The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-25-2010, 09:54 PM   #426
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Tobin, yes we have the rear brakes with the e-brake incorporated in them and a Lokar pedal assembly for inside the truck.

Greg, Yeah I tried that but the metal was still to think in some spots. It was pretty swiss cheesed in that spot. I might give it another shot this weekend but for now I am still thinking patch panel. For some reason there was lots of rust in that area. This was an old farm truck so I am sure it was open all the time and probably had grain packed in there...lol. There was lots of grain in this truck when we got it.

Bernie
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2010, 10:06 PM   #427
BIG CHEVY 3600
BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX
 
BIG CHEVY 3600's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 382
Re: 52 Project

Quote:
Originally Posted by mylow53 View Post
my dad mentioned that if you hold a piece of brass or was it copper behind your weld, you wont burn thru as much....
GT
Copper, it won't weld and works good.
__________________
If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax.
Abraham Lincoln

http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20
BIG CHEVY 3600 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2010, 08:30 PM   #428
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Ok I haven't vanished off the face of the earth...lol. I have been messing around but not to much on the truck. Dad got us a new toy and I have been messing with it and today finally felt like i had progressed enough to work on the truck with it. He got a Miller Diversion 180 TIG machine and a new welding table. The first thing I built was a cart for the welder and then did some practice on some thin sheet. Today I filled in the antenna hole, gas tank hole and finished with the cowl vent. All three of these will need filler etc. I am pretty close to done with the welding and it should be on to body work soon....I hope. One more good day like today and all the welding will be done. The only stumbling block seems to be hidden thin metal that wicks away when I start welding, that causes me to build additional fillers. Here are a couple of pictures of the machine, table and truck. Also wanted to show my son who is in Japan the truck since he hasn't seen it in a couple of years. I am planning on getting him to help when he gets home on leave in Feb.

Bernie
Attached Images
     
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2010, 08:32 PM   #429
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

More pictures,

Bernie
Attached Images
     
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-26-2010, 04:02 PM   #430
hotrodjoe1952
Registered User
 
hotrodjoe1952's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: McDowell, Ky
Posts: 61
Re: 52 Project

i absolutely love this thread, recently purchased a 52 myself with a excelent body, it is all original but the suspension has been upgraded to a 3/4 ton 4x4 which i am going to change, also it is a long wheel base, not sure if i will change that yet but it is in my thoughts, thank you so very much for posting the great pictures and all the awesome helpful tips, i added some pics of my truck that i took the day i purchased it Dec 12*2010...Joey
Attached Images
    
hotrodjoe1952 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-26-2010, 09:25 PM   #431
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Hey thanks, if you need anything let me know. If not just post something and someone on here will help. This has been a very helpful board if i have needed anything.

Bernie
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-26-2010, 10:49 PM   #432
Wheelie
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 319
Re: 52 Project

Very cool, I have been wanting one of those tables!
Wheelie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2010, 05:41 PM   #433
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheelie View Post
Very cool, I have been wanting one of those tables!
I really like the table. They did a very good job with the design, the only thing I would like is the bigger one. I think we can get the other table separately and put them together but that will be a while. It is heavy enough to not dance around while you are welding but not to heavy to move, although it is still pretty heavy to move by yourself. Now I need to start really cranking on the truck.

Bernie
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2011, 10:06 PM   #434
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Well I bet you guys thought I disappeared...lol. I have been doing some boring rust repair and been doing a bunch if stuff that needed to get done around the house. I actually got some picture worthy stuff done today. When I did the steering column I had to put the column right in the bend between the firewall and the floor. That created a problem trying to secure the bottom of the column. I thought about several different solutions and this is the one that I came up with. We got a swivel ball and I built an enclosure to secure it. Here are a few pictures of what I did today....Enjoy.

