Chris.'s "new" 50 build
 

Hello all I'm Chris I recently bought (August) a 50' 5 window 3100. I have all ways wanted one I have had other custom trucks in the past. I now look at them as practice for this truck I'm 28 and figured it may be time to build my forever truck before my 2 girls get older and have College and Weddings bills. I plan to do a Resto Mod of sorts I want the truck to look the mostly stock, but be bagged. I haven't decided for sure yet but i I'd like to use the stock engine and trans.

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Re: Chris.'s "new" 50 build
 

Welcome to the group, looking forward to your build...Jim

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Chris., Welcome from PA. What are you going to do for the suspension? Sounds like a good project.

Shannon

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Thanks a lot

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It's going to be bagged and I want to use the stock frame so I am trying to figure what I'm going to do for the front suspension, as far as the rear I'm going to use a s10 rear I think, and it's going to have a 4 link.

on a different not I've looked at your build threads your sheet metal work is awesome!

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Looks like your off to a good start... will be watching your build...Bill

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Thanks, I hope to keep up a decent pace on the project.
I am going to go with a Scott's super slam IFS should be ordering it in the next few days

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good luck with your build.i used a scotts setup on my burban and also on my 40 pickup.great stuff and very easy install.any questions let me know if i can help.

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Thanks man I just ordered it on the 6th as my anniversary(24th)/birthday(6th)/Christmas gift!! haha

Can't wait to get it

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got some stuff done finally, this x-member went in super easy and is the nicest aftermarket part I've ever ordered.

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hardest part was cutting the frame for the rack notches because my plasma cutter is down currently

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Re: Chris.'s "new" 50 build
 

Looks good....Jim

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Got my new rear, it,s from a 2000 4x4 blazer and has disk brakes. I'll be working on the 4 link next. I didn't know my buddy was taking pics on his phone while I was working these are a few.
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Got the rear and torque tube out. Set the new blazer rear under the frame just to see it low. Then I popped the cab off to make space to work. I'll be setting the engine and new T5 trans in and notching the frame this weekend.
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Sorry for the sideways pics I loaded them directly from my phone
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Looking good...Jim

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Off to a great start!:metal:

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Thanks guys
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Off to a good start! Can't wait to see this progress.

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Chris., Looks great. Those scotts crossmembesr are very nice. Looks like on to the rear next. Keep up the great work.

Shannon

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I am looking forward to more progress on your project, Chris, and hope we all get to share in it. I am also at about the same stage as you with a '50 5-window my son and I are building. We did the Mustang II IFS (though not bagged) and mounted a Chevy 10-bolt on modern leaf springs. We have decided, though, to drop in a 350 crate and A/T to add to the driveability of the truck. Can't wait to see more photos!

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Ready to watch the build!

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Thanks guys!

I got the T5 rigged up for mock up, got the notches built (still need to fish plate them) got them in place, I'll be welding them up in the next few days. I also found that I had to cut some of the trans x-member out to lay out the way I want, and after I box it in, it and the stock rear forward leaf spring mounts make perfect bump stops so that the running board mounts aren't holding the truck up.
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Cool build, I am on board.

Re: Chris.'s "new" 50 build
 

Chris., Looks like you are rolling right along. What type of 4 link are you putting in? Keep up the great work.


Shannon

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Nice....Jim