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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
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Now having the new parts in my hand vs the old I can tell just how worn the were. Looking forward to go cruising with you when its done! |
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
New update is up on stanceiseverything.com but for those who only follow here I thought I'd show you where I'll be building the truck over the winter:
![]() ![]() It's just over half of a standard 2 car garage, not large enough to fit the body panels with everything off the chassis but more than enough space to build the chassis. The reason I'm doing it at home is because Blair's shop is currently really darn full. ![]() And since I don't need anything much beyond basic hand tools right now I can work here until spring/summer rolls around. I picked up a bunch of parts as I said before, I go into more detail about them here but I am pretty excited about these super travel ball joints from Proforged ![]() And my new Allstar performance upper control arms ![]() I'm patiently waiting for the frame to come back but here's a better look at the steering box before/after ![]() Soon, soon soon I'll have everything I need to get my hands dirty again and ask a ton of questions. |
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Keep it going man!
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Looking good!!!!! I too am working on a 51 GMC. What fuel cell did you put in there?
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
It's an RCI fuel cell. I bought it based on the dimensions, I'll be putting an aeromotive stealth pump in it.
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
You clean up real good Dave! I mean you cleaned up a nice space, looks like the size of my garage. Bet you are really excited to get your frame back.
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Hi guys, been awhile but the chassis is back in my garage!
![]() ![]() I chose gunmetal for the chassis color because everyone seems to go with black and this was a good neutral color that allows me to paint the body one day if I stumble upon some money. My suspension and most other components will be black so here's a photo of the two colors together ![]() Also got my rear end coated. ![]() Sadly its a bit wonky right now (missing shims someone has been in it) so I'm getting it looked at hopefully Monday. If anyone has 9 bolt GM rear end parts kicking around let me know! ![]() Looking for something to do I made some tank straps ![]() ![]() After my fuel pump arrives (Aeromotive Stealth) I am going to paint the straps the color as the frame and the fuel cell black. There's a larger update on stancesieverything.com with higher res photos if you want to see more! |
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
The frame looks good. I was thinking of going with a gray myself. Is it paint or power coat? Looking good.
Marc
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Thanks, it's paint over por 15
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Nice!!! Not going black will give it a little extra kick.
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
![]() Like a lot of you I do a lot of my work when stores or closes so inventory checks like this help prevent wasted time. Turns out I was a few grade 5 bolts, and 2 fittings short. Picked them up today and hope to put the passenger side in Wednesday night, verify my shock length, then put the driver side in. Dropped the rear end off to get looked at today too so hopefully that is back soon too! |
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![]() Note to anyone reading, certainly do not select a GM 9 bolt for your project. Finding parts basically requires getting another complete unit. All that said, going back to another rear end and painting it would have cost me time and money so I brought my rear end guy another known working one and he combined the best of each. I now have a working 3.73 Posi Additionally the front end is coming along ![]() Fancy SLR pics to come but progress is happening! |
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Its never easy is it....Looks like you have it sorted out now...
Marc
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Sometimes we have to go the long way around to get some things to work. I'm glad it is working out for you now. 3.73 posi will be nice
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Thanks! Forgot to repost an update that went up on stanceiseverything.com here. I've actually had all of this awhile but it was pretty far back in garage storage until I got closer to ready. A few years ago Air Lift finished prototyping their Mazda 3 kit on my car. During that process I got a tour of their facility and came to know more about their development process so I basically became a customer for life (you probably already noticed the work bench banner) so for the truck I will be running the 3H system. It will be my first height based system, give me some piece of mind when the wife is out in the truck that no matter what she has in what's left of the bed, or in the cab she won't be lower than what I've determined as workable. Can't thank the guys at Airlift enough for helping out a bit and putting out such a great looking product. ![]() I will also be using two tanks, which will be painted black along with black Viaair compressors. ![]() ![]() I am of course awhile away from installing all this but already have some ideas on how I'll be placing it ![]() ![]() Currently I am working on installing my in tank Aeromotive fuel pump and painting the tank black and tank straps chassis color. Painting sure does eat a lot of time when you only have a few hours at a time, but we're still moving forward. ![]() |
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Subscribed. Great pictures by the way!
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
New update guys. Took a break from fuel setup and decided to focus on getting the chassis as a whole ready to be plumbed.
Almost instantly after setting up the rear end I realized I goofed, hard. I didn't cycle the suspension when I put the shock mounts in (there was a bar welded from the axle to the notch to make it easy to roll around and well... [img] ![]() The upper link mount hit the shock hard when at a certain point and there was no way around doing this. ![]() The mount had to move, an unfortunately I had to do this to a freshly painted chassis. No bueno. I ended up drilling and tapping the frame for the new mount (speedway mounts) ![]() ![]() Then putting a weld on it to keep it from backing off. My lil migpack 110 and 15 amp breaker made this pretty hard hence the ground down welds with not a ton of penetration. However it's not backing out any time soon. ![]() Then I spent a LOT of time prepping the frame for repaint and then sprayed it. It's all rattle can but I think it turned out decent, I still have to do some wetsanding and polishing down the road once the paint is good and cured. ![]() ![]() ![]() In between huffing paint I slapped on my brakes, 85 Trans Am rear, 98+ Blazer front for those keeping score at home ![]() ![]() and as I had mentioned before the front end is pretty well wrapped up too ![]() That's pretty well where I'm at and a more in depth update on the paint process and my lessons in humility are on stanceiseverything.com Moving on to figuring out where my tanks/compressor etc are going to go now while I wait on some brake lines to arrive. |
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
I would keep an eye on those shock mounts, you might end up snapping one off. Thats a lot of load placed on the bolt and only supported on one side. You might want to create a double shear type mount.
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Fair point, I had thought about the forces acting against it, my hope is the frame will prevent flex that would cause it to bend and snap. Didn't think about it shearing outright. They seem fairly stout so I guess we'll see.
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![]() Mocked up, now time to make it work! |
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Looking good Dave you will have a roller in no time.
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
![]() Chipping away at the management mounts, I'll have a closer look at them once all the fab is done. |
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So I've been working away at a few things in the garage. I took the mock up above and made it reality.
![]() ![]() ![]() It's actually bolted in and not welded because I didn't want to paint the frame (again). I also dialed in my fuel system ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Because the back half is all boxed I had to go through the frame. It looks trick, but it was a bit of a pain in the ass to do. However I am quite happy with how it all turned out. The Aeromotive Phantom stealth install is super simple to do and I didn't have to worry about finding a place for an external fuel pump which was nice. And finally the cab is home for the winter ![]() Hope to get working on that but first I am going to plumb and bleed my brakes then the motor should be coming home early next year and that can be mounted before I figure out my firewall and the like. I know I am going to have to at least to cab corners on the cab but we'll see what else once I get into it. Might do floors, or partial floors as well, but we will see! A more detailed look at how I did what I did (the grinding, welding, cutting, and painting is up on my website). Last edited by Dave_The_BMXER; 11-29-2017 at 10:37 PM. |
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Re: 51 GMC 'Project Why Wait'
Great job Dave!! You are going to be so happy with your truck when it is done.
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