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ADchevys · 10-13-2015, 10:06 AM

Here's the start of my 48 gmc, using a 1950 frame. [IMG]

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The plans are a 4 inch drop axle in front and some kind of 4 link and bags in the rear.

iowaboynca · 10-13-2015, 10:11 AM

gotta luv those GMCs!!!

ADchevys · 10-13-2015, 10:17 AM

Got the 327 and the turbo 350 mounted.
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I off set the engine to the right 2.25 inches and spaced the steering box out one inch.
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Coach529 · 10-13-2015, 10:18 AM

Looks like a great start!!

ADchevys · 10-13-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

Looks like a great start!!

Thanks, i got some ideas from your build thread.

YukonXL04 · 10-13-2015, 01:44 PM

Looking like great work so far. Out of curiosity why start with a 50 frame?

Im interested to see how this turns out. Most of the V8 swaps include a frame swap as well so Im curious to see how it all comes together!

ADchevys · 10-14-2015, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by YukonXL04

Looking like great work so far. Out of curiosity why start with a 50 frame?

Im interested to see how this turns out. Most of the V8 swaps include a frame swap as well so Im curious to see how it all comes together!

I am using the 50 frame because that what I had, the cab I am using is off a 48 2 ton.

YukonXL04 · 10-14-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ADchevys

I am using the 50 frame because that what I had, the cab I am using is off a 48 2 ton.

Ah cool. Yea I have a 50 so I was wondering why you would use it instead. Gotcha.

Hope all goes well with your build. I will be keeping and eye on it.

ADchevys · 10-14-2015, 12:11 AM

Got the new leaf springs installed, still waiting on the drop axle. Any one have any good idea on what link setup to run on the rear. I want the back bumber on the ground.
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aknovaman · 10-14-2015, 10:59 PM

Nice start. I forgot there really is a Home, ks. Not far from me. :-)

ADchevys · 10-23-2015, 12:48 AM

Not a real big up date, Got the rear stripped, and ordered a Gambino's Kustoms tail dragger kit.
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ADchevys · 10-24-2015, 06:53 AM

Using a 54 bumber upside down so I can run exhaust through the cutout. The rear is out of mid sixtys truck.
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ADchevys · 10-25-2015, 08:37 PM

I think I am going to find a different rear end. I don't like how much rust was on the axle tube. [IMG]

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The new mount would be right in this area.

ADchevys · 10-28-2015, 12:41 AM

Got a rear end out of a 69 gmc and tacked into place. Still wating on the 4 link.
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ADchevys · 11-03-2015, 05:22 AM

Got my axle back from Sid.
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ADchevys · 11-04-2015, 09:15 AM

Got rear ended in my 50 Chevy on the way to work last night.[IMG]

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THEE OG · 11-04-2015, 09:48 AM

Damn that sucks. But I'm in on this build. About to start on my 55 gmc series 1

iowaboynca · 11-04-2015, 10:41 AM

make sure to get yourself checked out. That looks like a good smack on the back of the head...

ADchevys · 11-06-2015, 01:33 AM

Got the drop axle installed. Think I'm going to put 3 inch drop springs in also. [IMG]

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I also got the rear 4 link tacked in and stated on the notches.
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**joedoh** · 11-06-2015, 03:27 AM

hey man, might want to run that rear axle up and down and watch what the pinion angle does, I have seen a lot of 4 links with upper bars in front of the axle instead of on top and they almost always have weird pinion issues, pointing down the more drop you get. If thats what happens, you will need to move the mounting points to the top of the axle.

looks like the lowers might hit the frame too, or is that an illusion?

ADchevys · 11-06-2015, 03:29 AM

That's plan every thing is lightly tacked.

ADchevys · 11-06-2015, 04:35 AM

The lowers will be close but I think they will clear. Thanks for the advice, any input is welcome

YukonXL04 · 11-06-2015, 09:48 AM

Looking good so far! Making good progress!

KINETIC51 · 11-10-2015, 06:15 PM

I'm in on this build. Subscribed. I am starting with pretty much the same thing. '53 GMC cab and frame. Mine is a 5 window split windshield. I will be keeping an eye on this build for ideas.

