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xpickup · 09-03-2013, 10:37 PM

Mr incredible, thank you.

Here are the pictures from the weekend. I made up new running board mounts. I used 1x1 1/16 box with 3/4 3/16 stock welded to the inside. Then drilled and tapped for 1/4-20. I ground the spot welds and removed the factory ones. Then plug welded the new ones at the right places. It work out great. I then finished fitting the splash aprons and welded a 3/16 rod to the edges after it was bend to the profile of the edge. Next is the steering and the brake peddle assembly. Also the bracing for the fire wall to the peddle assembly. Here are the pictures.

Shannon
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xpickup · 09-03-2013, 10:40 PM

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**oldman3** · 09-03-2013, 11:31 PM

Nice job, looks good...Jim

mr incredible · 09-03-2013, 11:48 PM

Outstanding. Keep it coming
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99 to Life · 09-04-2013, 11:28 AM

very nice shannon, I was gonna ask you about the edge on the filler pans, but then I went up and read what you did.

xpickup · 09-09-2013, 10:35 PM

Oldman3, thank you.

Mr incredible, thank you and I will keep rolling.

99 to life, thank you, that is the best way I came up with.

Well I will try this again, nothing worse than writing everything up and with the way the site is now with uploading pictures and loseing everything

This weekend i worked on the brake pedal assembly and the steering. I made a plate for between the booster recess and the pedal. Then used 1 inch box tubing to span from cowl to cowl. The also to the area where the hood bolts up. Also tied in the booster plate so the fire will not push when breaking. Nice and strong now. Next was to put on the lower steering joint and mock up the dd shaft to check for the steering column placement. The lower mount is made out of a piece of round tubing and has a 3/8 nut welded to it to lock the column in place. There will be an aluminum bushing so it does no t crush the column. The upper is going to be a connecting rod. I picked one up tonight from a buddy. Picture will follow.

Shannon
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xpickup · 09-09-2013, 10:46 PM

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**oldman3** · 09-09-2013, 11:40 PM

Bracing, and column mount looks good...Jim

mr incredible · 09-10-2013, 08:28 AM

Excellent
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**youngrodder** · 09-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Your work always looks so well planned out and executed.
You have a real talent my friend.

Keep it up.

Marc

99 to Life · 09-10-2013, 03:08 PM

looks great, def stealing your column idea on the floor, little extra security and even nice to get the column where you want it, then tighten it up so you get all the linkages right for the steering by yourself.

69CST-V · 09-10-2013, 05:17 PM

I agree with the guys before me. Nice work and attention to detail.

xpickup · 09-12-2013, 08:20 AM

oldman3, Thank you

mr incredible, Thank you

youngrodder, Thank you. I alway love to post my stuff that way if someone is doing something the same way, they can see how I did it. And hopefully it will work for them.

99 to Life, Thank you. That seemed like a good way of doing it. I am going to turn up the aluminum bushings for the upper and lower mount after work tomorrow. Then hopefully I can get them in this weekend. I am driving a old military truck that I put panels in years ago to a 9/11 / veteran ceremony on Sunday. So it is taking up some of my hot rod time but it is for a great cause.

69CST-V, Thank you

Shannon

xpickup · 09-16-2013, 08:33 PM

I turned my upper and lower bushings out of aluminum. Then slit them in half. I turned flanges on both of them so they will not push through. I put the steering column where it belonged and figured out where to cut the connecting rod off at. I took a piece of round bar stock and drilled and tapped it. Then cut it at 3.5 inches. I then TIG welded it to the connecting rod. Then fit it on the column and made tabs with holes in it.Bolted it up together and TIG welded the tabs to the 1x1 box I put across the cab. Column is nice and strong. Now all I need is a wheel to steer it.

Shannon
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48 GMC BURB · 09-16-2013, 10:39 PM

The drop looks killer !! I love how you take a concept & turn it into a pice of art!

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I turned my upper and lower bushings out of aluminum. Then slit them in half. I turned flanges on both of them so they will not push through. I put the steering column where it belonged and figured out where to cut the connecting rod off at. I took a piece of round bar stock and drilled and tapped it. Then cut it at 3.5 inches. I then TIG welded it to the connecting rod. Then fit it on the column and made tabs with holes in it.Bolted it up together and TIG welded the tabs to the 1x1 box I put across the cab. Column is nice and strong. Now all I need is a wheel to steer it.

