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41 Chev pickup build
I've owned this 1.5 ton cab and chassis "41 chev for around 11 years. I've been a little reluctant to start it, as it just seemed like a large rust job. Anyway, I've started it.
What I plan on, is to drop the cab onto a half ton chassis, channel the cab 3", roof chop 2", internal hinges and remodel the front sheetmetal. It took me around a week to dismantle the cab, so it could go into the citric bath. (Thanks Marcus) That gave me relatively clean steel to work with. I've started with the floor, which I've made as the original didn't suit my purposes. Attachment 59177 This is 2mm electrogalv, which is folded up to suit the seats. Started on the under floor sub frame
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Chris Woolley Last edited by chrisnz; 03-31-2021 at 12:58 PM. Reason: omitted picture |
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Hmm, it appears that this picture was taken down under.
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Jack Set a Goal So Big That You Can't Achieve It Until You Grow Into The Person That Can. Last edited by Jack 1957; 03-24-2021 at 12:30 PM. |
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Close enough mate NZed
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What gave it away? The welder
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In New Zealand, vehicles have to be certified to go on the road. This pickup will be classed as modified production.
Attachment 59189 Incorporated into the floor, are doubler plates for the seats and seatbelt mounts Attachment 59190 Once I'd welded the floor up, the subframe was then welded to the firewall mount.
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Looking forward to following this build.
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Marcus aka. Gojeep Victoria, Australia http://willyshotrod.com Invention is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need. |
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After completing the door lock area, I turned my attention to the door striker area. While rebuilding that area, I lowered the door frame 2" to allow for my roof chop. I wanted to keep the repairs localized.
Early stages Completed left and right sides
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Chris Woolley |
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Nice work Chris, it's going to be the business. You've obviously planned it all out.
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David Hamer |
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Thanks David. I have got an overall plan. I just need to piece it all together.
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Chris Woolley |
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These bodies originally unbolted through the floor and A pillar. Then there was a cover plate that hid the bolts on the pillar
I deleted the bolts and fitted a new piece in place
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