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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 159 | Looks great. Especially the Pats logo! Put a a big bed on it and it will a make a fine tailgate machine. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I like it Chris. I think a tag on the front which says "little Giant" would really go well with it.  Thanks for the pics. EDIT: I also meant to tell you what a good job your doing. Nice work.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | that is looking great! What rear are you putting in it?Also, what brakes on the front? Are you changing out the master cylinder and Hydravac as well? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 | Hi
I just added/uploaded the hydroboost pics.
I installed it near where the hydrovac was. I have it sitting on the frame rail. I wanted to use the original pedals.
I followed Griggs advice and got the front hubs/ disk brakes from a chevy 3500/p30 , mid 90's
We used the original axle from the coe. See Grigg's sticky(Disc brakes for 3/4, 1, 1.5, and 2 ton trucks) on this forum.
I got the rear axle from a roach coach. It is from a chevy 3500. I had to use the original spring seats from my axle and weld them on to the new axle as the modern leafs are wider.
At this point, I have to run brake lines, and the pump for the hydroboost. Then I can start on the body.
I am undecided to leave the original patina or paint it
Well see.
Thanks
Chris
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 | Wow !,You were very creative with the manifold and carburetor setup. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 | Yea, spanky, I hope it works! I haven tried it yet.
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Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 172 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 172 | Very nice Chris. Keep up the good work and take lots of pictures, it will help me get mine back together
Greg
1947 M15 Studebaker 454 4x4 1949 Chevy COE In the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix of the COE1950 Harley FL 1958 GMC LCF 455 3x2bbl 1961 Chevy C60 Tilt Cab 327 1966 Chevy C60 Tilt Cab 496 1961 Chevy K10 sb 292 1974 Harley FXE 1979 Chevy K10 sb 2007 Harley Streetglide I'm not that good but I'm slow
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Perhaps a heat shield between the exhaust and the carb will be required.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 103 | Absolutely, I do plan on a heat shield, Im glad you reminded me.
I did forget.
Can you recommend a material?
Thanks
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Thin steel, Al would probably not last due to vibration.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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