Re: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 - V8 Prototype
 

Looks like maple [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] Very nice [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Now lets get cranking on that &quot;B&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

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WOW looks great

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Great job Dave. BTW, I like your measurement techniques. What is the calibration cycle for that appendage? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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It's actually Red Oak like the bed, but yeah, looks pretty light, Mike.

Sam, I use exactoodinal longeristics when I measurcate. So far, the results have been mortarific! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] ....or something [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Geezze -- ya' need more [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Dave, the truck looks fantastic.. You are very talented.. You do very nice work... It was nice seeing you in Chicago this year and spending time with you and your wife...

Rich

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Dave the work you do is just the way the factory should have done. You are very talented. Dave I don't say this to just anyone but you are the man.

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Thanks for the compliments, guys! Exhaust is going in now! Rich, good seeing you and your wife again too! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

More this weekend.....

Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
Dave

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Of course since I had planned on getting the truck finished last week before I headed out on a trip, it didn't get done. But isn't that par for the course with anything classic automotive related? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] The exhaust took 2 days instead of 3hrs like planned (parts, installer got sick), but no matter. It's on and love it! I ran the head pipes down to a &quot;Y&quot; pipe, then a single 2&quot; pipe out the back through the stock cannister style muffler in the original hanger mounting spot. I exited the pipe out just forward of the bumper below the rear valance. So with that out of the way, I'll start staining the wood, wrapping the harness under the truck, and take care of the loose ends here and there. The out comes the wetsander and buffer! More to come this weekend!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5974-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5975-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5976-image.jpg

Cheers
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Dave

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Alllllllrighty.......it's been a busy last few weeks, and I'm happy to say other than a few backordered items (radio knobs, cowl vent knobs, battery tray hold down, and two hood side ornaments....and a few engine bay grommets I still need to size) the truck is DONE!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] From start to finish, this was a 1yr build. I did 100% of everything except the exhaust. And that included mounting the tires with tubes! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Paint, rust repair, stitches to my calf (general purpose solvent makes an excellent sterilizer!), balm application to a nasty weld burn, and of course, tool extraction from.....well...just know it's out! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] Soooo, now it's onto test driving! I've done a little around the complex and so far no overheating, the 700R4 shifts in all gears, and the brakes work excellent with the big disks up front. This truck turned out 100% how I envisioned it (scary!) and I'm ready to start driving it and have some fun, er, fix stuff that starts breaking. I think my wife is pretty much tired of having LMC catalogs in every bathroom, table, the couch, the fridge, and I think possibly one got in the pantry somehow!!?!? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6412-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6413-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6414-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6415-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6416-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6417-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6418-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6419-image.jpg

Thanks for following along with my build. I hope it was entertaining for you guys. Since it's not a 426 Yenko DOHC Hemi Side Oiled Cammer, I tried to make it a fun read just to break up the seriousness that some guys make this hobby out to be. After all, in the end, it's all FUN!!!!

Cheers!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Dave

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Dave-it turned out awesome!

Now in the spirit of Kwhizz, you have to supercharged LS it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Very nice Dave, and entertaining as well, thanks for the build thread. And looking forward to .... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]...the next one [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Mike

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GM could NOT have made it any better -- good on ya'... TAZ

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Way to go Dave. The truck looks great. Looking forward to your next project.

Good Job.

Phil W. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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I missed the Dallas Autorama, but here we are at the San Antonio Autorama! I had to park in Houston and walk over since it's spring break. In the word of Fonzie...Downtown is &quot;packed-amundo!&quot;
Awards Sunday! I'll keep you's guys posted! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...318_123624.jpg
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Looks great, Good luck!

&quot;Sit on it&quot;

BIG

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Looking good and good luck.

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Beautiful truck.....prototype for the SSR. Reminded me of this pic from a car show.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...5ywYGHV_ph.jpg

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That's a great picture! It was a fun show and I meet a lot of great people. Even convinced a few to come to the Houston show! And I nabbed Best In Show/First Place! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] I'm crazy pumped, man! On the way home I pulled in to get gas and about half of the truckers parked in the back came out to see it. Fun stuff! Now, no more delays, and onto the Bee for next year's MCACN showing! Thread to come!
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...320_174209.jpg


Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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There is no mystery as to why the truck took first place -- it is absolutely FIRST CLASS ... congratulations ... TAZ

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Well deserved Dave!!

Phil W. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Congratulations Dave [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]


BIG

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Nicely done Dave! Congratulations! She looks great!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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way to go!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is no mystery as to why the truck took first place -- it is absolutely FIRST CLASS ... congratulations ... TAZ </div></div>

This!! Congrats Dave!!

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Thanks Guys! I appreciate the cheers! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] I'm taking it to the local cruise in opening night next week, so that should be fun. Seems these old trucks always bring out the stories in people [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Now I have a Bee that needs quarters, floors, and a rear crossmember....a Challenger that needs transmission work.....a Vette that needs a headlight switch (and an LS....I'm just sayin' [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] )....and I'm sure there's something else carwise that needs something that I don't know of! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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At least you have your priorities right -- you started with GM ... LOL ... TAZ

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VG Dave... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Congrats, love your work and your posts.

Re: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 - V8 Prototype
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is no mystery as to why the truck took first place -- it is absolutely FIRST CLASS ... congratulations ... TAZ </div></div>


X 2 you hit it out of the park... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Well planned and fabulously executed.

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One more update to the thread. It's time to move on and wanted to see what you guys thought of my ad for the truck:

My Truck

Hopefully that link thing works. I think I was pretty thorough on the description, no? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Best of luck I hope you get all the money for it. The truck is gorgeous

Re: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 - V8 Prototype
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A12pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One more update to the thread. It's time to move on and wanted to see what you guys thought of my ad for the truck:

My Truck

Hopefully that link thing works. I think I was pretty thorough on the description, no? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Cheers [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div>



Awesome, like always! Good luck!