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big_moss · 11-06-2015, 04:25 PM

looking good man

lower50's · 11-09-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by garmar

Very cool build!. I just read the entire thread this afternoon. Would love to take a ride in this beast.

Thanks!! I am going to traveling with the truck so if I am ever near you I'll take you for a rip.

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Originally Posted by ptc

Lookin great! - just watched your startup vid again... it is THE BEAST!!!... the hoses on the engine look like lungs breathing!!!

very cool

Ya I watch it often

They did look cool but just temporary.

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Originally Posted by big_moss

looking good man

Thankyou big_moss

lower50's · 11-09-2015, 07:21 PM

Well over the weekend the fam and I went to visit the inlaws. I had about $2000 of parts delivered to a friend of there's in the US. They go down about 5 times a year with there 5th wheel and brought all my parts back. (Saved shipping to Canada and duty)

So I got all my rubber seals from LMC, my custom headlights, cab heater, door vent windows, LED tail lights and all my intake piping for the intercooler. Let the fun begin.

lower50's · 11-09-2015, 07:28 PM

So today I painted and mounted my sway bar. Have to make some A arm mounts tomorrow to attach the sway bar. Also pulled the spindles off and got them modified for putting my Willwood brakes on. It says to cut the caliper ears off and drill and tap the 2 holes to move the caliper out for the bigger disks.
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lower50's · 11-10-2015, 04:27 PM

Today I got the passenger side all put together. New 3/8" rubber air line did away with the push lock, sway bar mount and hooked up, new bolts for suspension, and Willwood brakes.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 11-10-2015, 06:19 PM

Those new brakes and hubs look sweet!

lower50's · 11-11-2015, 05:03 PM

Thanks Diesel!! Wilwood Make some nice products.

So today I got the drivers front brakes on and finished up with the front suspension then did a test fit with the new 255/50/16 tires.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 11-11-2015, 09:24 PM

Very nice! When's your time in the booth?

Chance48 · 11-11-2015, 10:56 PM

Very nice lowers....but a set of Alcoa 19.5" wheels would look so sweet on that truck.

lower50's · 11-12-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! When's your time in the booth?

Booth?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance48

Very nice lowers....but a set of Alcoa 19.5" wheels would look so sweet on that truck.

Ya they would look sweet. I built the truck for a 26" tire so if I went with the 19.5" Alcoa wheels I would have about a 3" side wall. Maybe some day.

lower50's · 11-17-2015, 08:59 AM

I have to thank my friend Joe for helping me put my windows in last night. He has the tools and knowledge that made it a piece of chocolate cake. Rear window was in in less than half hour and the front a little longer.
My helpers last night cleaning the crud off windows.
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This tool was for putting the lock bead in the rear seal.

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Then we had to put the visor back on.

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99 to Life · 11-17-2015, 12:16 PM

looking good

ghettoluxury · 11-17-2015, 12:25 PM

Do you know what size the piston bore is on your Wilwood calipers. I am building my own front setup and was wondering what the kits came with, 1.38 or 1.75?

65sub · 11-17-2015, 12:45 PM

Good looking brake upgrade. Gotta love big shiny disc brakes. Also like the idea of putting the kids to work cleaning windows.

**Advanced Design** · 11-17-2015, 01:26 PM

Great idea having the kids involved!

lower50's · 11-17-2015, 01:38 PM

Thanks guys it's so exciting!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Do you know what size the piston bore is on your Wilwood calipers. I am building my own front setup and was wondering what the kits came with, 1.38 or 1.75?

1.2 X4 total piston area is 4.80. Wilwood caliper # 120-6816-RD

Chance48 · 11-17-2015, 02:53 PM

Nice, one step closer! Lookin good

ghettoluxury · 11-17-2015, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Thanks guys it's so exciting!

1.2 X4 total piston area is 4.80. Wilwood caliper # 120-6816-RD

Thanks for the info lower50's.

FarmerSid · 11-17-2015, 10:14 PM

Looks awesome lowered. It's great having the kids out with ya isn't it.
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lower50's · 11-18-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Looks awesome lowered. It's great having the kids out with ya isn't it.
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks. Yes it is. I have to catch them in the right mood. They love the truck just don't understand the amount of time. I do most of my truck work when they are not around.

ghettoluxury no prob

lower50's · 11-18-2015, 09:46 AM

Bought my batteries last night. I have been working on finishing up the wiring in the bed, looks great. The big continuous duty relay is for my compressors. The little cube relay is for my trans cooler and the bolt is a chassis ground. This is one reason my batt trays are so big. I also hooked up my 3/8" rubber air line to the front that I replaced when I did the brakes. I installed flow controls for down on the front and up on the rear so I can make it go up and down evenly. Air gauges are mounted just beside vent leaver.
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lower50's · 11-18-2015, 09:55 AM

Last night I got the box together I'm trying to get some parts back on so they aren't lying around getting scratched. In the front where the hinge for the bed goes I put in some 1/4" nut certs. Then to fit the tailgate first 2 bolts in bumper then 2 more through apron then tailgate can go on and tighten it all down. LOL
Also installed cowl vent

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ptc · 11-18-2015, 01:53 PM

Looking really good!!!! I really like this truck, lots of creativity within the entire thing.

Did you go with the 12.19" rotors or bigger? love the Wilwood stuff.

