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#1053545 09/02/2014 3:20 PM
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Just joined the site. Been lurking as a guest for some time as i built up my ride.

Been it bits for the last 18 years or so but finally at a state it can be driven safely and properly. Cosmetic its far from done but the essentials are cleaned up in the cab as to not cut you or dirty you up.

put about 450 miles on it and found a few minor things. The brake disks were getting super hot from just driving so i removed the 2lb residue valves I installed. The master cylinder is just 3 inches above the calipers and I was told even if running it that low I should use them. Turns out I don't need them. The drag issue is now gone with them removed.

Wishing I put a bit more thought into the transmission selection but I did get free from a friend back in high school so I used it in the build. I max out at about 50mph doing about 3500rpm according to my cheap little rpm gauge. Going to look into a T-5 trans install from a S10 next year.

[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_1734.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_1744.jpg[/IMG]

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neat truck, a big welcome to the site from Tx
thanks for taking time to post pix..


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Using dual Delta 50's exhaust from the Fenton headers. Sure fills the cab with some loud noises. Not too happy with the sound in the cab due to how it resonates but it sounds awesome outside. After installing all the sound deadening it might help the cab from becoming a huge sub box from the mufflers.

[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_1730.jpg[/IMG]

Installed a new seat cover all new seals and weatherstripping. New front and rear window and reused the side ones. New door latches , strikes, and linkages ware also used. 3 point seat belts are nice to have and were super easy to install. Still need to fill the unused holes in the firewall and install the insulation pad.

[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_1703.jpg[/IMG]

I have a 55 235 in it that was fully rebuilt. It has Fenton headers, Dual carb Edelbrock intake, 2 barrel carbs with auto choke, Solid state pickups, modern twist on oil filter system, chrome bits and a few other minor mods. The intake uses the better wet method for its heat. The power brakes are fed from the old intake port for the old vacuum system and works perfect.

Installed power steering and made my own pump and alternator bracket system. Its so easy to adjust the belt tensions and looks awesome hiding the pump under the alt. Soon a chrome alt will be installed.

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Welcome to the Stovebolt, wolffcub. That is a nice ride you have there. Slow and easy, do it once and do it right. There is tons of info here when needed and guys willing to share. There are others here from your area and maybe even close to you. Watch for them....or they'll find you!


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