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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by Coach529 (Post 7751682)

Still have punch list stuff to complete, but time and available cash flow are pretty slim right now. Been driving him when I can......

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Hen...DSC_0399-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Hen...DSC_0400-L.jpg

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Current Punch List

Pump Seal Leak on TH350
Nuisance Battery Drain
replace door latch on passenger side
4 wheel alignment
steering radius
Interior (Floor and headliner)
350 does not run as good as I think it should
rattles.........clanks.....bangs....

looks so great!:uhmk:

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Driving when you can is the best part! as for the
rattles.........clanks.....bangs.... Remember it's a 60+ year old truck they did that new.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

I know you've moved on from the dropped axle (way, way on)--but I was hoping you or some followers could identify this power steering setup on an AD. It appears to be a 70's-80's steering box ahead of the axle, but is the linkage & steering arm a kit? It would appear to solve some header clearance issues, but is it functional?

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7751738)

He's looking great!

Personally, I like that you took the bumper guards off. It's a cleaner look. Seems like you took steel wool or polish to the grill and bumper(?) anyway, he looks really nice. Congrats!

I liked the bumper guard, but it hung down below the bumper and was always scrapping on the ground.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by jkeating1 (Post 7762178)

I know a lot of guys have done it with success.....

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by lower50's (Post 7757405)

Driving when you can is the best part! as for the
rattles.........clanks.....bangs.... Remember it's a 60+ year old truck they did that new.

That is true.....

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by jkeating1 (Post 7762178)

That was a kit that was sold by CPP and others, and might be still available. Was it functional? As someone who wasted his money on that setup, no, it is not acceptable due to excessive bump steer. There are some on the forum here who will disagree with me on this but it's my opinion.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Sunday Cruise.....

https://youtu.be/1UxBcP8QSUI

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Very well done video!! Feels like I was right there holding onto the tail gate. LOL Gopro? What editing program do you use?

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

fun ride, spring is upon us.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Coach,
Great video of a nice cruise!
Looking forward to the day I get to do that.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Nice video Mike. You literally were blowing the dust off it...

Love it
Marc

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Big life changes for the Koch Family. Now in Idaho. The hot rod scene is strong here. Car Shows and cruise in's weekly!!

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Hen...DSC_0010-L.jpg

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The scenery is not all that bad either...

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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Nice! Congratulations :-)

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

So how'd you do at the show? :metal:

Great pics as always. Glad to hear things are well.

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly (Post 8003999)

great pics

Thanks!!

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

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Originally Posted by iowaboynca (Post 8004001)

So how'd you do at the show? :metal:

Great pics as always. Glad to hear things are well.

Didn't win.....but had a ton of fun!!

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

last pic looks like a win to me...

Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Hey Coach

Love the pictures...nothing the Western part of the country for those shots....truck is as always looking stellar too...keep up the great work...whats the next project gonna be??

MikeC