You're welcome! Not sure on the front end conversion, but it looks like you got a pretty decent lot of parts for a good price. I want to say...
Ray, If you use POR15, you don't use the etching primer. I used a similar product, KBS Coatings "Rust Seal" paint. As I understand it, the...
What a cute pup!!!! I'd love to have a dalmatian... even have a fire truck to give it a ride! Too bad my duty schedule wouldn't be fair to a...
I'm afraid I have to side with Ken here, Nate. Both of my '50s have the tube shocks and four cab mounts on the frame. I think '49 was the last...
Very nicely done! Damon
Now THAT is one cool engine! :cool: Damon
It's an informative thread thanks to you and the rest of the gang that's helping me (and others) along the way. I greatly and truly appreciate...
You're absolutely right Mike, it's about the journey! At least that's what I keep telling myself anyway. HA! Hope to see some photos of your...
He's gonna rework the brakes when he finds wheels and tires for it. Already talked to him about needing to be able to stop. :D I only said...
Thanks, Russ! I kinda figured both companies would have introduced the modifications at the same time, but I wasn't sure. I will go back and...
I just found a chart via a Google search that shows production number "56868" as falling into the 1949 production year... as the title says. So,...
Thanks, Ken!! I knew someone would be able to fill in the blanks. Is there any way to figure out where "56868" fell into the years of...
Greetings folks, A buddy of mine recently purchased what is titled as a 1949 GMC pick-up. It may not be rare to most, but I've never seen...
Sorry, Zig. I should have been more specific. The instructions said to ensure the opening of the caliper bracket was to the rear of the...
I'm diggin' the investigative work! This is too cool. My Grandpa's truck was a 1950 half ton short bed as well. But it served as the...
Sounds like a great plan! Are you going to mate the 5.3 to a 4L60E? What rear axle are you going to use? I really dig the color choice you're...
Whoops, I replied a bit too quick! Sorry about that. You have a running engine, two trucks, have already completed some interior parts... you've...
Great story, great photos. Looking forward to following along here while you work on your project. Do you have a goal in mind for the end...
Looking forward to following your build thread! Damon
I'm a complete novice, so take it for what it's worth... While you have the engine tore down this far, I'd do anything and everything to it to...
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