Wife's '47 Chevy Truck Build

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Thanks-- as much fun as it's been building this truck has been, I'll be glad to get it running & driving.


This set is the final steering rod setup,,,,,,
 

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Finally caught up to the present day. :D
The completion of brake plumbing & exhaust manifold mounting.
 

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Spent the better part of the day getting the fenerwells, radiator splash pan & trans cooler mounted.
 

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Paint for the Fender supports & the start of taillight brackets.
 

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Working on the left side taillight brackets. Decided to raise the taillights from just above the bumper to about 1/2 way up the tailgate.
 

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On to the right side,,,,,
 

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Peping the brackets for paint
 

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Getting the sidepipes mounting figured out.
 

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Painted brackets & mounted right sidepipe. May raise the mounting up about 1/2".
 

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Didn't get as far as I planned tonite but got the pipes mounted and the R/F fender brace on,,,,,
 

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I love sidepipes!!!

So do I. And I think mama's taken a liking to them.

Slowly plodding along towards it looking more like a truck,,,
getting the RF fender on. Had to do more work than planned,
almost forgot how they mounted. :eek:
 

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Really lookin' like a truck now. Got the left fender on and now for some wiring :eek:
 

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Are you staying with the stock type wiring or are you going with a universal wiring kit?

If its the universal one, take good pics. I have to wire mine up soon.
 
Are you staying with the stock type wiring or are you going with a universal wiring kit?

If its the universal one, take good pics. I have to wire mine up soon.

I've got an EZ 21 ciruit harness for it. I'll be sure to take many pics as I wire it up. I'll also try to note the steps as I go in as much detail as I can. Hope that'll help.

Flat, I figured theis type pipe would look better than a standard style with the shield. And it looks like I was right. I think they look real good & so does mama. Just can't wait to get it on the ground to see how it looks then.
 
I really like those side pipes .. truck is coming along great
 

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