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GraybealGarage · 01-21-2009, 12:47 PM

Got the cab mounted for the last time. Throttle cable and steering are all done. Truck is driveable! Been going to town on finishing the body work on the cab and front end, and trying to get cab and front end painted in the next few weeks.

Dads got his motor/tranny in and mounted his cab as well. Still got a few holes to fill on his firewall before paint but the rest of his cab is ready. Still waiting on brake/fuel lines and fuel tank to finish his frame. Sorry no pics of dads at this point but I will get some more tonight.

Jason

Tri5Nerd · 01-21-2009, 12:56 PM

What throttle/length cable did you use? It looks like a Lokar.

GraybealGarage · 01-21-2009, 12:58 PM

It is a lokar but I dont know what length it is. I bought it from street and performance specifically for an LS1.

Jason

gmcer · 01-22-2009, 12:18 AM

looks great! Elk rack is sweet

55dude · 01-22-2009, 04:43 AM

nice project! been awhile since being in pendleton up at hill meats working on a machine. that orange is really nice.

sgtusmc · 01-22-2009, 01:45 PM

beautiful...F'ING beautiful trucks. That orange is outstanding!

50adrod · 01-22-2009, 02:56 PM

what length steering column did you use?

GraybealGarage · 01-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks for all the comments!

The steering column is a 30" Flaming River.

Jason

GraybealGarage · 01-26-2009, 12:51 PM

OK... I did some mockup on the front fenders and hood. The hood will not go all the way down in the back. With all the hinges as low as they will go the hood is still like 1 1/2" above the cowl?? Any ideas?? You can push it down on the back but it wont stay...?

Jason

Kabwe · 01-27-2009, 12:54 PM

Really nice builds you have going. The talent on this site is very impressive.

**youngrodder** · 01-27-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gray776

OK... I did some mockup on the front fenders and hood. The hood will not go all the way down in the back. With all the hinges as low as they will go the hood is still like 1 1/2" above the cowl?? Any ideas?? You can push it down on the back but it wont stay...?

Jason

Are your springs hooked up when you close your hood? If the tabs on your hood are out of alignment, they will not allow the hood to close properly.

We are currently finalizing the fit of my hood and fenders, but we are concentrating on the fit of the side of the hood to the front of the cab. We are also adjusting the fender to the hood as well. The body shop was having fits but after talking with a street rod builder friend of mine that built one of these trucks he gave us some pointers. Mine fits flush across the top of the cowl.

Is your hood in paint?

Marc

mylow53 · 01-27-2009, 02:12 PM

i had to pie cut my hood to fit. the did however bend out the tops of the hinges to help. you might try that as well
GT

OrrieG · 01-27-2009, 04:49 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p/t-80129.html

Check out this link to basic alignment instructions. You should start with the hood, then align the fenders to the hood and cowl. Sounds like your hinges may be sprung Or not closing right.

GraybealGarage · 02-05-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks for the info on the hood guys. Stilll working to get it right, but it is much closer. Not too much progress to report, as dad and I have been sick the last week and didnt have much energy. I did manage to start assembling my bed and started to raise the bed floor. I cut down another rear cross sill and welded it to the lower one to raise the floor. It wont be welded to the bedsides so I fit it really well so that the bed can still be bolted together. I also got the fenders coated inside with truck bed coating. Most of the truck is together to finish up my mockup and get ready to go to the shop and finish the body work and paint! Waiting on the wider runningboards to match my wider rear fenders. Also been working on cleaning up the gaps on the doors. That has been very tedeious but they are starting to look pretty nice.

Some more pics of deflated and ride height. Man it is time to clean the garage!

GraybealGarage · 02-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Update on Dads:

Got dads motor/tranny in and had the rebuilt the tranny crossmember since the PO didnt measure right. We also got his brake lines done and the rear air bag setup finished. The PO also welded up the runningboard brackets holes, so we will have to redrill those

. Also dad marked all holes he wants to fill on his firewall... gotta love these trucks! Swiss cheese! Dad also got a nice aluminum driveshaft out of something that just happens to be the right length.

Dont mind the corona...

**youngrodder** · 02-05-2009, 01:09 PM

Your truck and mine look very similar at this point. I went the route of a LT1. I like the looks of a LS1 better.

