52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 09:02 PM

So I picked up this truck in New Mexico back in 2001 after deciding on doing a frame up restoration for the first time. I don't have much experience but I try to learn pretty quickly. I stripped down the bare frame and primered it before I realized that I didn't want to use it. I picked up a cheap 77 C10 donor truck with a great running suspension that my 454 would bolt right up to. It's been 12 yrs now, working on it off and on, more off than on. I still have a long ways to go.

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 09:18 PM

Here is the 77 donor that I got from a great friend. Kind've wished I kept it to restore at some point.

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 09:22 PM

I sandblasted all the sheet metal and placed it on the 77 frame.

ghettoluxury · 10-17-2013, 09:32 PM

Looks like a good start.

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 09:57 PM

Before I sandblasted.

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 10:13 PM

The 454 I got from a friend.

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 10:16 PM

Right after I had it rebuilt in 2004.

slydogg76 · 10-17-2013, 10:20 PM

Painted it Chevrolet blue.

fabguy · 10-18-2013, 06:20 AM

Looks good, and like the Chevy blue

slydogg76 · 10-23-2013, 06:07 PM

(April '09) Sandblasted the bottom of the cab and found some the typical rust spots.

slydogg76 · 10-23-2013, 06:20 PM

(April '09) Sprayed some primer on the bare metal on the bottom of the cab for the time being. Even though its been 4yrs now.

slydogg76 · 10-23-2013, 07:20 PM

(Apr '09) Sandblasted and primered the 77 frame where the cab lies.

slydogg76 · 10-23-2013, 08:26 PM

(Nov. '11) I started to rebuild the front suspension of the '77 frame. Here are some before pics.

slydogg76 · 10-23-2013, 08:30 PM

Sandblasted and painted

slydogg76 · 10-23-2013, 08:38 PM

More suspension work.

av8tr33337 · 10-23-2013, 09:21 PM

Subscribed. Nice build.

Primed67 · 10-23-2013, 11:05 PM

How do the factory mounts from the 77 line up with the body?

slydogg76 · 10-24-2013, 08:42 AM

Thanks Av8tr33337.

I liked to know if I could be doing something better or doing something wrong.

Primed67, the front cab mounts line up perfectly, but I have the cab sitting on the frame, so I plan on bolting it directly to it. The rest of mounts, I will have to make. Unless someone knows a vendor making 52 to 77 mounts? I'm aware of the S10 conversions kits, but I'm sure they won't work, unless I cut them up.

Primed67 · 10-24-2013, 03:33 PM

Where you able to use the power steering from the 77? Thanks!

slydogg76 · 10-24-2013, 03:36 PM

Primed67, I haven't tried to mock up the steering yet.

Bomp · 10-31-2013, 11:40 AM

Looks like a great project.
I also have a big block that was built in my early 20's and now I'm 46. Car is in the waiting mode.
Interesting build, you've got my attention.

slydogg76 · 10-31-2013, 05:18 PM

Bomp, thanks! I hope I can weld the metal at least half as good as you can. Yeah can't wait to fire that 454!!

slydogg76 · 10-31-2013, 05:34 PM

Painting and putting on the motor mounts and installed the engine.

slydogg76 · 10-31-2013, 05:36 PM

My new rims waiting for some rubber.

slydogg76 · 12-30-2013, 09:01 PM

Starting to cut out the drivers side rusty/bad cab sheet metal.

10-17-2013, 09:02 PM	#1
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc So I picked up this truck in New Mexico back in 2001 after deciding on doing a frame up restoration for the first time. I don't have much experience but I try to learn pretty quickly. I stripped down the bare frame and primered it before I realized that I didn't want to use it. I picked up a cheap 77 C10 donor truck with a great running suspension that my 454 would bolt right up to. It's been 12 yrs now, working on it off and on, more off than on. I still have a long ways to go. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 09:18 PM	#2
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Here is the 77 donor that I got from a great friend. Kind've wished I kept it to restore at some point. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 09:22 PM	#3
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc I sandblasted all the sheet metal and placed it on the 77 frame. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 09:32 PM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Looks like a good start. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-17-2013, 09:57 PM	#5
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Before I sandblasted. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 10:13 PM	#6
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc The 454 I got from a friend. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 10:16 PM	#7
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Right after I had it rebuilt in 2004. Attached Images

10-17-2013, 10:20 PM	#8
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Painted it Chevrolet blue. Attached Images

10-18-2013, 06:20 AM	#9
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Looks good, and like the Chevy blue __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

10-23-2013, 06:07 PM	#10
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc (April '09) Sandblasted the bottom of the cab and found some the typical rust spots. Attached Images

10-23-2013, 06:20 PM	#11
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc (April '09) Sprayed some primer on the bare metal on the bottom of the cab for the time being. Even though its been 4yrs now. Attached Images

10-23-2013, 07:20 PM	#12
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc (Apr '09) Sandblasted and primered the 77 frame where the cab lies. Attached Images

10-23-2013, 08:26 PM	#13
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc (Nov. '11) I started to rebuild the front suspension of the '77 frame. Here are some before pics. Attached Images

10-23-2013, 08:30 PM	#14
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Sandblasted and painted Attached Images

10-23-2013, 08:38 PM	#15
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc More suspension work. Attached Images



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10-23-2013, 09:21 PM	#16
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Subscribed. Nice build. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

10-23-2013, 11:05 PM	#17
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc How do the factory mounts from the 77 line up with the body? __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

10-24-2013, 08:42 AM	#18
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Thanks Av8tr33337. I liked to know if I could be doing something better or doing something wrong. Primed67, the front cab mounts line up perfectly, but I have the cab sitting on the frame, so I plan on bolting it directly to it. The rest of mounts, I will have to make. Unless someone knows a vendor making 52 to 77 mounts? I'm aware of the S10 conversions kits, but I'm sure they won't work, unless I cut them up.

10-24-2013, 03:33 PM	#19
Primed67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tyler Posts: 575	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Where you able to use the power steering from the 77? Thanks! __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4

10-24-2013, 03:36 PM	#20
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Primed67, I haven't tried to mock up the steering yet.

10-31-2013, 11:40 AM	#21
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Looks like a great project. I also have a big block that was built in my early 20's and now I'm 46. Car is in the waiting mode. Interesting build, you've got my attention.

10-31-2013, 05:18 PM	#22
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Bomp, thanks! I hope I can weld the metal at least half as good as you can. Yeah can't wait to fire that 454!!

10-31-2013, 05:34 PM	#23
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Painting and putting on the motor mounts and installed the engine. Attached Images

10-31-2013, 05:36 PM	#24
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc My new rims waiting for some rubber. Attached Images

12-30-2013, 09:01 PM	#25
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Starting to cut out the drivers side rusty/bad cab sheet metal. Attached Images

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