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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Well I'm 27 months into this truck and just getting around to submitting it. I have went from New Guy to Wrench Fetcher and back to New Guy. LOL. I guess from lack of participation. I have been consumed with having this truck road worthy by August. If you ask my wife I'm obsessed. Yes it means late nights cold or no dinner which I'm sure others have experienced. Anyway this is my first build and I have enjoyed everything about it. I had an itch for a old truck an expressed my desire for such a project. The little lady said if that's what you want get it. So my search began. I did not want to buy a completed truck but one that I could make my own. I fell for the 46 after being a day late on a 41. I have to admit the front end just grabbed me if you know what I mean. Much to the Mrs. surprise I came home with a basket case on a 53 frame and a lot of loose parts. I located a stock frame complete in our only salvage yard in town for $100 bucks (whats the odds on that?). I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel though. I have installed the Mustang II kit from TCI, 350, 700R4, 10 bolt rear. Other features include Flaming River tilt column, Hyper Cool heat & air, aluminum radiator, Spal fan, electric exhaust cutouts, Mar-K bed with hidden latches and bowtie embossed on tailgate, I have also moved the fuel tank to rear of frame and fabbed filler neck to right rear fender to a pop up lid. I used the space under the seat to install electric cut off switch, hidden audio and alarm system. I hinged the seat (third row Chrysler minivan) and used struts, latch and key lock from a Kia Sportage to provide a hidden lockable storage. I added plunger switch to door posts for courtesy lamps. I have had help from a friend who owns a chrome shop :-) with my metal work a fascinating art. I have parts at the body shop now with cab and bed to follow for prep and prime. I hope to make a few runs in August and tear it back down for final paint this fall/winter. I guess that's plenty of wind for one post. Obsessed? Maybe, Passionate? Definitely! Thanks for reading. Click build for pictures and yes I do need to update my pics it's on my list. LOL. http://s1010.photobucket.com/albums...w¤t=46ChevyTruck4-24-11009.jpgGary L. Ashland City, TN gmanrides1@yahoo.com
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 438 | SWEEEEET ride!!!  I'd be interested in seeing more pics, especially of your hidden compartment under the seat. Awesome idea!! Might do something like that in my '37 someday. Thanks for posting!
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 | Very Nice Gary, Looks like a lot of hours in there.
Nice Job
Chris | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Wow.....a lot of work in 27 Mo !
Shes' lookin good ! | | | | | 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 | Really looks good. Nice work. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Thanks guys, I'll try and get some more pics up soon. Traveling every week with work puts a squeeze on my truck time, though I have been known to take off a week just to work on it. :-) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | I added a few early pics of the seat, struts, hope to finish that area this weekend | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 438 | Thanks for posting more pics. Great truck, and nice shop, too! Best of luck! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | I have been kinda vacant on here due to work and finishing the truck. Now it's time to go driving! Took her to the Frog Follies in Evansville last weekend had a great time and the truck turn out was great. Click on link to see pic's, She may not be for everyone but she suits me. G http://s1010.photobucket.com/albums/af225/gmanrides/1946%20Chevy%20Pick%20Up/Finished%20Product/
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | great looking truck welcome from australia
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 7 | Beautiful. We should all be so lucky as to see her in our garage. Took my breath away as stovebolts are apt to do!
1954 3100
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Sweet Ride! --- Is the base color on the cab the original "Medium Cream" by any chance? I've been considering it but have never seen anything but faded & discolored versions on old charts. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 | Super job! Do you have any pictures of the engine. I'd love to see what you have done there.
George | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Looks sharp ! I like the colour selection and the interior.
Great job !
Just so you know, you are never really " finally finished " | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Thanks guys, Tango the colors are White Diamond Pearl and Orange Crush, the color looks different depending on the lighting.
46forme/George, There are all kinds of engine pics if you click on Build.
Britcon, Yea I know they are never finished but hey I can at least get some drive time in before winter! LOL | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 7 | You've done a beautiful job, it looks amazing!! | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 48 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2011 Posts: 48 | Very nice! Love the 1941-early '47's! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 |
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 | Beautiful truck. You should be proud. | | |
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