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52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 12:51 PM

I wanted to share a few photos of my 52 AD project. My father-in-law gave me the truck last year. I'm thinking about chopping 4" out of the top. I'm in the process of replacing the rusted panels.

Engine GM 6.0L
Trans T56 six speed
Heidts IFS and air bags
4 link rear 10.5 posi

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52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 12:54 PM

More project pics.

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52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 12:56 PM

And a few more.

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kaileighs52 · 08-26-2010, 01:31 PM

Great pics new guy,you're coming right along.I'm almost ready to start bolting my 52 back together,I do it in the winter time to stay away from all the critters AND it's too cold for anyone to bother me every 15 minutes

tantrumpipeline · 08-26-2010, 01:55 PM

cool start, I'm in on this build

1952ssr · 08-26-2010, 02:22 PM

What type of V6 you got in the background of the next to last picture?Trucks looking good!!!

bjcaldwe · 08-26-2010, 02:49 PM

Looks good.

52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

What type of V6 you got in the background of the next to last picture?Trucks looking good!!!

That is a 3.8 Turbo Buick engine out of an 87 Grand National. I had 7 86 and 87 turbo Regal's since the mid 80's. I have a lot of tubo Buick parts taking up valuable garage space.

1952ssr · 08-26-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 52 Rat

That is a 3.8 Turbo Buick engine out of an 87 Grand National. I had 7 86 and 87 turbo Regal's since the mid 80's. I have a lot of tubo Buick parts taking up valuable garage space.

That's what I thought, awesome cars. I sold my Typhoon back a couple of years ago... now building my '52. Love how quick those turbo's are.

**LEEVON** · 08-26-2010, 10:03 PM

Glad to see you made it over here!

Laid_Out_50 · 08-27-2010, 10:06 AM

I'm gonna keep an eye on this one.

Pop's C-10 · 08-27-2010, 05:03 PM

nice start..i love tha 6.0 L 6 speed combo

solidaxel · 08-30-2010, 11:02 PM

Nice project !!
That is going to make a great driver,
Keep us updated on your project.
I am glad to see that money is not holding you back !!!

52 Rat · 09-18-2010, 11:39 PM

Not much progress but it was nice to be in the garage this weekend. I am almost finished with the driver side rust repair and panel replacement.
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52 Rat · 09-18-2010, 11:42 PM

One more pic.
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ChuckDriver · 09-19-2010, 09:28 AM

Nice work!

**LEEVON** · 09-19-2010, 10:14 AM

Rust repair is looking good. Do you know how far back is the shifter going to be? Are you using a stock seat or something else?

solidaxel · 11-02-2010, 07:08 PM

O K, the reck extender i'm talking about is on the end of the rack UNGER the rubber boot. If you were able to adjust the tie rod ends to fit the spindles it must have been included with the rack and installed by the vendor.

52 Rat · 11-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

O K, the reck extender i'm talking about is on the end of the rack UNGER the rubber boot. If you were able to adjust the tie rod ends to fit the spindles it must have been included with the rack and installed by the vendor.

Not sure about that. It is my understanding the rack is a standard Ford power rack. I had not problems with the tie rod ends or adjustments. You may want to check with Heidts regarding this.

52 Rat · 11-15-2010, 02:00 PM

I thought I would update my build thread with a few pics. I hope to have the cab complete by year end. I will be starting the four link, boxing the frame, and plumbing next.

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52 Rat · 11-15-2010, 02:01 PM

A few more showing the POR15 and weld thru primer.

99 to Life · 11-15-2010, 11:07 PM

looking good. so you going with air ride?

ratrodmiller · 11-22-2010, 11:17 AM

looking good ,glad to see you going with a ls engine can't beatem! great sheet meteal work too.

BigJock · 12-05-2010, 02:29 AM

Lookin' good so far 52 Rat, when I see what some of you guys take on as far as rust is concerned, I realise how good my cab is.
That amount of work would scare the hell out of me,and my bank account........

Love the drivetrain you're using,that should suprise a few folks at the stoplight drags!

Keep up the good work.

1947hillbillytruck · 12-19-2010, 10:18 AM

looks like you and me have same amount rust to repair.great work.where's this truck from??

08-26-2010, 12:51 PM	#1
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	New guy with 52 AD project. I wanted to share a few photos of my 52 AD project. My father-in-law gave me the truck last year. I'm thinking about chopping 4" out of the top. I'm in the process of replacing the rusted panels. Engine GM 6.0L Trans T56 six speed Heidts IFS and air bags 4 link rear 10.5 posi

08-26-2010, 12:54 PM	#2
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. More project pics.

08-26-2010, 12:56 PM	#3
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. And a few more.

08-26-2010, 01:31 PM	#4
kaileighs52 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: So.WV Posts: 57	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Great pics new guy,you're coming right along.I'm almost ready to start bolting my 52 back together,I do it in the winter time to stay away from all the critters AND it's too cold for anyone to bother me every 15 minutes __________________ "One of these days when things get better.....I'm leavin"

08-26-2010, 01:55 PM	#5
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. cool start, I'm in on this build __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

08-26-2010, 02:22 PM	#6
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. What type of V6 you got in the background of the next to last picture?Trucks looking good!!!

08-26-2010, 02:49 PM	#7
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Looks good. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

08-26-2010, 10:03 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,920	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Glad to see you made it over here! __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-27-2010, 10:06 AM	#11
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. I'm gonna keep an eye on this one.

08-27-2010, 05:03 PM	#12
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. nice start..i love tha 6.0 L 6 speed combo

08-30-2010, 11:02 PM	#13
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,750	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Nice project !! That is going to make a great driver, Keep us updated on your project. I am glad to see that money is not holding you back !!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

09-18-2010, 11:39 PM	#14
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Not much progress but it was nice to be in the garage this weekend. I am almost finished with the driver side rust repair and panel replacement. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671 Last edited by 52 Rat; 09-18-2010 at 11:40 PM.

09-18-2010, 11:42 PM	#15
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. One more pic. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

09-19-2010, 09:28 AM	#16
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Nice work! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-19-2010, 10:14 AM	#17
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,920	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Rust repair is looking good. Do you know how far back is the shifter going to be? Are you using a stock seat or something else? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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11-02-2010, 07:08 PM	#18
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,750	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. O K, the reck extender i'm talking about is on the end of the rack UNGER the rubber boot. If you were able to adjust the tie rod ends to fit the spindles it must have been included with the rack and installed by the vendor. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-15-2010, 02:00 PM	#20
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. I thought I would update my build thread with a few pics. I hope to have the cab complete by year end. I will be starting the four link, boxing the frame, and plumbing next. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

11-15-2010, 02:01 PM	#21
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. A few more showing the POR15 and weld thru primer. Attached Images __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

11-15-2010, 11:07 PM	#22
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11-22-2010, 11:17 AM	#23
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. looking good ,glad to see you going with a ls engine can't beatem! great sheet meteal work too.

12-05-2010, 02:29 AM	#24
BigJock Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dundonald, Scotland Posts: 120	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Lookin' good so far 52 Rat, when I see what some of you guys take on as far as rust is concerned, I realise how good my cab is. That amount of work would scare the hell out of me,and my bank account........ Love the drivetrain you're using,that should suprise a few folks at the stoplight drags! Keep up the good work.

12-19-2010, 10:18 AM	#25
1947hillbillytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: voll norway Posts: 35	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. looks like you and me have same amount rust to repair.great work.where's this truck from??

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