1941 Chevy Pickup

[Zippi]

Ok fellows.....I think I have found my next victim to throw up on the bench.  I bought this kit off fleabay some time back and I think now is the time to get after it.  I found these Big & little wheels & tires in the parts box and yeah.....It's going to require tubs for the rear tires.  I was really looking for a easy build this time around but I don't think there is and easy build.  At least not for me.  I have a 572 Blown engine with a Tunnel Ram setup from the Iceman that I'm wanting to put in the business end.  For now, I'm thinking the Tamiya X-3 Royal Blue for the body color.  I have already started so trial fitting and things are looking good so far.  I got the sink holes in the box filled and sanded down then assembled. I had to relocate the front axle on top of the leaf springs and I have some lowering blocks for the rear axle.  This should set the ride height where I want it but only time will tell.     

[bobthehobbyguy]

Another great project.

[Street Rod]

Looking good so far. That engine will look cool in there.

[Zippi]

17 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

Another great project.

Thanks Bob.  

[Zippi]

15 minutes ago, Street Rod said:

Looking good so far. That engine will look cool in there.

Thanks Doyle.  I may switch to some air breathers instead of the bug catcher.  

[Zippi]

I've made these tubs for the box a few time so it only took about 1 hr to get this far.  Just a little clean up and I'm ready to cut the bed then glue them in.

[Gary Chastain]

Really like where this is going, great project. 

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said:

Really like where this is going, great project. 

Thanks Gary.  The weather has been so nice today I just got after this one.

[Keef]

I’ll be watching this one 😳

[TransAmMike]

Well Buddy, didn't know this was gonna be your next "victim"😉😂

Great start👍

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, Keef said:

I’ll be watching this one 😳

Thanks.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

Well Buddy, didn't know this was gonna be your next "victim"😉😂

Great start👍

Thanks.  Yup, couldn't make up my mind so I just pulled the trigger on this one since I had it in my hand moving it.

[ksnow]

Good looking project. And that's one heck of a powerplant.

[Zippi]

22 hours ago, ksnow said:

Good looking project. And that's one heck of a powerplant.

Thanks Kyle.  The engine may change as I broke the front pulley setup while I was cuttiing it off the tree.  

[Zippi]

I'm having a tough time getting the front & rear wheels in the location that I want.  All 4 wheels are still sticking out to far so I had to sand the heck out of the axle and front spindles.  I ended up sanding so much on the spindles off that I had to pin the wheels to the spindles.  Even with the mock-up it still doesn't look right to me.   

Edited November 19, 2023 by Zippi

[Zippi]

After playing around with the suspension for a few days I think I'm satisfied with the stance.....finally.  I really like the looks of this 41 pickup now.  I also got the Iceman 572 cleaned up and ready to paint.  Can't remember if I mentioned it or not but I broke the pulley setup while cutting it off the tree so I contacted the Iceman about a replacement and it's on the way.

 

 

Edited November 19, 2023 by Zippi

[Andrew McD]

This looks like a fun project that's off to a good start.  I'll be following this one.

[Zippi]

46 minutes ago, Andrew McD said:

This looks like a fun project that's off to a good start.  I'll be following this one.

Thanks Andrew.  So far everything is going in my favor.  Painting is still to come though.

[dragcarz]

Looking good Bob!

[Zippi]

38 minutes ago, dragcarz said:

Looking good Bob!

Thanks Roger.  I thought you might like this one.

[NOBLNG]

Nice start Bob. The wheels look good.👍 Check the fit of your hood with the grill in place. I don’t know if I did something wrong, but I had to add to the back of the hood to get it to line up at the front.🤷‍♂️

[Steve H]

Stance looks good Bob. 41 Chev trucks are the best looking truck made in my opinion. I’ll be watching sir.

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Nice start Bob. The wheels look good.👍 Check the fit of your hood with the grill in place. I don’t know if I did something wrong, but I had to add to the back of the hood to get it to line up at the front.🤷‍♂️

Thanks Greg.  I did notice before I glued the firewall in the cab wanted to spring back when put in place and leave a gap.  I went ahead and glued the firewall in place and now the cab acually snaps in place for a really nice fit with the hood as seen in the pics above.  I can still get the dash in doing it this way.  

[Zippi]

6 hours ago, Steve H said:

Stance looks good Bob. 41 Chev trucks are the best looking truck made in my opinion. I’ll be watching sir.

I appreciate it Steve.  Yup, I think all the old fat fendered trucks look pretty kewl.

[Zippi]

One final mock-up to make sure everything looks like it should before the painting starts.  I shot some primer on the box to make sure my body work had no flaws.  I think I'm good to go.