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xpickup · 09-28-2010, 09:21 PM

Hi my name is Shannon , I have been watching this site for a couple years and thought I would put my project on here. My own project is a 1948 Chevy panel, but I am building a couple other projects besides my own. I started with just a rusty cab, put in all the panels. I made the firewall and toe board and the patch panels that they don't make because it's a 54'. Then mounted it on the S10 frame. I then made my own bed to the 54' sizes except raised the bed floor 2 inches and narrowed it 2 inches for the 3 inch wider fenders. mounted all the fenders and hood, the made the roll pan and tail lights, splash aprons and the running boards. Right now I'm mounting the bull nosed grill and making/ mounting the radiator support. Truck will have a SBC, 700R4, And a F*** 8.8 3.73 Posi rear. I t has standard front springs and has Summit 3 inch lower leaf spring for the rear. I'll keep posting pictures as I go.

xpickup · 10-02-2010, 09:58 PM

I got the grill in. If anybody else is doing a 1954 - S10 conversion it is different than the pre 1953. The lower grill needs to be cut to go around the steering box. I need to start on the radiator support next and the hood fitment. Then make new inner wheel wells.

HALFADIME · 10-02-2010, 10:23 PM

Exellent job on the roll pan where did you get the tail light's from.

xpickup · 10-03-2010, 07:46 AM

Halfadime, I made them. It's 1/4 red acrylic with drop ceiling diffuser for the prizmatic reflector and you have use to used a special glue because epoxy will not work. I found out the hard way. That way you can make what ever shape and size you want.

masshole · 10-03-2010, 08:16 AM

looking great..fab work is awesome. how did you roll the top of the bedsides like that? keep up the good work.......

xpickup · 10-03-2010, 10:35 AM

Masshole, I used 1 1/2 exhaust tubing and welded it to the 16 gauge sides. You have to really watch your heat so you don't warp it out. I have made 4 beds and have it down to a science. I built one for my son to slept in.

masshole · 10-03-2010, 11:31 AM

strong work, that bed is crazy..ask your son if he wants to sell it

looks like I will have to try my hand at making one the way you did. THANKS AGAIN for all the pics...oh and slow down will ya, i can't keep up!!!!! lol
Masshole

99 to Life · 10-05-2010, 01:04 AM

Great work, glad to see some serious fabricating. I am sure this one will get some attention.

99 to Life · 10-05-2010, 01:05 AM

me again, dang you are from PA too, hell yeah shout out to the east coast "rust never sleeps"

xpickup · 10-05-2010, 06:13 AM

99 to Life, good to see someone from PA too, not to many. You are right about the rust. It's good that I love doing sheetmetal work.

PRWFAB · 10-05-2010, 06:13 AM

Hi x york pa here too truck looks good

Pop's C-10 · 10-05-2010, 07:08 AM

nice work

xpickup · 10-05-2010, 07:41 AM

PRWFAB, What part of York are you in? I'm outside of Emigsville.

Pop's C-10, Thank you.

PRWFAB · 10-05-2010, 07:53 AM

West york close to rutters on rt 30. Work in emigsville

xpickup · 10-05-2010, 08:56 AM

PRWFAB, We'll have to check out each others projects sometime.

xpickup · 10-10-2010, 09:52 PM

Here is the latest pictures. I finally got the radiator support made and mounted. Ended up mounting toward the passenger side so it wouldn't sit too high. The fan will be more to the center of the radiator. The lower part of the grill needed to be notch out. Next will be to make the inner wheel wells and the mounts for the front fenders ( there kinda floating there).The panels also need made to get the air into to radiator up front.

Kabwe · 11-04-2010, 11:45 AM

Really nice work man. love the bed.

xpickup · 11-04-2010, 07:51 PM

Kabwe, Thank you.

Got the cross member almost done. Pulled the fuel line out and it leaked gas all over the frame. So no welding on that side tonight. Should have pictures next week. I'm not working on it this weekend. My wife and me are going to the King of Prussia mall to do some Christmas shopping for the weekend . We are going without the kids ( we have 3). We haven't done that since 4 years ago! It is much needed!

