The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-29-2019, 01:56 PM   #1
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
'50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

My truck was basically finished, but I can never leave well enough alone! Several weeks ago I replaced the leaf spring bearing...which led to wanting to flip the axle... which led to wanting to make it a short bed! I'll probably end up painting it as well! Hopefully I'll be road ready by the spring!
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-01-2019, 11:14 PM   #2
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

These are the c-notches I purchased. They were supposed to bolt on from the outside, but I decided to reverse them and install on the opposite side to serve as a box plate. Picking up a posi from a 68 Camaro tomorrow.
Attached Images
   
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-02-2019, 09:19 PM   #3
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Picked up the rear end, only paid $75 for it! Posi with 3.23s but will probably swap them out for 3.73s. Gotta swap the disc brakes from my old one. Also started on the bedsides. Surprised to find all the rust. Thinking about only cutting off 8" off the bad sides (9" off the frame). The extra inch will bring it a little closer to the back of the cab to fill that void a bit.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.

Last edited by mobileortho; 11-02-2019 at 09:24 PM.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2019, 12:23 AM   #4
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Well to my surprise the rear end was an even better deal. Turns out that it’s not an 8.2 with 3.23’s, but an 8.5 with 3.73’s. I mocked it up the flip tonight and what a difference! The bedside is just hanging on there to give me an idea of what it’s going to look like but so far I like it!
Attached Images
 
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2019, 04:51 PM   #5
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Making some progress. Removed 9” and straight welded doesn’t the middle, then took the section that was removed used it to box that area.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2019, 04:58 PM   #6
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Got the stake pocket removed and running board shortened. Some of the spot welds didn’t want to cooperate so I’ve got some holes to fill.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2019, 05:07 PM   #7
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Mocking up the bed and see a couple of issues to deal with. With the axle flip, the rear of the fender rubs. I didn’t really pay much attention util now how much the back of the fender tapered.

I’ve also got to address the drive shaft. Besides needing it shortened, I see that it hits the rear crossmember & ebrake bar. I already had plans to remove the bar and reuse it for the upper shock crossbar. May have to notch the remaining crossmember.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-25-2019, 10:12 PM   #8
joedoh
Senior Member
 
joedoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
Posts: 7,746
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

looking great! solving problems on the go too, we could hang out I think!
__________________
the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation


if there is a problem, I can have it.

new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393
joedoh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2019, 11:47 AM   #9
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Definitely!
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2019, 12:31 AM   #10
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Been working on the shock mounts. Repurposed the ebrake bare to use for the upper shock mount.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2019, 04:15 AM   #11
MiraclePieCo
Registered User
 
MiraclePieCo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 2,249
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

I once shortened a 3600 box to fit on an S10 frame. You're doing a nice job.
__________________
1951 Chevy Panel Truck
MiraclePieCo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2019, 12:08 AM   #12
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Quote:
Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo View Post
I once shortened a 3600 box to fit on an S10 frame. You're doing a nice job.
Thanks! It’s been a leaning experience for sure!
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-16-2019, 10:10 PM   #13
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Just about finished with the shock mount, still figuring things out as I go along. One of which is the bed sides. I've always thought there was too much of a gap between the cab ad bed. I left an extra inch when I shortened it but think it could have been more. Also trying to decide if I'm going to add the stake pocket and if I do, I may weld the bolts to the bed panel then weld the pocket to cover them. The I know I won't be able to get to the long threaded bolt at the top of the panel but I don't think that ones necessary because the remaining 4 on each side are enough to hold the sides on with no problem.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2019, 12:07 AM   #14
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Still working on the bed. I tacked the nuts as I mentioned before with plans to weld the stake pockets to hide them. I want to get them as close to the back of the cab as possible.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2019, 12:16 AM   #15
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Wither the axle flip, the old rear tank I was using hung too low for my comfort. I opted to use the mustang tank and with minimum trimming on the frame, it’s a perfect fit. I also picked up the Spectra internal pump/sending unit (SP169A1H) to run the tpi.
Attached Images
   
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2020, 10:26 PM   #16
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Finally had some base time. Went a different route on the shocks. Hey were below the scubline so I had to mount them on the leaf springs. Also got the tank mounted. Built a frame out of 1” square tubing and slid it between the frame rails.
Attached Images
     
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2020, 09:22 PM   #17
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Making some progress. I was a bit concerned about getting the bed liner I’d sprayed on it stripped off bur a 60 grit flap wheel made short work of it.
Attached Images
   
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2020, 05:09 PM   #18
joedoh
Senior Member
 
joedoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
Posts: 7,746
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

looking great! keep it up!
__________________
the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation


if there is a problem, I can have it.

new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393
joedoh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2020, 11:39 PM   #19
oldman3
Senior Member
 
oldman3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: West Plains, Missouri
Posts: 7,549
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Nice job...Jim
oldman3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2020, 09:32 PM   #20
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

A few more mods. Rounded the bottom of the stake pockets and filled the gap at the top.
Attached Images
  
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2020, 12:48 AM   #21
Gregski
Post Whore
 
Gregski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 10,800
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Enjoying following along, great job, like the Mustang tank much better, thinking of switching to one myself, my Blazer tank hangs too low
Gregski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2020, 12:11 PM   #22
8man
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Bryan, Texas
Posts: 2,258
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Nice work. The bed mods look great.
__________________
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
8man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2020, 10:56 AM   #23
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Thanks All for the encouragement. This has defiantly been a learning process. I've hit a significant snag that's has me wondering what to do. I noticed that there is a significant warp in the drivers side bed panel that I suspect developed when I was welding up the stake pocket. I tried heating and tapping it out but made it worse. Looks like I'll have to take it to a "professional" for some assistance.
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2020, 08:43 PM   #24
mobileortho
Registered User
 
mobileortho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hampton, VA
Posts: 862
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregski View Post
Enjoying following along, great job, like the Mustang tank much better, thinking of switching to one myself, my Blazer tank hangs too low
This is the old tank I got from my brother. He was going to use it in his 68 but sold it. It worked fine, but after flipping the axle, it was to low for comfort. It’s almost twice as tall as the mustang tank.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Robert C.

1950 3600
3600 re-do, shortening it up

If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes,"
I'm a Genius in the making.
mobileortho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-30-2020, 12:00 PM   #25
57tailgater
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Middle Georgia
Posts: 283
Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up!

What lights do you have on the end of the bed rails and how are they mounted? Looks pretty clean.
57tailgater is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:54 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com