new guy with a 52

[Scott52]

yes 3 bolts in the toeboard, i was just checking because the inner fender wasn't bolted and i wasnt sure if there was a bracket or not

[Scott52]

well i havn't had time to work on the truck untill now, made some progress, got the front clip in

[Scott52]

here are some pictures so far, next will be putting in the 9", i'm going to use a camaro style spring probably with a 6 3/8 arch rated at 150lbs

[thelonerife]

that looks gooooood!

[53GMC]

Great work!!!

[Scott52]

here's how the front rims and tire's worked out, the tires are 195/75/r15, i have lots of clearance betwwen the tire and fender when the wheels are turned
i ordered a set of rear leaf springs from Landrum, chrysler style with a 5" arch and a spring rating of 150lbs and the front spring perchs and the pads to mount the 9", so thats next on the agenda

[ratty 46]

Oh ..... I like where this is going ......

Ratty 46

[tobins 52 gmc]

yes very nice start ,looking good .

[Scott52]

well i had some more time to work on the truck. i've started to hang the 9", i used Landrum chrysler style asphalt late model springs with a 5.5 arch rated at 150lbs. i moved the front spring perchs to the outside of the frame to get the truck lower, have to gusset the perchs yet. i'm just waiting for my afco aluminum shackles to come to in to get the rear shackle mount made and figure the shackle angle and length i want to use

[chev3600]

I cant wait for the rear shackle mount! good work.
plenty of pics, please... I might have to borrow your ideas!

[nickp51chevy]

What clip are you using? The install looks great. I sure do wish that I would have kept my original frame when I see such work as your's. Keep the updates and pix comin'

[Scott52]

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

What clip are you using? The install looks great. I sure do wish that I would have kept my original frame when I see such work as your's. Keep the updates and pix comin'

the clip is from a 79 camaro, its a leftover from the old asphalt challanger days, had to use a camaro clip then everything back was a tube chassis

[Scott52]

i got a chance to do some more work on the truck
well i wound up moving the springs to the inside of the frame, we set the box on and the tire worked out nice in the fender

[Scott52]

here's a shot of the box on
we put the hood on to check how the sheet metal is gonna fit, the hood springs are holding the back of the hood up so i will have to figure out something, we have the hinges dropped down as far as they will go, i will be looking for a better hood, someone has done some welding down the centre and the hood is spread where it meets the cowl

[tobins 52 gmc]

Hi scott ,haven`t seen much on your build lately hope your not working out of town like i am and just can`t get at it .Would you know when the big car parts swap and sale is held in Waterdown ,good luck with the build and hope to see the truck soon ...Robert

[Scott52]

there was a swap meet in waterdown a few weeks ago, i was away working so i missed it.
i havn't had much time to work on the truck lately, a few home projects and work are taking my time. i have to get back at it and mount the front bumper, then i want to slide the motor and tranny in to see what i have to do to the firewall and floor pan

Scott

[Kabwe]

Looks like you have a nice project and you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

[Scott52]

thanks, it will slowly get done

[eventytoo]

nice project. That your Nytro in the backround?

[Scott52]

Originally Posted by eventytoo

nice project. That your Nytro in the backround?

no, that 1 isn't mine, belongs to a buddy, i have an apex rtx