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rog540wag · 02-08-2012, 01:46 PM

For all who are interested in looking!

xpickup · 02-08-2012, 01:54 PM

rog540wag, Very nice looking trucks/car there. How much is the bed floor raised?

Shannon

**youngrodder** · 02-08-2012, 01:59 PM

Very nice...I have always liked silver/blue type of colors.

Marc

rog540wag · 02-08-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xpickup

rog540wag, Very nice looking trucks/car there. How much is the bed floor raised?

Shannon

Shannon, you will end up with 11 1 /2 total depth measuring from top of bed rails to the floor surface. There is a fine line without major modifications to acheve this depth. I used 3/4 elm in this truck. The truck i am working on at the present time i tweeked it a little more by raising the whole truck up 1 1/2 inches and it has right at 13"total depth........hope this helps.

rog540wag · 02-08-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Very nice...I have always liked silver/blue type of colors.

Marc

Thanks, i got the color from my 1965 chevelle.....i just thought it was right for the truck to.

BlueJeep · 02-08-2012, 11:30 PM

How far off the frame did you mount the cab? The reason I ask is it looks like your motor is really high...but I can't quite tell what you've got for an intake on it so it may just appear high.

What 5 speed did you use?

Looks nice!

duwem · 02-09-2012, 01:38 PM

Side shot showing rims?

Are the Boss rims?

Width and diameter?

oldcouple · 02-09-2012, 02:19 PM

Nice to see a painted truck,nice interior.

Larry Lindley · 02-09-2012, 06:31 PM

nice truck,is it a turbo,or natural induction?Thanks for posting.

rog540wag · 02-09-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

How far off the frame did you mount the cab? The reason I ask is it looks like your motor is really high...but I can't quite tell what you've got for an intake on it so it may just appear high.

What 5 speed did you use?

Looks nice!

Its a 5.3 truck engine with a 2010 camaro lid custom fitted. The trans is a 1 piece trans from a 2000 chevy truck............it took some study but works great with the right parts.....most guys say they dont work, but i have proven different.

ghettoluxury · 02-09-2012, 09:53 PM

Where in Ohio are you located?

rog540wag · 02-09-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Where in Ohio are you located?

Southeast, 20 minutes from athens on the ohio river.....

Groyd · 02-19-2012, 11:24 PM

What length throttle cable did you use? 36"?

I'd love to see a close up pic of that engine bay if you've got one.

Looks Great!

rog540wag · 02-20-2012, 05:20 AM

I used the stock s- 4.3 throttle cable. Made a small modification to the end where it hooks to the throttle body. I dont have any close ups at the present time. I will take some more pictures when the weather warms up.....thanks for looking.

franky69c10 · 02-21-2012, 09:42 PM

Anymore pics of the rims and specs
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rog540wag · 02-21-2012, 10:34 PM

The rims are boss 338. 18x9 1/2. I run 1 1/2" spacers front and rear I probably wont be taking any more pics until the weather gets better. Tucked in and coverd up for the winter.....thanks for looking.

nacho55 · 02-23-2012, 05:20 PM

Truck looks great. Is your trans an nv3500? Also how did you mount your pedals, they look like ones from an s10 but I couldnt mine to look that nice.
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rog540wag · 02-23-2012, 10:01 PM

Yes, its the all aluminum 1 piece NV 3500. All s-10 pedals, just made minor mods, they just fit great. Thanks for looking.

nacho55 · 02-25-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rog540wag

Yes, its the all aluminum 1 piece NV 3500. All s-10 pedals, just made minor mods, they just fit great. Thanks for looking.

I have the same transmission out of a 05, and 02 motor and was wondering how it will hold up against the 5.3, I heard mixed reviews on the trans. But figured for what I paid for it I would give it a try.
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rog540wag · 02-25-2012, 03:16 PM

Heres how i see it. GM put these trans in a bunch of trucks with stock v8 and v6 engines and i have seen them run for thousands of miles. So for the price difference i will take my chances. Actually if you try hard enough you can tear any thing up with a 4 cylinder in front of it. So treat it with respect and have fun with your swap.......thanks.

nacho55 · 03-07-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rog540wag

Heres how i see it. GM put these trans in a bunch of trucks with stock v8 and v6 engines and i have seen them run for thousands of miles. So for the price difference i will take my chances. Actually if you try hard enough you can tear any thing up with a 4 cylinder in front of it. So treat it with respect and have fun with your swap.......thanks.

