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Subscribed! Keep up the great work!

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The motor is at the machine shop and is going to be ready next week. Should go in on Saturday. Then I can make final adjustments to the cab. Also scored a rebuilt 700r4 for it and with a lokar shifter in the almost stock position, that will look cool. Pics next week. Thanks for subscribing

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wow its been a year since I posted. Not much on this truck going on but I did build a motor for it so its coming soon

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Looking good! I like the color and seat combo

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Back at itAttachment 1415088

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now its in the garage with its bro truck

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Got the motor in and am changing the interior to the original from the other truck. Matches the seatAttachment 1415092

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sorry it took so long to get back to this. I have seen that piece on ebay.
Sold the 54. The woodie is done so its time to get back to this

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so its been a while. Changed the idea back to the original direction. Built a gantry and moved the body back to the original chassis. Installed the new sbc and 700r4, ended up rebuilding it also. Used mounts for 47-53. the worked great just had to cut them to fit. Installed a 55 car rear end. Rebuilt it with 308 gears new bearings and brakes. Looking for a radiator that will fit with the radiator support brackets. I installed corvette cast iron exhaust manifolds and they are clearing the steering box so that is cool. I guy gave me some original 46 bed sides so I am on the hunt for steel rear fenders.

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I cant believe its almost 6 years. I got to get this thing done and on the road by November

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This is the master cylinder kit for the 47 to 54. Fits good
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steering column is up and attached. Added directional switch

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working on the motor

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Trying to get the brakes done this week before I start the motor

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Looking great.

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Hey docrock, I was just taking a closer look at your build. Most everything looks good, but you may want to take a look at how far back you have your master cylinder mounted. In the one pic it looks as if the brake lever is going to hit the floor board when it is all the back.

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I will check it out tomorrow. I am making a new floor, but i was running into the trans crossmember. Thanks for looking out

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I have mine mounted about 2" more forward then yours and my pedal just barely rubs my floor in the full return position. I know what you are saying about hitting the trans crossmember. I had to give the top of my crossmember a wack with the sledgehammer so it would not rub the bottom of the master cylinder.
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Checked it. Lands perfect. I noticed i will have a flat floor and cowl. I am very happy about that

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So the new radiator got here from Superior. It fits in the holeAttachment 1558436

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Ok so the good thing is it fits in the hole. The holes in the flanges are not pre-drilled. Placement is up to you. I cut an inch off the flange so it would go lower in the radiator support. Gives me more fan cooling surface. Also it gives a little more room for the cap. It comes with the overflow on the correct side. I am not a fan of the angle that the flanges are mounted on but it also is at the same angle as the fan, so better cooling. I like the brass fittings, and the trans lines are sae instead of metric. Overall I like it.Attachment 1558438

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Been a while since I have been on. Finished all the mechanicals and it runs great. I drove it back and forth in the garage. Had the grill chromed. Electrical is started and the basics are done. I am build a standard bed for the truck instead of the flatbed. I am missing rear fenders. Options are 350 each on fiberglass, 1941-46 models. 250 for fiberglass 37-38 fenders. I have not seen any steel fenders anywhere. Dont know that the 37-38 fenders will even work.
I saw a truck with 47-53 steel fenders but don't know how those work either. I have not seen a lower grill valance made out of metal. Might have to make one. Not a fan of fiberglass

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When we re looking for rear fenders we bought a complete 37 just for the rear steel fenders............. they did not fit!
The glass ones look great and just need a little support and they will work fine

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Thank you for the info. I knew this site would steer me right.

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Attachment 1604070got a fender on

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Attachment 1604073little park light wakes up

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Attachment 1604075now the big light. making progress

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Attachment 1604081got the grill back from the chromer

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Attachment 1604082 Spent a month getting the driver fender patched and painted

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Attachment 1604093Could not wait to take it out of the shop under its own power. First time I years

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Attachment 1604099under the hood

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Attachment 1604100Now for the apron

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