Bernie
Attached Images
     
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 06:39 PM   #435
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

I went down to my dads today and we were test fitting the front fenders and inner fenders. I thought they went together pretty nice but I had a WTF moment. The passenger side appears to bolt to the firewall but the drivers side is about 2 inches from the firewall. I think I am missing a bracket or something on the drivers side. I looked at a couple of other builds but don't really see what I need. Mylow53 had a picture that looked like the bracket I need. Does anyone have a good picture of how that goes together? Here are a couple of pictures of our mock up. Hopefully this will be the last time before the final paint and assembly.

Bernie
Attached Images
    
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 07:31 PM   #436
BlueJeep
Registered User
 
BlueJeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Waukee, Iowa
Posts: 1,608
Re: 52 Project

Yes, you're missing a bracket. I'll get you a picture later tonight.
__________________
build threads:

86 Suburban
88 Jeep 6.0 swap
49 Chevy truck
54 Chevy wagon

86 Suburban lowered 4/6
54 Chevy wagon
49 Chevy/s10 mix
88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler
BlueJeep is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 07:36 PM   #437
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueJeep View Post
Yes, you're missing a bracket. I'll get you a picture later tonight.
Thanks, Am I correct that the pass side is bolted directly to the firewall? When we replaced the firewall and floor I didn't even think about this... Guess I will have to drill some holes. That is why I am doing the test fits to make sure everything is done!!! Seems like a good idea....at least in theory...lol.

Bernie
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 07:38 PM   #438
FRENCHBLUE72
PROJECT 7DEUCE
 
FRENCHBLUE72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
Re: 52 Project

Is that spectre air cleaner set-up? If so how do you like it fit,finish and quality wise?
__________________
GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS



MEMBER #6377

72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free.

Project "7DEUCE"

check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665



Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..
FRENCHBLUE72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 08:01 PM   #439
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Quote:
Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72 View Post
Is that spectre air cleaner set-up? If so how do you like it fit,finish and quality wise?
Yeah it is Spectra, it is very nice and although it isn't something I would have picked my dad likes it and it is his truck.... The center part is cast so the polish is what you would expect with cast but the tubes, clamps and filters are really cool. I will get you some better pictures next weekend if you would like.

Bernie
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 08:03 PM   #440
FRENCHBLUE72
PROJECT 7DEUCE
 
FRENCHBLUE72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
Re: 52 Project

Thanks that would be great.. I have seen those in the stores but they always look like crap through the plastic package they come in..
__________________
GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS



MEMBER #6377

72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free.

Project "7DEUCE"

check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665



Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..
FRENCHBLUE72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 08:15 PM   #441
BlueJeep
Registered User
 
BlueJeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Waukee, Iowa
Posts: 1,608
Re: 52 Project

Quote:
Originally Posted by pgf545 View Post
Thanks, Am I correct that the pass side is bolted directly to the firewall? When we replaced the firewall and floor I didn't even think about this... Guess I will have to drill some holes. That is why I am doing the test fits to make sure everything is done!!! Seems like a good idea....at least in theory...lol.

Bernie
Yes, passenger side bolts right to the firewall. I assume the reason it was different was to accomodate for the floor mounted parking brake, but since mine was a 1 ton it had the trans mounted parking brake.
__________________
build threads:

86 Suburban
88 Jeep 6.0 swap
49 Chevy truck
54 Chevy wagon

86 Suburban lowered 4/6
54 Chevy wagon
49 Chevy/s10 mix
88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler
BlueJeep is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2011, 09:01 PM   #442
BlueJeep
Registered User
 
BlueJeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Waukee, Iowa
Posts: 1,608
Re: 52 Project

Dig through your parts boxes and look for something like this:







I don't have good access right now, but in a few days I can get you better pictures of how it mounts.

__________________
build threads:

86 Suburban
88 Jeep 6.0 swap
49 Chevy truck
54 Chevy wagon

86 Suburban lowered 4/6
54 Chevy wagon
49 Chevy/s10 mix
88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler
BlueJeep is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2011, 01:32 PM   #443
slimneverdies
Registered User
 
slimneverdies's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Miami now in Vegas
Posts: 828
Re: 52 Project

I knew I was missing something....please do post how this piece is suppose to attach. I think I may have lost mine.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueJeep View Post
Dig through your parts boxes and look for something like this:







I don't have good access right now, but in a few days I can get you better pictures of how it mounts.

Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Long live SLIM
------------------
At least try to buy American
slimneverdies is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2011, 05:11 PM   #444
solidaxel
Registered User
 
solidaxel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cactus Patch So. Az
Posts: 4,749
Re: 52 Project

YES, you need that part, start diggen!!!

You may have to bolt it up to the fender to see where you need to drill the firewall to make it fit. The blind nuts go to the fender, you will see it when you get it on the fender
__________________
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
solidaxel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2011, 12:28 AM   #445
fredscarryall
Registered User
 
fredscarryall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: gresham oregon
Posts: 806
Re: 52 Project

here are the best pics i can come up with for your drivers inner fender mount bracket. the passanger side bolts from inside the cab. you should have 3 square nuts on the back part of your inner fender. the driver side bracket bolts from under the inner fender. the square nuts are in the inner fender mounting bracket that mounts to your firewall. the posts are right they did this to fit the e brake and linkage.it looks odd, but it what they did back then
Attached Images
  
fredscarryall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2011, 01:08 AM   #446
fredscarryall
Registered User
 
fredscarryall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: gresham oregon
Posts: 806
Re: 52 Project

maybe try lmc truck. i think i may have seen one in there catalog, if you cant find yours for around $60. i think they called it a parking brake support or something along that line. but its been a long time since i have looked at one of there catalogs. i could be wrong or they may not make them anymore but it worth a look.
fredscarryall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2011, 04:40 PM   #447
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Thanks for the pictures Fred, are the filler panels in the pictures ones you fabbed up or are they ones that I should have? It is the ones that you have sheet metal screwed on. Love that color do you have a build thread or more pictures?

Bernie
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2011, 10:46 PM   #448
Groyd
Registered User
 
Groyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Edmond, OK
Posts: 393
Re: 52 Project

Quote:
Originally Posted by pgf545 View Post
Thanks for the pictures Fred, are the filler panels in the pictures ones you fabbed up or are they ones that I should have? It is the ones that you have sheet metal screwed on. Love that color do you have a build thread or more pictures?

Bernie
I know I'm not Fred, but I just put mine on my truck. They're called inner fender to firewall filler panels on classic parts website. Here is a link to an image.
http://www.classicparts.com/images/37-791.jpg
A weatherstrip kit for under the hood that I had ordered from classic industries came with a piece of rubber that goes around the edge of the filler panels to create a seal. Otherwise, I would've completely forgotten to put them back on.

MG
__________________
1951 Chevy 3100/S-10:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072
1957 Chevy 3200
1971 2WD Blazer - Sold
Groyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2011, 12:08 AM   #449
fredscarryall
Registered User
 
fredscarryall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: gresham oregon
Posts: 806
Re: 52 Project

pgf 545

the little filler panels are a factory part. mine where all bent up, so i made new ones out 18 guage steel and tin snips. you can also buy them for about $8.00.i did forget to put the rubber weatherstrip that goes behind them. yes, i do have a build posted under the regular 47 to 59 message board with the name slamburban,if you wanted to check it out.
fredscarryall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2011, 09:49 PM   #450
pgf545
Registered User
 
pgf545's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Santa Fe,Texas
Posts: 933
Re: 52 Project

Did some more fitting today between helping my son on his car. Got the hood mounted but still need to do some adjusting but this is all just to make sure we have everything we need before final painting and assembly. Also we got a new bolt kit for the hood but the shoulders seem long....is there some washers or spacers that we are missing? I also got the front lower panel cut and fitted (the one that goes in front of the radiator and attaches to the grill ). I still need to cut it back a little more... I cut it and rolled the edge so I will have to do that again but that's ok. Anyway here are a couple of it today and also the new Mar-K bed that has been in attic was uncrated today so I will add a couple of pictures of that too.

Bernie
Attached Images
     
__________________
52 Chevy Truck (Dad's)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021
pgf545 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:20 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com