mvdepot Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Just in today a very nice 42 chevy 11/2 tone truck all the way from Denver Colorado ! total resto will start in a few weeks !! http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/mvdepot/chev4.jpg[/img Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 not jealous.not at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavy8 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 My goodness all the way from Colorado! haha I had my M715 trailered up from Oklahoma to Ohio, and i thought that was a long way.. haha. Looks like its gonna be a great project though, I too am jealous, i just love those closed cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Jealous? Yes, of course I am..... I am wiping the drool as I type, beautiful little truck. We had one in the 1950s, we fitted a boom onto the front bumper and used the winch for lifting boxes etc (all military stuff) In the end it went the same way that everything else went............. scrap. We also used a Dodge Command car in the same manner, filled the back with house bricks for ballast...... same ending. We eventually acquired cranes for the job, Bay City and Thornycroft Amazons. I have very fond memories of what was a very exciting time in my early working life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Nice one... Mine is finally on the Road after a battle with the DVLA.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Just got a Facebook page going where you can see whats going on with a few projects that i am doing !! have a look search for MVDEPOT LTD on Facebook cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hi All !,well got started on the strip down of the Chev at last !!, nice to work on a truck from a dry state ! means the gas axe has not been out yet !,you can see in one of the pics that the frame has been shortend at some time ,i will need to get some measurements from a good frame if anyone can help that would a great help !,please vsit my facebook page MVDEPOT LTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Got some more strip down work done on the Chev! Will strip out the cab next then take it off ,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeperFIN Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Measurement from "transfer case crossmember" to the crossmember after fuel tank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Interesting that you have the spring assisters above the rear leaf springs, normally fitted to Tippers and Tractor units (I think Pole Setters as well? Cant remember). I have a spare correct Chevy fuel tank if you need one? Nice looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) Interesting that you have the spring assisters above the rear leaf springs, normally fitted to Tippers and Tractor units (I think Pole Setters as well? Cant remember)..... OK - put that interesting observation together with the odd combination of frame weld and chequer plate patch (which - if part of a frame shortening job - you would expect to find over the vertical weld), and it makes me wonder if you haven't maybe got yourself a tractor unit there? (you lucky so-and-so :red:). It actually looks like someone has either extended the side rail, or possibly cut a piece out and let in a section between the diagonal patch and the vertical weld. Does the wheelbase correspond with a tractor unit? If not, take off the length of this 'insert' and does it then tie up? What does the left hand chassis rail look like? Edited September 18, 2012 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev41 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 What measurements do you need ? , your welcome to come and measure my Chevy chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hi again ! some more pics of the Chev frame massacre!!! it looks to be missing 11" or so ,the number on the Data plate in the cab makes it a Cargo for sure and a closer look at those extra springs has led me to believe they have been added as a mod at some point !,Also got the cab off today and hope to get the engine box and tranny out tomorrow. Have been told that GMC rear mudgaurds, pintle hook ,bumperettes,spare tyre carrier,are the same or will fit ok is this correct ?? thanks for all the help and info so far its helping me alot !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mvdepot Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Will deffo need that fuel tank G506 Captain and any mounting brackets etc etc ,give me a call on 07731314145 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Will deffo need that fuel tank G506 Captain and any mounting brackets etc etc ,give me a call on 07731314145 !! Hi, just sent you a text. Nice to see you have genuine Chevy running boards; they're gold dust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44 cargo Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I have been following your thread with interest. I have a chev cargo and i think I see some differences that you may want to know about. First of all the bumprettes on a cargo are different to the GMC the spare wheel carrier is the same and fits, the pintle hook is the same on both and the back mudguards are the same. the GMC has a 5 speed gearbox and the chev a 4 speed one, the GMC transfer box fits the chev but the gear ratios are different. On looking at your pics it seems to me the back cross member and the cross member by the hand brake are different to my truck, If this is correct it may only mean that there was subtle differences between the years or the countries they were sent to or the different applications the chev had. If the fittings on the chassis are riveted on it means they are original if they are bolted on then most likely they are not original. Tomorrow I will take some photos for you and post them here. When you are over all these hassles you will enjoy driving the chev. cheers Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hi, I'm looking forward to following your Chev thread but actually I'm more interested in one of the other vehicles in your shed - I owned and restored GMC 'SAP 23N' in the early 90's. I can give you some history on it. PM me if you're interested! Regards - MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Some more pics for you all ! ,cab is stripped out and ready to shot blast and the frame has a few more parts to come off and then it can be done to!!,keep the info coming please chaps its all very usefull !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44 cargo Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 here is a pic of the bumperettes on my cargo as you can see they are different from a GMC. I checked out the cross members on my truck they seem to be the same as yours here is a pic of the bumperettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kufra Kiwi Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I have dashboard like that for sale (in NZ) if anyone wants it. Good condition and identical to yours except RH drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop larkin Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Get yourself a pair of GMC bumperettes and cut off the bottom. If I remember the mount plate is slightly longer too but chop it down and hay presto 2 Chevy bumperettes. Edited October 5, 2012 by pop larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Transfer removed ,its in very good nick ! just need to replace one bearing and all the oil seals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeperFIN Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I replaced all bearings from tc, There is only two size bearings: 6308 and 6208 (2 of both of those needs to be with lockring grooves, 6308N and 6208N) I bought set of NOs seals from G503 1/2ton forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdepot Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Well the shot blaster man came at last the other day !!! only bin waiting for 4 months anyway a couple of pics for you to see how she turned out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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