38 GMC Part 2

[earthman]

Lots of excellent work here. Cab looks ace. Love that Pontiac motor

 

[goose-em]

Misc. Pics

Motor Mount Fab, Cab back on, Firewall Surgery, Flywheel grinding.

Thanks for the kudos guys, I really appreciate it. Can't say the same about my neighbors.

 

[goose-em]

Whoops, got that 35 flatbed in there by mistake.

 

[goose-em]

Before and after shot of engine.

 

[grunt]

Looks like you're getting there. That's going to be one cool truck...

 

[earthman]

That's right, i remember GMC's had Pontiac engines. Odd when you think GMCs
had flatheads but Chevys never did.

 

[goose-em]

1938 was the only year that GMC put a Pontiac in their trucks. In 37 they had oldsmobile engines. I have always wondered why they did that. My guess it was political, probably right after General Motors was created and adopted Pontiac and Olds.

I think they went to a GMC engine in 39.

It is really fun trying to find parts for one of the flatheads, they are so different from the OHV Chevy engines. To make matters more insteresting the Pontiac sedans had 222 c.i. engines and the GMC trucks had the same engine but 223 c.i..

Interesting note though, the Chevy OHV had 3 intake ports and 4 exhaust. The Pontiac has 4 intake ports and six exhaust.

 

[hellfirejim]

Whoops, got that 35 flatbed in there by mistake.

That maybe but that is a really cool 35. I like where you are going with your truck and in particular with the choice of engines. Well done.
jim

 

[goose-em]

That maybe but that is a really cool 35. I like where you are going with your truck and in particular with the choice of engines. Well done.
jim

Thanks Hellfire. That 35 is in Australia and it is way cool.

 

[goose-em]

wow looks great.

im new to this as well but i think youll be under your scrub line once you install the motor. just my $0.02

keep up the great work man.

I hate it when I am wrong and deerchopper is right. jk

Scrub line is now to low. Will be adding a leaf back in and rebuilding the front cross member this weekend, assuming I have the time.

That engine is HEAVY!!!!!! Probably about 600 pounds with the tranny on.

 

[gasser]

Scrub line? You don't need to worry about no stinking scrub line. That motor will push the truck even if it laying frame[dr

 

[klink]

Awesome build.

 

[goose-em]

I will get some pics up this weekend, I hope, of the new front cross member, etc. Gained 3 or so inches on the scrub line giving me about 2 inches of clearance.

Right now I am thrilled with my rebuilt distributor. This was done by Bubba's Hotrod Shop.

Converted to 12 volt and HEI, although you can't really tell unless you pull the cap.

And this thing was UGLY when I sent it out. I am impressed!

$192.00 all in

 

[goose-em]

WARNING!!!! this will be a boring post but I felt like putting something up before I head out to work on the 38, I will try to get pics up later tonight.

Engine will be started next weekend, I think. You never know what you will encounter. I will make a youtube vid of the start up if I can.

Going out to finish the frame today, install the fuel tank, route the battery cables, install the voltage regulator, work on the seats, and whatever else I have time for, assuming I have time for the above.

Time to go to work!!!!

 

[goose-em]

Finally started the old Poncho today. Had an issue with the timing so it took all day. Just running on one carb for now in order to get it started, have to dial in the second carb, maybe next weekend.

Video is pretty bad and the sound is terrible as my friend shot it with my blackberry.

Was able to get it to even out later on and get it to idle better. Now to finish up the timing, add a clutch, steering and finish the brakes.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rk3gXyPh5A

 

[rainman]

Scrub line? You don't need to worry about no stinking scrub line. That motor will push the truck even if it laying frame[dr

What would somebody with a name like Gasser, know about scrub line?

 

[goose-em]

Just a few odds and ends.

Fuel tank is in along with the filter, pump, regulator, etc. as is the radiator. Steering is finally in and working although this picture doesn't really show how it is mounted. and I thought I would throw in a pic of one of my engine mounts.

Probably be able to drive it in about 2 weeks so you can imagine I have not been posting up near enough.

 

[Tim...Ok]

truck is looking great..it would be great to be that close!![cl

 

[gasser]

Rainman says:

"What would somebody with a name like Gasser, know about scrub line?"


"Scrub line: the point at which the top of the car hits the garage door opening"[cl

 

[Old Iron]

Well it's finally rainin here this morning so, I went through this thread and really like the way you went with this build [ddev
I'm all over GMC's anyway and Pontiac's so, this is the best of both worlds for me [cl
Good job

Jim