Thanks for making these videos! I'm doing an engine swap (and whatever else necessary) on a 1953 to try and get it reliable enough to be my daily work rig.
@@Volfandt we will see. Still have to climb under the truck and that doesn’t cover all the wrinkles. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thanks for taking the time to do that. It’s faster for me to watch you than read the manual.
Hi there I bought a 52 gmc and have loved watching your vids lots of helpfull stuff. Can you do a video on hood line up. There is not a one on how to but lots of guys having trouble. Thanks again.
Hey Jeremy. I'm not needing to adjust the hood on my 49 Chevy and I sold the 49 GMC but I'll definitely do a vid if/when I have to adjust it. One trick to use is to place a 2x4 across the fenders right at the radiator then close the hood to where the front of the hood lays on the 2x4. Supposedly all you have to do is tighten the hinges up and you should be GTG.
I love your trucks! Both are beautiful examples of classic American work trucks. Those engines sure are pretty, too. That's a nice installation into the GMC, right down to the wiring. Looks fantastic! I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for posting.
Great series of videos so far! I had watched the 235 rebuild video and now am hooked on the whole series. About those shoulder bolts i've always heard them called carriage bolts. (just in case some of the viewers need to get replacements for their builds)
Loved the video very very well explained, I have to do this exact thing to color match my firewall and inner fenders, I did an LS swap and completely overlooked those items 🥴 but this should be a breeze thank you sir!!!
Hello SIr, I was wondering if you would advise to lift the front of my 1950 chev 3100 from the center of the front axle? I have it raised probably 15" or so in the back (on jack stands) and would like to have it level all around with jack stands so I can work on it much easier. Would lifting from the center of the axle put to much stress on it and would it be safe to do so? I would appreciate so much hearing your thoughts. Thanks, Wendell Jones
Hey Wendell, thats how I've lifted the frontend of several straight axle trucks over years without any problems or side effects. After I get it lifted by centering the jack dead center of the front axle I then place jack stands directly under the spring perches on each side and lower the truck on to them. That way the weight gets evenly distributed on the axle & springs. I also found out that it was easier for me to roll around underneath on large cardboard than on a creeper, but thats just me, lol. Good luck on your 50. Dave
Thank you Dave very much. I so enjoy your videos and the fact that you're willing to help a novice like me out! I especially enjoy the rides you show in the old truck! Looking forward to getting mine on the road.
Ends up breaking them off was better. I should have used a grinder on that top bolt instead of the air chisel. It did the job but covered me and the floor with nearly 70 yr old grit and grime, LOL.
Larry, I added the turn signals back when I originally got it running. Turn signals were a dealer option back in 49 and most didn't opt to add them back then.
Thanks for making these videos! I'm doing an engine swap (and whatever else necessary) on a 1953 to try and get it reliable enough to be my daily work rig.
Thanks for watching PDS. Good luck with your 53, they're well worth the journey.
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. I have a 51 GMC that I'll be restoring and I'm sure it will be much easier with your help.
Thanks for watching Danny, good luck with your 51.
I have to laugh out loud, it’s like me looking into a mirror watching you! Appreciate your videos. ❤
Hey Ralph, so you must be good look'n too, LOL...
@@Volfandt we will see. Still have to climb under the truck and that doesn’t cover all the wrinkles. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thanks for taking the time to do that. It’s faster for me to watch you than read the manual.
There is always a tool. Love the torch for rusted NUTs. However my new favorite is the electric heat coil.
Hi there I bought a 52 gmc and have loved watching your vids lots of helpfull stuff. Can you do a video on hood line up. There is not a one on how to but lots of guys having trouble. Thanks again.
Hey Jeremy. I'm not needing to adjust the hood on my 49 Chevy and I sold the 49 GMC but I'll definitely do a vid if/when I have to adjust it.
One trick to use is to place a 2x4 across the fenders right at the radiator then close the hood to where the front of the hood lays on the 2x4. Supposedly all you have to do is tighten the hinges up and you should be GTG.
"And I'm gonna attemp to get them off with an impact"- Volfandt
"Stares intensly"-me
Lol great video sir!
Thanks PiTS
I love your trucks!
Both are beautiful examples of classic American work trucks.
Those engines sure are pretty, too.
That's a nice installation into the GMC, right down to the wiring.
Looks fantastic!
I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Timothy.
Great series of videos so far! I had watched the 235 rebuild video and now am hooked on the whole series. About those shoulder bolts i've always heard them called carriage bolts. (just in case some of the viewers need to get replacements for their builds)
Good catch.
Love seeing updates on your truck, hope you and yours are well. Best to you!
We're doing fine, hope all is well with you and yours.
Thanks Jazz.
Loved the video very very well explained, I have to do this exact thing to color match my firewall and inner fenders, I did an LS swap and completely overlooked those items 🥴 but this should be a breeze thank you sir!!!
Thanks JP. Good luck with your project.
Volfandt Thank you 👍🏼
Hello SIr,
I was wondering if you would advise to lift the front of my 1950 chev 3100 from the center of the front axle? I have it raised probably 15" or so in the back (on jack stands) and would like to have it level all around with jack stands so I can work on it much easier. Would lifting from the center of the axle put to much stress on it and would it be safe to do so? I would appreciate so much hearing your thoughts.
Thanks,
Wendell Jones
Hey Wendell, thats how I've lifted the frontend of several straight axle trucks over years without any problems or side effects. After I get it lifted by centering the jack dead center of the front axle I then place jack stands directly under the spring perches on each side and lower the truck on to them. That way the weight gets evenly distributed on the axle & springs. I also found out that it was easier for me to roll around underneath on large cardboard than on a creeper, but thats just me, lol.
Good luck on your 50.
Dave
Thank you Dave very much. I so enjoy your videos and the fact that you're willing to help a novice like me out! I especially enjoy the rides you show in the old truck! Looking forward to getting mine on the road.
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the more shims up put under support will alaign the hood at frt fenders ?
Nice find. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jordan
Great information. Thanks
Thanks Larry.
It was the same thing with my Bed hardware, I thought, hell I'll soak them and save them. I snapped 3 in a row and grabbed my grinder.
Ends up breaking them off was better. I should have used a grinder on that top bolt instead of the air chisel. It did the job but covered me and the floor with nearly 70 yr old grit and grime, LOL.
@@Volfandt I call it Tomb Dust. Always ends up coating my glasses.
Were the turn signals factory or added later?
Question answered on video!
Larry, I added the turn signals back when I originally got it running. Turn signals were a dealer option back in 49 and most didn't opt to add them back then.
It is easier to tighten the bolt to break it off. I would not try to loosen any bolts that rusty.
How about you come to my garage and remove the clip on my truck!😅
R&R'ing front clips on these old Stovebolts are the easiest I've ever done. You'd have it knocked out before I even got there, LOL.
@@Volfandt 🤣
Man just drop a 4.3 v6 in that old girl
A 4.3 would be a good choice. Thanks.