shane.c Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Doing a fantastic job keep up the good work, keep posting pics Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Some more progress, Engine runs well, still the odd little oil leak, front propshaft on transmission and clutch all working as it should, fitted rubber mat inside cab. Thanks to H stripped down one of the siezed on front brakes, that was full of grease. Fuel tank should be sealed by Thursday ready for new fuel pipes to be made. stripped down and rebuilt the fuel tap and filter housing. Speedo working and all instruments in, Vacuum pipe for Hydrovac fitted, made new rocker cover gasket no leaks..On track hope you like the pictures.Radiator and surround painted after I removed lots of leaves and seeds from inside the Rad, lined up the top coated panels. Fabricating exhaust next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spood Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Looking very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hi all, Things are still progressing ! I made an exhaust downpipe, replaced the clip on the Distributor which holds the cap on which had rotted away, fuel tank back from H, so fitted fuel sender and made new cork seal for that, fitted wiring to sender and slotted in the tank, front propshaft is on ! Been cutting and welding the passenger side side step today which is a GMC one in very bad shape (kindly donated by H) Pictures to follow later tonight. So Fuel line next, brake pipes. Collecting metal for body upright posts Monday which I have had made. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Heres some pictures of progress... I know its a GMC Step but thats all I got for now, I had to shorten it by a few inches by cutting the end off and rewelding it back, I hope to find some Chevy ones and Chev side panels at some point ! I have a very rough Chevrolet scripted side panel for the drivers side but very poor condition if anyone out there has a pair ? please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hi Running Boards for sale on Vehicles of Victory. Very hard to find in good condition. I looked for 5 years for mine. Chevy Running Board - Right side. hese are hard to find and harder still in this condition. wo available and both sound and nice. Prefer pickup or show delivery, but will ship although they are large. $175 (pictured) and one $150 with slight bend on outer lip. ontact tdienst@vehiclesofvictory.com Misc Parts; GMC Brush guard (1 NOS, 1 T/O); Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Looking really good now, keep the pics coming:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Hi All, Another busy day.. Tested Generator and all good, repolarized and bridged teminals charging 34 volts @750 rpm, cleaned and fitted terminal blocks onto bulkhead, fixed fuel filter which had rotted off inside drilled and rewelded, hooked up accelerator and return spring, fitted drivers side wing and cut and fitted side panel, finished fitting winch bolts, engine test testing today resulted in fuel pump diaphram failure sump filling with fuel ( I blame the modern fuel ) anyway enjoy the pictures. Tackling the body next week where the tin worm has got in. Thanks for the link to the side panels. Edited March 4, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Looking good there, Malcolm! Fastest ever Chevy restoration (mine is the slowest!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Hello, Another day on the Truck, been working on the front bumper all day apart from skimmimg the passenger side step with some Glenn Miller. Bolted on the Hooks and finished fitting all the rivet bolts and winch supports brackets, bit of a mission, 16 bolts in all to be aligned but I think it looks alot better..... Collected the folded metal for the buck uprights to be done weds... Edited March 6, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hi All, H helped me yesterday on the Buck by cutting out all the uprights, he also welded in a new corner on the passenger side rear of the body, I welded and cut out the grot from the bottoms of the uprights, I finally finished fitting all the uprights at six tonight including the one front one behind the cab, enjoys the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Stake sides aligned well.... Nice to see you Clive thanks again for the pictures. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hi Malcolm Nice job, It was nice to have a break working in a different location, thanks for the air tank it now blasted and painted. All the best Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Looking good, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Here is the new upright for the side stakes, folded by a local metal frabricators. side step repaired, inside cab firewall sprayed matt black. finished petrol tank. Still on track . Edited March 27, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeperFIN Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Looks good! Is that 352 Gmc bed? I bought 40´s civilian 1-1/2 ton truck running boards from Ebay to My G-506, Front part of running board needs some modification..... And i need to cut a hole for fuel filter. But they look almost same as original G-506 boards. Edited March 11, 2012 by JeeperFIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Hi All, Yes its a GMC 352 Buck, I think it looks great, a few minor alterations where the spare wheel sits in to be done. I may find a genuine tipper body in the future or I may make one, anyhow I have been busy with the cab. One coat of Olive Drab, I made the most of the warm Spring day, spent hours getting the windows to close. Enjoy the pictures Edited March 27, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry275 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Fantastic job on a great project- good on you! Regards Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Managed to do some more spraying today as the sun was shining at the Old Airfield, thanks to Howard running me down another 5 litres of drab and some thinners. I am very pleased so far with the progress she looks really good. WW2 US army blanket over the seat until I get to War and peace.... Thanks to Roy Baker for bringing me down a pattern for a spare wheel carrier on Saturday. M Edited March 27, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi All, Tyres are now on the way cant wait, been spraying the Wheels, and bang on rims all day today, three good coats of paint. removed remaining brake drums and fitted new brake cylinder to the drivers front, new reflectors arrived as you can see from the pictures, Master cylinder has gone off to be sleeved with stainless steel, brake pipes wiring and handbrake still to do. Rear brake shoes gone to be religned, I reckon 2 / 3 weeks and she will emerge from the Hangar for the first blast down the Runway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Hi All Another busy day, fitted new front brake cylinders and refitted all the front brakes, borrrowed the shoes of Chevy 2 which were perfect as its only got 7000 miles on the clock, fitted new rear cylinder and and replaced the Drum, the Tires arrived together with the new tubes, fitted the 4 of the tires on the rim, easier than I thought it was going to be ! anyhow she looks the part with her new boots finished at midnight..... Enjoy the pictures Edited March 27, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I can barely believe that's the same truck in such a short space of time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wow, I truly am amazed! :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ah Thanks, its been alot of work and still a fair way to go, I have to make a spare wheel carrier, bolt on the body, replace the bearing for the Prop brake, make an exhaust system from silencer back, make a wiring loom and fit the lights and horn, brake pipes I will start making next week together with the fuel lines, I hope to fit the shoes and brake cylinder to the nearside rear Saturday then take it for a drive, master cylinder should be sleeved by now as it went off to be done last week. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Marriott Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Good to catch up at Howards, great project and lightning progress. Puts my bomb truck to shame!! As I sadi I have a master cylinder kit for the Chevy with GMC boot. In the end I ordered a rebuilt kit from this guy in Argentina. A couple of emails sorted out the right kit. Kit fitted fine, but have yet to use the master cylinder. http://www.ebay.com/itm/42-43-44-46-CHEVY-TRUCK-1-1-2ton-MASTER-CYLINDER-KIT-/190651010159?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c63af8c6f&vxp=mtr If you want the kit I have just PM me. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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