Shannon
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chevyboy73 · 09-16-2013, 09:57 PM

heh thats awesome! kepp up the good work!

99 to Life · 09-16-2013, 10:18 PM

great work, looks good.

**oldman3** · 09-16-2013, 11:21 PM

Nice job Shannon, looks great...Jim

Bubba54 · 09-17-2013, 11:48 AM

Shannon, Setup looks great, connecting rod is a really nice touch.

Shawn

av8tr33337 · 09-17-2013, 05:37 PM

Looks great. I love how you thought it all out so it all ties together for added strength. Will definitely keep that in mind when I do mine.

yawdie1 · 10-01-2013, 01:25 PM

Been following your work. Very impressive. I have a 1950 that i'm trying to work on. Right now I wish I have half your skills and tools! I have ideas but need to go ahead and try them. So far I just have the body off the frame. Need to clean it, paint it and figure how to install the front crossmember.

**oldman3** · 10-01-2013, 06:35 PM

Hey Shannon, hope everything is OK your way, no update for two weeks

....Jim

xpickup · 10-01-2013, 08:21 PM

Chevyboy73, thank you.

99 to life, thank you.

48 GMC BURB, thank you, give an idea and I will make it happen. Glad you like it.

Oldman3, thank you.

bubba54 , thank you, it was easy to do. I just turned up bushings to make it work.

Av8tr33337, thank you. It did work out great. Feel free to use it.

Yawdie1, thank you very much, tools really make it go easier. If you ever think I can help you with something give me a shout. Always glad to help.

Oldman3, I know , I know. I have been crazy busy, ken has me doing a frame quickly for his wife's 47 chevy double duty box truck. It is a 3600 frame, I put 87 1/2 ton suspension in the front. It has bags in the front, leafs in the back with 6" bags in the back for helpers. I have the 350 motor and 700r4 mounted all ready. Waiting for the rear bags. Have to finish the rear shocks and bags this weekend and hopefully mount the steering box and idler arm too. Bend up brake lines and install hoses and then he can take it back to Md. You know just setting around!

Shannon
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**oldman3** · 10-01-2013, 11:24 PM

Man, I would still be thinking about how and what to do, and you have it done already, you are the man....Jim

09-03-2013, 10:37 PM	#1
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Mr incredible, thank you. Here are the pictures from the weekend. I made up new running board mounts. I used 1x1 1/16 box with 3/4 3/16 stock welded to the inside. Then drilled and tapped for 1/4-20. I ground the spot welds and removed the factory ones. Then plug welded the new ones at the right places. It work out great. I then finished fitting the splash aprons and welded a 3/16 rod to the edges after it was bend to the profile of the edge. Next is the steering and the brake peddle assembly. Also the bracing for the fire wall to the peddle assembly. Here are the pictures. Shannon Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

09-03-2013, 10:40 PM	#2
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

09-03-2013, 11:31 PM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Nice job, looks good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-03-2013, 11:48 PM	#4
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Outstanding. Keep it coming Posted via Mobile Device __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them

09-04-2013, 11:28 AM	#5
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 very nice shannon, I was gonna ask you about the edge on the filler pans, but then I went up and read what you did. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

09-09-2013, 10:35 PM	#6
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Oldman3, thank you. Mr incredible, thank you and I will keep rolling. 99 to life, thank you, that is the best way I came up with. Well I will try this again, nothing worse than writing everything up and with the way the site is now with uploading pictures and loseing everything This weekend i worked on the brake pedal assembly and the steering. I made a plate for between the booster recess and the pedal. Then used 1 inch box tubing to span from cowl to cowl. The also to the area where the hood bolts up. Also tied in the booster plate so the fire will not push when breaking. Nice and strong now. Next was to put on the lower steering joint and mock up the dd shaft to check for the steering column placement. The lower mount is made out of a piece of round tubing and has a 3/8 nut welded to it to lock the column in place. There will be an aluminum bushing so it does no t crush the column. The upper is going to be a connecting rod. I picked one up tonight from a buddy. Picture will follow. Shannon Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

