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stevehsd · 11-30-2006, 03:18 PM

Hi,
I'm new here to Post but have been reading a lot!
Great info! Quality work! Tons of ideas!
So I decided to start my work up. Here's what I have to start with.

And a pic of my last project that I abandoned in favor of the truck

texascowboy593 · 11-30-2006, 03:29 PM

Good solid truck to start with. What are some of your plans? Any modifications coming? Welcome to the board and keep us posted!

Zumo · 11-30-2006, 03:33 PM

Where did you abandon it? I'll go pick it up.

stevehsd · 11-30-2006, 03:59 PM

Sold the 29 model A for what I paid for the truck!
My plans are Must II IFS , 350, 700R, Triangulated 4 bar rear, all bagged.
I want the truck to sit on the floorboards with the air out.
Tell me how? C notch the rear? 2 in dropped spindles ? I need to know!
Here are some pics that did not fit the first time.

stevehsd · 11-30-2006, 04:10 PM

Here's what I've done.
Replaced side glass
Did headliner
pounded out rear fender
Got old plates registered!
Got an old cooler for the bed
Took off frount end
Am preppeing for the Must II

stevehsd · 11-30-2006, 04:12 PM

stevehsd · 11-30-2006, 04:13 PM

Kabwe · 11-30-2006, 04:23 PM

Nice project man

texascowboy593 · 11-30-2006, 04:30 PM

The cooler is a nice touch!

stevehsd · 12-02-2006, 01:37 AM

the cooler is as rough as the truck
Thanks

Daniel U · 12-02-2006, 04:01 AM

I like the plate an vintage frame! Are you going to "rat rod" it or go for the finished look? Sounds like between the suspension and frame work you have a good size budget! It all adss up quick. I'm up to $25k without paint, interior or sound!

**Hart_Rod** · 12-25-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

I like the plate an vintage frame! Are you going to "rat rod" it or go for the finished look? Sounds like between the suspension and frame work you have a good size budget! It all adss up quick. I'm up to $25k without paint, interior or sound!

Daniel - that makes me not feel so crazy about asking $39K for mine. People don't realize how much you can tie up any these things. Even at that price, I'm probably only making about a nickel an hour for my labor!

SteveHSD, do you have any picture of the front end set up on your old project? A friend of mine is building a chassis from scratch similar to that and any pics we be a big help. Thanks,

Rob

Jebb1978 · 12-02-2006, 01:11 PM

Looks like a solid start! I think you will need more than a C-notch to lay frame.
May need to Z it in the rear to get it that far down. Welcome aboard!!

stevehsd · 12-02-2006, 07:01 PM

Thanks

I plan to leave it alone paint wise
It's all the same color so I'm fine with it.
I like the look of the rat rods
I may paint an old shop logo on the door if I can make it look old

How many inches do I need to Z the frame to get it that low?

watahyahknow · 12-02-2006, 08:06 PM

please man instead of going to hack the frame up make a new one and keep the original in storage for another resto job , it will probably too weak for the job anyway

stevehsd · 12-03-2006, 10:56 PM

Took off the bed today.
PO had welded the fender to the running board on the right side
Had to grind that off.
All bolts rusted, broke em all
Plan on removing all of the old suspension and rear end

What's that bar behind the crossmember?

Have a Camero 10 bolt rear end I'm planning to use
lots of grinding to do

Hack it up?
too weak?
you think so?
These frames are being given away on the HAMB
I may bolt on a front end
have to see how low the rear will be before I z it
If I take the cab off I may go with another frame
know of one with must II welded in already for 100
I am learning as I go
I just feel like I'm tearing it apart but that has to happen to improve the stance.
Thanks for your input!

pgf545 · 12-03-2006, 11:04 PM

Steve, Are you talking about the solid metal bar with a hump in it? If so that is your emergency brake. I pulled out the one in my dads truck because we went with a different rear end and it uses cable type e-brakes. If that is not what you are talking about then post a picture and I will see if I can help you out.

Bernie

stevehsd · 12-06-2006, 10:17 PM

Here's what the front looks like with no springs, just sittin' frame on axle.
Will a must II get it this low? lower?? I like it!!!

stevehsd · 12-06-2006, 10:25 PM

PGF no not the brake one, there's one behind the rear cross member.
Bolted on. Also the rear cross member , tire hanger, is bolted at the top with what looks like adjustable slots? I'll try to post pics.

Sweet&LowPro55 · 12-07-2006, 09:34 AM

Solid truck to start with.Looks like your making good progress.Hey... I like the rod also ,Nice !!

Daniel U · 12-07-2006, 12:17 PM

My TCI Mustang II front end came in this last week. I'll see if I can get some pics up with it installed soon. Be watching for it in my build thread.

Kabwe · 12-07-2006, 12:48 PM

It should be close to that with drop spindles

stevehsd · 12-13-2006, 10:06 PM

Got the rear springs off last weekend to see what it looks like.
About 4" off the ground front and rear, looks cool.
Researching Mustang II and Triangulated 4 link
Zigs has a special for $3000 front and rear with bags plus brake booster
Suisidedoors.com has some good stuff too

Sweet&LowPro55 · 12-14-2006, 09:58 AM

The easy work is almost done ! Then on to the fun stuff.Keep us posted on the progress...................

