1941 Chevy Pickup

1941 Chevy Pickup Finished Build
1941 Chevy Pickup Finished Build

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About this Build

My next build was going to be a 1941 Chevy Pickup. While I was doing research for the build I discovered a lot of very interesting information and history about this particular year pickup. I also learned that 1941 was the last time America build any civilian vehicles until after World War II and the "big 3", Ford, GM and Chrysler had converted their factories over to war time production building military equipment. In fact, Ford built a brand new plant to produce the B-24 Liberator. This, and the fact that I have a '41 Plymouth Coup and a B-24 Liberator in my stash, I decided to start a build series that I'm calling...

AMERICA GOES TO WAR

I got so excited about this I decided to build all three at the same time:


Click this link to read a brief history of the 1941's



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1941 Chevy Pickup Box Artt 1941 Chevy Pickup Box Art

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Plan to cut open the cowl vent Plan to cut open the cowl vent

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Modification to firewall alignment tabs Modification to firewall alignment tabs

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Engine parts removed from the sprues Engine parts removed from the sprues

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Valve rocker arms Valve rocker arms

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Most chassis parts are removed from the sprues Most chassis parts are removed from the sprues

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Cowl vent is open Cowl vent is open

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Inject pin marks are marked for removal Inject pin marks are marked for removal

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Parts from two kits being primed Parts from two kits being primed

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Parts from two kits being primed Parts from two kits being primed

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Parts from two kits being primed Parts from two kits being primed

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Parts from two kits being primed Parts from two kits being primed

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Parts from two kits being primed Parts from two kits being primed

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Started assembling the front suspension Started assembling the front suspension

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Started assembling the front suspension Started assembling the front suspension

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Steering box is installed Steering box is installed

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Right front shock installed Right front shock installed

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Front shocks, drag link and steering box installed Front shocks, drag link and steering box installed

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Frame painted, front suspenstion installed Frame painted, front suspenstion installed

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Engine painted Engine painted

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Rear shocks are installed Rear shocks are installed

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Detailing the engine Detailing the engine

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Mock up of engine, exhaust and drive shaft in the frame Mock up of engine, exhaust and drive shaft in the frame

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Mock up of engine, exhaust and drive shaft in the frame Mock up of engine, exhaust and drive shaft in the frame

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Close up of finished spark plug wiring Close up of finished spark plug wiring

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Close up of finished spark plug wiring Close up of finished spark plug wiring

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Fenders are painted Fenders are painted

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Radiator and shroud are installed Radiator and shroud are installed

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Radiator and shroud are installed Radiator and shroud are installed

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Dry fitting lower body and fenders Dry fitting lower body and fenders

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Upper and lower radiator hoses installed Upper and lower radiator hoses installed

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Installed the floor board and pedals Installed the floor board and pedals

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Stripped the paint off the body Stripped the paint off the body

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Dashboard is finished and ready to be installed Dashboard is finished and ready to be installed

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Assembling the truck bed Assembling the truck bed

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Assembling the truck bed Assembling the truck bed

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Using balsa wood for the truck bed Using balsa wood for the truck bed

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Building the balsa wood bed Building the balsa wood bed

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Wooden bed build, but not installed Wooden bed build, but not installed

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Close up of the wood bed Close up of the wood bed

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Testing glue on balsa wood Testing glue on balsa wood

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Gluing the seam covers on the balsa wood of the bed Gluing the seam covers on the balsa wood of the bed

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Trimmed the seam covers Trimmed the seam covers

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Pickup bed is finished Pickup bed is finished

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Working on the truck frame Working on the truck frame

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How the rear bumper mounts were aligned How the rear bumper mounts were aligned

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Starting to build the cowl screen Starting to build the cowl screen

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Building the cowl vent Building the cowl vent

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Cowl vent is finished Cowl vent is finished

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Installing the frame to the fenders Installing the frame to the fenders

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Chassis and body bottom ready for the cab and bed Chassis and body bottom ready for the cab and bed

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Modification to make the cab fit correctly Modification to make the cab fit correctly

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Cab is put in place Cab is put in place

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Cab, bed and hood are in place Cab, bed and hood are in place

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Cab, bed and hood are in place Cab, bed and hood are in place

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Grill and front bumper installed Grill and front bumper installed

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I make my own license plates I make my own license plates

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished The '41 Chevy Pickup is finished

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