Also was just checking back on your "scrapers"..... you should get yourself some magnesium plates and add them to the bottom, so when you drag bottom you can shower the night with pretty colorful sparks!!!!

lower50's · 11-18-2015, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptc

Looking really good!!!! I really like this truck, lots of creativity within the entire thing.

Did you go with the 12.19" rotors or bigger? love the Wilwood stuff.

Also was just checking back on your "scrapers"..... you should get yourself some magnesium plates and add them to the bottom, so when you drag bottom you can shower the night with pretty colorful sparks!!!!

Thanks ptc. Yes 12.19" rotors. Magnesium will probably happen at some point!

**joedoh** · 11-19-2015, 12:12 AM

I cant believe you dont have an engine driven compressor on that diesel. I know someone makes one! it will change your life, you know what the recovery time is for a lift? 12 SECONDS. 12. if you have a leak and your tank goes empty overnight, filling from slap empty is under 2 minutes.

I love how the inside tires are even with the bed wall, gave me a chuckle.

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11-09-2015, 07:21 PM	#403
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well over the weekend the fam and I went to visit the inlaws. I had about $2000 of parts delivered to a friend of there's in the US. They go down about 5 times a year with there 5th wheel and brought all my parts back. (Saved shipping to Canada and duty) So I got all my rubber seals from LMC, my custom headlights, cab heater, door vent windows, LED tail lights and all my intake piping for the intercooler. Let the fun begin. __________________ 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

11-09-2015, 07:28 PM	#404
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So today I painted and mounted my sway bar. Have to make some A arm mounts tomorrow to attach the sway bar. Also pulled the spindles off and got them modified for putting my Willwood brakes on. It says to cut the caliper ears off and drill and tap the 2 holes to move the caliper out for the bigger disks. __________________ 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

11-10-2015, 04:27 PM	#405
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Today I got the passenger side all put together. New 3/8" rubber air line did away with the push lock, sway bar mount and hooked up, new bolts for suspension, and Willwood brakes. __________________ 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

11-10-2015, 06:19 PM	#406
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build Those new brakes and hubs look sweet! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-11-2015, 05:03 PM	#407
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Diesel!! Wilwood Make some nice products. So today I got the drivers front brakes on and finished up with the front suspension then did a test fit with the new 255/50/16 tires. __________________ 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

11-11-2015, 09:24 PM	#408
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very nice! When's your time in the booth? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-11-2015, 10:56 PM	#409
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very nice lowers....but a set of Alcoa 19.5" wheels would look so sweet on that truck.

11-17-2015, 08:59 AM	#411
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I have to thank my friend Joe for helping me put my windows in last night. He has the tools and knowledge that made it a piece of chocolate cake. Rear window was in in less than half hour and the front a little longer. My helpers last night cleaning the crud off windows. This tool was for putting the lock bead in the rear seal. Then we had to put the visor back on. __________________ 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

11-17-2015, 12:16 PM	#412
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build looking good __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

11-17-2015, 12:25 PM	#413
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: My 52 GMC Build Do you know what size the piston bore is on your Wilwood calipers. I am building my own front setup and was wondering what the kits came with, 1.38 or 1.75? __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

11-17-2015, 12:45 PM	#414
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My 52 GMC Build Good looking brake upgrade. Gotta love big shiny disc brakes. Also like the idea of putting the kids to work cleaning windows. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

11-17-2015, 01:26 PM	#415
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Great idea having the kids involved! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-17-2015, 02:53 PM	#417
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice, one step closer! Lookin good

11-17-2015, 10:14 PM	#419
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Looks awesome lowered. It's great having the kids out with ya isn't it. Posted via Mobile Device



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11-18-2015, 09:46 AM	#421
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Bought my batteries last night. I have been working on finishing up the wiring in the bed, looks great. The big continuous duty relay is for my compressors. The little cube relay is for my trans cooler and the bolt is a chassis ground. This is one reason my batt trays are so big. I also hooked up my 3/8" rubber air line to the front that I replaced when I did the brakes. I installed flow controls for down on the front and up on the rear so I can make it go up and down evenly. Air gauges are mounted just beside vent leaver. __________________ 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

11-18-2015, 09:55 AM	#422
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Last night I got the box together I'm trying to get some parts back on so they aren't lying around getting scratched. In the front where the hinge for the bed goes I put in some 1/4" nut certs. Then to fit the tailgate first 2 bolts in bumper then 2 more through apron then tailgate can go on and tighten it all down. LOL Also installed cowl vent __________________ 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

11-18-2015, 01:53 PM	#423
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: My 52 GMC Build Looking really good!!!! I really like this truck, lots of creativity within the entire thing. Did you go with the 12.19" rotors or bigger? love the Wilwood stuff. Also was just checking back on your "scrapers"..... you should get yourself some magnesium plates and add them to the bottom, so when you drag bottom you can *shower the night* with pretty colorful sparks!!!! __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

11-19-2015, 12:12 AM	#425
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build I cant believe you dont have an engine driven compressor on that diesel. I know someone makes one! it will change your life, you know what the recovery time is for a lift? 12 SECONDS. 12. if you have a leak and your tank goes empty overnight, filling from slap empty is under 2 minutes. I love how the inside tires are even with the bed wall, gave me a chuckle. __________________ 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

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