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southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 11:10 AM

here's a few photos the day i brought it home...

southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 11:13 AM

the old motor,..way too slow for me!

southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 11:17 AM

sitting up on the '89 S-10 short cab long box frame...chopped 9'' off the front of the bed...

southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 11:25 AM

wanting to go with a custom look, so i frenched the head lights with some old mercury rings and lead, then i found a '53 chevy grill,molded it in with a trunk lid from a chevy caprice,...i mean that's what true hotrodin' is all about!

sgtusmc · 02-09-2010, 12:26 PM

Very nice. I'll be watching this build for sure. Thanks for sharing.

southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 02:23 PM

gonna go with this sbc 305, wanting to know if the motor mounts would set the motor back far enough, 4'' from center to center.

1950 GMC · 02-09-2010, 03:43 PM

Looking good I will be watching also. 63 & 64 Bowties you asked the questions I was going to ask!

southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 03:45 PM

i'm still in the mock up stage,the cab is sitting on 4x4 blocks,guess i'm gonna make my own,since my truck is gonna be far from stock i want to mount it as low as i can,maybe 3'' or so...

0331grunt · 02-09-2010, 03:56 PM

Looks good! I like the grille

southbounddee · 02-10-2010, 12:03 PM

found this bumper in an old car and truck junkyard not sure what it came off but i sure know what it's going on...

MrTucker · 02-10-2010, 01:02 PM

That's an interesting grill...nice fab work!

southbounddee · 02-10-2010, 01:52 PM

made my own rings '72 chrysler imperial hub caps just cut the middle out,grabbed the tail lights too, not sure if i'm gonna use them yet.got the rear end in came out of a 4wd blazer.

0331grunt · 02-10-2010, 02:09 PM

Looks cool! Love the old school hot rod theme

Dan Bowles · 02-12-2010, 08:29 AM

Nice. Good work. Any idea what the first front and rear bumper are from? I've got a couple of DeSoto bumpers that look like that. I wish they were a few inches wider, I may do an over rider on the front and cut it in half so it fits better and has a place for a plate, though I don't need one in MI.

Like the motor as well. Looks purty.

southbounddee · 02-12-2010, 11:05 AM

Dan...i'm not to sure what those bumpers came off of,if you want to put some on your ride,here's a couple that did....

Dan Bowles · 02-12-2010, 12:37 PM

The front hits my fenders on both sides so its a bit narrow, that's why I'm thinking of adding an over rider and cutting it.

southbounddee · 02-12-2010, 02:26 PM

yea Dan,.. with out cutting and making it wider you would have to stick it out like this guy did...i have an extra bumper if you need it.

Dan Bowles · 02-12-2010, 06:35 PM

That might be something I'm interested in. My mom and her man are in Frostproof FL...maybe I should make them come through Gainesville on their way north!

southbounddee · 02-12-2010, 06:56 PM

it's yours if you want it...

southbounddee · 02-15-2010, 06:21 PM

today was nice so i cleaned and painted the frame,gonna try to mount the cab this week...

southbounddee · 02-15-2010, 06:26 PM

oh.. got this 5 gal. tank today, was told it came out of some old airplane,think it will make a cool gas tank,or a cool air tank for air ride some day,i'll just put it with the rest of the goodies for now.

Fat Mike · 02-15-2010, 10:28 PM

I saw another fellow by the name of daddyman use one of those tanks for his airbag setup. He just drilled out four port holes and tapped them. It looks just like his. Really cool. Wish I could find two for my builds.

Dan Bowles · 02-16-2010, 09:04 AM

Did you see my post about using scissors jacks to level your cab and get your mounting in? Don't know if you are using shackle mounts in the rear or not but it's a great way to get level. I get mine for $5 each at the junk yard...or I use old test units because that's what I make for GM. Impala ones have a 19 mm/ 3/4" hex driver.

southbounddee · 02-22-2010, 12:54 PM

well i didn't get the cab mounted last week,i did get it move to the new frame.got tied up selling the 235 motor and cutting off all the running board brackets off the '52 frame before i scraped it. hopefully this sunday it will be mounted and i'll share more then.

Fat Mike · 02-22-2010, 01:22 PM

I like your build. Moving right along! You should try using the original s-10 front body mount like texas 56 to get alow stance. Good luck and keep the pictures coming.

