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Thanks to the many of you that helped me through the trials of my first engine swap. My 46 developed a leak in a water jacket back about Labor Day.

I'm glad to report after many woes and worries, I was able to drive it today. She's got a new 216, with a split manifold and new duals w/glass-packs. She sounds really sweet.

I've got a couple of charging system issues to work through, but then there will be no stopping us.

If you're interested, take a look at the pictures, and let me know what you think, and again... THANKS so very much for the help.

Nice looking ride, Jed. It sure is fun to drive em after all that work.

Great to see another Art Deco back on the road. Well done mate.

Bob

That is one sweet lookig ride. Did you do all the work yourself

Thanks guys for the feedback. I was so excited to get it out and run it today.

46 In Progress, I've been following your project as well. You've done alot of nice work. You sure made that engine look pretty.

Stuart 989, I bought the truck after it had undergone an amateur resto, and had been sitting in the PO's barn for about 8.5 yrs. The truck ran and drove, but after about 300 miles, the block started seeping coolant pretty badly.

So, I found a 39 Coupe engine and went to work. There are just enough differences between a 39 and a 46 block to create some havoc. Then the fact, the car was a 3-spd, the truck a 4 spd. and they had completely different flywheels, and exhaust manifolds etc, I ran into several snags.

Learned some great lessons, (like the oil line that goes through the block, doesn't stop at the compression fitting), I gained some good experience, (a 39 flywheel will eventually bolt up correctly, but you have to curse and swear to get it there), and best of all, I saved about $2,000 in labor.

Long story short, I've completely gone through all of the mechanicals myself, done some minor cosmetic work, and added a few personal touches and new pieces, as I've found them.

Eric, Nice job with the truck! This is the same stock color combo for my truck.
For the '40 the interior was beige hammered color. I notice that yours is a bit different. Is that the stock color for a '46?
Just curious...

Thanks Kevin, I don't know for sure on the interior color. I'm of the opinion that it may not have been, as most of the other 46's I've seen have been the hammered beige, and I believe this one was originally as well.

My understanding from the books I have is that the 40-46's were hammered. However, there is some mention of "turret-gray" being used as a trim color during 42-early 46. I have seen a couple of 42-45's that were grey as well.

I do know that this was one of the very early 46 models, as it still has the body welds in place, and the VIN# indicates a FEB. production date.

When I started puttting everything back together, I wasn't real commited to ensuring complete correctness of the truck. It's one that will never see anything other than an occasional neighborhood cruise night/show.

I've got 2.5 miles of dirt road between my house and town, and I'm proud to say, that I'm not afraid to use it.

Good Luck with your project. I've been following your progress, and it's looking really nice so far.

Regards,

Speaking of havoc this is what I have been doing to my 46.Ended up puting it on a 76 1 1/4 ton 4x4 frame. Had to widen the fenders and running boards 4 inches. I also have a 40 GMC that is going original
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sublime589/my_photos

Sorry, Stuart 989, I didn't mean to side-step your efforts. I've been following your posts, particularly on the widening of the fenders. I just didn't put the two of you, meaning you and your posts together. That's a whole lot of work. My hat is off to you, as your much more motivated than I will ever be.