Kabwe · 11-04-2010, 08:03 PM

lol. I know all about that.lol My wife and I call HBO Sunday night shows are date night the kids have to leave us alone.lol I have 2 girls so I know what getting away alone means so have a great time.

enick72 · 11-04-2010, 10:53 PM

great work, love the bed also.

xpickup · 11-05-2010, 09:03 AM

Kabwe, We have 2 girls and a boy. We try to movie thing and they still came into the living room. The more you tell to watch there movie I think the more they come in! But they grow up so fast, its hard to believe my oldest is 8 and the youngest is 3. Count down for another 24 hours HAHA.

enick72 Thank you.

nickp51chevy · 11-09-2010, 10:43 PM

Cool build. Do you have any drawn out plans for the bed bed?

xpickup · 11-09-2010, 10:55 PM

nickp51chevy, No , but let me know what you need. I have both styles that I measured from trucks. My sons is the 48-53 style and the other one is the 54-55 style.

nickp51chevy · 11-09-2010, 11:03 PM

The splash aprons and running board sections; how did you do those? I think those would be the only real challenge.

xpickup · 11-10-2010, 08:30 AM

nickp51chevy, The splash aprons were done on slip rolls and then have a 1" 90 degree bend on the bottom of them. That way you can bolt it to the top of the running board. If you don't have a slip roll it can be done on a brake. Mark your sheet metal on both ends every 1/4" were your radius will be and bend a little at each mark till you get the right radius. I made a radius gage to check it as I go.
The running board I have a 1" back bend on the bottom then I think it is 1 3/4" high and then what ever the distance back. The truck I am working on has 3" wider fender in the back so the running board is wider in the back. Next I bent the upright pieces. I have a 1" bend at the top then whatever the distance tto the running board then another 1" bend at the bottom. So it looks like a channel. On the bottom of the channel I unibitted holes every 3" and they are 3/8" to plug weld channel to running board and also stitch welded on back side of the runnig board. The channel isn't all one piece and isn't staight. Under the cab is 1/2" lower than the area where the splash apron is. The running boards were the left over pieces from the making the bed sides. They were longer than they need to be but that was good that way you have room for error for cutting the radius for the fenders. I fit it to the front and back fenders. I then welded in a piece of sheet metal for the ends so that it bolts to the fenders. If you need any pictures let me know and I'll post them.

09-28-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	1954 Chevy / S10 Hi my name is Shannon , I have been watching this site for a couple years and thought I would put my project on here. My own project is a 1948 Chevy panel, but I am building a couple other projects besides my own. I started with just a rusty cab, put in all the panels. I made the firewall and toe board and the patch panels that they don't make because it's a 54'. Then mounted it on the S10 frame. I then made my own bed to the 54' sizes except raised the bed floor 2 inches and narrowed it 2 inches for the 3 inch wider fenders. mounted all the fenders and hood, the made the roll pan and tail lights, splash aprons and the running boards. Right now I'm mounting the bull nosed grill and making/ mounting the radiator support. Truck will have a SBC, 700R4, And a F*** 8.8 3.73 Posi rear. I t has standard front springs and has Summit 3 inch lower leaf spring for the rear. I'll keep posting pictures as I go. Attached Images

10-02-2010, 09:58 PM	#2
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 I got the grill in. If anybody else is doing a 1954 - S10 conversion it is different than the pre 1953. The lower grill needs to be cut to go around the steering box. I need to start on the radiator support next and the hood fitment. Then make new inner wheel wells. Attached Images

10-02-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
HALFADIME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Thompson,MB Posts: 3	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Exellent job on the roll pan where did you get the tail light's from.

10-03-2010, 07:46 AM	#4
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Halfadime, I made them. It's 1/4 red acrylic with drop ceiling diffuser for the prizmatic reflector and you have use to used a special glue because epoxy will not work. I found out the hard way. That way you can make what ever shape and size you want.

10-03-2010, 08:16 AM	#5
masshole Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: south shore Ma Posts: 72	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 looking great..fab work is awesome. how did you roll the top of the bedsides like that? keep up the good work.......

