Projects ClutchDumpinDan's '48 F-1 Build

Nice work, I like it!

 

Thats looking great! Nice Job

 

Yup, what he said.

The trans. is a 4spd Saginaw. I got the rubber mount for it at Autozone, only cost a couple bucks. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but I belive that mount also fits the 350 and 400 automatics. I looked it up under a '77 or so Chevy 1/2 ton pickup if I remember correctly.

 

Thanks guys! Some of the stuff is a little out of order but you get the idea

 

Good read......

We need more project posts like this on here.

Sure looks like you're havin fun!

 

I like these how-tos. I like how that gas tank fit, good idea. I don't know how old you are they are calling you a kid here, but i think your work is excellent. Post more as you go.

 

Yup, it's been alot of fun. Hopefully it'll be even better once it's on the road

 

Cool, I'm glad ya like it! I'm 20 so I always try and take as many pics as possible when putting something together or taking it apart. Makes it easier to go back and see where I screwed up if something goes wrong..lol

 

Nice work. I like the simple and clean fabrication that you are doing. Will make a good driver. Not bad having your dad around for the help. Keep up the good work.

Neal

 

Looks good man. You gave me some ideas on what to do with my bed. You gonna paint it up, or run it?

 

It's a driver so I'm just gonna run it as is. Maybe I'll paint it up once I finish the other million billion projects

 

Thanks for answering my questions on the mounts, guys. I went back and saw the rubber pads clear as day.
Again, a great build!

 

I got my new pinion seal in, driveshaft in, and rear brakes figured out and put together. Another solid day or so of work and it should be ready for a test run

 

Sounds good, Dan!

Can't wait to ride with all you Virginian builders: You, Dave, Paul...
Hurry up, the winter is short ;-)

 

Can't wait! Likin' it a lot.
Mart.

 

To my neighbors: I did NOT just make the maiden voyage in the '48, I did NOT blast up and down the street with open manifolds and no exhaust.


To the rest of ya: The '48 is ALLLLLIVE! The hydraulic clutch setup seems to work great, as do the power brakes and steering. The trans. shifted great and nothing fell off or blew up. Still got a list of things to do but it went down the road under it's own power so I'm happy with it

 

No trim.

No Paint.

Dirty Gl***.

Full Noise.

Beaming smile of Pride!

Congrats!

 

I'm using a '60's Chevy truck bellhousing with the stock hydraulic slave. It was a little tricky finding a M/C with a big enough bore that could be mounted out of sight and use the stock clutch pedal. The one I used is 1 1/8" bore Wilwood with remote fill, got it from Speedway. I had to put the fill on the firewall but that's better than the entire M/C being up there I guess


Here's a pic of the clutch M/C mounted. I wasn't sure it was going to work so I never posted a pic

 

LOL, thanks man! That's what it's all about!

 

I'm taking the truck in to get aligned tomorrow morning but had it out for a quick test run today after getting the exhaust put on last week. The Summit shifter leaves a little to be desired (loose and cheesy and locked up once ) and I think I'm gonna switch to a smaller CFM carb. Other than that everything seems to work fairly well.

 

Thats wayyy cool that you are almost done . I just wish my computer would play your videos but no luck.

Todd

 

Thanks Dave. That's a pretty high tech request...I'm amazed I got the footage I did

 

very cool Dan!!
what's that shifter knob from, a sink??

 

Thanks Martin

Yup, it's a knob from a sink. It was on the original 3 speed trans when I got the truck so I went ahead and reused it.

 

sweet.....

 

love it, definitely makes you stand out

 

Took it in to get aligned, made a big difference in "road feel" was kind of light and twitchy before that. It stalled out on the way home whenever I went around a sharp corner while slowing down (like turning in the driveway, etc.) I figured the idle was to low (no tach, just set what sounded good) and luckily that turned out to be the problem. My dwell was a little off as well and since I was under the hood already I went ahead and tweaked on the timing. Runs alot better and smoother now.

And since driving home from the alignment shop when it's just about to rain and not having wipers really ****s I put one of those Speedway electric motor conversion kits in last night. Install was easy once I figured out how to do it We'll have to wait 'till it rains to see how it really works though.

I put on a new side mirror and did a few other misc. things like that as well.

 

this is a really great thread. thanks for posting. your truck is rad as hell and it sounds great in the videos. take care and keep us updated.
regards

 

Hey Dan great on the road shots.. Sounds nice and smooth and rattle free.
A great build in my book.
Mart.

 

Looks real good. Nice job. Lots of things you did I'm going to use on mine!