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scotts72heavyhalf · 06-12-2021, 09:59 PM

We found this 52 that had been started in Sacramento California work by Jays hot rods. Sitting on a s10 frame with air ride, 4 link and posi mocked up with a core SBC and 700R4. Just brought it home to Oregon... Going to be a great project with my boys. really a rust free 3 owner truck that lays the frame.

Anyone running Detroit steelies on their S10 conversion? I think we are looking at 9" wide wheels and white walls as our first purchase.

scotts72heavyhalf · 06-13-2021, 12:33 PM

Anybody running Detroit steelies with a S10 frame? Want to get some ideas on off-set and tire size. The plan is 20's with 9" wide steel wheels at this point.

**mongocanfly** · 06-13-2021, 12:48 PM

Sweet looking truck...good to see the kids involved

6DoF · 06-14-2021, 07:01 AM

nice score!

**youngrodder** · 06-14-2021, 08:26 AM

Its got a great look to it...

Marc

57FleetsideC4 · 06-14-2021, 09:36 AM

Nice truck and Great Patina. Steve

jweb · 06-14-2021, 10:27 AM

Looks like a nice truck.

I don't have the Detroit steel wheels or an S10 frame but I do have 20x8.5" wheels and it's a tight fit. With the 255/40/20 tire there's about 1/2" clearance to the edge of the fender and the same amount to the bed side.

I would think a 9" wheel on a truck that sits much lower than mine would be a problem. I'm in Salem and you can come take a look if that helps.

**slammed57** · 06-14-2021, 11:07 AM

I love slammed projects!

**joedoh** · 06-14-2021, 01:03 PM

I ran mobsteels on a GMC a couple years ago. my advice is you spend the money on the trim rings, always looks better than without. the sizes I went with were front 245/40 and rear 275/40.

scotts72heavyhalf · 06-27-2021, 03:14 PM

OK, its time to start buying and acquiring parts for our build. I have the 700R4 built and am picking up a 383 stroker long block next week. My question is has anyone put a fuel tank behind the cab in the frame. Since this truck is running accuair and a 4 link the area behind the rear end is taken up. Also any suggestions on the Holley sniper set up would be appreciated.

Thanks

**Rickysnickers** · 06-28-2021, 02:16 PM

There are several people throughout this forum who are using the Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 system. I know that is not what you asked about. sweetk30 had a Sniper kit and he had numerous problems with it. He documented a lot of them here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=sniper There are some other threads in there that you might want to read as well.

**mongocanfly** · 06-30-2021, 03:40 PM

From the looks of it, you dont have room there for a tank either...what I've seen done on trucks with similar issues is to mount a tank in the bed at the front, making it look like a old toolbox or trunk..
Are the air tanks in the rear?..if so you might move the air tanks to the bed and the fuel tank in their place
And like Ricky stated , Holley issues are rampant with the sniper..

scotts72heavyhalf · 07-01-2021, 08:58 AM

yes the air system has been mocked up in the rear, I think I will fab a custom tank in the frame, although it doesn't look there is room in the pic, its actually a decent space for a fuel cell. Thanks for the input on the Holley system too. The less headaches the better when it come to EFI carbs

**joedoh** · 07-01-2021, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Are the air tanks in the rear?..if so you might move the air tanks to the bed and the fuel tank in their place

this would be my advice too, I have had a lot of airbagged rides and never had a problem with a gas tank but had LOTS of problems with air ride. and even NOT really problems but just draining the water out of the tank (water separators go between the tank and valves, not between the compressor and tank BTW, you will always have lots of water in the tank) is a giant PITA with the tank under the truck. air leak? laying on your back fixing something that is slowly coming down on you. put the air ride stuff in the bed toolbox, and the gas tank in the back.