10-03-2010, 10:35 AM	#6
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Masshole, I used 1 1/2 exhaust tubing and welded it to the 16 gauge sides. You have to really watch your heat so you don't warp it out. I have made 4 beds and have it down to a science. I built one for my son to slept in. Attached Images

10-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#7
masshole Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: south shore Ma Posts: 72	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 strong work, that bed is crazy..ask your son if he wants to sell it looks like I will have to try my hand at making one the way you did. THANKS AGAIN for all the pics...oh and slow down will ya, i can't keep up!!!!! lol Masshole

10-05-2010, 01:04 AM	#8
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Great work, glad to see some serious fabricating. I am sure this one will get some attention. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

10-05-2010, 01:05 AM	#9
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 me again, dang you are from PA too, hell yeah shout out to the east coast "rust never sleeps" __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

10-05-2010, 06:13 AM	#10
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 99 to Life, good to see someone from PA too, not to many. You are right about the rust. It's good that I love doing sheetmetal work.

10-05-2010, 06:13 AM	#11
PRWFAB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YORK PA Posts: 62	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Hi x york pa here too truck looks good

10-05-2010, 07:08 AM	#12
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 nice work

10-05-2010, 07:41 AM	#13
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 PRWFAB, What part of York are you in? I'm outside of Emigsville. Pop's C-10, Thank you.

10-05-2010, 07:53 AM	#14
PRWFAB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YORK PA Posts: 62	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 West york close to rutters on rt 30. Work in emigsville

10-05-2010, 08:56 AM	#15
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 PRWFAB, We'll have to check out each others projects sometime.



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10-10-2010, 09:52 PM	#16
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Here is the latest pictures. I finally got the radiator support made and mounted. Ended up mounting toward the passenger side so it wouldn't sit too high. The fan will be more to the center of the radiator. The lower part of the grill needed to be notch out. Next will be to make the inner wheel wells and the mounts for the front fenders ( there kinda floating there).The panels also need made to get the air into to radiator up front. Attached Images

11-04-2010, 11:45 AM	#17
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Really nice work man. love the bed.

11-04-2010, 07:51 PM	#18
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Kabwe, Thank you. Got the cross member almost done. Pulled the fuel line out and it leaked gas all over the frame. So no welding on that side tonight. Should have pictures next week. I'm not working on it this weekend. My wife and me are going to the King of Prussia mall to do some Christmas shopping for the weekend . We are going without the kids ( we have 3). We haven't done that since 4 years ago! It is much needed!

11-04-2010, 08:03 PM	#19
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 lol. I know all about that.lol My wife and I call HBO Sunday night shows are date night the kids have to leave us alone.lol I have 2 girls so I know what getting away alone means so have a great time.

11-04-2010, 10:53 PM	#20
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 great work, love the bed also. __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com

11-05-2010, 09:03 AM	#21
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Kabwe, We have 2 girls and a boy. We try to movie thing and they still came into the living room. The more you tell to watch there movie I think the more they come in! But they grow up so fast, its hard to believe my oldest is 8 and the youngest is 3. Count down for another 24 hours HAHA. enick72 Thank you.

11-09-2010, 10:43 PM	#22
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 Cool build. Do you have any drawn out plans for the bed bed? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

11-09-2010, 10:55 PM	#23
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 nickp51chevy, No , but let me know what you need. I have both styles that I measured from trucks. My sons is the 48-53 style and the other one is the 54-55 style.

11-09-2010, 11:03 PM	#24
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 The splash aprons and running board sections; how did you do those? I think those would be the only real challenge. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

11-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#25
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 Chevy / S10 nickp51chevy, The splash aprons were done on slip rolls and then have a 1" 90 degree bend on the bottom of them. That way you can bolt it to the top of the running board. If you don't have a slip roll it can be done on a brake. Mark your sheet metal on both ends every 1/4" were your radius will be and bend a little at each mark till you get the right radius. I made a radius gage to check it as I go. The running board I have a 1" back bend on the bottom then I think it is 1 3/4" high and then what ever the distance back. The truck I am working on has 3" wider fender in the back so the running board is wider in the back. Next I bent the upright pieces. I have a 1" bend at the top then whatever the distance tto the running board then another 1" bend at the bottom. So it looks like a channel. On the bottom of the channel I unibitted holes every 3" and they are 3/8" to plug weld channel to running board and also stitch welded on back side of the runnig board. The channel isn't all one piece and isn't staight. Under the cab is 1/2" lower than the area where the splash apron is. The running boards were the left over pieces from the making the bed sides. They were longer than they need to be but that was good that way you have room for error for cutting the radius for the fenders. I fit it to the front and back fenders. I then welded in a piece of sheet metal for the ends so that it bolts to the fenders. If you need any pictures let me know and I'll post them.

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