We have had sucess fitting my hood and I might have something that you can try if the sides of you hood and the top across the cowl still dont fit that great. I took some suggestions from a street rod builder friend of mine, and it made a world of difference in my hood.

What size rims are you running? (18/20) I answered my own question 18 x 20 from your first post. What are the tire sizes?

Good luck
Marc

slimneverdies · 02-05-2009, 01:09 PM

Lookin good man!! Are those rear fenders fiberglass?

GraybealGarage · 02-05-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Your truck and mine look very similar at this point. I went the route of a LT1. I like the looks of a LS1 better.

We have had sucess fitting my hood and I might have something that you can try if the sides of you hood and the top across the cowl still dont fit that great. I took some suggestions from a street rod builder friend of mine, and it made a world of difference in my hood.

What size rims are you running? (18/20) I answered my own question 18 x 20 from your first post. What are the tire sizes?

Good luck
Marc

Hey Marc!

Yeah, The LS motors are just unreal. It is amazing what these motors do with very simple mods. Send me a pm with the hood info, that would be great. I havent seen any updates on your truck in a while?

Your right they are 18/20 and I almost wih I would have gone 20/20, but this will give a little different look. The I can remember the front size right now, but it is 26.5" tall. The rears are 285/30/20.

Jason

GraybealGarage · 02-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimneverdies

Lookin good man!! Are those rear fenders fiberglass?

Slim,

They are fiberglass and they are 2.5" wider than stock. I wanted to fit my larger tires (285/30/20) completely under the fender and not have to build tubs in the bed. I am waiting on my runningboards which are also wider and match to fit these fenders. They are both made by www.superiorglassworks.com here in oregon.

Jason

4DSEVEN · 02-05-2009, 08:24 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing more pic's of your orange.

I noticed you had your battery tray mounted on the side of your frame and have seen others do the same. I am also going to do the same and was wondering where I can get that battery tray from. Is it stainless?

**youngrodder** · 02-05-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4DSEVEN

I'm looking forward to seeing more pic's of your orange.

I noticed you had your battery tray mounted on the side of your frame and have seen others do the same. I am also going to do the same and was wondering where I can get that battery tray from. Is it stainless?

I used the same drop down battery box. It is SS.
You can get them from Classic Performance for $109.00

Look at the bottom of this link for info
http://www.classicperform.com/4856fordtrk.htm

Marc

4DSEVEN · 02-05-2009, 10:46 PM

Perfect! Thanks for the link.

Mark M

50adrod · 02-06-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gray776

Slim,

They are fiberglass and they are 2.5" wider than stock. I wanted to fit my larger tires (285/30/20) completely under the fender and not have to build tubs in the bed. I am waiting on my runningboards which are also wider and match to fit these fenders. They are both made by www.superiorglassworks.com here in oregon.

Jason

do me a favor and measure the running boards for me, I wanted to order a set from them but all they could do was send a pic no measurments. my fenders are from verdine performance and are 3" wider. just want to know if they will work for me

GraybealGarage · 02-06-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50adrod

do me a favor and measure the running boards for me, I wanted to order a set from them but all they could do was send a pic no measurments. my fenders are from verdine performance and are 3" wider. just want to know if they will work for me

No Problem, They should be here next week. I will get you some pics and measurements.

Jason

ratrodmiller · 02-07-2009, 11:43 PM

wow both trucks look awesome ,im building a 1950 also and will be running a 5.3l vortec,keep those pictures coming they look great.

01-21-2009, 12:47 PM	#26
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: Father and Son 50s Got the cab mounted for the last time. Throttle cable and steering are all done. Truck is driveable! Been going to town on finishing the body work on the cab and front end, and trying to get cab and front end painted in the next few weeks. Dads got his motor/tranny in and mounted his cab as well. Still got a few holes to fill on his firewall before paint but the rest of his cab is ready. Still waiting on brake/fuel lines and fuel tank to finish his frame. Sorry no pics of dads at this point but I will get some more tonight. Jason Attached Images __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329 Last edited by GraybealGarage; 01-21-2009 at 12:48 PM.

01-21-2009, 12:56 PM	#27
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Father and Son 50s What throttle/length cable did you use? It looks like a Lokar.