**Blue/72** · 08-16-2023, 08:58 PM

Hey guys, Scott’s boys Wyatt and Jake here. Guess it’s finally time for an update!! My dad and I work full time, and with Jake finishing just finishing up College at University of Oregon we have been slow going, but it’s starting to come back together. Before the truck was blown apart Jake specked out the biggest wheel/tire combo we could fit with no modification to front or rear fenders, what came out was a 20x8 up front and 20x9 out back with 245/40/20 skinny white walls. The truck was fully disassembled and after smoothing the frame a bit it was sent for powder. Once the frame was back a new 383 stroker was dropped in with a refreshed 700R4, holly sniper, smoothed ramhorn manifolds, and a CVF racing front drive. The stock s10 diff was kept as it was all prepped for the 4 link and bag perches, and had 3:73 Posi already. A custom fuel tank was built by Ricks Tanks, and we picked up an Accuair e-Level kit to manage the ride. Jake and I then set off building all the fuel lines, air lines and brake lines by hand, man what a challenge bending line by hand was.. All the lines and wiring run down the frame and through the rear notch to keep everything hidden, we are super happy with how it came out. Still some odds and ends to the frame (driveline, battery box and lots of wiring). Next up will be to smooth the firewall in preparation for new satin paint, vintage air and powder coated inner fenders. A good friend of ours owns a local hot rod shop and invited us to bring the cab over if we helped with the welding, metal and body work, and we are stoked to learn!once the cab is back we will move to the interior, and hopefully get this thing looking like a complete truck again! More pics to come, enjoy!

**Blue/72** · 08-16-2023, 09:01 PM

More pics

**Blue/72** · 08-16-2023, 09:08 PM

Earlier photos

**Rickysnickers** · 08-17-2023, 09:41 AM

The truck turned out really nicely.

**youngrodder** · 08-17-2023, 09:55 AM

Looks really good. A lot of nice work so far....Well done!!

Marc

6DoF · 08-22-2023, 07:41 AM

that update makes we want to get back to mine sooooooo bad! well played

**Blue/72** · 05-15-2024, 05:02 PM

More updates! Took the cab to a family friends shop who took us through the metal work on the firewall. Moving onto mock-up & body working/painting the firewall and powder coating the inner fenders and core support. A trip to Napa and a few minuets searching through their stack of radiators hoses turned up two that should work perfect!

hewittca · 05-15-2024, 05:14 PM

That is one cool truck. Nice work!

Pingar · 05-16-2024, 10:14 PM

This is turning out really nice.

28TudorAZ · 05-20-2024, 12:17 PM

Looking good. Love the color.

**Blue/72** · 05-27-2024, 10:34 PM

More updates over the weekend, cab is on for mockup before we pull it one more time for firewall paint!

06-12-2021, 09:59 PM	#1
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	52 slammed project with my boys We found this 52 that had been started in Sacramento California work by Jays hot rods. Sitting on a s10 frame with air ride, 4 link and posi mocked up with a core SBC and 700R4. Just brought it home to Oregon... Going to be a great project with my boys. really a rust free 3 owner truck that lays the frame. Anyone running Detroit steelies on their S10 conversion? I think we are looking at 9" wide wheels and white walls as our first purchase. Attached Images __________________ Scotts72C10 Last edited by scotts72heavyhalf; 06-12-2021 at 10:19 PM. Reason: pictures

06-13-2021, 12:33 PM	#2
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Anybody running Detroit steelies with a S10 frame? Want to get some ideas on off-set and tire size. The plan is 20's with 9" wide steel wheels at this point. __________________ Scotts72C10

06-13-2021, 12:48 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Sweet looking truck...good to see the kids involved __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-14-2021, 07:01 AM	#4
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys nice score!

06-14-2021, 08:26 AM	#5
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Its got a great look to it... 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

06-14-2021, 09:36 AM	#6
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 474	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Nice truck and Great Patina. Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

06-14-2021, 10:27 AM	#7
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,187	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Looks like a nice truck. I don't have the Detroit steel wheels or an S10 frame but I do have 20x8.5" wheels and it's a tight fit. With the 255/40/20 tire there's about 1/2" clearance to the edge of the fender and the same amount to the bed side. I would think a 9" wheel on a truck that sits much lower than mine would be a problem. I'm in Salem and you can come take a look if that helps. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

06-14-2021, 11:07 AM	#8
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys I love slammed projects! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

06-14-2021, 01:03 PM	#9
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys I ran mobsteels on a GMC a couple years ago. my advice is you spend the money on the trim rings, always looks better than without. the sizes I went with were front 245/40 and rear 275/40. Attached Images __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-27-2021, 03:14 PM	#10
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys OK, its time to start buying and acquiring parts for our build. I have the 700R4 built and am picking up a 383 stroker long block next week. My question is has anyone put a fuel tank behind the cab in the frame. Since this truck is running accuair and a 4 link the area behind the rear end is taken up. Also any suggestions on the Holley sniper set up would be appreciated. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Scotts72C10 Last edited by scotts72heavyhalf; 06-27-2021 at 04:27 PM. Reason: pic added

06-28-2021, 02:16 PM	#11
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,026	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys There are several people throughout this forum who are using the Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 system. I know that is not what you asked about. sweetk30 had a Sniper kit and he had numerous problems with it. He documented a lot of them here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=sniper There are some other threads in there that you might want to read as well.

