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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
So the road trip went off with out a hitch. No mechanical or electrical issues at all. I did have a couple of annoying squeaks but was able to eliminate those while in Virginia using some rubber stock I brought with me, I also install the passenger door seal while there and that really helped with wind noise. You can see in the first picture I installed the tool box on the left side before we left which really helped for dry storage. In the second is my wife ready to roll. The last ones prove it really happened. I will start on the bed top later this week, I will also need to get some new front springs as I'm getting a little tire rub in a tight turn. Oh and for mileage 17.95 on the first fill up and 18.03 on the second so I'll say 18 highway and will check it for city soon.
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03-24-2015, 09:07 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Congrats! I'm glad to hear it went well and there were no issues. That's pretty good mileage too!
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03-24-2015, 09:08 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
very cool, congrats. the boxes look good
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03-24-2015, 09:35 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Nice the trip worked out good, I would say great fuel economy and best part is seeing momma enjoy it, have to build something soon my wife will like, because she usually won't ride in my builds, well not with a smile.
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03-24-2015, 10:08 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
YAY
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03-24-2015, 11:53 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Great it went well. Had to have a lot of "looks" while running down the road. Great milage, when MOMMA'S happy the world is happy...Jim
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03-25-2015, 08:41 AM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Congratulations Rob! Looks like a great trip!
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03-26-2015, 10:47 PM
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Saw your post about the bed wood in the other post can't wait to see that!
Maybe some outdoor stain to make the color pop but either way its going to look cool! |
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03-26-2015, 11:15 PM
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03-31-2015, 05:01 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Been doing some more work on prepping the bed for the top. I moved the air filter and the battery to the inside of the frame and added a second tool box to the right side of the frame, I also put a 1" notch above the tires for a little extra clearance and started on a headache rack for the front. I will be using a sink drain piece I picked up at the hardware store for a fuel filler trim ring. I think it will work out pretty good. I will be taking a long road trip starting Saturday including: GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX, AR, TN so I've been at it pretty hard lately.
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03-31-2015, 07:01 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Nice updates. Looking forward to the floor fab. Love the sink drain!
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03-31-2015, 09:20 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Made some more progress.
 
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03-31-2015, 10:31 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
dang personal power tour? I like the filler neck idea. if it were me, I'd make the bed removable. I'm the king of over thinking "hey I might need to get to this someday" but..... you do have a lift, so makes for easy access. I'd be dead if my halftone beds didn't slide out!
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03-31-2015, 11:11 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Looks great...Jim
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04-01-2015, 02:12 AM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Great work, the bed is coming along nicely.
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04-01-2015, 08:10 AM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
you might want to make sure there are a couple small drain holes in the sink ring, so it doesn't fill up with water. Just a thought but you truck is looking great. I would like to have seen it a dually but what you have looks good.
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04-01-2015, 06:47 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Looking good.
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04-02-2015, 05:29 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Actually the sink drain does have about a 1/4 gap below the cap for drainage. As far as the duel rear wheels go, I would like to do that later. Oh and yes the bed is removable, 12 1/2 bolts, 2 quick disconnect wire connectors and 1 hose clamp, even the tool boxes come off with the bed. Oh, and has anybody seen a engine cover laying on the side of, or in the middle of the road? I think I may have failed to tighten the retaining bolt down and mine decided to find it's own way in life on my way to work.
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04-02-2015, 11:38 PM
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04-03-2015, 07:02 AM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Sweet ryde.
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04-03-2015, 08:14 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
OK, so shes packed, fluids checked, tires checked etc... the bed is done for a while. I even mounted a outside mirror. I'll send a few shots from the road.
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04-03-2015, 09:22 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Good luck and have a great trip! Bed looks good too.
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04-03-2015, 11:06 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Yeah, have a good and safe trip...Jim
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04-03-2015, 11:11 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
looks great, safe and fun travels. pick up some parts and make use of that huge cab getter!!
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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 |
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Wow. That looks so good! Congratz and good luck on the trip!
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