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weldvair@embarqmail. · 03-18-2008, 06:30 PM

Yes-it was a lot of work. I worked 5 hrs a day for over 2 yrs. It was just too much. I had to walk away from it for 7 - 8 mos. just to get my head straight again.

I just started to work on it again. Pics. to follow.

Don Meyer

Kabwe · 03-19-2008, 08:24 PM

You are doing some nice work there

CAL 58 GMC · 03-19-2008, 08:49 PM

As already mentioned, you have a nice project going. I sure would like to see more progress pictures as it gets further along. Keep up the good work!

weldvair@embarqmail. · 03-24-2008, 03:46 PM

It was a lot of work...too much. I made so many mods that the normal 1 yr project is turning into a 2 1/2 yr project. I really enjoy the body work & suspension work, but get bogged dn at the details at the end.

The alignment of the GMC hood that I converted from a Chevy hood, A homemade core support & fiberglass fenders that were 2nds has turned out to be challenging.

Don Meyer

poncho_villa · 03-24-2008, 07:12 PM

Glad to see that your still hangin in there. With so much modification and fab work, there can be lots of challenges. Those two wooden crates that are at the front of your truck, are they still holding up your fenders, or have you got the fenders in their final resting place? Just curious about the alignment and stance. I see a pair of chrome pullies peeking out from the engine compartment. Got any plans yet of A/C and accessory brackerty? Aftermarket serpentine system?

weldvair@embarqmail. · 03-24-2008, 08:41 PM

Yes the fenders are finally in there final position. It will sit a little lower when done. It has a Must II w/dropped spindles w/V-6 springs. It looks like I might have to cut a 1/2 coil. It has a Vintage air evaporator & Allen G brackets. Not single belt.

Don Meyer

weldvair@embarqmail. · 04-10-2008, 03:44 AM

I took the nose off to change the spindles. I went from 2" drop to stock. I only had 4" clearance.....I will now have 6". I'm using v6 spring & as I remember I cut i/2 a coil.

I found that the ball joints were so tight that I could not move the wheel w/it off the ground so the mfg is sending me new ball joints.

I also hocked up the steering.

Mordachai · 04-20-2008, 11:40 PM

awesome pics of an awesome custom job.

keep it up man

|M|

49studebaker · 04-21-2008, 12:45 AM

I'm always fascinated by what some of you guys can do with sheet metal. Very nice.

weldvair@embarqmail. · 04-21-2008, 02:25 PM

Thanks...remarks like those makes it seem like it was worth the efford.

Don Meyer

03-18-2008, 06:30 PM	#26
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: much modified 48 trik Yes-it was a lot of work. I worked 5 hrs a day for over 2 yrs. It was just too much. I had to walk away from it for 7 - 8 mos. just to get my head straight again. I just started to work on it again. Pics. to follow. Don Meyer Last edited by weldvair@embarqmail.; 03-18-2008 at 09:23 PM.

03-19-2008, 08:24 PM	#27
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: much modified 48 trik You are doing some nice work there

03-19-2008, 08:49 PM	#28
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: much modified 48 trik As already mentioned, you have a nice project going. I sure would like to see more progress pictures as it gets further along. Keep up the good work! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-24-2008, 03:46 PM	#29
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: much modified 48 trik It was a lot of work...too much. I made so many mods that the normal 1 yr project is turning into a 2 1/2 yr project. I really enjoy the body work & suspension work, but get bogged dn at the details at the end. The alignment of the GMC hood that I converted from a Chevy hood, A homemade core support & fiberglass fenders that were 2nds has turned out to be challenging. Don Meyer Attached Images

03-24-2008, 07:12 PM	#30
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: much modified 48 trik Glad to see that your still hangin in there. With so much modification and fab work, there can be lots of challenges. Those two wooden crates that are at the front of your truck, are they still holding up your fenders, or have you got the fenders in their final resting place? Just curious about the alignment and stance. I see a pair of chrome pullies peeking out from the engine compartment. Got any plans yet of A/C and accessory brackerty? Aftermarket serpentine system? __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

03-24-2008, 08:41 PM	#31
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: much modified 48 trik Yes the fenders are finally in there final position. It will sit a little lower when done. It has a Must II w/dropped spindles w/V-6 springs. It looks like I might have to cut a 1/2 coil. It has a Vintage air evaporator & Allen G brackets. Not single belt. Don Meyer Attached Images

04-10-2008, 03:44 AM	#32
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: much modified 48 trik I took the nose off to change the spindles. I went from 2" drop to stock. I only had 4" clearance.....I will now have 6". I'm using v6 spring & as I remember I cut i/2 a coil. I found that the ball joints were so tight that I could not move the wheel w/it off the ground so the mfg is sending me new ball joints. I also hocked up the steering. Attached Images Last edited by weldvair@embarqmail.; 04-10-2008 at 03:47 AM. Reason: pic

04-20-2008, 11:40 PM	#33
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: much modified 48 trik awesome pics of an awesome custom job. keep it up man \|M\| __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

04-21-2008, 12:45 AM	#34
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: much modified 48 trik I'm always fascinated by what some of you guys can do with sheet metal. Very nice. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

04-21-2008, 02:25 PM	#35
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: much modified 48 trik Thanks...remarks like those makes it seem like it was worth the efford. Don Meyer

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