47-55.1 '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dsraven · 12-09-2023, 10:54 PM

well, at least you know now.

mobileortho · 01-07-2024, 05:00 PM

I was off all week and had plans to spend as much time as I could working on the truck. In the end, I was only able to hook up the fuel filler and mount the tail lights. I changed course on lights in the roll pan and installed stock styled LED’s.

mobileortho · 01-16-2024, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

oof thats a mess for sure!

Not perfect but much improved!

mobileortho · 01-22-2024, 10:19 AM

I've been scratching my head trying to figure out where the puddle of brake fluid was coming from on the drivers side around the front wheel. All the lines were checked & double checked & after closer inspection it appeared that it was coming from somewhere around the master cylinder so I set up me camera to see what happened when I applied the brakes and was shocked to see that the pressure switch on the proportioning valve was gushing fluid, not from the threaded connection but from around the front section by the plug. Somewhat surprised that this would fail especially since it's new.

dsraven · 01-22-2024, 10:39 AM

sometimes being new can be worse than using the old part, lol.

mobileortho · 01-22-2024, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

sometimes being new can be worse than using the old part, lol.

True! I wasn't using it anyway, so I just capped it off.

mobileortho · 03-24-2024, 06:35 PM

Added a set of LED headlights. These have built in DRLs & turn signals. Can't figure out what the emergency flashers don't work though. I Hope to be able to test drive this thing soon!

mobileortho · 04-28-2024, 11:33 AM

Tucked the bumper in a bit & extended the splash apron.

mobileortho · Yesterday, 09:19 PM

Going to have to upgrade the cooling system, it got pretty hot running in the garage. I can’t recall how much cfms the current fan has but it’s not up to the task. Any suggestions?

**8man** · Today, 07:15 AM

I pulled the single electric fan when mine did that and went with a dual fan. It increased the CFM's some and it now runs about 180 degrees.

dsraven · Today, 09:32 AM

a dual fan set up can be wired to start off with only a single fan running and then boost to the second fan if things continue to heat up. a manual switch is always a good thing too, for heavy stop and go traffic on hot days.

12-09-2023, 10:54 PM	#251
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! well, at least you know now.

01-07-2024, 05:00 PM	#252
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 871	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! I was off all week and had plans to spend as much time as I could working on the truck. In the end, I was only able to hook up the fuel filler and mount the tail lights. I changed course on lights in the roll pan and installed stock styled LED’s. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. Last edited by mobileortho; 01-08-2024 at 01:28 PM.

01-22-2024, 10:19 AM	#254
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 871	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! I've been scratching my head trying to figure out where the puddle of brake fluid was coming from on the drivers side around the front wheel. All the lines were checked & double checked & after closer inspection it appeared that it was coming from somewhere around the master cylinder so I set up me camera to see what happened when I applied the brakes and was shocked to see that the pressure switch on the proportioning valve was gushing fluid, not from the threaded connection but from around the front section by the plug. Somewhat surprised that this would fail especially since it's new. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

01-22-2024, 10:39 AM	#255
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! sometimes being new can be worse than using the old part, lol.

03-24-2024, 06:35 PM	#257
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 871	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Added a set of LED headlights. These have built in DRLs & turn signals. Can't figure out what the emergency flashers don't work though. I Hope to be able to test drive this thing soon! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. Last edited by mobileortho; 03-26-2024 at 01:28 PM.

04-28-2024, 11:33 AM	#258
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 871	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Tucked the bumper in a bit & extended the splash apron. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. Last edited by mobileortho; Yesterday at 09:13 PM.

Yesterday, 09:19 PM	#259
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 871	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! Going to have to upgrade the cooling system, it got pretty hot running in the garage. I can’t recall how much cfms the current fan has but it’s not up to the task. Any suggestions? __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

Today, 07:15 AM	#260
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,279	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! I pulled the single electric fan when mine did that and went with a dual fan. It increased the CFM's some and it now runs about 180 degrees. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

Today, 09:32 AM	#261
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,835	Re: '50 3600 re-do. Shortening things up! a dual fan set up can be wired to start off with only a single fan running and then boost to the second fan if things continue to heat up. a manual switch is always a good thing too, for heavy stop and go traffic on hot days.



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