47-55.1 Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68blackbird · 08-29-2018, 11:27 PM

Last of the parts that need to be primed. Paint will be coming very soon.

68blackbird · 09-03-2018, 11:09 PM

Had a good week of work. Got the outer door window trim painted black, emblem for new grille fitted.

68blackbird · 09-03-2018, 11:13 PM

Also got cab & running boards painted. 3 coats base, 2 clear. Really wanted a 3rd coat of clear, but the bugs started showing up and halted that idea. From what I can tell, it looks pretty good, we'll see in the morning how it came out.

68blackbird · 09-03-2018, 11:15 PM

The 2nd pic took me a minute to figure out...its the roof reflecting the canopy.

68blackbird · 09-05-2018, 12:11 AM

This is what it looks like in some sunlight. Other than a few gnats in the paint, looks good.

68blackbird · 09-05-2018, 12:13 AM

Got some more parts primed tonight.

**8man** · 09-05-2018, 09:03 AM

I like the color. It looks good on the truck.

68blackbird · 09-05-2018, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8man

I like the color. It looks good on the truck.

Thanks...I must have changed my mind 1/2 dozen times before choosing. I think that with the black trim will subtly cool. Since I'm here, if anyone wants to "play", I posted the build on FB, asking my friends for nickname, so far the leader in the clubhouse is.......Steely Dan, Kel

68blackbird · 09-05-2018, 11:11 PM

You know the old saying...how do you eat an elephant.....1 bite at a time. Got another bite down tonight. Grill surround & emblem painted. I think the black will blend nicely with the Gunmetal.

**8man** · 09-06-2018, 06:48 AM

The black does go well with the gun metal. Good call.

68blackbird · 09-08-2018, 10:44 PM

After waiting out the morning rain, still managed to get some work done. Got cab bolted on, cleaned up some of the wiring harness, steering wheel bolted in and gauges mocked up.

68blackbird · 09-08-2018, 10:46 PM

More pics today...

68blackbird · 09-10-2018, 01:02 AM

Got a lot done despite the rain. Installed new LED parking lights on frt fender, got "new grill" into grill surround, sanded on all 4 fenders while Virgil cleaned up wiring & hooked up ECM, and got radio, wipers, ignition switch all wired. Installed new electric wiper motor and wiper arms.

**joedoh** · 09-10-2018, 01:22 AM

looking super great, the color is a nice choice.

I just looked at those turn signals on ebay

68blackbird · 09-23-2018, 10:54 PM

Much done past couple weeks. Not stuff that you really notice. Virgil got the LS all wired up, I got the fuse block pretty much wired in. Got the motor filled with oil/tranny fluid. We went ahead and started it up, started immediately, idled nice for about 5 seconds...then we realized in our haste, forgot no tranny lines hooked up, puked out about a pint of fluid. No biggie, was very happy to hear it run for the 1st time. Got wiring to rear cleaned up, gas gauge & pump hard wired in instead of using jumpers. Tested front/rear lights, turn signals wiring, working. Made a rubber boot for where wiring bundle comes up...I'd like to see where y'all ran your LS swap wires into cab...plucking along. Kel

68blackbird · 09-23-2018, 10:57 PM

Kick panels mocked up, dip sticks, gas pedal, dash indicator lights installed.

**8man** · 09-24-2018, 10:50 AM

Nice work. The truck looks great.

68blackbird · 09-27-2018, 10:19 PM

Maiden start of new LS motor. VERY pleased there. Oil pressure was good, neutral switch was wired correct. Front & back speakers installed, sounds great. Very good past few days.

https://youtu.be/BzBRk9YykW4

68blackbird · 10-06-2018, 09:40 PM

Pulled out the bed pieces to attach roll pan. Didn't do a good job of cutting out cross sill... :-(

68blackbird · 10-06-2018, 09:46 PM

One of the 1st mods I ever came across, months ago, was the one oldman3 did on his roll pan. Hope by the time its done it will at least close to as nice as what his is.

**oldman3** · 10-06-2018, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68blackbird

One of the 1st mods I ever came across, months ago, was the one oldman3 did on his roll pan. Hope by the time its done it will at least close to as nice as what his is.

