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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject: Chevy restoration - in the right place this time :) |
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Here's the arrival of the truck and the progress to far. Put the original in the wrong place
The truck arrives
Will it fit
A big Meccano set
Left side
Right side
Stripped chassis (mechanic friend says it's in better condition that a 53 plate Fiat he has in the shop just now!
The cab is next years project - it's in great condition so stays as is for now
Need access to the handbrake and gearbox? 4 bolts and the floor comes out.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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Marksmini
Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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That looks very nice project....
best of luck |
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Marksmini
Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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That looks very nice project....
best of luck |
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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: Update |
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I've not been idle in the past few weeks, been busy rubbing down the chassis, stripping the brakes and shocks and then painting/restoring it all.
Chassis in matching green
Brake cylinder - 3 of the 4 were able to be reused
I've also rubbed down and painted under the cab to give it a bit of protection for the road and have purchased a few cans of Dynax S50 to spray its all before I use it.
Have also managed to get 2 very good bedsides, bed front and wheels from ebay (from a 53 chevy) at a price far below the cost to buy the metal to fix up mine.
Just waiting for the main order from the USA - anytime in the next week or 2 - to start rebuilding. Still on target for a summer MOT |
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:42 am Post subject: |
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How are you progressing with this project? Are you still on target for your MoT date? |
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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 9:30 am Post subject: |
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I've had an 'out of the blue' health issue so have been a bit slower at working and keeping up to things on the computer but things are a bit more settled again and the truck is still on target. In fact the Dr stopping my exercise programme has now left MORE time for the truck.
UPDATE:
*Full brakes, articulating arms, cylinders fitted on all 4 corners. Just awaiting a friend to flare the new pipes.
*Master cylinder re-built
*Rear parking/emergency brake fitted - difficult getting all the parts, but have them now.
*Full re-wire completed and engine ran to test it all worked
*Cab painted internally, dash refurbished and awaiting fitment.
*Picked up a complete 50s bed on ebay (£55!) - the old one was pretty rusty at the bed/side joint - and it has been stripped to the bare metal and is ready for painting. It's 1 1/2 inched wider but it fits well and only those who really know will notice. It also means I can fit a 50's tailgate.
*Exhaust ready for fitting - has been test fitted.
STILL TO GET:
*2 original 16" wheels. I have 5 off 15" originals from a 50's truck - with original baby moon cabs - but really want to get the 16" wheels. Better still would be a full set of 17" artillery wheels - but these would need to come from the USA and they are rare there as well.
*Windshield frame - the original was beyond repair, even for a professional
*Tyres
I'll post up some pics soon.
I've been spraying a few bits - dash etc - using cans and was going to upgrade to a air system. Will post in the equipment forum for what's the best system. |
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Uncle Joe Guest
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: |
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I dont know about the being slower bit. It looks to me as though you are getting along with it at a good rate! |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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It's handy being in the garage next to the house - means I can escape for a couple of hours most nights. My father-in-law (Tony) has also moved in with us so I have a live in labourer who loves sandpaper and wire wool which speeds things up
The windshield was rusty, it was held together with 2 'V' brackets which had rusted to the metal frame. Had the glass not been broken it could have been saved, but stripping it to remove the glass showed it as a bit of a t-bag. I have a new one on back order $300! but used ones on ebay are making $325 so not much of an option, other than to wait until early June when they are in stock.
Managed to get a deal for used 16" wheels and a used tailgate last night.
Cheers
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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: Update |
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Things are still progressing on the truck - trundling towards the August MOT
Windshield frame arrived at last - and was stopped at customs so another £68 on the bill First time any parts have been stopped.
Brakes all working - although they are still slightly spongy so am going to go through the bleed procedure another couple of times with my new one man bleed tube.
Bed all painted and ready to fit.
New headlamps fitted, new tail lights fitted and brake lights fitted (these weren't on the original so a switch had to be fitted to the master cylinder as well)
Cheers
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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...sometimes just sit in it now going 'broom broom' and dreaming
Meant to say a big thanks to ukdave2002 for the brake flaring demonstration. I got a kit out of machine mart after never being in at the same time as my mate appeared to flare them for me. The instructions with the kit for double flaring was very poor, but with the info on this site it all made sense and no leaks.
Only other thing I needed to get were new copper crush washers - didn't even know such a thing existed before the truck arrived. |
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chevy49-pickup
Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 26
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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your geting on real good , i love the art deco trucks . you sticking with the strate 6, 90hp |
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dalbuie
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gullane
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Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be sticking with it if it all holds up once it's on the road.
Got the new painted dash back together today so getting close to a road test
Still having a bit of bother getting all the air out of the brakes, will have another go bleeding in a day or 2.
Any pics of your truck? |
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