Author Topic: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton  (Read 17348 times)

rejeep

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #90 on: August 12, 2015, 09:45:47 PM »
Ohh that's cool!

That engine will purr
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I now have 4 very not common cars and they are all red.. :o

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #91 on: August 12, 2015, 10:14:39 PM »
Sounds like a tractor.
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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #92 on: August 13, 2015, 08:04:09 AM »
awesome!
very cool truck

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #93 on: August 13, 2015, 08:25:45 AM »
it is a tractor...

it will prob smooth out once its tuned in well.. im assuming it has little to no exhaust on it either..
I never wanted a red car.. always thought they were tacky and common...
I now have 4 very not common cars and they are all red.. :o

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #94 on: August 26, 2015, 12:34:47 PM »
"Funny" thing happened...

While in the house Monday morning around 11a, everyone hears a loud BOOM.  Sounded like a mattress being dropped flat, only x10.  Looked all around and found nothing out of place in the house, garage, or shop.  Quick look at the parking lot and didn't observe anything unusual.  Chalked it up to the nearby quarry.

Later in the day, I needed to pull the trailer out so I could deploy the awning and let it dry out.  I found this...



It's obviously time to call Jared!
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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #95 on: August 31, 2015, 07:33:11 PM »
Lol

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #96 on: September 02, 2015, 09:04:58 AM »
Thanks to Jared, this has new front sneakers!

And thanks to Arie, this thing moves under it's own power!

Drove it around the front yard a few times in low gear.  It's loud and smelly and hot and uncomfortable.  I love it!
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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #97 on: September 02, 2015, 09:17:21 AM »
awesome!


figure out a plan yet? or purpose?  haha

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #98 on: September 02, 2015, 12:14:46 PM »
haha

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #99 on: September 03, 2015, 03:40:35 PM »
Went to start this morning and found flywheel ring gear separated again.  Ground off my crappy welds and did a better job this time, I think.  Flywheel is not steel but cast something.  Hoping it holds.

Frothy, milky oil (with water) changed, replaced 1/5 quarts of 20w50 with ATF to clean up those passages and sludge.  Looks good after a few more and longer yard laps.

Clutch improving with use.
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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #100 on: September 03, 2015, 03:45:53 PM »
Video! We wanna see this thing roar.

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #101 on: September 03, 2015, 03:47:22 PM »
watery oil may have already wiped out bearings. how's the smoke? Does it have a pressure gauge?

Hell, is that even pressurised oil or is it splash lubed? haha
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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #102 on: September 03, 2015, 03:50:26 PM »
Pressure still as before although gauge is vague and broken-ish.  No unusual noises heard over the loud exhaust.  Hoping for the best.  Still could end up with Cummins or other...
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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #103 on: September 05, 2015, 11:22:17 PM »
Wow you've made some progress since I've last seen this post.
So cool Mark. I'd say keep it as original as possible for as long as possible.
Way cooler.

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Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster 2-ton
« Reply #104 on: October 14, 2015, 01:42:15 PM »
Pulled it into a garage bay (under its own power!) and disassembled the rear hubs and brakes.  Every single fastener came off with ease.  There was still fluid in the lines!  One return spring fell out broken and will need to be sourced.  3 of 4 shoes looked decent but for the sake of safety, all will get relined.

Arie sourced front and rear wheel cylinders, a master cylinder, and flex hoses.  He never ceases to amaze me!

Found six nearly new recapped tires with traction tread on CL.  Took them over to Jared for removal and disposal of 50 year old rotten-ness and install with new tubes.  Once again, Tallmadge did a great job!

Dropped the rear brake shoes at Rochester Brake and Clutch yesterday.  Hoping to have them back by end of the month.
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