I hear ya there. Are you planning on doing your final body work and painting?

Looking forward to more updates.

I do plan on doing some of the bodywork myself. Definitely all of the metalwork, since that's what I enjoy, as for the final bodyfinishing, etc, I have a friend who is a body guy, and I think I'll have him work with me and I'll be the apprentice on this one. Big flat bodypanels and I want them straight. I said I would be his 'sanding fool'. I have no problem spraying sealers, or primers, but I am not sure I want to spray final on this burb. I still have to decide.

I have been the "helper" on my patch panels so far, and I want the final finished product to be completed by a "pro". Can't wait to see more of your progress and hopefully this winter I can get back on mine. Keep up the good work. At the rate your going I might just have to make a trip down to see yours in person.

Hey patrick, awesome photo work! Did your sub happen to be an old military rig?
I just purchase a '52 Sub that originally came from Idaho. It has military markings and is similar in color to yours. The guy drove it back and forth from Mn to ID for a number of years. I have some of the Idaho registration paperwork too.
Good luck on your project and keep us posted!

inuke

'49 Chev Sub
'52 GMC Sub
"49 Chev Fleetline

No, it wasn't military, it was used as a carpenter's truck and has lived in Southern California it's entire life as far as I know. I bought it through Bill from Bill's truck shop in Ontario. I used to live in Canada, and have always stayed in touch with Bill over the years, and when I was looking for a Burb, he knew where he could get a clean one and he hooked me up. I had it shipped back here and payed more for a junker than I ever have, however, it was well worth it and would have paid more for parts and time in the end. I am using a bunch of original pieces in the truck, so it was well worth it. The truck was the guy's grandad's who I bought it from and I have the Cali title as well.

Just to give you all an update since my last one, I managed to burn up two weeks being in Canada while my father was in the hospital. He had a heart attack and was out for 7 minutes. Of all place to be when he coded, he was at the racetrack in Peterborough Ontario. Two off-duty paramedics saved his life who were sitting in the bleachers behind him. They stopped the race, and de-fibbed him three times, which brought him back to life. They are by-passing tomorrow. He is one lucky cat, that's all I can say. The paramedics said they usually don't get to shake the hand of people they have done CPR on for 7 minutes. Anyway, I'll probably fly back up there this weekend and see how he is doing after his surgery tomorrow.

As for the truck, while I was gone, my good friend sprayed up the body in sealer for me. I'll try and load up some pictures tonight. I spent most of the weekend bailing my lawn after two weeks and doing yard chores. (yuck) I also spent it cleaning out the RV after living in it for two weeks in Canada. Most I have done on the frame is swapped front and rear ends and plumbed 75% of the brakes. I should be able to get the plumbing done this week and hopefully get the gas tank back in it and clutch and tranny.

Hi all. Just a quick update for you on where I am. I have been making progress, but it's been slow. I have been trying to figure out tiny tech issues which I have been posting in the engine and driveline section. Thanks to Tim and others for their help. I think i'll just plug and not use a bypass filter at this time, and I think I have the flywheel and starter combination knocked out. I am going to use the 168tooth flywheel with a matching 12V starter and order a clutch through the guys at Fort Wayne Clutch in Indiana since its a hard clutch and plate to find.

Gas tank is in and I put in a new sending unit as well and measured and bent it up to read right.

I uploaded a few pics of the engine bits I got back from the coaters. I hot coated the Clifford Headers and had the intake done in thermal dispersion black. I also had all the aluminum bits clear coated as well so I never have to polish them. Well worth it for me. He charged me 260 bucks for everything and did a bang up job. He's right here in Durham NC too.

Haven't touched the body since I got back. I need to get the floor pans in, but it's been raining here, and I figured I would finish up this drivetrain first. I already have this 4 speed rebuilt and ready to go in the truck with a shift kit from Patricks, but now having second thoughts on the 4 gear versus a T5. Oh well, I will try and pick the best rear end gearing to give me a nice mix of highway and city driving hopefully to make up for it.

Patrick,
Thought you were raising babies? Hope your family is well.Check out mt post on fliping the passenger seat and see my progress as well.Check out the column drop I made to retain the stock column and shifter.

Raising babies? Yes, I am! Braydon has been sitting in his stroller in the garage with me while I pound away on the truck. It's been a blast. I can't wait until he's old enough to start turning wrenches with me.

Making progress, but it's slow. I am still working on the chasis but getting closer. I am definitely tired of making 10 dollar part trips to the FLAP for bolts, fittings etc.

Here's what I've managed to get done since the last update:

Gas lines are plumbed and ready to go to the pump. Need to still run lines to the Carb
Fuel tank and sender and fitted and ready to go
all brake lines are done to the rear end. I think I'll rebuild the rear while I am at it, so the hard line is just sitting there waiting on that
Clutch, PP, flywheel, Starter, and Tranny are in.
I await an order from speedway to make my shock mounts, and tie down the brake and fuel lines and make up some spark plug wires next

That's about it from here. I haven't touched the body in a month. At this point for the sake of time, I am tempted to call my friend and have him do it all for me. We'll see, I won't make that decision until the new year. Hope you are all doing well out there!