I've got mine up and running & driving now and so far I like the transmission, and I agree I've tore up all kinds of things from tires to rears with a 4 banger in a toyota , let alone anything with some actual power, so I think as long as I'm not doing big smoky burn outs with big tires it will last a bit, fluid changes are pricy just spent 65bucks for the fluid.
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av8tr33337 · 03-08-2012, 12:11 AM

Beautiful truck. I have been thinking about the same color. Can you tell me a little about the interior. That looks like molded carpeting and are those Chevelle seats and console??

rog540wag · 03-23-2012, 09:29 AM

The interior is ostrich material. I just got it finished this past january. I made the under dash console and the center console. The seats are from a 2000 camaro, i took the headrests off before reupholstery job. Hope this helps.

rog540wag · 03-23-2012, 09:30 AM

The carpet was bought for a 1955 chevy truck and trimed to fit.......this truck didnt have the center hump originally.......

av8tr33337 · 03-23-2012, 10:52 PM

Thanks for the answers. Looks Great!

02-08-2012, 01:46 PM	#1
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	1948 ls1 5 speed truck For all who are interested in looking! Attached Images

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xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck rog540wag, Very nice looking trucks/car there. How much is the bed floor raised? Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,779	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Very nice...I have always liked silver/blue type of colors. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck How far off the frame did you mount the cab? The reason I ask is it looks like your motor is really high...but I can't quite tell what you've got for an intake on it so it may just appear high. What 5 speed did you use? Looks nice! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

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duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Side shot showing rims? Are the Boss rims? Width and diameter? __________________ 1950 Chevy 3100-Transforming into a hot rod. Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435302

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02-09-2012, 06:31 PM	#9
Larry Lindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 158	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck nice truck,is it a turbo,or natural induction?Thanks for posting.

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02-19-2012, 11:24 PM	#13
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck What length throttle cable did you use? 36"? I'd love to see a close up pic of that engine bay if you've got one. Looks Great! __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

02-20-2012, 05:20 AM	#14
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck I used the stock s- 4.3 throttle cable. Made a small modification to the end where it hooks to the throttle body. I dont have any close ups at the present time. I will take some more pictures when the weather warms up.....thanks for looking.

02-21-2012, 09:42 PM	#15
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Anymore pics of the rims and specs Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-21-2012, 10:34 PM	#16
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck The rims are boss 338. 18x9 1/2. I run 1 1/2" spacers front and rear I probably wont be taking any more pics until the weather gets better. Tucked in and coverd up for the winter.....thanks for looking.

02-23-2012, 05:20 PM	#17
nacho55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: El Mirage AZ Posts: 169	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Truck looks great. Is your trans an nv3500? Also how did you mount your pedals, they look like ones from an s10 but I couldnt mine to look that nice. Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2012, 10:01 PM	#18
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Yes, its the all aluminum 1 piece NV 3500. All s-10 pedals, just made minor mods, they just fit great. Thanks for looking.

02-25-2012, 03:16 PM	#20
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Heres how i see it. GM put these trans in a bunch of trucks with stock v8 and v6 engines and i have seen them run for thousands of miles. So for the price difference i will take my chances. Actually if you try hard enough you can tear any thing up with a 4 cylinder in front of it. So treat it with respect and have fun with your swap.......thanks.



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03-08-2012, 12:11 AM	#22
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Beautiful truck. I have been thinking about the same color. Can you tell me a little about the interior. That looks like molded carpeting and are those Chevelle seats and console?? __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

03-23-2012, 09:29 AM	#23
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck The interior is ostrich material. I just got it finished this past january. I made the under dash console and the center console. The seats are from a 2000 camaro, i took the headrests off before reupholstery job. Hope this helps.

03-23-2012, 09:30 AM	#24
rog540wag Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck The carpet was bought for a 1955 chevy truck and trimed to fit.......this truck didnt have the center hump originally.......

03-23-2012, 10:52 PM	#25
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 1948 ls1 5 speed truck Thanks for the answers. Looks Great! __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

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