My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Old School Kid · 10-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Well after 2 years of asking the 51 is now mine.

I have been living over on the 60-66 side of the forum for about the past year. (keeping one eye on the 47-55 happenings

)

Drove it home about a week ago and couldn't be happier with the decision I had made. All 6 volt acc. work. 216-235?, 3 on the tree.

Previous owner replaced the clutch, master cylinder and all the brake lines about a year ago....

Just needs a good carb cleaning and accelerator pump (I think, tends to fall on it's face if you give it too much gas?) I have changed the plugs and oil,just waiting for carb kit!

A couple of pictures of "OLD RED"

Future Plans: Get some tags for it, and drive it all over GA!

(fix what breaks along the way!)

I'm sure I will have a few questions soon.... Already thought of a question.. Going to need tires soon and want something factory looking but not Bias ply.... What size is that and white wall or black wall? (current fronts are 205/75/15 rears 225/75/15)..Thanks

bigguy69 · 10-04-2009, 08:02 PM

i like the truck! great score!!

Kid · 10-04-2009, 08:10 PM

Nice truck! & welcome to the "Advanced Design" club. 5 windows rule

rare86 · 10-04-2009, 09:32 PM

Looks like a pretty good truck. It is the 216 six cylinder. Good motor for crusing. Ill have to go look tomorrow, but I think the originals on my 51 were 16's ( dont quote me on that, Ill confirm later) but I do know they were taller than those you have now. Ill let you know

Old School Kid · 11-10-2009, 11:49 PM

I know I'm preahing to the choir but,I love this thing... Been driving it at least 3 times a week.

Time for new tires and need some help. What size should I run for a factory look? Going to go with factory hup caps I think... White wall or not... Need help with a few Ideas.. any pictures???

Did I tell you how much I have enjoy this thing!

MrTucker · 11-11-2009, 11:42 AM

white walls look pretty goofy on a non lowered truck, in my opinion. Always liked the all black tires on stock height trucks.

as far as the stock tire size goes, head over to stovebolt.com - they have all that info over there.

OrrieG · 11-11-2009, 11:49 AM

Nice looking project. I'm a black tire guy myself.

kulturekat · 11-11-2009, 10:23 PM

great truck love the stock look

steve53 · 11-11-2009, 11:04 PM

very nice, keep that patina!

these are pretty hot
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/US...0/?image=large

Bigblue29 · 11-12-2009, 01:38 PM

It looks like you had the same style 15" wheels and caps I had on mine when I bought it. I did not like them and found out the hard way that the repro rings and caps I bought for the truck would not fit on the rims. I got lucky and found a good set of original rims and I had them sand blasted and completely powder coated. The rims cost me $100, blasting and powder coat was about $120, rings and hub caps $125, and new BFG's cost around $450. I think it looks better, rides better, and now all my tires hold air for less than $800.

I found this conversion chart helpful to determine wheel diameter:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp and then picked a size close in diameter.

Some guys have used LT215/85R16. I Ended up buying LT225/75R-16's. You can buy a replica radial of the Bias ply tires with a white wall from Coker, but be ready to bend over for them cause they are pricey. Thats the reason I went with a standard BW truck radial.

Good luck. And post up some pics when you get something!

Here's a link to my tire thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344549

Alan's Classic · 03-05-2010, 10:56 PM

When are you gonna drive up and see me. Can you make it to the BBQ March 27 in Canton?

Old School Kid · 09-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Drivin it at least 3-4 times a week!!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-13-2010, 10:27 PM

Hey Kid, What, no details? I see new tires and green rims in that last photo and no info on what you went with, why the color? Fill us in.

5264chevytrucks · 09-15-2010, 11:14 AM

I live in Kennesaw, and also have a five window. Mine is a 52 though. I would love to come by when I get back from Afghanistan, and look at your beauty. I too enjoy riding the classics. My 64 c-10 has been one of my favorites as far as factory ride.

enick72 · 09-15-2010, 01:00 PM

5264, I'm in Marietta, we should all hook up sometime.

I am running 225/70R15 on stock wheels for the time being.

Old School Kid · 09-15-2010, 07:47 PM

I ended up just running a cheap set of 225 75 15 with hub caps that i believe are from a 67-70 truck? Very happy with the tire set up. Been playing around with the rim color. One side is like the original truck color green and the other is black.

Old School Kid · 02-27-2011, 09:21 PM

Update...

Recent brake job, two new front wheel cylinders and some good brake bleeding!!

Special thanks to 72freak for shop time and helping with the bleeding!! Also orangecrush for running around town to the find the correct wheel cylinder..

Also a carb cleaning recently...

Just been driving it as much as possible...

Atomsplitter · 02-27-2011, 10:08 PM

Nice to see a survivor still running around! Must get a lot of attention.

A friend used to drive his old rusy 49 around his town and he got tired of everyone asking if he wanted to sell it for cheap so he put a "NOT For Sale" sign in it. Still didn't stop them for some reason?

JasonBird · 02-28-2011, 01:30 PM

that's awesome. i love it stock like that with little details like the wheel paint. keep it on the road and it'll stay happy forever!

