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if you were closer i would offer some up.i scored about 1400 linear feet from a guy that had it stored for 20 years.i paid less than a $1 per foot.he was 2 miles from my house.

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got the wnidshield glass and new seals in and put it back on the cab.also got the back glass in.

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Gotta keep watchin'

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looks great. Is there some trick to getting the windshield frame apart to put the glass in? I pulled all the screws and soaked it with PB rust and it still wont come apart. Your back glass looks great with the diecast on there

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we had to drill all the screws out and just pull the ends back and forth and use some penetrating oil.it took a bit to get it loose.we had the new glass cut locally and got all the seals at chevs of the 40s.everything fit pretty good.

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few update pics.boss got the firewall and dash painted.put the dash all back together and put it back in the cab.put the side glass back in the doors.set the cab back on the frame.we used lime green flake on the firewall and dash.

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something else i was working on was making the bed floor filler panel look a little more rusty.before and after.

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It is getting there !!!!

Justin

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That's a cool time lapse pic of the bed :lol::lol:

dig the firewall n dash

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looking good. FYI we're having a get together on the 16th at stark street pizza at 2 pm.

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thanks all.its coming together nicely.

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got some more done today.got most of the front sheet metal on.put the head lights in.more to come.thanks chizzler.

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Layed out killer !!!!!!
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thanks justin.we have not set the bump stops to final till we get all the weight back on.but there is no problem puttin it on the ground thanks to a killer ifs and 4-bar.

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Looking totally killer as expected, cant wait to see it in person, now if the weather permits Ill drive out with the boys.:metal:

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Hey Chizz, lookin schweeeeeet! If you don't mind me asking, what rear are you using? looks to be a bit narrow for a 1940 pickup.

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Looks killer Chizzler....what did you do rob the burb of its headlights..jk
Really like where you going with this one.

Marc

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thanks scott.


71 chevelle 12 bolt.running a 820-15 tire in the rear.

THANKS MARC.USED THE SAME HEADLIGHTS AS THE BURB.

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71 chevelle 12 bolt.running a 820-15 tire in the rear.

So you are about 62 1/2" wide?

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i have not measured it,but online sources say 61 1/4" wide.

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

few updates.lots has been going on but nothing that looks cool in pics.truck is mostly wired.motor is all closed up now.air system is working.lots of small stuff.got the rest of the sheetmetal on.we will be louvering the hood so that will go on last.last major hurdle will be changing the gears from 2.73 open carrier to 3.73 posi.thanks chizzler.

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Lookin good Chizzler..

Marc

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How did you mount your wood bed floor? Specifically with those strips and where did you get them from?

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

if you look back on my build you will see we made a raised bed floor frame using 1x1 steel.i then got the bed strips from mar-k and had them not drill the holes so i could drill through the bed strip and the frame below.the bed strips come with or without holes at any length you want.

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

I love everything about this truck. A 37-40 Chevy pick up may be in my future after see what you have done with this one.
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today we got a little more done.we punched 112 louvers in the hood.we also had to massage the front sheet metal around to align with the hood.all electrical is done but we have to mess with the yankee 960 turn signal switch a little.chizzler

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Great work. How long does it take to make all those louvers?

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

thanks.louvers took about 3 hours to lay out and punch.you have to grid the backside so you have something to follow once you start going.it helps keep everything in line.

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Nice ride, what is the wheel and tire setup?

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15x5 w 620-15 tire on front,15x7 w 820-15 tire on rear.wheel vintiques.soon to be hurst super cushions in front and 710-15 firestone vintage in rear.

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I love this truck. Just wicked!!!

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well today was the day.fired the motor and everything went well.no major problems or leaks.noted a little clicking coming from the valve covers.not sure if the roller rockers are hitting the inside of the valve covers.all n all motor sounds great temp and oil were perfect.electric fan came on.

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

Beautiful!
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Time to see some action !

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You've got an awesome truck, man.
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Holy cow man thats a beauty

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got the seat back today.we had to make a new plywood base because it was rotted out.probably was a good thing.now has a nice new foam bottom.big swap meet this weekend.

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Lookin good!
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few update pics.today we took the red door and sanded it and blended in some other colors to try and match the rest of the body.it is not a great match for now but a little closer.we also put the seat in and made some kick panels from a sheet of black abs.thanks.

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Looking great
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