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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
KevinMac, super nice ride...Jim
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#2952 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Did a rat rod clear coat a friend thought me. Works pretty good for transmission fluid lol made my 57 GMC look pretty good. Then I stripped my 59 down to the frame then mounted a mustang gas tank in the rear and wanted to see if you can see it with the bed on. So far I like it just wish I had a shop!!
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Here is a side shot. Thanks Jim for the kind words. I like your ride as well. I was sick when I seen the post about hitting the deer.
I can't take credit on building this truck. I raced small boats for about 30 years and wanted to do something different. I sold the racing stuff and the search was on. Never had a "cool" car and set out to buy something "cool". Didn't think I would ever get one done if I started from scratch. I have been doing a lot of small stuff to it. I will try and join in on posting a little more. Love reading and looking! ![]() 383 stroker with TH350, Ford 9" with 3:56 gears, 79 Grand Prix clip ![]() Last edited by Kevin Mac; 04-20-2017 at 09:55 PM. |
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#2954 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Nothing wrong with buying, who ever did the work did a nice job, enjoy your new toy. And thanks for checking out my truck..Jim
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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 /> |
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#2955 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Here is my new 1954 Chevy 3800. Just what I need, another project.
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Nice one Kevin Mac
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually |
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#2957 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Thanks Lower50's, I have had fun with it so far. 400 miles since November. Been making it "mine" doing small things. I don't think they are ever done.
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#2958 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Are you Ready for this?
Looking for Grill parts, all the Badges and V8 Badges |
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#2959 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Thanks for the side view pic kevinmac..thats a sharp truck..
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#2960 |
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#2961 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Wow, that is great, did you find a reproduction grill? where do U live? I am in Graham, Near Puyallup
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#2962 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
I live in monroe I didn't want a reproduction I like to keep things all original. I like the fun trying to hunt for the parts and cleaning them up and putting them back to use and with the hat grill I was a pain to find.
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#2963 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
I do too, when ever possible, I find the original parts fit better, are made from better materials and are often cheaper, Cheaper is also very good, I sent you a PM maybe you didn't find it, I would like to buy that section of Grill from you, have you seen any Bumper overriders? do U have any Badges? Mine is a V8 truck with the Pontiac Motor, would like to find the V8 badges too. And the Tach, I saw a beautiful Tach on eBay but no drive for it, and my speedometer is faded to the point it can't be read any more.
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
here is one I just finished.
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Any more pic's boardog, engine, interior, looks great.
Mudman.
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#2967 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Thank you! I'm going to try to save them
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#2968 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
heres a picture of my old truck im slowly fixing up
only picture i could find doing a image search (im at work) its basically all in pieces now. 1951 chevy 3800 9ft bed, pretty solid except for that passenger side running board and i dont ever see those things come up for sale anywhere ![]() just gonna make a ugly weekend driver out of it using 1991 silverado running gear and 70s chevy suspension and brakes. |
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#2969 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Steady progress on the 55 2nd...
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
This is my 1949 Chevy truck project.
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#2971 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
My pretty much daily driver 51, 3600. Original, not rebuilt 216 (yep, 85hp baby) with a WC T5, .72 5th gear and 4.10 rear gears. Huck brakes refreshed and modern 16" tires now.
Drove it from central Arkansas to Luckenbach Tx about a month ago, 1.300 miles. The trip's excuse was to see the bluebonnets, but fact is the beer and music at Luckenbach was the real reason, just don't tell the wife. Round trip was 1,300 miles and luckly no problems, just a nice enjoyable back road drive. Ron Last edited by moparguy; 05-06-2017 at 03:06 PM. |
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May I suggest (Oh no, here it comes!) adding ribbed beauty rings and repop chrome dog dish caps to those rims? Then she'll REALLY be a prom queen. Yeah, a BIG prom queen but a knockout. Think of her as Ashley Graham - not a bad thing at all! ![]() ![]()
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
My current project
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#2975 |
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Re: How about some pics of 47-59
Dan, thanks for the compliment, the Moparguy handle comes from another of my vices, the 340 Duster I've had for 46 years is shown below. But...the 51 is photobombing the Duster. And I do agree with your wheel suggestions, a couple weeks ago I did attach hub cap clips (from Chevy's of the 40's) on one wheel. Unfortunately they're too short and I'll need to MacGyver up some 1/2" spacers.
Ross, I've just (last week) installed the 4.10s, replacing the stock 4.57 gears we had on the Luckenbach trip. On that drive, happy cruise was 55 mph. Now with the 4.10s and local two lane driving, it's looking like 60 to 65 is going to be very OK. I've got a minor but annoying vibration that occurs at about 62mph, this is a bit of a speed limiter. Brakes are another. If you're asking due to considering a T5, my suggestion is do your due diligence, find a transmission with a .72od and go for it....you'll like it. Last edited by moparguy; 05-07-2017 at 10:32 PM. |
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