02-09-2010, 11:10 AM	#1
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	'52 GMC custom/S-10 swap here's a few photos the day i brought it home... Attached Images

02-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap the old motor,..way too slow for me! Attached Images

02-09-2010, 11:17 AM	#3
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap sitting up on the '89 S-10 short cab long box frame...chopped 9'' off the front of the bed... Attached Images

02-09-2010, 11:25 AM	#4
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap wanting to go with a custom look, so i frenched the head lights with some old mercury rings and lead, then i found a '53 chevy grill,molded it in with a trunk lid from a chevy caprice,...i mean that's what true hotrodin' is all about! Attached Images Last edited by southbounddee; 02-10-2010 at 01:56 PM.

02-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#5
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Very nice. I'll be watching this build for sure. Thanks for sharing. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

02-09-2010, 02:23 PM	#6
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap gonna go with this sbc 305, wanting to know if the motor mounts would set the motor back far enough, 4'' from center to center. Attached Images

02-09-2010, 03:43 PM	#7
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Looking good I will be watching also. 63 & 64 Bowties you asked the questions I was going to ask! __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

02-09-2010, 03:45 PM	#8
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap i'm still in the mock up stage,the cab is sitting on 4x4 blocks,guess i'm gonna make my own,since my truck is gonna be far from stock i want to mount it as low as i can,maybe 3'' or so... Last edited by southbounddee; 02-15-2010 at 07:08 PM.

02-09-2010, 03:56 PM	#9
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Looks good! I like the grille __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

02-10-2010, 12:03 PM	#10
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap found this bumper in an old car and truck junkyard not sure what it came off but i sure know what it's going on... Attached Images Last edited by southbounddee; 02-10-2010 at 12:05 PM.

02-10-2010, 01:02 PM	#11
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap That's an interesting grill...nice fab work! __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

02-10-2010, 01:52 PM	#12
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap made my own rings '72 chrysler imperial hub caps just cut the middle out,grabbed the tail lights too, not sure if i'm gonna use them yet.got the rear end in came out of a 4wd blazer. Attached Images

02-10-2010, 02:09 PM	#13
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Looks cool! Love the old school hot rod theme __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

02-12-2010, 08:29 AM	#14
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Nice. Good work. Any idea what the first front and rear bumper are from? I've got a couple of DeSoto bumpers that look like that. I wish they were a few inches wider, I may do an over rider on the front and cut it in half so it fits better and has a place for a plate, though I don't need one in MI. Like the motor as well. Looks purty. Last edited by Dan Bowles; 02-12-2010 at 08:31 AM.

02-12-2010, 11:05 AM	#15
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Dan...i'm not to sure what those bumpers came off of,if you want to put some on your ride,here's a couple that did.... Attached Images



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02-12-2010, 12:37 PM	#16
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap The front hits my fenders on both sides so its a bit narrow, that's why I'm thinking of adding an over rider and cutting it.

02-12-2010, 02:26 PM	#17
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap yea Dan,.. with out cutting and making it wider you would have to stick it out like this guy did...i have an extra bumper if you need it. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860 Last edited by southbounddee; 02-12-2010 at 02:29 PM.

02-12-2010, 06:35 PM	#18
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap That might be something I'm interested in. My mom and her man are in Frostproof FL...maybe I should make them come through Gainesville on their way north!

02-12-2010, 06:56 PM	#19
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap it's yours if you want it... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

02-15-2010, 06:21 PM	#20
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap today was nice so i cleaned and painted the frame,gonna try to mount the cab this week... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

02-15-2010, 06:26 PM	#21
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap oh.. got this 5 gal. tank today, was told it came out of some old airplane,think it will make a cool gas tank,or a cool air tank for air ride some day,i'll just put it with the rest of the goodies for now. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

02-15-2010, 10:28 PM	#22
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap I saw another fellow by the name of daddyman use one of those tanks for his airbag setup. He just drilled out four port holes and tapped them. It looks just like his. Really cool. Wish I could find two for my builds.

02-16-2010, 09:04 AM	#23
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap Did you see my post about using scissors jacks to level your cab and get your mounting in? Don't know if you are using shackle mounts in the rear or not but it's a great way to get level. I get mine for $5 each at the junk yard...or I use old test units because that's what I make for GM. Impala ones have a 19 mm/ 3/4" hex driver.

02-22-2010, 12:54 PM	#24
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap well i didn't get the cab mounted last week,i did get it move to the new frame.got tied up selling the 235 motor and cutting off all the running board brackets off the '52 frame before i scraped it. hopefully this sunday it will be mounted and i'll share more then. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

02-22-2010, 01:22 PM	#25
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '52 GMC custom/S-10 swap I like your build. Moving right along! You should try using the original s-10 front body mount like texas 56 to get alow stance. Good luck and keep the pictures coming.

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