CAL 58 GMC · 12-15-2006, 01:29 AM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

Looks like a nice truck to strart your project with!

11-30-2006, 03:18 PM	#1
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	My '51 Project Hi, I'm new here to Post but have been reading a lot! Great info! Quality work! Tons of ideas! So I decided to start my work up. Here's what I have to start with. And a pic of my last project that I abandoned in favor of the truck __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

11-30-2006, 03:29 PM	#2
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: My '51 Project Good solid truck to start with. What are some of your plans? Any modifications coming? Welcome to the board and keep us posted! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-30-2006, 03:33 PM	#3
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: My '51 Project Where did you abandon it? I'll go pick it up. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-30-2006, 03:59 PM	#4
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project Sold the 29 model A for what I paid for the truck! My plans are Must II IFS , 350, 700R, Triangulated 4 bar rear, all bagged. I want the truck to sit on the floorboards with the air out. Tell me how? C notch the rear? 2 in dropped spindles ? I need to know! Here are some pics that did not fit the first time. __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

11-30-2006, 04:10 PM	#5
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project Here's what I've done. Replaced side glass Did headliner pounded out rear fender Got old plates registered! Got an old cooler for the bed Took off frount end Am preppeing for the Must II __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

11-30-2006, 04:12 PM	#6
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

11-30-2006, 04:13 PM	#7
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

11-30-2006, 04:23 PM	#8
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My '51 Project Nice project man

11-30-2006, 04:30 PM	#9
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: My '51 Project The cooler is a nice touch! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

12-02-2006, 01:37 AM	#10
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project the cooler is as rough as the truck Thanks __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

12-02-2006, 04:01 AM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My '51 Project I like the plate an vintage frame! Are you going to "rat rod" it or go for the finished look? Sounds like between the suspension and frame work you have a good size budget! It all adss up quick. I'm up to $25k without paint, interior or sound! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

12-02-2006, 01:11 PM	#13
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: My '51 Project Looks like a solid start! I think you will need more than a C-notch to lay frame. May need to Z it in the rear to get it that far down. Welcome aboard!! __________________ 1959 GMC project

12-02-2006, 07:01 PM	#14
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project Thanks I plan to leave it alone paint wise It's all the same color so I'm fine with it. I like the look of the rat rods I may paint an old shop logo on the door if I can make it look old How many inches do I need to Z the frame to get it that low? __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

12-02-2006, 08:06 PM	#15
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My '51 Project please man instead of going to hack the frame up make a new one and keep the original in storage for another resto job , it will probably too weak for the job anyway __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-03-2006, 10:56 PM	#16
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project Took off the bed today. PO had welded the fender to the running board on the right side Had to grind that off. All bolts rusted, broke em all Plan on removing all of the old suspension and rear end What's that bar behind the crossmember? Have a Camero 10 bolt rear end I'm planning to use lots of grinding to do Hack it up? too weak? you think so? These frames are being given away on the HAMB I may bolt on a front end have to see how low the rear will be before I z it If I take the cab off I may go with another frame know of one with must II welded in already for 100 I am learning as I go I just feel like I'm tearing it apart but that has to happen to improve the stance. Thanks for your input!



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12-03-2006, 11:04 PM	#17
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: My '51 Project Steve, Are you talking about the solid metal bar with a hump in it? If so that is your emergency brake. I pulled out the one in my dads truck because we went with a different rear end and it uses cable type e-brakes. If that is not what you are talking about then post a picture and I will see if I can help you out. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

12-06-2006, 10:17 PM	#18
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project Here's what the front looks like with no springs, just sittin' frame on axle. Will a must II get it this low? lower?? I like it!!!

12-06-2006, 10:25 PM	#19
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project PGF no not the brake one, there's one behind the rear cross member. Bolted on. Also the rear cross member , tire hanger, is bolted at the top with what looks like adjustable slots? I'll try to post pics.

12-07-2006, 09:34 AM	#20
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: My '51 Project Solid truck to start with.Looks like your making good progress.Hey... I like the rod also ,Nice !! __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

12-07-2006, 12:17 PM	#21
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My '51 Project My TCI Mustang II front end came in this last week. I'll see if I can get some pics up with it installed soon. Be watching for it in my build thread. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

12-07-2006, 12:48 PM	#22
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My '51 Project It should be close to that with drop spindles

12-13-2006, 10:06 PM	#23
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: My '51 Project Got the rear springs off last weekend to see what it looks like. About 4" off the ground front and rear, looks cool. Researching Mustang II and Triangulated 4 link Zigs has a special for $3000 front and rear with bags plus brake booster Suisidedoors.com has some good stuff too __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

12-14-2006, 09:58 AM	#24
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: My '51 Project The easy work is almost done ! Then on to the fun stuff.Keep us posted on the progress................... __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

12-15-2006, 01:29 AM	#25
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My '51 Project Welcome to the board from central Califorina! Looks like a nice truck to strart your project with! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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