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Nov. 29, 2006

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1948 Chevy Five Window Truck Frame Redo

Here is the 48 ready for new IFS system and Motor

Here is a closer look at the frame before installation of IFS system

Here is the frame ready for the new IRS Mustang ll front end

Here is the frame with the new cross member installed ready for final welding. Notice the boxing plates on both sides of the inter frame.

I competed the notching the front frame to allow the rack and pinion steering to clear the lower part of the frame. Now it is ready for the parts to complete the front suspension.

Here is the 1948 with the TCI IFS Rack and Pinion front end installed. All that is left are the wheels and tires.

Here is a closer look at the right side for the truck. See the disk brakes "A" arms (upper and lower) as well as the coil spring and shock. I think that this will work great.

Now it is January 20 2004 and I have the 1948 chevy on its tires. It looks good to me after all the work the past 3 months.

Now I am putting the new 4 Link suspension on. This is a FAT BAR Link system by No Limit Engineering.

Here is the 1948 Chevy Pickup with the installed 4 Link Fat Bar suspension. The frame has been boxed to give added strength.

. Here is a shot of the rear along with a box of stuff. I need to sandblast the frame, and paint it chassis black. Yes I am removing the CAB to do this task.

Here is the frame ready for sandblasting.

I started sandblasting the frame and after 150 lbs of sand and 10 hrs in total the frame was ready for the POR 15

The frame before.

The frame after.

A view of the finished 4 Link Fat Bar suspension and the Posi rear end.

I used some metal that was in the shop to design the gas tank mount. After measuring, cutting, and some welding I completed the design. Next is to replace the rusted old test material with new and finish the mount.

Another view of the Gas Tank in its new location. The tank will be filled through a door in the back middle of the bed.

Here is a shot of the Gas Tank mount looking from the right rear to left rear.

Here is a shot of the gas tank painted

Two shots of the gas tank mount, tank installed and done

Fuel pump and fuel filter mounted and ready.

Setting up the body, steering column, and linkage

The Transmission is in place and ready for the drive shaft.

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