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[wedjim]

Originally Posted by dleeadams

Just started. 51 Chevy on a 92 S10 chassis.

That truck looks awesome, super solid and complete. I agree, I would clean it, fix any rust that might not be visible(looks like none in pics), maybe some drivertrain upgrades, brakes and a few coats of satin clear paint.

Dialed!


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Jim

yourclassiccar

[48 GMC BURB]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

Man I Luuuuuuuvvvvvv the burbs. Should def have a thread dedicated to just burbs and panels.

Yes I agree !! I asked the Moderator if we could have a 47-59 suburban & panel sub forum

& they replied that there was not enough interest ???. Not to be a instigator but if they got enough requests...????

[99 to Life]

I'd like that, but atleast they gave us projects and builds sub category. I think also it might take away from that category itself if there were too many sub cats. Its a toss up but me personally I'd like to see and all AD truck only category, but I understand they gotta keep it clean with less categories.

[arturo7]

There are so few panel owners any sub-category would be a ghost town.

[s.garzajr]

This is 1951 on a s10 frame with a ad kit. I'm using 305 with 700r4
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[wedjim]

Ok, on the road, 700+ miles so far, running like a champ.


New tires, steering mods to eliminate the rag joint and go to U-joints and I wired in the park/neutral switch that had been eliminated and should not have been. Now the PCM knows it's in gear. Took it to Old Town a few times already, having a blast.
Now onto windlace channels, new carpet and latch upgrades.

Note: replacement chinese latches are TERRIBLE!

[mud.man.rj]

Very nice truck, the stance is just right with the wheel combo.

[skymangs]

Here's our low buck 47 project. a few weeks from driving it at this point.

[cali707sf]

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Very nice truck, the stance is just right with the wheel combo.

Thanks! Still a work in progress, but happy so far.

Next is A/C and heat, better latches since Chinese repops are terrible and carpeting.

1,000 miles on her now.



Love the above trucks guys!

Skymangs, looks like my truck did 10 months ago.

Cali707sf, i'm not a chopped top guy, but with an all out custom, dig it!

Keep the pics coming!

Jim
Your Classic car, Kissimmee, Fl.

[skymangs]

thanks Jim, 'Mater is mechanically complete, this weekend she got windshields, wipers, headliner, doors, and a few other goodies. Just waiting on the AC to get here, then I can put in the heater, seat, belts, and drive the snot out of it!

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by skymangs

thanks Jim, 'Mater is mechanically complete, this weekend she got windshields, wipers, headliner, doors, and a few other goodies. Just waiting on the AC to get here, then I can put in the heater, seat, belts, and drive the snot out of it!

Are you using oem style wipers, or electric conversion stuff(like I did). Also curious about your A/C set up?

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by wedjim

Are you using oem style wipers, or electric conversion stuff(like I did). Also curious about your A/C set up?

I'm using a 97 blazer rear wiper motor with a 2002 blazer switch. They work pretty well. The high speed is almost continuous wipe, and the low speed wipes every 4-5 seconds like delay. I built my own adaptor to mount the wiper motor (out of steel, but based on a cool aluminum one I saw on this site). Details on the wiper setup are in my build thread (link in my sig).

AC was another issue. I built my own accessory brackets to use a Harrison R4 pancake compressor, a universal condensor/dryer setup, and a modifed underdash evaporator. I don't have it all worked out yet, so no info in my build thread, but it will be up there soon. Probably start posting pics and such tomorrow. Waiting on condensor and dryer to arrive. Hope that helps.

[Coconut-kid]

Well I thought I'd share my 1951 five window that I've had for close to a year now. It's running a 250 with a 350 trans. Has a Helix mustang II IFS with manual rack. Frame had small c-notch bagged on all four corners.

I've recently installed all new door glass and felt. About to get ready to install custom Hardwood bed and new carpet kit. Also not sure if I should Reupholster the original bench seat or look for some buckets from a newer truck. Trying to keep it more og but it sure looks comfortable with the newer seats.

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[Coconut-kid]

For some reason it's only letting me upload only one pic at a time.
Here's a couple more shots.
Thanks.
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[Coconut-kid]

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[Coconut-kid]

My motor.
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[Coconut-kid]

Up next is to add the wood.
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[skymangs]

Nice lookin truck there Coconut kid

[4DSEVEN]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

For some reason it's only letting me upload only one pic at a time.
Here's a couple more shots.
Thanks.
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Truck looks awesome!

[Spicer]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Up next is to add the wood.
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What color is that? Very Nice truck!

I have 56 GMC, and I'm Gathering parts fo it, so it's kind of a project.
And I love that color!

[wood1]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Well I thought I'd share my 1951 five window that I've had for close to a year now. It's running a 250 with a 350 trans. Has a Helix mustang II IFS with manual rack. Frame had small c-notch bagged on all four corners.

I've recently installed all new door glass and felt. About to get ready to install custom Hardwood bed and new carpet kit. Also not sure if I should Reupholster the original bench seat or look for some buckets from a newer truck. Trying to keep it more og but it sure looks comfortable with the newer seats.

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I think you nailed it!! Love the color and the stance.. Nice job..

As for the seat, if you are around 6' tall or more it will not be comfortable with the original. I think you'd be happier with a later model seat and then upholster it to your liking. Try a 60/40 bench seat or bench with armrest. I've used a Lumina bench seat in the past and upholstered to look more period. Just my opinion.
Love the truck!!

[Coconut-kid]

Originally Posted by wood1

I think you nailed it!! Love the color and the stance.. Nice job..

As for the seat, if you are around 6' tall or more it will not be comfortable with the original. I think you'd be happier with a later model seat and then upholster it to your liking. Try a 60/40 bench seat or bench with armrest. I've used a Lumina bench seat in the past and upholstered to look more period. Just my opinion.
Love the truck!!

Thanks for the complement.
I'm 6'3. I will look around see what catches my eye.

@spicer. The paint is.
HOT ROD FLATZ URETHANE
HRF 274 Rally Green Metallic
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[Spicer]

@spicer. The paint is.
HOT ROD FLATZ URETHANE
HRF 274 Rally Green Metallic
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Thanks, I like that it has that flat look, but with the Metallic it gives is a shine thats not common... Very Nice...

[wedjim]

Nice 51 man!
Cool that you kept a 6 cylinder in there! I was thinking of building one with a six, turbo V6 or even 4 cyl someday.