-2022, 07:50 AM	#126
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,137	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev It looks very nice! You want some more to do? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-31-2022, 09:02 AM	#127
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 789	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev very impressive, nice work. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

04-01-2022, 09:58 AM	#129
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 442	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Very nicely done and well detailed! Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054 Last edited by 57FleetsideC4; 04-03-2022 at 10:31 AM.

04-04-2022, 07:53 AM	#131
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev I got the front roll pan installed bolts up to the bottom of the grill. I have never really liked them before but it looks good on there. Let there be light, front wiring is all done and tied up neat. I had to get a new directional switch mechanism in the steering coulomb it was all broken, but it is from a F_O_R_D. __________________ 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

04-07-2022, 08:02 AM	#132
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Well I finally got the rear fenders welded up and ground smooth. It was way more welding and grinding than I thought, took me 4hrs for both. But they turned out real nice. Then last night I got the fenders bolted up and the rear roll pan installed, still need to make some end plates. __________________ 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

04-07-2022, 08:12 AM	#133
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,279	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Fenders look good. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

04-07-2022, 09:20 AM	#134
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,752	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Nice progress, it is all looking great. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-07-2022, 11:29 PM	#135
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Bob, things are looking great...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 />

04-11-2022, 11:31 PM	#137
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev I got the tail gate finally figured out, took a bunch of thinking on what to do and this is what I came up with. __________________ 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

04-12-2022, 12:04 AM	#138
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev And my part is done with this truck. Got the rear lights all installed and wired, don't mind the mess all the lights have to come out for paint. The truck will go for paint at some point when the owner gets it set up, then it will come back to me and I will finish up the wires. The truck starts instantly and purrs, clutch and brakes feel great, and everything works as it should. __________________ 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

04-12-2022, 07:29 AM	#139
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 205	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Well that's a clever way to deal with a raised bed!!! Nice work (as usual).

04-12-2022, 09:17 AM	#140
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 789	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev very nicely done, thanks for sharing your ideas and work. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

04-12-2022, 10:04 AM	#141
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Nice job, hopefully it won't be long before paint...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 />

04-12-2022, 10:56 AM	#142
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,752	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev It's all looking great. I like the shorty tailgate. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

04-12-2022, 11:41 AM	#143
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev nice work. there are also weld on hinges available that allow the tailgate, or whatever, to be removed by sliding the hinge apart when it is open.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-13-2022, 08:59 AM	#145
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,024	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev

04-13-2022, 01:55 PM	#146
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev here is a link to the weld on hinges in case someone has a project they may work on. there are different sizes and they are greasable. https://www.grainger.com/product/MAR...ge-Steel-4PPU4

04-13-2022, 01:58 PM	#147
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev by going with the shortie tailgate you left lots of room for tail lights, license plate etc. looks good. my raised bed tailgate is full height and when opened reveals a cover plate below the bed floor area. I thought about installing some sort of tool box in that space under the rear bed floor that could stow the jack and wheel wrench but that will have to be done later maybe.

04-13-2022, 05:36 PM	#148
rnrdthefox Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 221	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev Very nice work in a short amount of time.

04-13-2022, 11:27 PM	#150
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev I will post up pictures when they get it on the road, I hope sooner than later. __________________ 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

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.