Eric

ADchevys · 11-11-2015, 05:19 AM

Got her back on the ground tonight. The front should come down another inch when I get the drop springs and the right size tire.
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10-13-2015, 10:06 AM	#1
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	My 1948 gmc build Here's the start of my 48 gmc, using a 1950 frame. [IMG][/IMG] The plans are a 4 inch drop axle in front and some kind of 4 link and bags in the rear.

10-13-2015, 10:11 AM	#2
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: My 1948 gmc build gotta luv those GMCs!!! __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

10-13-2015, 10:17 AM	#3
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got the 327 and the turbo 350 mounted. [IMG][/IMG] I off set the engine to the right 2.25 inches and spaced the steering box out one inch. [IMG][/IMG]

10-13-2015, 10:18 AM	#4
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: My 1948 gmc build Looks like a great start!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

10-13-2015, 01:44 PM	#6
YukonXL04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 92	Re: My 1948 gmc build Looking like great work so far. Out of curiosity why start with a 50 frame? Im interested to see how this turns out. Most of the V8 swaps include a frame swap as well so Im curious to see how it all comes together!

10-14-2015, 12:11 AM	#9
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got the new leaf springs installed, still waiting on the drop axle. Any one have any good idea on what link setup to run on the rear. I want the back bumber on the ground. [IMG][/IMG]

10-14-2015, 10:59 PM	#10
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: My 1948 gmc build Nice start. I forgot there really is a Home, ks. Not far from me. :-) __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

10-23-2015, 12:48 AM	#11
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Not a real big up date, Got the rear stripped, and ordered a Gambino's Kustoms tail dragger kit. [IMG][/IMG]

10-24-2015, 06:53 AM	#12
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Using a 54 bumber upside down so I can run exhaust through the cutout. The rear is out of mid sixtys truck. [IMG][/IMG]

10-25-2015, 08:37 PM	#13
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build I think I am going to find a different rear end. I don't like how much rust was on the axle tube. [IMG][/IMG] The new mount would be right in this area.

10-28-2015, 12:41 AM	#14
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got a rear end out of a 69 gmc and tacked into place. Still wating on the 4 link. [IMG][/IMG]

11-03-2015, 05:22 AM	#15
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got my axle back from Sid. [IMG][/IMG]

11-04-2015, 09:15 AM	#16
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got rear ended in my 50 Chevy on the way to work last night.[IMG][/IMG]

11-04-2015, 09:48 AM	#17
THEE OG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert's IL Posts: 33	Re: My 1948 gmc build Damn that sucks. But I'm in on this build. About to start on my 55 gmc series 1 __________________ 2010 dodge 3500 dually (Cummins tow pig) 2010 CTS-V 2003 TT 03 Cobra The BUILD!!! 1955 GMC series 1 This build is a wedding present to my soon to be wife. She has no clue. But I'm building her dream truck and hands down one of my favorite vehicles of all times.

11-04-2015, 10:41 AM	#18
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: My 1948 gmc build make sure to get yourself checked out. That looks like a good smack on the back of the head... __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte



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11-06-2015, 01:33 AM	#19
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got the drop axle installed. Think I'm going to put 3 inch drop springs in also. [IMG][/IMG] I also got the rear 4 link tacked in and stated on the notches. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

11-06-2015, 03:27 AM	#20
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 1948 gmc build hey man, might want to run that rear axle up and down and watch what the pinion angle does, I have seen a lot of 4 links with upper bars in front of the axle instead of on top and they almost always have weird pinion issues, pointing down the more drop you get. If thats what happens, you will need to move the mounting points to the top of the axle. looks like the lowers might hit the frame too, or is that an illusion? __________________ 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

11-06-2015, 03:29 AM	#21
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build That's plan every thing is lightly tacked.

11-06-2015, 04:35 AM	#22
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build The lowers will be close but I think they will clear. Thanks for the advice, any input is welcome

11-06-2015, 09:48 AM	#23
YukonXL04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 92	Re: My 1948 gmc build Looking good so far! Making good progress!

11-10-2015, 06:15 PM	#24
KINETIC51 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 22	Re: My 1948 gmc build I'm in on this build. Subscribed. I am starting with pretty much the same thing. '53 GMC cab and frame. Mine is a 5 window split windshield. I will be keeping an eye on this build for ideas. Eric

11-11-2015, 05:19 AM	#25
ADchevys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville KS Posts: 105	Re: My 1948 gmc build Got her back on the ground tonight. The front should come down another inch when I get the drop springs and the right size tire. [IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG][/IMG]

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