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Old 10-24-2014, 09:30 AM   #1
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My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Been trying to buy this truck for 10 yrs finally got it a few months back
Here is my plans

1st thing was a 3" chop which is done except body work
s10 chassis swap in progress
Not sure on what i want to use for motor/tranny combo yet
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Old 10-24-2014, 10:47 AM   #2
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

doner chassis 84 s10 almost got it ready will be by the end of today
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Old 10-25-2014, 12:45 PM   #3
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Well i got some more done s10 is stripped down too frame and started pulling body off the 49. Still need to replace rear axle with 4x4 blazer and take to car wash, and finish up getting 49 body off.
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Old 10-29-2014, 03:06 PM   #4
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look what was under the blazer i picked up Score i think so?
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Old 10-30-2014, 01:36 AM   #5
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Got a little more done today frame is prepped all mounts off and ground down front frame horns cut still need to weld in plates tho. 99 blazer rear end in with disc brakes. Going to start on body mounts and hopefully have cab mounted soon.
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Old 10-30-2014, 11:13 PM   #6
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Mounts built and cab on need to set front clip on and get it set then finish all the welds. Thanks to my buddy Duane all the body should be finished soon. Then on too the steering and peddle assembly.
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Old 10-31-2014, 06:30 PM   #7
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Hanging sheet metal, wheels look pretty centered to me. What ya guys think?
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Old 11-02-2014, 08:59 AM   #8
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Ya, looks good.
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Old 11-02-2014, 02:07 PM   #9
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

That is some quick progress. Looks great.
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Old 11-03-2014, 12:13 AM   #10
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Farmersid Thanks

dmack Thanks trying to get as much as I can done before the snow settles in.

Didn't get much done today like I had hoped worked on my new car Trailer I bought this morning.
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Old 11-05-2014, 09:05 PM   #11
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Bed is sitting on it but not bolted up yet.
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Old 11-19-2014, 12:48 AM   #12
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Been cold and snowing not much done but running boards done and mounted and bed finished. column and pedals next and a 3/4 drop.
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Old 02-02-2015, 11:53 AM   #13
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Been awhile since Ive updated but have not had much time to work on the truck since winter is here and I plow snow for a living during the winter, but have got a few things done. Body is completely mounted got the steering column installed and brake booster on, 2" drop spindles and spacers in front on, starting the wiring soon and still need to drop the front another inch and back 2 inches. Still not sure what im using for motor/tranny combo yet.
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Old 02-02-2015, 02:12 PM   #14
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

What a great project and thread!

Is there an LS & 60E swap in the air?
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Old 02-02-2015, 09:42 PM   #15
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Nice progress and the top chop looks good!
I vote LS and 4L60E.
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Old 02-04-2015, 01:06 PM   #16
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Thanks guys for the compliments, still lots of things I am undecided on doing partly because I keep checking out everyone else's builds and changing my mind.
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Old 02-04-2015, 09:55 PM   #17
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

A little more work done today pulled frontend off again started the wiring harness install from the s10 and the motor mounts started plus sanded and painted the frame. Nothing fancy just happy to be getting something done on it.
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Old 02-07-2015, 12:47 PM   #18
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Got my new tires and wheels going old school cragers 15x7 front with 245 60r15 and 15x8 with 275 60 r15 on the rear copper cobras.

Decided to run 350 with 700 r4 just got a smoking deal on a fresh rebuild on both of them from my buddy it was to good of a deal to pass up.

Now time to order up some parts headers, gas tank, radiator, etc.
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Old 02-07-2015, 04:16 PM   #19
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Man, I still like the Cragars! Way to go on the engine and transmission. Progress is looking good!
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Old 02-07-2015, 09:15 PM   #20
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Man, I still like the Cragars! Way to go on the engine and transmission. Progress is looking good!
Thanks Advanced design I have owned a lot of rigs with Cragers still one of my all time favorites. Just a cool old school look no matter what there on. Not a super big fan of the shanked lug nuts but I do all my own rotates so some dumb ass don't screw up the threads lol.
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Old 02-09-2015, 12:51 PM   #21
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Well got some more done on the truck yesterday not much but better than nothing.
Changed out the factory s10 brake pedal only with a full size chevy one.
Installed gas pedal assembly out of a f/s chevy.
Worked on wiring
Going to start on mini tubs wheels and tires will not fit as of now.

Today I ordered up my headers, 23" lokar shifter, mustang gas tank and sending unit and my access fuel door.

My front springs showed up so ill be putting those in today along with my rear blocks.

Will post up some pictures later
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Old 02-10-2015, 12:11 AM   #22
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Here is a few pics the rear tires are sitting on the inner fender wheel tubs in progress. Motor mounts finished took front clip off to start stabbing the motor and tranny.
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Old 02-10-2015, 12:14 AM   #23
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Few more
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Old 02-11-2015, 01:26 AM   #24
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Re: My 49 Chevy build under destruction.

Little done today rear fenders off and inner fenders cut. Bought a fender from local trailer supply a big whopping 18 bucks. Lots of parts on there way
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Making progress!
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