06-30-2021, 03:40 PM	#12
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys From the looks of it, you dont have room there for a tank either...what I've seen done on trucks with similar issues is to mount a tank in the bed at the front, making it look like a old toolbox or trunk.. Are the air tanks in the rear?..if so you might move the air tanks to the bed and the fuel tank in their place And like Ricky stated , Holley issues are rampant with the sniper.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-01-2021, 08:58 AM	#13
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys yes the air system has been mocked up in the rear, I think I will fab a custom tank in the frame, although it doesn't look there is room in the pic, its actually a decent space for a fuel cell. Thanks for the input on the Holley system too. The less headaches the better when it come to EFI carbs __________________ Scotts72C10

08-16-2023, 08:58 PM	#15
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Hey guys, Scott’s boys Wyatt and Jake here. Guess it’s finally time for an update!! My dad and I work full time, and with Jake finishing just finishing up College at University of Oregon we have been slow going, but it’s starting to come back together. Before the truck was blown apart Jake specked out the biggest wheel/tire combo we could fit with no modification to front or rear fenders, what came out was a 20x8 up front and 20x9 out back with 245/40/20 skinny white walls. The truck was fully disassembled and after smoothing the frame a bit it was sent for powder. Once the frame was back a new 383 stroker was dropped in with a refreshed 700R4, holly sniper, smoothed ramhorn manifolds, and a CVF racing front drive. The stock s10 diff was kept as it was all prepped for the 4 link and bag perches, and had 3:73 Posi already. A custom fuel tank was built by Ricks Tanks, and we picked up an Accuair e-Level kit to manage the ride. Jake and I then set off building all the fuel lines, air lines and brake lines by hand, man what a challenge bending line by hand was.. All the lines and wiring run down the frame and through the rear notch to keep everything hidden, we are super happy with how it came out. Still some odds and ends to the frame (driveline, battery box and lots of wiring). Next up will be to smooth the firewall in preparation for new satin paint, vintage air and powder coated inner fenders. A good friend of ours owns a local hot rod shop and invited us to bring the cab over if we helped with the welding, metal and body work, and we are stoked to learn!once the cab is back we will move to the interior, and hopefully get this thing looking like a complete truck again! More pics to come, enjoy! Attached Images __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

08-16-2023, 09:01 PM	#16
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys More pics Attached Images __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold



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08-16-2023, 09:08 PM	#17
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Earlier photos Attached Images __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

08-17-2023, 09:41 AM	#18
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,026	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys The truck turned out really nicely.

08-17-2023, 09:55 AM	#19
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Looks really good. A lot of nice work so far....Well done!! 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

08-22-2023, 07:41 AM	#20
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys that update makes we want to get back to mine sooooooo bad! well played

05-15-2024, 05:02 PM	#21
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys More updates! Took the cab to a family friends shop who took us through the metal work on the firewall. Moving onto mock-up & body working/painting the firewall and powder coating the inner fenders and core support. A trip to Napa and a few minuets searching through their stack of radiators hoses turned up two that should work perfect! Attached Images __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

05-15-2024, 05:14 PM	#22
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,761	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys That is one cool truck. Nice work! __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

05-16-2024, 10:14 PM	#23
Pingar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Va Posts: 26	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys This is turning out really nice.

05-20-2024, 12:17 PM	#24
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 323	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys Looking good. Love the color. __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133

05-27-2024, 10:34 PM	#25
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: 52 slammed project with my boys More updates over the weekend, cab is on for mockup before we pull it one more time for firewall paint! Attached Images __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold Last edited by Blue/72; 05-28-2024 at 12:46 AM.

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