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J48chevy · 11-14-2014, 06:04 PM

Well I decided to unbox all my new bed parts and do a mock up to see what it looks like. The truck is starting to take shape slowly. Anyhow, after moving the rear end back a little it still looks like about 2 more inches to center the rear wheel better.

My question is, this is a stock 3600 chassis and when I put the bed on with my Ford Explorer rear end, I had to run a 1.5" wheel spacer to clear the bed. Luckily I had a set of these sitting around. Has anyone else run into this? I am also toying with cutting sides to install a wheel well on the side so that I have no issues once it is done. I do have 10" wide rims on the back but even when I mocked up the 8" front on the back it still looked close.

Anyhow looking for thoughts and ideas. It is all on the joy of doing a build.

J48chevy · 11-14-2014, 06:05 PM

One more pic.

J48chevy · 11-14-2014, 06:18 PM

Pic of issue. Hard to see but tire is less than finger width away from bedside and that is with 1.5" wheel spacers installed.

Also, anyone have a link showing bed mount instructions? The 2nd pic will show I bought a rubber bed mount kit but still seems to angle down a little.

J48chevy · 11-14-2014, 06:19 PM

Inside shot of bed.

mr48chev · 11-14-2014, 08:29 PM

You are right, the axle needs to go back a bit and probably close to 2 inches but what I would do is figure out exactly where I wanted the wheel centered and not be hung up on an exact measurement. Get it so it looks perfect in your eyes and nail it down.

47 Fasttoys · 11-14-2014, 08:53 PM

You might be able the 8s but it will be close. I ran 10s on my '54 but needed a 2" tub for good clearance. If it where me I would add a 3/4" to 1" spacer to raise the front of the bed a little.
Rob

Russell Ashley · 11-15-2014, 08:50 AM

Is the bed in the correct location? From the pics it looks like there more than normal space between the front panel and the cab. If it could move forward it would center the wheels better.

J48chevy · 11-15-2014, 08:59 AM

It should be. Lined it up with holes in frame. Front cross will only had one set of holes in frame. Will have to measure between cab and box. Plus no way to move forward as the front edge of fenders are right at the running boards too.

Hampshire · 11-15-2014, 01:01 PM

Axle moved back on a 3600 about 1-1/4 -1-1/2"

**chev3600** · 11-15-2014, 03:17 PM

The explorer 8.8 is def a squeeze. I'm running spacers 1.5" with 8" wide rears, they still rub just a bit on turns.
Not sure how far you've already moved the axle back, but as was stated already, just line it by what looks good to you and don't stress much over the numbers.

J48chevy · 11-15-2014, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hampshire

Axle moved back on a 3600 about 1-1/4 -1-1/2"

Thanks for pic. Truck looks awesome. What blocks or spacers did you use under cross sills to get the level height? I bought the poly blocks but looks like I will need to add some to get the right level height. Also, what is the measurement from the lip below the back window to top of front part of the bed. This will give me an idea on how close or far off I am.

Hampshire · 11-15-2014, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Thanks for pic. Truck looks awesome. What blocks or spacers did you use under cross sills to get the level height? I bought the poly blocks but looks like I will need to add some to get the right level height. Also, what is the measurement from the lip below the back window to top of front part of the bed. This will give me an idea on how close or far off I am.

I used a wood block kit I purchased from either Classic Parts or Jim Carter. I measure lip to top as 9-1/4" . BTW, the slope you see on the panel above the running board/below the bed is due to the fact that it has not yet been fastened up front.

MARTINSR · 11-15-2014, 08:10 PM

All I know is your garage is too friggin nice, I don't even want to talk to you!

It's cool seeing a 3/4 ton done, very cool.

Brian

J48chevy · 11-15-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

All I know is your garage is too friggin nice, I don't even want to talk to you!

It's cool seeing a 3/4 ton done, very cool.

Brian

Haha. Thanks. I actually think it is a mess right now. All I know is that I need a bigger garage because I have way too many toys.

_Ogre · 11-16-2014, 01:37 PM

where in michigan are you? i'm in northville/novi area

J48chevy · 11-16-2014, 02:43 PM

I live in the Saginaw/Caro area. Not too far away.

11-14-2014, 06:04 PM	#1
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	1948 Bed pics and Questions Well I decided to unbox all my new bed parts and do a mock up to see what it looks like. The truck is starting to take shape slowly. Anyhow, after moving the rear end back a little it still looks like about 2 more inches to center the rear wheel better. My question is, this is a stock 3600 chassis and when I put the bed on with my Ford Explorer rear end, I had to run a 1.5" wheel spacer to clear the bed. Luckily I had a set of these sitting around. Has anyone else run into this? I am also toying with cutting sides to install a wheel well on the side so that I have no issues once it is done. I do have 10" wide rims on the back but even when I mocked up the 8" front on the back it still looked close. Anyhow looking for thoughts and ideas. It is all on the joy of doing a build. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670 Last edited by J48chevy; 11-14-2014 at 06:10 PM.

11-14-2014, 06:05 PM	#2
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions One more pic. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

11-14-2014, 06:18 PM	#3
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions Pic of issue. Hard to see but tire is less than finger width away from bedside and that is with 1.5" wheel spacers installed. Also, anyone have a link showing bed mount instructions? The 2nd pic will show I bought a rubber bed mount kit but still seems to angle down a little. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

11-14-2014, 06:19 PM	#4
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions Inside shot of bed. Attached Images __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

11-14-2014, 08:29 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,322	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions You are right, the axle needs to go back a bit and probably close to 2 inches but what I would do is figure out exactly where I wanted the wheel centered and not be hung up on an exact measurement. Get it so it looks perfect in your eyes and nail it down. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-14-2014, 08:53 PM	#6
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions You might be able the 8s but it will be close. I ran 10s on my '54 but needed a 2" tub for good clearance. If it where me I would add a 3/4" to 1" spacer to raise the front of the bed a little. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

11-15-2014, 08:50 AM	#7
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions Is the bed in the correct location? From the pics it looks like there more than normal space between the front panel and the cab. If it could move forward it would center the wheels better.

11-15-2014, 08:59 AM	#8
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions It should be. Lined it up with holes in frame. Front cross will only had one set of holes in frame. Will have to measure between cab and box. Plus no way to move forward as the front edge of fenders are right at the running boards too. __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670 Last edited by J48chevy; 11-15-2014 at 09:07 AM.

11-15-2014, 01:01 PM	#9
Hampshire Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western MA Posts: 281	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions Axle moved back on a 3600 about 1-1/4 -1-1/2"

11-15-2014, 03:17 PM	#10
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions The explorer 8.8 is def a squeeze. I'm running spacers 1.5" with 8" wide rears, they still rub just a bit on turns. Not sure how far you've already moved the axle back, but as was stated already, just line it by what looks good to you and don't stress much over the numbers. __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

11-15-2014, 08:10 PM	#13
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions All I know is your garage is too friggin nice, I don't even want to talk to you! It's cool seeing a 3/4 ton done, very cool. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-16-2014, 01:37 PM	#15
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions where in michigan are you? i'm in northville/novi area __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-16-2014, 02:43 PM	#16
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: 1948 Bed pics and Questions I live in the Saginaw/Caro area. Not too far away. __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670



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