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So Friday I picked up trans cooler. Today I figured out where under the bed it's going. Not ideal but I have no more room up front and limited out back, but it will work just fine. The box says recommended for transmission, fuel, power steering. Fuel? Does any one know why you would need a cooler like this for fuel? Also got my new mirrors installed. I went with the 5x7 mirror because I will be towing with the truck and want to see.
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With big high out put mechanical fuel pumps, the fuel temps can get crazy hot in a competition truck. I've seen guys that hot lap a lot install fuel coolers to help the fuel system live longer. It's cheap insurance for them when they have $5k or more in their fuel system.

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Oh cool. That makes sense. Thanks

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Here is a vid of a small burn out I did before I mounted the fuel pump in the back. Afterwards I realized that I was in 3rd gear. I hope link works.
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psgy8ojgqr.mp4

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Love this sound
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...pshly2puws.mp4

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Well after a bunch of other fun commitments and off roading holidays. I got back in the garage last night. Made the drive shaft hoop for the front of the shaft. Nothing fancy but good and strong. Then started covering in the transmission hump.
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Thats some serious iron work!!!

What is the GVWR going to be on this rig when its done????? You may have to get a permit to drive that thing on a highway!!! lol ;)

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Thanks. That tubing in the cab is 1x1 tube. I figure the truck will weigh around 5000lb. We will see.

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I got some more of the transmission tunnel done. I'm using 20ga sheet metal. Air hand sheers and the corner of my workbench.
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lower50's, Hi neighbour!

I'm usually on the 60-66 forum, but I noticed you're in Kitchener so I wanted to check out what you're working on.

I'm super impressed with your truck! It seems really well thought out... with the diesel and everything. And lots of fab work! I'm tuned in to see what's next...

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Thanks Johnny. I always like finding other local old truck enthusiasts. I'll be checking out our build.

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So I'm still plugging away at the trany hump. Wow the panels take forever with the compound angles. I have resorted to using box board and then transfer to the steel. Not any faster but works better.
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The transmission hump is coming along nicely! What are you bending with?

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Thanks AD. I'm using an air shear and the edge of my work bench with a dead blow hammer. No shear or brake in my arsenal. :whine:

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Nice work there! Sounds like my kind of brake. :lol: I've used 2x4's and clamped sheet metal in between them and then broke the material over. A brake would sure make it easier though. Haha

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I picked up my new custom balanced drive shaft today. It's 3.5" OD :metal:
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cool build!

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Thanks mooseknuckles. Maybe we will see each other some time.

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Well this morning I drove to the other side of Toronto (stupid traffic) to pick up my Lizard skin sound and temp coatings. 320km round trip. 200mile. I'm going to spray Floor, fire wall, cowl, roof and behind the seats. The reviews on this stuff are great so we will see.
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congrats on the drive. yah lizard skin seems to be really good. I used herculiner and painted it on. real happy with it. I ran out and used some from rustoleum and that stuff is worthless.

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Hey lower50's,

Just finishing up at work, I took a look at your Youtube video. High point of my day so far! Thanks

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Glad it helped Johnny :)

Finished the trans hump today bit of sanding and drill some holes in the firewall. Weld up the battery cover. Then I think the cab is done being welded on.
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The transmission hump came out really nice!

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Trans tunnel came out nice. Keep up the good work.

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Great work! I think I'll put lizard skin on my 76 when I get it torn down.

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Thanks guys!!!! I'm happy with it. It looks cool finally closed in.

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Hey neighbour. Very cool truck I really like the dually rear and diesel motor. It should make nice ride when you finish. :metal:

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Bob, I just went through your thread from the beginning. Truck looks great, congrats on the awards. Will you be going back to Paris for the fall show? BTW, Johnny Lambridge lives just up the street from me!

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Thanks I'm looking forward to driving i next spring

Thanks Craig They where exciting to win. We will go to the show if we are in town but not with the truck. It will be all apart for frame and pluming work.

Hope to meet up with you guys sometime.

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thats one of the best uses of a "big truck" frontend I have seen. most guys would have just found the 1/2 ton stuff. I like that you made your own bed box too, I cruise the local ads every day and buy about every half ton bed I see, coulda just made one!

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Speaking of Car Shows... I came across this...

Northern Showdown, Rim Park, 2001 University Avenue, Waterloo, Canada. Sat Aug 29 2015

Info here: https://www.facebook.com/Northernshowdown

There may be another trophy there for you, lower50's. :metal:

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Yes me and my boys are going there. I'll take the truck to it next year tho. I want it to go under its own power. Put it in the limbo contest LOL. I've never been to a low rider show.

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Just a question to you all. I have read and heard of quite a few ppl converting a GMC truck to Chevy. What is the reason? Was GMC not the higher model with more features bigger motor stronger frames and chevy the striped down cheaper truck? I'm not meaning to offend anyone by this, both trucks are great. Just curious as to why the switch.

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My guess is the owner or builder likes the look of the Chevy better. Or a lack of good GMC parts availability to the builder would cause the switch. Me, I like the looks of both and would be happy with either. I have a ton of AD Chevy front end parts and no GMC , likely due to production volume differences. There are more Chevy's around.

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yah I'd say just less GMC's around. I'v come across some and have some parts for them. But you definitely see more chevy's. When you search for parts on CL or ebay, most always search under chevy. GMC is just a more specific deal all and all. Me personally I luv seeing GMC's. I think they are very cool. But some guys prolly don't like them as much as chevy. Kinda like a 54-55 vs a 47-53 truck, some guys luv the one piece windshield, some guys don't.

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Thanks guys. That makes a lot of sense AD and 99. I hope I never damage my grill.

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Hey lower50's,

About your Chevy vs GMC question... You might find this interesting, a GMC wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_(automobile)

Here's a little snippet:
"Starting in 1920, GMC and Chevrolet trucks are virtually identical except for the grilles and nameplates, though their differences have varied over the years. From 1955 through 1959 small (less than 2 ton) GMC trucks with gasoline V8s were equipped with Pontiac V8s. Chevrolet trucks were marketed towards private ownership, while GMC was focused towards commercial uses."

ps, nice job on your floor.

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Thanks John. Great article. So yup it comes down to part availability and personal preference. Cool thanks all.

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yeah this is the reason right here. I got lucky with my 47 GMC, all the special GMC parts were there, and the guy even threw in a matching patina GMC tailgate. The only parts that were missing was the support brackets for the heavy 1 1/2 year only (47 to 48 1/2) GMC grille, but since it was mounting to an s10 frame they would not fit anyway. had the heavy duty 47 scooped front bumper too.

I still have the 53 GMC 248 replacement motor kicking around here too. tried everything to sell it, worth more in parts looking at ebay so thats what I will do.

I call them mustache trucks because the grille surround looks like a mustache haha.

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My Friend Adam Doing his thing ant the Northern showdown custom truck show
Petts Pinstriping
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psnqodbrre.mp4
And some pics. Mine will be driven to this show next year.
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