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xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

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xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

09-09-2013, 11:40 PM	#9
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Bracing, and column mount looks good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-10-2013, 08:28 AM	#10
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Excellent Posted via Mobile Device __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them

09-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#11
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,759	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Your work always looks so well planned out and executed. You have a real talent my friend. Keep it up. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

09-10-2013, 03:08 PM	#12
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 looks great, def stealing your column idea on the floor, little extra security and even nice to get the column where you want it, then tighten it up so you get all the linkages right for the steering by yourself. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

09-10-2013, 05:17 PM	#13
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 I agree with the guys before me. Nice work and attention to detail. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

09-12-2013, 08:20 AM	#14
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 oldman3, Thank you mr incredible, Thank you youngrodder, Thank you. I alway love to post my stuff that way if someone is doing something the same way, they can see how I did it. And hopefully it will work for them. 99 to Life, Thank you. That seemed like a good way of doing it. I am going to turn up the aluminum bushings for the upper and lower mount after work tomorrow. Then hopefully I can get them in this weekend. I am driving a old military truck that I put panels in years ago to a 9/11 / veteran ceremony on Sunday. So it is taking up some of my hot rod time but it is for a great cause. 69CST-V, Thank you Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

09-16-2013, 08:33 PM	#15
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 I turned my upper and lower bushings out of aluminum. Then slit them in half. I turned flanges on both of them so they will not push through. I put the steering column where it belonged and figured out where to cut the connecting rod off at. I took a piece of round bar stock and drilled and tapped it. Then cut it at 3.5 inches. I then TIG welded it to the connecting rod. Then fit it on the column and made tabs with holes in it.Bolted it up together and TIG welded the tabs to the 1x1 box I put across the cab. Column is nice and strong. Now all I need is a wheel to steer it. Shannon Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually



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09-16-2013, 09:57 PM	#17
chevyboy73 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 131	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 heh thats awesome! kepp up the good work! __________________ 2011 Silverado ECSB LT 2000 Silverado RCSB 2WD super bad habit of not owning a vehicle for a long time

09-16-2013, 10:18 PM	#18
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 great work, looks good. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

09-16-2013, 11:21 PM	#19
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Nice job Shannon, looks great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-17-2013, 11:48 AM	#20
Bubba54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 155	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Shannon, Setup looks great, connecting rod is a really nice touch. Shawn __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582647

09-17-2013, 05:37 PM	#21
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Looks great. I love how you thought it all out so it all ties together for added strength. Will definitely keep that in mind when I do mine. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

10-01-2013, 01:25 PM	#22
yawdie1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 65	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Been following your work. Very impressive. I have a 1950 that i'm trying to work on. Right now I wish I have half your skills and tools! I have ideas but need to go ahead and try them. So far I just have the body off the frame. Need to clean it, paint it and figure how to install the front crossmember. __________________ 1950 chevy PU work in progress.

10-01-2013, 06:35 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Hey Shannon, hope everything is OK your way, no update for two weeks....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-01-2013, 08:21 PM	#24
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Chevyboy73, thank you. 99 to life, thank you. 48 GMC BURB, thank you, give an idea and I will make it happen. Glad you like it. Oldman3, thank you. bubba54 , thank you, it was easy to do. I just turned up bushings to make it work. Av8tr33337, thank you. It did work out great. Feel free to use it. Yawdie1, thank you very much, tools really make it go easier. If you ever think I can help you with something give me a shout. Always glad to help. Oldman3, I know , I know. I have been crazy busy, ken has me doing a frame quickly for his wife's 47 chevy double duty box truck. It is a 3600 frame, I put 87 1/2 ton suspension in the front. It has bags in the front, leafs in the back with 6" bags in the back for helpers. I have the 350 motor and 700r4 mounted all ready. Waiting for the rear bags. Have to finish the rear shocks and bags this weekend and hopefully mount the steering box and idler arm too. Bend up brake lines and install hoses and then he can take it back to Md. You know just setting around! Shannon Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

10-01-2013, 11:24 PM	#25
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Man, I would still be thinking about how and what to do, and you have it done already, you are the man....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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