Revisiting my 1948 3/4-ton 3600 after stalling 10+ years ago. Here's where I'm at as of today.
1. Replaced the stock front axle with a 59 Chevy to be able to use tapered roller bearings. Since then a company now offers a kit to do this for the 48. Oh well. The 59 axle is wider than the 48 so it gives the truck a better looking stance in my opinion. 2. The bearing swap allowed for an off the shelf front disc brake set up 3. Tilt for ward cab front from US Body 4. Tilt telescope steering column 5. Stretched the cab 8 inches (no small job as it turned out) 6. Under floor brake booster 7. Cadillac electric buckets 8. New door hinges 9. Many cab rust repair panels 10. Disc brakes on the stock full floating rear end. 11. E brake kit 12. I machined some Ford F-150 alum rims to fit the rear axle 8 x 6.5 hubs and the 6 lug fronts. Not a good idea to not have uniform wheels but, that's what I did 10 years ago! 13. Classic air heater/air conditioner 14. 58 Corvette 327 engine with lump port heads. 15. 700R transmission 16. Air bags for ride control 17. Modern shocks 18. Power steering 19. Smooth fire wall
I'm getting ready to put the cab back on the frame in a week or so. I'll upload some photo's then.
I was just questioning what the airbag set up on the front was for?
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
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When I drove the stock truck, I found it rolled more than I thought was acceptable on turns so, I thought the wider the suspension, the more stable the ride. I'm about to do the same thing on the rear for load management and ride control. Driving it will tell the truth.
What about a sway bar? It might still roll even with bags.
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
No, I haven’t, but my old one ton isn’t set up at all like yours. It’s stock, hits 60mph max and handles like an old one ton. I don’t take corners quickly at all. If I was going your route, I’d install a sway bar.
Last edited by Fox; 08/02/20194:09 AM.
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
I was thinking about the front bags this morning and remembered that way back when I mounted the shocks, I mounted them to close to the bags. Only reason I came to that realization was I researched clearances around air bags for the rear end and determined I had made another mistake on the front. Also, it turns out I had forgotten I did install a front sway bar so, the bags are coming off and I'll move the shocks where the bags are. . Remember, I'm revisiting this project after 10+ years. I made many mistakes and learned a lot from each one of them. I have never let things like failure get in the way of getting things done. One thing for sure, It's a lot easier to avoid mistakes in this day and age of information a couple clicks away. Thanks for getting me to reconsider this.
