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.

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

Lookin good Chizzler..

Marc

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

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

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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?

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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.

Re: 1940 "project moonshine"
 

Looking great
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Love the Bench Seat man, really nice

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Cool build! Sweet truck, love the triple deuce, I'll stay tuned:smoke:

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Nice work.
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The door looks a 100 % better, just don't touch the out side of the truck then put your hand on the seat.

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Will you show the Original Owner ?