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Here is my 1950 I just bought. Been sitting for 15 years, picked it up friday and got the engine running Sunday.

Need to replace all of the brake components and rebuild the carb before I can drive it.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum...ictureid=24861

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Didnt do the chop myself, bought it with it chopped, not measured it yet but will let you know when I have. Its chassis number defines it as a 3200, but i'm unsure if the rear has been shortened. Now where did I leave my tape measure.....

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Wow, really solid looking truck! Nice find.

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that is a v v sharp orange truck sir ------any interior and engine picts?
also is it clipped and what rear end does it have? ...........again v v nice !!!

project truck looks fun also ............good luck !!!

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Here is my recently back-on-the-road 55. I got it almost three years ago from the 2nd owner, who had stored it in his backyard shed for 30 yrs and then had it painted. He was retired AF, so the Blue Flame Metallic was the closest he could come to AF blue. (of course, I have to change things) He swapped the 235 for a 283 in the 60's, so I got rid of the old worn out top end and put in heads and EFI from a 1989 IROC-Z. That took longer than expected. M22Z tranny replaced the Sag 3-spd. The 1st owner had welded a sheet of 16 gauge over the bed wood. I am now taking the bed out and putting in alum diamond plate sandwiched around a sheet of marine ply. And the roll bar is a recent find on craigslist. I have seen too many bad results on the highway. Instruments, AC and interior is also in progress, but not enough to keep it off the road. It is a million smiles per gallon. (mostly mine)

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/1243016.../in/datetaken/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1243016.../in/datetaken/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1243016.../in/datetaken/
Getting close. Just waiting for the armrest/ center console and billet brake pedal assembly.

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Looking for some pictures of 47-53's on S10 frames with 2" drop spindle....I'm sure a TON of folks are running that combo...

Here is my 54 . Have a build thread going, but just got 4 wheels on and managed to get it off the chassis table today. Wohoo
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Sweet nice looking wheels!!

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Yes, there probably are a lot running that combo. However, those pictures probably won't do you much good. It all depends on where the cab was mounted (how far off the frame), and the wheel/tire combo, the powerplant, what springs are in the frame, etc. Even the accessories (A/C, Visor, bumper or no bumper, etc.) can have a big impact on the ride height of the truck.

My dad has a '52 on an S-10 with 2" dropped spindles and it is quite low. But he is also running a 454, original steel bumper, etc.

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Graniteguy, you have a great looking truck! Can you share details on engine, chassis, etc?

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Some good looking rides!

I'll throw mine in the ring

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...psoippfwti.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...ps0iabtwnf.jpg

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Your truck is looking sharp, nice resto mod, love the VHX dakotas. And your two tone paint works well. Not over done.

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Mine
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/a...psfjphfhdk.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/a...psntzly5bq.jpg
Looking for a Duramax and 6 speed to repower
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps3oogtwu8.jpg
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Nice fire truck eagleuh1! Love the rod-tique Chevy tattooedblue I'm trying to sand my IH TravelAll down to the under paint and clear coat it or primer it until further notice. and GraniteGuy......:smoke:...:cool:...it's beautiful!! What a great way to do flames (but not too much) and 2-tone! Is that static or bagged height?

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Update

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Ok, update won't do it with just a pic, we need details, got us interested now, that's the plan right!

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Sorry bout that mud man. My space key on my other computer is not working for some reason so it can be very annoying typing or reading it. Here are the specs. 57 chevy, Heidts mustang II front end, Nova rear end, 350 bored with a 268 cam.350 trans. The wheels are coming off this week. It has a little more rake than we like so its probably gonna go down another inch in the back and get a little taller tire in the front. Its going to be a driver until this fall until we get the kinks worked out and then we'll tear it apart and do some kinda semi gloss with new interior etc. ( I gotta keep that a secret). We are going with a semi gloss because it will be a driver and we would rather drive it than wash it all the time. (nothing wrong with gloss its just not us at the moment) Later

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here is my 52 push truck

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My son with his 59' Fleet Option Stepside he just bought.


*I'll have to fix the links

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Lets try this again...

My son with his 59 GMC Fleet Option Stepside

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VD...=w791-h1054-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KX...=w791-h1054-no

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Sounds like a nice build Brownsville, like the being able to drive it part, not much for shiny paint on my end. Good thought on the rake too.

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What year GMC and what model #. Mine started out as a fire truck and is a '52 9700

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Paint is Graphite Mica Metallic 38R from Mazda.
SBC, 2004R tranny, a/c, dvd nav, cruise, ps, pb, 18s frt & 20s in rear, all fenders and boards widened 2 inches, grill center removed, LED everywhere, Dakota Guages

All sitting on a c10 chassis, would never do that again...

Lovin all you trucks. Keep em comming!

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Truck looks so good, so why not the c10 chassis again.

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First, the width. I had no idea how much work it was to shorten up the track on a vehicle. Bought high offset wheels, widened the fenders, brought in the control arms, an it just BARELY fits without rubbing while turning.

Second, rigidity. Unless you're gonna box it all. I have extra support cross bracing and it still twists easily. I can see it in the box when I jack up a corner.

Finally, the frame of the c10 has a drastic dip for the cabs, in 1984 anyway, then you have to pick your poison, to change it so its all on the same plane, or mount the cab in the dip and fab the front and rear body panels to accept the higher frame. In the end, I welded the center section of the 54 with the cab mounts into the center of the 84 frame. It was a pain. Thinking the s10 would have been the way to go.

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A lot more of a challenge than I thought, well you sure outdid yourself, nice job, but can see why it may be easier with the S truck chassis, a lot sure use them.

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Lower50's, it's a 1950 GMC FC453 3 ton truck with 270 ci inline 6 with "H" head, bigger ports and valves, and Clark 5 speed manual, no overdrive. Runs great on GM TBI fuel injection. Will do 60 on flat ground. LOL.

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Granite guy, truck came out beautiful.

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eagleuh1 So cool

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Great look Graniteguy. Can you tell me the brand, name and size of those beautiful wheels?

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Here is mine. 1957 Chevy mostly restored. Just needs a lot of TLC.

Crap. Pictures won't load. I'll try again later. Something about a security token...

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Trying again.

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Nice truck in and out..tire guy.

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Thanks. It is about 80% done. I have some major and minor projects for it. So many are related. I want to do some big brakes all around. That means new wheels and tires. I want to dynamat the inside and new carpet, steering column and wheel. I need to do a full A/C install. The list just gets bigger every time I look at the other nice trucks on this site. So much to do and so little money!

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Nice 57 Tire Guy!

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this is my project that i have been working on for the last 5 years. 57 Cameo pro street.

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trying to figure this out?

Beautiful truck. Simply amazing.
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