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Jduck · 09-17-2013, 10:11 PM

Quick background on me I've always built played with 4wd, jeeps tube buggies etc.. and always wanted to do a rat rod type vehicle. Well I stumbled across this 49 that a guy started putting on a 72 frame that he shortened up to get the wheel base right. I scored a rebuilt 350 from a buddy and ordered some blingyier parts for it. Got a 700r4 for the trans. The frame is stock height and the body is channeled over the frame to get the lowered look. Anyways heres some pics of where I am now and what I'm getting my self into

Home in the garage

Engine set in place..not sure why it was painted ferd blue

Dart heads

Cam

Interior or the lack of

started fitting the new sheetmetal

Hopefully have some more updates soon. But this should be a fun build different from what Im used to. This was my last creation..

Chevette · 09-21-2013, 03:11 PM

Looks like you're off to a good start. From what I can see in the photos, it's a nice lookin' truck. Good luck with your build.

OrrieG · 09-21-2013, 04:23 PM

should be fun. early sbc were red, then chvy orange. in 77 they changed to blue so they could be used in any GM vehicle. Later they were changed to black. I also found a web site that said the change to blue and black was to hide oil leaks and reduce warranty claims, but think the author was being a smartty.

crossfire84 · 09-21-2013, 05:30 PM

are those military 6x6 axles in that mud machine?

Jduck · 09-21-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

should be fun. early sbc were red, then chvy orange. in 77 they changed to blue so they could be used in any GM vehicle. Later they were changed to black. I also found a web site that said the change to blue and black was to hide oil leaks and reduce warranty claims, but think the author was being a smartty.

Thats good to know! I'll prob change it to black to offset the aluminum top end parts

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossfire84

are those military 6x6 axles in that mud machine?

Yup it had a 5.3,sm465,np205 and front and rear steer 2.5ton rockwell axles. Never really used it in the mud much, mostly rock crawling/trail riding Had a lot of fun with it!!!

Jduck · 09-30-2013, 06:49 PM

Decided to ditch the auto and go with a 4 speed. Now just gotta wait on some more parts to show up and I can get on with it....

Ta2Don · 10-13-2013, 09:20 PM

I found ya here... Will watch for updates, and put the word out on the 60-66 board...

realvc · 10-14-2013, 05:09 AM

Very cool build, I'll be following along.

Jduck · 10-26-2013, 07:22 PM

Got the transmission put in with the centerforce dual friction clutch, also got started on the trans crossmember.

Some parts I scored from a local swapmeet. Lincoln mark viii elec. fan, some hushpower pro series mufflers and a big ol intake.

ghettoluxury · 10-26-2013, 09:12 PM

The patina on this truck is awesome.

Ta2Don · 10-26-2013, 09:27 PM

Sweet!!! Love seeing progress!!!
Nice score on da parts...

Jduck · 10-27-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Sweet!!! Love seeing progress!!!

Yup me too!!!

09-17-2013, 10:11 PM	#1
Jduck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Winterville, GA Posts: 5	Project figure it out as I go! Quick background on me I've always built played with 4wd, jeeps tube buggies etc.. and always wanted to do a rat rod type vehicle. Well I stumbled across this 49 that a guy started putting on a 72 frame that he shortened up to get the wheel base right. I scored a rebuilt 350 from a buddy and ordered some blingyier parts for it. Got a 700r4 for the trans. The frame is stock height and the body is channeled over the frame to get the lowered look. Anyways heres some pics of where I am now and what I'm getting my self into Home in the garage Engine set in place..not sure why it was painted ferd blue Dart heads Cam Interior or the lack of started fitting the new sheetmetal Hopefully have some more updates soon. But this should be a fun build different from what Im used to. This was my last creation..

09-21-2013, 03:11 PM	#2
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: Project figure it out as I go! Looks like you're off to a good start. From what I can see in the photos, it's a nice lookin' truck. Good luck with your build. __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

09-21-2013, 04:23 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project figure it out as I go! should be fun. early sbc were red, then chvy orange. in 77 they changed to blue so they could be used in any GM vehicle. Later they were changed to black. I also found a web site that said the change to blue and black was to hide oil leaks and reduce warranty claims, but think the author was being a smartty. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 09-21-2013 at 04:28 PM.

09-21-2013, 05:30 PM	#4
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: Project figure it out as I go! are those military 6x6 axles in that mud machine? __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

09-30-2013, 06:49 PM	#6
Jduck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Winterville, GA Posts: 5	Re: Project figure it out as I go! Decided to ditch the auto and go with a 4 speed. Now just gotta wait on some more parts to show up and I can get on with it....

10-13-2013, 09:20 PM	#7
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project figure it out as I go! I found ya here... Will watch for updates, and put the word out on the 60-66 board... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-14-2013, 05:09 AM	#8
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: Project figure it out as I go! Very cool build, I'll be following along. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

10-26-2013, 07:22 PM	#9
Jduck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Winterville, GA Posts: 5	Re: Project figure it out as I go! Got the transmission put in with the centerforce dual friction clutch, also got started on the trans crossmember. Some parts I scored from a local swapmeet. Lincoln mark viii elec. fan, some hushpower pro series mufflers and a big ol intake.

10-26-2013, 09:12 PM	#10
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Project figure it out as I go! The patina on this truck is awesome. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-26-2013, 09:27 PM	#11
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Project figure it out as I go! Sweet!!! Love seeing progress!!! Nice score on da parts... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD



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