Projects My 46 GMC

They look interesting with skirts.

 

Cool truck and it's history in your family too.

 

love it! I am about halfway through the 4 1941 chevys I picked up last summer. This bodystyle is one I would keep, most others seem to like the later 47-53

 

I've seen a few with skirts. Looks like you've got a nice project going there.

 

Yea I like the style better as well. They are a little smaller inside but still fine for 2. Definitely purpose built for work.

 

Not much going on this project. I had a over heating issue a few months ago and discovered the block is cracked and leaking water. I'm considering trying to repair it as if like to keep the original 228. If anyone has any successful recommendations I'd like ideas. I've seen repairs done where you drill multiple holes and tap with a small pipe plug that tapers then overlap the plugs. It seems promising. I've also seen some tig rod to weld cast that appears possible but also a one shot fix.

In the time between getting to fix it I've been looking for some hop up and shiny parts. Picked up a 3x1 nicson intake and thicktun timing cover. Going to order a set up thicktun valve and side covers this week.

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K-W Block Seal might buy you some time for the cracked block, or ALUMASEAL. The process you described is known as 'cold-pinning', works well if there is enough material. A GOOD guy to consult is Tim McMaster at Hanford Auto Supply and Machine (aka here as 'Mc Tim' I think). H&H Flatheads welds up blocks pretty often - I checked with them about welding a 235 head that was cracked above a water jacket. Meanwhile, keep yer eyes peeled for a 270... that truck is too cool for a V-8!