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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Funny how things like colors change....I still plan on blue....but in a few years. The piggy bank is almost empty. Red was cheap. I did not like the shade of blue available so IHC red it is! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | An update on my truck....
With some help over in the engine/driveline section, I got the distibutor wired up correctly...
The old beast fired right up!
Man..is it fun to hear it run again!
I wish the fenders were back so I could take it for a spin!! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | I know the feeling got my 42 running just recently after a 6 year nap. It sounds so sweet. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Here are the latest shots of my progress.. picture of the front left, October 31 The old radiator is in for now but one is very high on the list. Before the truck hits the road, a new one had best be in place. engine The engine runs but the fuel line to the tank is not hooked up yet. Wiring final is waiting on the fenders. interior color The interior paint turned out to be almost white...I should have stopped and found a different color...but everything had one coat of paint, so I went with it. Next up, the driveline install is almost done. I am installing the U-joint now and hope to button it all up in the next day or 2. I have some interior parts coming and hope to finish the interior install this week too. The fenders are still getting a couple of cracks welded up and have been gone since Oct. 5. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Your truck is sure looking good  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | That old 'bolt sure is looking great! How long 'til you're chugging down the road??
Kyle
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton My Machine | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Kyle,
The engine starts/runs. I finished the driveline today with a new U-joint.
Interior parts I ordered showed up today so I can get the headliner done this week.
I hope to bleed the brakes in the morning.
If it had fenders, I could finish the wiring and have it on the road...
Spring....Around here, that means May. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | It has been awhile since I have updated my saga post...I spent the weekend putting in the header. Man, was that a pain in the butt. I am a rather independent sort, so everything you see was done with two hands only. If you zoom, you can see that yes, I did scratch up some of the front header panel paint. It did not take long to figure out some touch up will be in order anyway. The tail lights are wired up, but I need to install a good ground wire to the lights. The signals flash when properly grounded. The truck will start and run and it is good to hear the old beast again. All I need is the fenders back...but you can't hurry a body shop!!! Interior with header panels and cab seals in the header is in The start of putting the front end back together The seat is recovered and sitting in the basement. There are a few things I need to finish off before it goes in the truck. I would hate to tear it up before I even take a ride in/on the new seat. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | I thought I was moving fast but you have blown me away. I think I am going to throw up. lol. Excellent job. Don't hit the wall and keep it going. Weeds | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | It's looking good! Nice job so far...as for me: as you can see from my web page, I'm still moving at a snail's pace. But moving none the less.
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 | I am impressed 46 In Progress! Looks like a top notch job. I love that you are keeping it a daily driver instead of a garage queen. As a farmer I find it interesting that you are using IH red instead of JD green! (Just Kidding!) Love the old IH red as I have a couple of old Farmalls we also like to play with. You have done an outstanding job of documenting (pictures) of everything you have done, makes a great story and I appreciate the fact that your daughter has helped with the project too. Keep up the god work and as always.....Keep us posted! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 | Judgeing by your pictures "46 In Progress" wont apply much longer. Contest for a new name? How about Flash? Really nice work and FAST!
Jeff
"Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just leave me alone, you're starting to freak me out."
1957 GMC 150
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | So much done so quickly, you should be proud. What did you decide on transmission, original or T-5? Is that 216 a babbitt type or newer unit? And what about shocks, original lever action, or did you upgrade?
Looking good
John | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Thanks all..slowly but surely. The details will be the death of me!
John,
As far as engine etc, the entire truck is bone stock. I bought a full pressure 235 thinking I might need or want to change. My 216 ran so sweet, I just could not get rid of it. GEC 52 ran into some problems with his engine so I sold the full pressure 235 to him.
I have a T-5 in the garage, but now I am not so sure I want to go that route with this truck. I might change out to 3:55's but I only live 4 miles from work so speed is not critical at this point.
Shocks are still knee action. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | April 23 The truck is now wired up and ready to go. The interior is for the most part done. The dash has a couple of small items to finish. There are a few things left to do behind the grill so the hood is just sitting on the truck. Glass is in progress. The windshield frame is being stubborn, so it might be a couple of weeks yet. click here for a body shot | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | Your truck is looking great. I am also making steady progress on mine but nowhere near the light speed you are traveling. I just got my engine in and mounted up my radiator this past weekend. Now I am waiting to get my clutch kit from Jim Carter's. The first replacement kit had the wrong spline so I had to return it. I sent in my original clutch and pressure plate to be rebuilt. Next project s rebuilding the steering box.
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2214838250052934892qalDcEIt has been a while since I updated this post. While this truck will NEVER be done, I thought I'd show you how things turned out. I need to add some big ticket items like new bumpers and some small ones like a windshield wiper. As always, I too must finish some odds and ends, but this truck is now back on the road. All I can say is WOW...what a project. Hard to believe that two years ago this week, I tore into the truck and had it all the way down to the frame. It is nice to have a truck that does not smell like a mouse condo in hot weather. The MRS is not real big on me doing this again anytime soon. "enjoy the one you have" is the theme around here! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 | That turned out really great!! Nice job! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | NICE!! I bet if you said "honey, how 'bout I build the next one for you" you'd have another one to work on in no time. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 |
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 63 | Thank you for all of the pics and progress reports. You are an inspiration for me to get my '52 done. I am very slow but I am ready to paint the frame and start moving the truck in the right direction. What blue tractor paint did you avoid? I am building mine for a driver and will use Van Sickle's tractor paint. I am limited to the colors they have on hand which is IHC red, Ford blue, Case power white, JD Green, etc. Have not made a final decision on color yet. Thanks again for your posts and have fun with your truck, Wayne | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 114 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 114 | John,
This is Brian from Owatonna.
It is nice to read your update in the gallery and see the latest photo. VERY NICE JOB !!!!
Looks like you have a lot of pride in this. AND you should have!!!!
I'll bet you and your family of blondes look great riding around in this!!! (Who gets to ride in the cab and who rides in the back???)
Hope to see you soon. Maybe you could cruz down to Owatonna or I could cruz up to Farmington to see it.
Brian
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