1949 Chevy 3100 Build Thread

[solidaxel]

Well we found out when we went to fill the tank the first time!
The incoming fuel needs to displace (Burp) as much vapor/air as the gas pumps out!
Of course it was all over the fender and me !!!
You may want to look for options now that you are in this area
I think it should be at least 1/2 hose "some ware" above the fuel level

[Flysocal]

Solid, do you have a picture of your setup?

[solidaxel]

I did not take any pic as it was after the fact, but I do remember working under the rear fender . We added it along side the filler tube, and it came all the way up to top, but it was up higher than the gas pump filler nozzle, if that makes sense!
This is all I could find and it is not very helpful

[kameltoes2015]

What kind of hose are you thinking of using with the Fragola fittings on the transmission

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by kameltoes2015

What kind of hose are you thinking of using with the Fragola fittings on the transmission

I bought the matching fragola 6an hose it's black braided.

As for the tank venting, I called NO LIMIT and they said the tank is already vented to account for filling. If you look into the filler tube on the tank you can see a dedicated tube/chamber that leads to the other side of the tank where a NPT bung is welded. This is where I install the vent fitting and I run it to the frame rail at a point higher than the filler. If I need a second vent that would suck im going to trust no limit on this one and hope it works. When the chassis gets loaded on the trailer I will take it to the gas station and try it out.

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Flysocal

I bought the matching fragola 6an hose it's black braided.

As for the tank venting, I called NO LIMIT and they said the tank is already vented to account for filling. If you look into the filler tube on the tank you can see a dedicated tube/chamber that leads to the other side of the tank where a NPT bung is welded. This is where I install the vent fitting and I run it to the frame rail at a point higher than the filler. If I need a second vent that would suck im going to trust no limit on this one and hope it works. When the chassis gets loaded on the trailer I will take it to the gas station and try it out.

What size vent opening in the tank do you have?

[Flysocal]

[solidaxel]

More mind searching !

I bought a 1/2" fitting and drilled out a location in the pump/fuel line cover, there is room for this fitting with the 2 fuel lines and roll over vent in this plate.
from there we went to the filler neck as high as we could and placed another 90* fitting in the rubber filler hose.
We can now put fuel in the tank but still need to be a bit careful as you can not rush the fill up, fuel in'air/vapor out
I did have trouble sealing the gasket around the plate for the pump and lines, so I am glad we found this out before the bed wood was in place

[Flysocal]

That's a good point my painter offered to install my wood bed but I think I will need access until all the bugs are worked out. The wood will get installed once I'm happy with everything. The vent bung is 3/8 NPT. I'm gonna move onto the next since I won't know until I get to a gas station.

[mongocanfly]

I believe you won't have any problem with that vent..as long as the tank air has somewhere to go when your filling..except maybe where to mount the vent higher than the fill...

[MIKESAD50]

Flysocal,
How did that Frame less 1 piece glass work ? Did you trial fit it?
Thickness wise how does it compare to the stock framed glass? is the felt channel different than stock?
Thanks
Nice progress

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

Flysocal,
How did that Frame less 1 piece glass work ? Did you trial fit it?
Thickness wise how does it compare to the stock framed glass? is the felt channel different than stock?
Thanks
Nice progress

Honestly I don't know I didn't want to fit the glass and felt only to damage it when taking it all apart again. So it has not been mocked up.

I have 49 doors so did not need the 1 piece conversion kit. All I can say is the kit is nice quality and I'm feeling good about it. The glass is the same thickness but frameless so the kit included special felt to account for this. Check back in a couple months and I will have an answer....

[Flysocal]

Plugging away on little things while I have full access. ICT billet called for a 107" belt with standard alternator (what I have) did not fit so I ordered a 108" which also didn't fit (see pic). Had to go with a 109" belt, third times the charm. After several attempts at lower radiator hose I bought a long piece from orielly that had sever bends and cut it to size so that's done. Installed these trick white LEDs for my license plate from radiantz. I've used their products on my choppers and have been happy. Got my exhaust back from ceramic coater so that will get installed today, then I can finalize routing for fluids.

[Flysocal]

Installed the exhaust. Glad I had it ceramic coated. Light duty tow hitch installed which also provides a little protection for the battery. With the exhaust installed I can start running my fluid lines. So far all I've got done is front braided lines installed left side goes direct to earls tee. Right side attaches to bracket then hard line along front crossmember to tee. I will work on this tomorrow.

[mongocanfly]

Those exhaust pipes look good coated....never really thought about doing the whole setup coated...im gonna be using all stainless pipes on mine..

[kameltoes2015]

Sweet!!!

[mongocanfly]

Like those tag lights...got any part numbers for em?

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Like those tag lights...got any part numbers for em?

Randiantz.com and look for "top fx"

Got the plumbing all layed out now waiting on a few more fittings before I can finalize. Got the rear brakes installed and parking brake cables routed. Just a couple more solid days in the garage and I can hand chassis over to the painter.

[solidaxel]

You are really going to enjoy the ride, what springs do you have in front and rear?

[Flysocal]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

You are really going to enjoy the ride, what springs do you have in front and rear?

Aldan coilovers that came with my Scott's kit.

Plumbing is almost done. Waiting on a couple more fittings but you get the idea. Ktools flaring tool worked nicely. 3/16 sur&r nickel copper hard lines. Very nice stuff and easy to work with. I bent the lines by hand and it's impressive stuff. Fragola braided fuel lines.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Wow! Everything looks fantastic. Really impressed.

Who did you use for your ceramic coating?

I hadn't considered black before but it looks great and long term will probably look better than the shiny silver ceramic I had in mind. Have you used it before? If so, for how long and how has it held up? Thanks for the info on radiantz!

[Flysocal]

junkyard dog wheels 20x8.5 rear with 5" BS. 18x7 front with 4" BS

[Flysocal]

Chassis is ready for pickup. Painter says he will pick it up on the 25th. Nothing left to do right now so I'm taking a break for a bit.

[Flysocal]

Sold the 71 Camaro because the wife wants a convertible cruiser. Did the unthinkable and bought this sight unseen from NJ. Seems crazy bringing a NE car to Cali but the price was right and I couldn't resist. It's a 1968 Firebird Convertible. With the garage freed up for a couple months I can clean this up, put new quarters on it. Hopefully it's not worse than the pictures lead me to believe!

[mongocanfly]

Truck chassis is lookin good..you'll have to start a droptop build in the alternative section..