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02-11-2011, 09:54 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
What are you useing for posts on the four corners of the bed? is it just square tubing?
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02-11-2011, 08:04 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Fantastic job , can't wait to see more, keep it up.
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02-13-2011, 06:10 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
The "stake pockets" are 16 gauge sheet matal formed in a brake with 1" flanges on both sides. The flanges on the rear ones are offset 1/2" on each side, to allow a 1" wider opening at the back, so the tailgate can close into the bed rather than flush to it. On each side a piece of 16 ga. was bent into a 90 and welded in to complete the tailgate pocket. Yesterday I finished the link assemblies and added hidden latches, I am hoping to drive this truck on Power Tour this June.
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02-13-2011, 06:18 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
This picture shows the 1/2" X 2" deep "pocket" that the tailgate closes into. Please ignore the big kids pop!
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02-14-2011, 03:27 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Here are some better pix of the stake pockets and tailgate opening.
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04-02-2011, 07:32 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
I haven't updated the progerss on the truck for a while, the bed is almost done, I have to remove it to weld in the "compartment" that will hold the air tank, compressors, Big Red valve and battery. A hinged cover will be installed as will stainless bed strips. The left rear fender was beat to death so I got another from a seller in California. We rolled the truck out today and blew off some of the dust and shavings.
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04-02-2011, 09:22 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Now that looks kick ass.
I am soooooo drawn to these trucks when they are lowered like this. It (almost) makes me shelve my '46 project. Good job so far. Ratty 46 |
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04-09-2011, 07:29 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
looking good
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04-09-2011, 08:36 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
nice. i want one.
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04-10-2011, 01:21 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
any updates?
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04-11-2011, 11:50 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Good Lookin Truck!
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05-25-2011, 10:56 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
I fianally finished the engine for the 48, it's a 97 Suburban Vortec 350 that I bought from a body shop 7 or 8 years ago. It showed 60,000 miles and appeared well taken care of, no sludge, strong crosshatch in the bores and the bearings that I checked were like new. I port matched the heads and blended the bowls. A local machine shop added LT-4 2.00" intake and 1.55" exhaust valves with a 3 angle valve job and LT-4 springs. I added a GM LT-4 "Hot" cam and 1.6:1 roller rockers with Cloyes timing set. The intake is a Chinese "Crosswind" copy of a RPM Air Gap, if I did it again I would have spent the extra money and purchased an Edelbrock, the offshore quality is poor. That said, I attacked the intake with a Sawzall and grinder and removed the extra lumps, bumps, weird mountings and "nitrous nozzle" bosses. I added a PCV valve (with baffle) in the valley so that I could use the Moon breathers without oiling the engine compartment. I then sent it to LO-KO Coatings for a ceramic coating, they do outstanding work. The valve covers are Ebay finned no hole centerbolt, with Moon breathers added, the carb ia a Holley 770 cfm Street Avenger with a Moon oval air cleaner. The engine is green same as the truck is going to be, I couldn't beleive that you can get dark green engine paint. Here are a couple of pictures, I hope to post more of the truck as work continues.
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05-26-2011, 12:16 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Very nicely done. Odd with the green ... but looking good.
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05-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
lookin good!Very nice truck!
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05-27-2011, 11:10 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Very, very cool! Really nice work and I like the way it's headed!
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01-31-2012, 05:17 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
I finally got off my lazy ass and started working on the truck, the engine and trans. are mounted, brake pedal/master/booster is in, headers fit! It will be on Power Tour this year! Please ignore the blue oval.
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01-31-2012, 05:44 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Nice work....Definately subscribed.
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01-31-2012, 07:45 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
lovin your truck man. that engine should be pretty stout. and yeah I could only imagine what that intake looks like in person. The airgap eddy from what I read is the best for most vortec applications, thats the route I'm goin. Can't wait to see this thing done. without that blue oval!!
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01-31-2012, 11:02 PM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Good to see that you are moving ahead. ...Progress is good.
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02-01-2012, 02:31 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Looks Amazing. Love the black finish on the frame.
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02-03-2012, 12:28 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Put on the wheels/tires, front fenders, hung a door and aired it down, great for insperation!
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02-03-2012, 12:35 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Those look sweet. It's really coming together nicely.
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02-03-2012, 08:00 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Wheels look great!
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02-03-2012, 10:19 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
No Whitewalls!! You make me sooo proud!!
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02-03-2012, 10:24 AM
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Re: 48 5 Window air ride driver
Oldnslow,that looks bada$$. I like this wheel and tire combo better too. Keep up the great work.
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