42 Chevy

[KustomCandy]

Man, what a blatant **** over. Topical of our over complicated Paper work system in use, to Hold our hands as we step out side the front door.

Bloody great build going on. Had thoughts of doing something similar with a Mapleleaf. Watching with interest.

Dan

[jjellingson]

This is a kickass build, any updates?

[42blacktruck]

I've been a bit slack.
All parts now painted - most in a flat green
Rebuilt the carbies, gearbox, motor
Modfiied the oil bath filters to paper element
Chassis back together
Spending a lot of time looking for parts that are scattered between the shed and the house - should have had a better system
Modified the battery box as i have had to fit a booster to the front brakes to keep the govenering body happy

[42blacktruck]

Signed the doors as a tribute to my dad and grandfather
The grandfather used to make a heap of one off parts for all the vintage car guys in the area
I grew up over the road from where he lived, thats where to learnt to weld, use a lathe/milling machine

Had to fit dampners to the rear of the chassis - goverening body again

[KustomCandy]

Looking good.

Dan

[Dan the Man]

Nice, it's coming together and looking good.

[42blacktruck]

A few more photos
Most parts now back in the chassis
Dampeners fitted to the rear
Hub modfifications complete
Wheels tested
Rear mudguards fabricated

[42blacktruck]

Test fit of the nose cone

[42blacktruck]

Wheels fitted

[42blacktruck]

Exhaust fitted
Front disc rolled on the wheel

[42blacktruck]

Rear guards fabricated
Tail light bases mounted

[Pauls46]

Your truck is looking awesome.

[42blacktruck]

Thanks Paul

Some more progress

Windscreen reassembled
Chassis back on all fours, rear axles back in
Front guards fabricated, painted, fitted
Front brakes fitted
Rear guards painted, fitted
Number plate mounts fabricated and mounted
Finally found the spare original mini number plate light
Fitted the tail lights
Front wheel cover discs fitted
Deciding if I should fit a similar disc to the rear

[42blacktruck]

Additional photos

[Beddy]

Very nice, a credit to your fabrication talents. I would of never thought that you would be able to register a "big" rat over here.