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Old 11-14-2021, 08:50 AM   #1326
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Your truck is one of my favorites. Glad to see it's still around. At least for now.
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Old 09-14-2022, 05:06 PM   #1327
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Your truck is one of my favorites. Glad to see it's still around. At least for now.
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Old 09-14-2022, 11:37 PM   #1328
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Back at it. My Daughter is getting married in a couple weeks and wants pictures with Henry.

First time out of the garage in quite awhile. Short test drive and a bath.

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Old 09-15-2022, 10:49 AM   #1329
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Good for her (and you). I saw some recent activity on IG. I wondered what was the motivation behind it. Love seeing it.

Keep at it.

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Old 09-15-2022, 11:11 AM   #1330
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Good for her (and you). I saw some recent activity on IG. I wondered what was the motivation behind it. Love seeing it.

Keep at it.

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Thanks Man.

Our youngest, Colton, has taken a real interest in anything mechanical. He has been by my side helping me get him back on the road.



I had a cheap thermostat housing and it had started to corrode pretty bad. That was the reason for the loss of coolant years back. Replacing it turned into a bit of an adventure. 2 broken bolts.

I was able to get the first one out with an E-Z out.





The second one fought until the end. Broken E-Z outs, busted knuckles, etc. Finally had to break out the welder. Probably should have done that from the start but I had never done it before. Went pretty well after that.



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Old 09-15-2022, 11:18 AM   #1331
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Thermostat housing replaced, change the oil and did a quick once over.

Loosing air out of my tank
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Old 09-16-2022, 02:55 PM   #1332
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

What is the consensus on rebuilding gauges?

None of mine work, and I am trying to figure out rebuilding them, or just replace them.



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Old 09-21-2022, 09:02 AM   #1333
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I would follow my same rules on rebuilding carbs. By rebuilding, I mean grab a new one out of the box and bolt it on..

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Old 09-26-2022, 03:29 PM   #1334
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Busy weekend for Henry. Got to enjoy a couple hundred miles of driving him in the past week or so, which has been a blast.

He was the center of attention all weekend, which is awesome. So many compliments and conversations.







I have been searching for motivation to get this project completed and have him become a daily. This really lit the match.

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Old 09-26-2022, 03:35 PM   #1335
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Its funny how just a little seat time and get you motived again. having that for a daily would be perfect. Glad you got a chance to share Henry with people.

He deserves to be out on the roads more than a place to store random garage "stuff".

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Old 09-26-2022, 04:08 PM   #1336
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Yes, more road time. Do it for your self and your family, but also for the pleasure of those who see you ride by and smile.
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Old 09-26-2022, 04:10 PM   #1337
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Yes, more road time. Do it for your self and your family, but also for the pleasure of those who see you ride by and smile.
We seem to average 2-3 thumbs up everytime out!!
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Old 09-26-2022, 09:34 PM   #1338
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

as for the gauges, my thought is let the pros do this one. By new/ reman and just bolt them in.
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Old 09-27-2022, 07:58 AM   #1339
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

that truck has such an awesome look with mostly patina, but enough new/custom that a clean set of new gauges should look right at home.
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Old 10-27-2022, 01:30 PM   #1340
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Old 10-28-2022, 08:34 PM   #1341
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Ya sometimes a bit of a pause will relight the fire. Glad to see everyone is enjoying it.
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Old 10-30-2022, 02:53 PM   #1342
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That truck is SO "right" Sir! Wont ever go out of style either
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