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Old 12-30-2013, 09:52 PM   #1
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Got the garage all insulated and heated. Oh and yes have to be able to watch basketball and football while I'm working.
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Old 12-30-2013, 09:53 PM   #2
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Old 12-30-2013, 09:56 PM   #3
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More cutting, didn't like the rust that was covering the inside of the cowl panel.
Screwing the panels down until I weld them in place.
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Old 08-05-2014, 03:57 PM   #4
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Well?
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Old 03-04-2016, 12:31 PM   #5
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Been awhile, bumping this back up!!

Interested to see what, if anything has happened with the big block install and the build in general.

You still around???
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Old 03-05-2016, 03:28 PM   #6
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc

says his last activity was 06/2014. So i wouldnt count on it.
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Old 03-05-2016, 11:14 PM   #7
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Yeah, I seen that, but figured it was worth a shot.

Would be nice to know if he finished it or what??
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Old 11-24-2016, 09:16 AM   #8
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Thanks Big Daddy Bear how is your project going?!
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Old 11-24-2016, 03:29 PM   #9
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I found someone who wanted it way more than I paid for it, so as they say...everything is for sale if the price is right!!

So down the road it went.

Probably for the best though, as there has been a ton of unexpected work needed on the house, picture a very small pin-hole leak in a water pipe hidden inside the wall for who knows how long!!!

Needless to say, it was not pretty or cheap!!! But on the positive side, have basically a brand new kitchen!!
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Old 12-06-2016, 09:05 PM   #10
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Got a little more sandblasting and painting done on the leaf springs. 8 springs per side...
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Old 12-06-2016, 09:06 PM   #11
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Old 12-06-2016, 09:06 PM   #12
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Complete leaf spring set
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Old 12-06-2016, 10:19 PM   #13
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Nice and clean, good as new.
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Old 12-07-2016, 07:20 AM   #14
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Steady progress. Looks good.
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Old 12-08-2016, 08:50 AM   #15
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Thanks, only have time to work on it for about 4hrs a week. But its definitely better than not working on it!

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Old 12-10-2016, 09:59 PM   #16
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Finished the leaf springs on the drivers side, so I had to see what it looked like on its tires since I lowered it. It's nice and low in front but rear is still a little high.Name:  image.jpg
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Old 12-27-2016, 09:39 AM   #18
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Got a little more sandblasting done on the leaf springs and other suspension parts, but now its too cold to paint them. Will have to wait til I get the garage insulated and heated. Received the tail gate chains and hinges from Santa.Name:  tailgat_back angle.jpg
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Nice work! Subscribed. Keep up the great pics
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc

I know it's been awhile, but I thought I'd check.

Any updates?


I've been watching for months lol. Anyone know what body this is? 3100? I'm surprised at how well it fit the c10 frame. Did I miss any major modifications or did he just make some cab mounts and there ya go?
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Old 06-04-2018, 11:47 AM   #21
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Haven't made any modifications to the frame or body (3100). I got rims with offsets to fit inside the fenders.
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Old 06-04-2018, 01:42 PM   #22
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc

Was the donor C-10 originally a big block truck? About 25 years ago, I swapped in a 454 in to the wife's 1978 Big 10 Chevy 1/2 ton, after the 350 dropped a valve seat. The factory front coil springs were not happy! At rest, the truck was almost on the bump stops. In the end, I swapped in a set of +2" Rancho coil springs to account for the extra weight of the big block and had no more issues with bottoming out.

It doesn't look like you're having that issue, but a different spring rate may be something in your future.

Keep up the good work!

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Old 06-07-2018, 08:22 PM   #23
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The '77 C10 had a straight six, maybe it didn't cause much stress on the springs. Thanks, Dan
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Old 06-24-2018, 08:12 PM   #24
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Finally made some progress this weekend...
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