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Dieselwrencher

10-19-2011 08:12 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

Your truck turned out awesome! I love the patina! The engine cover turned out nice too. Keep driving the wheels off of it!

1952ssr

10-20-2011 09:27 AM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep (Post 4962475)

Looks great!

Remind me again, are you static dropped or on bags?

No bags here, although I did put some air shocks on the rear just to help the ride. Up front 1" coils/2" spindles and back has 2"blocks and second leaf removed.

BlueJeep

10-20-2011 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 4963457)

No bags here, although I did put some air shocks on the rear just to help the ride. Up front 1" coils/2" spindles and back has 2"blocks and second leaf removed.

How far off the frame is your cab and how tall are your front tires?
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1952ssr

10-25-2011 10:52 AM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep (Post 4963534)

How far off the frame is your cab and how tall are your front tires?
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The cab is a 4x4 (3 1/2") of the frame, and the front tire height is 24".

RootBeer 6117

10-31-2011 10:51 AM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 4959859)

I decided to go another route with '52 valve cover. It was just gonna look unperporsioned using the whole thing so I cut basically the top out of it and then trimmed around my map sensor and then attached it using the fuel rail bolts. I think it added a nice pop of color to the engine. Maybe down the road I might add some corvette valve cover shrouds.

Then I got my '55 bel air hood ornament put on last night and me likey. It was a little uncentered as you can see in the last picture but, I fixed that with my rubber mallet.

52SSR
What did you use for the MAF to intake adapter?I know you posted it on here but I cant find it,I thought is was a 4x3" plumbing adapter the one I got this weekend seems to big.
Joe

1952ssr

10-31-2011 11:00 AM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by RootBeer 6117 (Post 4983061)

52SSR
What did you use for the MAF to intake adapter?I know you posted it on here but I cant find it,I thought is was a 4x3" plumbing adapter the one I got this weekend seems to big.
Joe

Yep, Joe that's the right size. The 4" side does seem to big... I too thought that will never work but, I just kept cranking the hose clamp and it tighted up. I think it's the fact of a round boot fitting to the oval TP. The MAF side should fit nicely into the 3" side.

1952ssr

11-14-2011 12:05 PM

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At the last show I attended I was approached by a gentleman who got at interview with me and some shots of my truck to be featured on his website. He is a full time real estate agent and in his spare time created this web site for gear heads like us. My truck was put on last Friday so all that will check it out. I feel greatful and humbled that he chose me and my truck.
Site is http://coolcaroftheday.com/

RootBeer 6117

11-14-2011 09:43 PM

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That's some good stuff right there, congratulations I cant wait to get mine on the road.

Groyd

11-14-2011 10:57 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 4884674)

Well, spent Thursday, and a few hours Friday & Saturday working on the truck. Thursday I got my windows put into the doors, I found that a frame from a four bulb ceiling light that holds the plastic light cover works great for the channel that's inside the door (since they don't make a reproduction).

Could you PLEASE explain how you did this? Or show a pic?

MG

oldman3

11-14-2011 11:49 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

Congrats on the feature.....Jim

1952ssr

12-08-2011 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Groyd (Post 5010022)

Could you PLEASE explain how you did this? Or show a pic?

MG

Sorry it's taken me this long to get this for you. The top picture is the type light I'm referring to used, and in the second you see the frame minus the one side I used. I measured the passenger door and then cut the new frame. The drivers door has a single screw about the latch then 2 screws middle ways down. The single one holds the top of the track to the door and the bottom two has a flat piece of metal which I took off and welded to the new track. Just a task of measuring and a little welding. Let me know if you need more info. I should have took a picture of it before I put it in.

Groyd

12-12-2011 05:03 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 5054437)

I'm not ready to put in my windows, but this will definitely help me in a few months(hopefully just a few months).

Thanks again,
MG

1952ssr

12-13-2011 11:48 AM

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I took this picture the other weekend and is one of my most favorite pictures yet. I bought a 86-93 s10 instrument bezel and will be getting started modifying it so the z28 guage cluster will look good in it.

ChuckDriver

12-13-2011 09:09 PM

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Beautiful!!

Kabwe

12-13-2011 09:13 PM

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That thing looks wicked. I like it alot.

Dieselwrencher

12-13-2011 09:29 PM

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That turned out sweet!

oldman3

12-13-2011 10:20 PM

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Niiiiiiice....Jim

1952ssr

12-15-2011 11:26 AM

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Thanks for the compliments guys, I really appreciate them.

1952ssr

02-27-2012 11:10 AM

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Been in the process of getting some tune's in the truck. And man how car show time has snuck up on me, I still have so much to do. I bought a JVC head unit and mounted it up above the windshield,(I still haven't took any pictures of that), a pair of Crunch componants for the doors and a single 10" MTX woofer behind the seat, items are powered by a couple of Pioneer amps. I plan on getting my door panels made this week. Headliner to come shortly. It has been years since I have done any stereo installation but, I'm real pleased at the sound and how my box turned out.

oldman3

02-27-2012 11:34 AM

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Looks good....Jim

1952ssr

02-29-2012 10:09 AM

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Got my door panels made and now all the need is covering. I also took a picture of the overhead console that holds my radio which also needs covering. Also got to work on my instrument cluster bezel, which is the left over part of my '52 valve cover, a little plexiglass and some metal fab and it will be done.

watahyahknow

02-29-2012 12:18 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

if you make a rounded edge across the consolle so the front is a little resessed and make a extra front that you can fit inside the edges it will look more factory and you can cover it in leather using staples an straight pieces of leather tucked intoo the corners if you do it like that you dont need to sew any covering together if you make the extra front in metal you could allso paint it in the same colour as the body
another option is using the cloth stuff they use for covering car hifi speakers its realy thin and stretchy
http://img.alibaba.com/photo/4351651..._box_cloth.jpg

1952ssr

03-05-2012 10:38 AM

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Saturday was spent fabing up my bezel for my cluster. I'm really happy how it turned out, not bad for a left over valve cover. Now a little bondo and a good sanding then paint. I decided on painting it, the middle panel and glovebox door in the hammered silver. That should pop real nice off the red dash.

After that the task of moving my steering column over about 1-2 inches. Not looking forward to that.

av8tr33337

03-05-2012 10:13 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr (Post 4895775)

Thanks, I have put about 100 miles on it so far and I am thrilled how it runs. Made it's first cruise-in Saturday night, getting alot of great comments. It appears to get some good gas mileage too, I have went about 70 miles on a 1/4 tank. We plan to take it to the Rod Run in Pigeon Forge and stay Thursday-Saturday. If I built another one I would buy three things 1) 48-53 truck 2) S10 truck and 3) a wrecked camaro/trans-am, then I would only have to buy very few parts. Funny you post that picture of the black GMC, that is one of my favorite AD's ever. My wife was wanting me to do mine black, but now we will leave it patina. Here's a real good picture except it needed a bath.

Wow I feel like maybe I am on the right track. I have 1)51 chevy truck 2)94 s-10 chassis 3)a wrecked 1984 Camero drive trane and other misc parts! I eventually plan on a full paint job, but I will most likely run the patina for a year or two before I paint it.

I like how you used a crossflow radiator. Not sure I want to tackle a mod like that since this is my first build. Will probaby go with a mustang rad or one of the customs that can be had.

Awsome build Dude. You have inspired me to get back out to the garage.

Kodiaks53

03-05-2012 10:50 PM

Re: Freddy's '52

Truck looks awesome! I sent you a PM

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