1952 Chevrolet 3100 on s10 frame with LSX- build thread

[hagenkustoms]

So I figured I might as well make a build thread. I started out with a 1984 single cab long bed S10, a front clip, a cab from a 52, a short box from a 49 and a 1999 4.8 litre and a 4l60e. I paid 300 for the s10 delivered, 800for the clip and cab and title, and 300 for the 49 box. The truck will be matte bright white with gloss black grille, bumper, door handles... All the trim. Cab is sound deadened with fat mat. I have Dakota digital vhx gauges, vintage a/c, stern beast 20" wheels, tanks Inc fuel tank and set up, psi wiring harness... And a bunch of other nice parts for it, I designed custom hood emblems also. Pics coming!
Here is the 52 parts hat I started with .



Here are the truck parts



4.8 with 120,000 on it

[hagenkustoms]

I read everyone else's posts and changed he measurements a little because I want my truck on the ground but with no air ride... So here are some of the mounts I made

Some weld action





I made some panels and brad rolled them for the firewall



Seat installed and column mocked up

[hagenkustoms]

In having a local upholster do my seat, door panels and headliner kind of similar to this



These are the wheels I have 20x9 Stern Beast wheels. I wanted a somewhat modern resto mod type look



These are the headlights which I think will be awesome against the matte white

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Trans painted



Motor painted, did the valve covers matte white. I used a 1970 gm fleet bright white and then sprayed a matte clear on top



Intake cover, it rid of the vortec



Here are the logos I designed and had a friend cut them out with a cnc laser, these will be gloss black on the sides of the hood

[hagenkustoms]

Hand made trans crossmember, it's now bolted through the side and the top



More weld action



Frame painted with chassis saver-I'm gonna drive this thing !

[hagenkustoms]

Dash primed after I filled some holes and built a small cubby hole



Had to check one of the gauges out !



After I had it mostly mocked up



I did 3" drop lower control arms and 3" blocks in the black

Most of he body work done, I hand made the front part of the floors and trans tunnel as well as shaved the hole for the fuel fill



That's all for now.. Should have my interior back in a week or so and I'll use it painted and hopefully done in a month, maybe a little longer.

[mongocanfly]

Looks like a good start to a great build..love the new hood emblems..what's your ride height? That looks mighty low..that wouldn't work where I live..haha

[mongocanfly]

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[Cjcolbyjack]

This is what I did instead of the vortec cover. The air intake can be flipped around. I ran mine through the cab to the worthless vent on the passenger side. I even found a way to save the horn button! The top is just pvc, fiberglass and muffler tips. Beautiful build! I can't wait for more pics!

[hagenkustoms]

Originally Posted by Cjcolbyjack

This is what I did instead of the vortec cover. The air intake can be flipped around. I ran mine through the cab to the worthless vent on the passenger side. I even found a way to save the horn button! The top is just pvc, fiberglass and muffler tips. Beautiful build! I can't wait for more pics!

That's awesome !

[HUSSEY]

Looking good man. I'm interested to see how your firewall came out with your custom bead rolled panels.

[hagenkustoms]

I will snap a pic tomorrow

[joedoh]

great work! looks amazing

[oldman3]

Looks great, I'll hang around for more updates...Jim

[ChuckDriver]

Nice build!

[hagenkustoms]

Upholsterer sent me a picture of one of my door panels today

[hagenkustoms]

Seat finished, just have to pick it up !




Doors painted bright white and matte clear coated

[YahamaR1]

Looks good, Will be following this build

[Advanced Design]

Cool build..! Tagging along.

[hagenkustoms]

Here's another pic of the seat. I love it. So comfy.



By the way if anyone wants to follow me and check out the other stuff I do and paint I'm hagenkustoms on Instagram
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[oldman3]

Really taking shape...Jim

[STOCKISH]

Looks killer man. Can't wait to find myself another truck to play with.
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[tetfemal]

did you use the original running board brackets on the s10 chassis?

[hagenkustoms]

Originally Posted by tetfemal

did you use the original running board brackets on the s10 chassis?

Yes but I ended up sectioning a chunk out of the middle and welding them back together.
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[hagenkustoms]

Painted the dash, jambs and rear inner cab bright white and sprayed them with matte clear coat