10-04-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Well after 2 years of asking the 51 is now mine. I have been living over on the 60-66 side of the forum for about the past year. (keeping one eye on the 47-55 happenings ) Drove it home about a week ago and couldn't be happier with the decision I had made. All 6 volt acc. work. 216-235?, 3 on the tree. Previous owner replaced the clutch, master cylinder and all the brake lines about a year ago.... Just needs a good carb cleaning and accelerator pump (I think, tends to fall on it's face if you give it too much gas?) I have changed the plugs and oil,just waiting for carb kit! A couple of pictures of "OLD RED" Future Plans: Get some tags for it, and drive it all over GA! (fix what breaks along the way!) I'm sure I will have a few questions soon.... Already thought of a question.. Going to need tires soon and want something factory looking but not Bias ply.... What size is that and white wall or black wall? (current fronts are 205/75/15 rears 225/75/15)..Thanks Attached Images __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable Last edited by Old School Kid; 10-04-2009 at 08:04 PM.

10-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) i like the truck! great score!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

10-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#3
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Nice truck! & welcome to the "Advanced Design" club. 5 windows rule __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

10-04-2009, 09:32 PM	#4
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Looks like a pretty good truck. It is the 216 six cylinder. Good motor for crusing. Ill have to go look tomorrow, but I think the originals on my 51 were 16's ( dont quote me on that, Ill confirm later) but I do know they were taller than those you have now. Ill let you know __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

11-10-2009, 11:49 PM	#5
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) I know I'm preahing to the choir but,I love this thing... Been driving it at least 3 times a week. Time for new tires and need some help. What size should I run for a factory look? Going to go with factory hup caps I think... White wall or not... Need help with a few Ideas.. any pictures??? Did I tell you how much I have enjoy this thing! __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

11-11-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) white walls look pretty goofy on a non lowered truck, in my opinion. Always liked the all black tires on stock height trucks. as far as the stock tire size goes, head over to stovebolt.com - they have all that info over there.

11-11-2009, 11:49 AM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Nice looking project. I'm a black tire guy myself. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-11-2009, 10:23 PM	#8
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) great truck love the stock look __________________ 1969 c-10- daily driver(sold) 1950 chevy 3600 current project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402562 1955 ford f-100 1968 ford mustang 1966 ford mustang

11-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#9
steve53 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 204	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) very nice, keep that patina! these are pretty hot http://www.summitracing.com/parts/US...0/?image=large __________________ 53 Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1st Armored Division, OIF Veteran

11-12-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) It looks like you had the same style 15" wheels and caps I had on mine when I bought it. I did not like them and found out the hard way that the repro rings and caps I bought for the truck would not fit on the rims. I got lucky and found a good set of original rims and I had them sand blasted and completely powder coated. The rims cost me $100, blasting and powder coat was about $120, rings and hub caps $125, and new BFG's cost around $450. I think it looks better, rides better, and now all my tires hold air for less than $800. I found this conversion chart helpful to determine wheel diameter: http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp and then picked a size close in diameter. Some guys have used LT215/85R16. I Ended up buying LT225/75R-16's. You can buy a replica radial of the Bias ply tires with a white wall from Coker, but be ready to bend over for them cause they are pricey. Thats the reason I went with a standard BW truck radial. Good luck. And post up some pics when you get something! Here's a link to my tire thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344549 __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando Last edited by Bigblue29; 11-12-2009 at 01:47 PM.

03-05-2010, 10:56 PM	#11
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) When are you gonna drive up and see me. Can you make it to the BBQ March 27 in Canton? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-13-2010, 10:04 PM	#12
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Drivin it at least 3-4 times a week!!! Attached Images __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

09-13-2010, 10:27 PM	#13
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Hey Kid, What, no details? I see new tires and green rims in that last photo and no info on what you went with, why the color? Fill us in.

09-15-2010, 11:14 AM	#14
5264chevytrucks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: kennesaw, GA Posts: 18	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) I live in Kennesaw, and also have a five window. Mine is a 52 though. I would love to come by when I get back from Afghanistan, and look at your beauty. I too enjoy riding the classics. My 64 c-10 has been one of my favorites as far as factory ride.

09-15-2010, 01:00 PM	#15
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) 5264, I'm in Marietta, we should all hook up sometime. I am running 225/70R15 on stock wheels for the time being. __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com



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09-15-2010, 07:47 PM	#16
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) I ended up just running a cheap set of 225 75 15 with hub caps that i believe are from a 67-70 truck? Very happy with the tire set up. Been playing around with the rim color. One side is like the original truck color green and the other is black. __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

02-27-2011, 09:21 PM	#17
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Update... Recent brake job, two new front wheel cylinders and some good brake bleeding!! Special thanks to 72freak for shop time and helping with the bleeding!! Also orangecrush for running around town to the find the correct wheel cylinder.. Also a carb cleaning recently... Just been driving it as much as possible... Attached Images __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable Last edited by Old School Kid; 02-27-2011 at 09:23 PM.

02-27-2011, 10:08 PM	#18
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) Nice to see a survivor still running around! Must get a lot of attention. A friend used to drive his old rusy 49 around his town and he got tired of everyone asking if he wanted to sell it for cheap so he put a "NOT For Sale" sign in it. Still didn't stop them for some reason?

02-28-2011, 01:30 PM	#19
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: My Pre-enjoyed 51 (OSK) that's awesome. i love it stock like that with little details like the wheel paint. keep it on the road and it'll stay happy forever! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

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