Wow, thank you for the high praise. I'm sure it will look great...Jim

68blackbird · 10-08-2018, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Wow, thank you for the high praise. I'm sure it will look great...Jim

Thank you for the inspiration. I was finishing up on the '59 Apache when I came across the roll pan thread I saw your work. I hadn't even started working on my truck yet, but when I saw what you did, I saved that thread link. Took some "extra" effort to do, but really finishes off the install. Got a late start today, worked till almost dark, its not totally done, but pleased up to this point, Kel

**oldman3** · 10-08-2018, 09:24 AM

Looks good...Jim

68blackbird · 10-10-2018, 09:22 PM

A few days ago, I came across a thread where member built a fender hanger/tree. Got me thinking I needed something like that. Came up with this. I've had the scaffolding for some time, made good use of it here.

**8man** · 10-11-2018, 10:08 AM

Good use of scaffolding. That works. Strong enough to hang doors too.

08-29-2018, 11:27 PM	#51
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Last of the parts that need to be primed. Paint will be coming very soon. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-03-2018, 11:09 PM	#52
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Had a good week of work. Got the outer door window trim painted black, emblem for new grille fitted. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-03-2018, 11:13 PM	#53
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Also got cab & running boards painted. 3 coats base, 2 clear. Really wanted a 3rd coat of clear, but the bugs started showing up and halted that idea. From what I can tell, it looks pretty good, we'll see in the morning how it came out. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-03-2018, 11:15 PM	#54
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build The 2nd pic took me a minute to figure out...its the roof reflecting the canopy. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-05-2018, 12:11 AM	#55
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build This is what it looks like in some sunlight. Other than a few gnats in the paint, looks good. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-05-2018, 12:13 AM	#56
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Got some more parts primed tonight. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-05-2018, 09:03 AM	#57
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build I like the color. It looks good on the truck.

09-05-2018, 11:11 PM	#59
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build You know the old saying...how do you eat an elephant.....1 bite at a time. Got another bite down tonight. Grill surround & emblem painted. I think the black will blend nicely with the Gunmetal. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-06-2018, 06:48 AM	#60
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build The black does go well with the gun metal. Good call.

09-08-2018, 10:44 PM	#61
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build After waiting out the morning rain, still managed to get some work done. Got cab bolted on, cleaned up some of the wiring harness, steering wheel bolted in and gauges mocked up. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-08-2018, 10:46 PM	#62
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build More pics today... Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-10-2018, 01:02 AM	#63
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Got a lot done despite the rain. Installed new LED parking lights on frt fender, got "new grill" into grill surround, sanded on all 4 fenders while Virgil cleaned up wiring & hooked up ECM, and got radio, wipers, ignition switch all wired. Installed new electric wiper motor and wiper arms. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-10-2018, 01:22 AM	#64
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build looking super great, the color is a nice choice. I just looked at those turn signals on ebay __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-23-2018, 10:54 PM	#65
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Much done past couple weeks. Not stuff that you really notice. Virgil got the LS all wired up, I got the fuse block pretty much wired in. Got the motor filled with oil/tranny fluid. We went ahead and started it up, started immediately, idled nice for about 5 seconds...then we realized in our haste, forgot no tranny lines hooked up, puked out about a pint of fluid. No biggie, was very happy to hear it run for the 1st time. Got wiring to rear cleaned up, gas gauge & pump hard wired in instead of using jumpers. Tested front/rear lights, turn signals wiring, working. Made a rubber boot for where wiring bundle comes up...I'd like to see where y'all ran your LS swap wires into cab...plucking along. Kel Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

09-23-2018, 10:57 PM	#66
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Kick panels mocked up, dip sticks, gas pedal, dash indicator lights installed. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build



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09-24-2018, 10:50 AM	#67
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Nice work. The truck looks great.

09-27-2018, 10:19 PM	#68
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Maiden start of new LS motor. VERY pleased there. Oil pressure was good, neutral switch was wired correct. Front & back speakers installed, sounds great. Very good past few days. https://youtu.be/BzBRk9YykW4 Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

10-06-2018, 09:40 PM	#69
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Pulled out the bed pieces to attach roll pan. Didn't do a good job of cutting out cross sill... :-( Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

10-06-2018, 09:46 PM	#70
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build One of the 1st mods I ever came across, months ago, was the one oldman3 did on his roll pan. Hope by the time its done it will at least close to as nice as what his is. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

10-08-2018, 09:24 AM	#73
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Looks good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-10-2018, 09:22 PM	#74
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build A few days ago, I came across a thread where member built a fender hanger/tree. Got me thinking I needed something like that. Came up with this. I've had the scaffolding for some time, made good use of it here. Attached Images __________________ Kel's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton build

10-11-2018, 10:08 AM	#75
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Re: Kel's '50 GMC 1/2 ton build Good use of scaffolding. That works. Strong enough to hang doors too. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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