01-21-2009, 12:58 PM	#28
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: Father and Son 50s It is a lokar but I dont know what length it is. I bought it from street and performance specifically for an LS1. Jason __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

01-22-2009, 12:18 AM	#29
gmcer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: germantown wi Posts: 40	Re: Father and Son 50s looks great! Elk rack is sweet

01-22-2009, 04:43 AM	#30
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Father and Son 50s nice project! been awhile since being in pendleton up at hill meats working on a machine. that orange is really nice.

01-22-2009, 01:45 PM	#31
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Father and Son 50s beautiful...F'ING beautiful trucks. That orange is outstanding! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

01-22-2009, 02:56 PM	#32
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: Father and Son 50s what length steering column did you use? __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

01-23-2009, 01:38 PM	#33
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: Father and Son 50s Thanks for all the comments! The steering column is a 30" Flaming River. Jason __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

01-26-2009, 12:51 PM	#34
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: Father and Son 50s OK... I did some mockup on the front fenders and hood. The hood will not go all the way down in the back. With all the hinges as low as they will go the hood is still like 1 1/2" above the cowl?? Any ideas?? You can push it down on the back but it wont stay...? Jason __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329 Last edited by GraybealGarage; 01-26-2009 at 12:52 PM.

01-27-2009, 12:54 PM	#35
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Father and Son 50s Really nice builds you have going. The talent on this site is very impressive.

01-27-2009, 02:12 PM	#37
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Father and Son 50s i had to pie cut my hood to fit. the did however bend out the tops of the hinges to help. you might try that as well GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

01-27-2009, 04:49 PM	#38
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Father and Son 50s http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p/t-80129.html Check out this link to basic alignment instructions. You should start with the hood, then align the fenders to the hood and cowl. Sounds like your hinges may be sprung Or not closing right. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-05-2009, 12:35 PM	#39
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: Father and Son 50s Thanks for the info on the hood guys. Stilll working to get it right, but it is much closer. Not too much progress to report, as dad and I have been sick the last week and didnt have much energy. I did manage to start assembling my bed and started to raise the bed floor. I cut down another rear cross sill and welded it to the lower one to raise the floor. It wont be welded to the bedsides so I fit it really well so that the bed can still be bolted together. I also got the fenders coated inside with truck bed coating. Most of the truck is together to finish up my mockup and get ready to go to the shop and finish the body work and paint! Waiting on the wider runningboards to match my wider rear fenders. Also been working on cleaning up the gaps on the doors. That has been very tedeious but they are starting to look pretty nice. Some more pics of deflated and ride height. Man it is time to clean the garage! Attached Images __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

02-05-2009, 12:41 PM	#40
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: Father and Son 50s Update on Dads: Got dads motor/tranny in and had the rebuilt the tranny crossmember since the PO didnt measure right. We also got his brake lines done and the rear air bag setup finished. The PO also welded up the runningboard brackets holes, so we will have to redrill those . Also dad marked all holes he wants to fill on his firewall... gotta love these trucks! Swiss cheese! Dad also got a nice aluminum driveshaft out of something that just happens to be the right length. Dont mind the corona... Attached Images __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

02-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#41
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Father and Son 50s Your truck and mine look very similar at this point. I went the route of a LT1. I like the looks of a LS1 better. We have had sucess fitting my hood and I might have something that you can try if the sides of you hood and the top across the cowl still dont fit that great. I took some suggestions from a street rod builder friend of mine, and it made a world of difference in my hood. What size rims are you running? (18/20) I answered my own question 18 x 20 from your first post. What are the tire sizes? Good luck Marc Last edited by youngrodder; 02-05-2009 at 01:11 PM.



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02-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#42
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Father and Son 50s Lookin good man!! Are those rear fenders fiberglass? __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

02-05-2009, 08:24 PM	#45
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: Father and Son 50s I'm looking forward to seeing more pic's of your orange. I noticed you had your battery tray mounted on the side of your frame and have seen others do the same. I am also going to do the same and was wondering where I can get that battery tray from. Is it stainless? Last edited by 4DSEVEN; 02-05-2009 at 08:26 PM.

02-05-2009, 10:46 PM	#47
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: Father and Son 50s Perfect! Thanks for the link. Mark M Last edited by 4DSEVEN; 02-05-2009 at 10:47 PM.

02-07-2009, 11:43 PM	#50
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: Father and Son 50s wow both trucks look awesome ,im building a 1950 also and will be running a 5.3l vortec,keep those pictures coming they look great.

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