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Fat Mike · 02-02-2010, 01:39 PM

Really nice ride. Like the stance and the rims. Show us pictures of your frame.

texas56 · 02-02-2010, 05:29 PM

Lookin very nice! Wish at times I would have left mine Patina and just did the frame up nice. This body work is tuff! lol Great lookin truck cant wait to see it done!

xJoey Dubsx · 02-02-2010, 06:37 PM

How did you put the front end of the s10 on it? Could you show pics?

1950 GMC · 02-03-2010, 10:41 AM

kdog3121 · 02-13-2010, 09:13 PM

S10 front clip grafted to original '53 frame. It's 3/16" plate cut to make the transition, inside is reinforced with 1/4" plate plug welded to the inner frame for strength. I'm going to box the entire frame eventually.

Just started working on it again, I'll post some more progress pics as work continues.

Fat Mike · 02-13-2010, 11:17 PM

Very clean looking subframe job. I really like your truck. Gives me alot of ideas on my build. Keep us posted and please show some pictures of you link system.

kdog3121 · 02-21-2010, 08:30 PM

Here's a pic of the rear end / 6 link in progress. Just picked up a 4x4 S10 blazer rear end out of a '98 with discs (59.25") yesterday. Fits better than the ZR2 axle (63.25"), plenty of clearance on the fenders but had to trim the bed slightly with only a 255/35 tire. The rear rails are boxed and notched out of 3/16" stock.

The 6 link is modeled similar to the Thornebecke bros kit. Most of the brackets and links are done now, just need to tack everything in place. The two link brackets where the triangular bars join will be mounted under the crossmember. The bags will ride on the rear link bars. Still need to mount the shock bar, fab axle brackets for the triangular links and complete the bottom rails of the frame where it's notched.

This past weekend I finished the new radiator support, front bumper mounts and steering column base mount. Working on the rear end next weekend, hopefully I'll be fabbing mounts for the motor/trans soon!

GRIMSS · 02-22-2010, 12:18 AM

Looking good. I really like the notch, kind of like my panel.

mobileortho · 02-22-2010, 12:59 AM

Great looking truck!

Fat Mike · 02-22-2010, 01:28 PM

Looks really good and clean welds. I like the c-notch. I like the s-10 frame because you can lay frame without having to cut the frame and that would be using 20's or 22's.

BlueJeep · 02-22-2010, 06:35 PM

Can you post up pics of how you did your radiator support?

kdog3121 · 04-18-2010, 08:43 PM

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Some progress, 350 sbc & 700r4 are tacked in, radiator tacked, bed half way fabbed etc alot of stuff needs to be finished, exhaust, brakes, welding the whole chassis, brackets & links etc.

Ben IV · 04-19-2010, 08:04 PM

Lookin good, what else is that in the shop? I see there is an ls transplant in the works.

kdog3121 · 04-19-2010, 08:45 PM

'55 chevy had it about 4 years now so far: it has an ls1/t56, notcched, bagged w/ shockwaves up front, 4 link, 9 inch posi, 4 wheel discs, C4 front suspension, new floors, full quarters, firewall, trunk, tailpan, tubs, inner outer rockers, braces, thru frame exhaust, flowmasters, 18/20 rim combo, etc etc.... this ones going to be flat black!!! Built the chassis from an original frame.

kdog3121 · 11-21-2010, 05:53 PM

Rear end is almost done... moving up to the front end and cab over the winter. Hope it's ready for the spring!

Fat Mike · 11-21-2010, 07:55 PM

Man that is a heck of a setup! Nice work and keep posting pictures of your progress.

Laid_Out_50 · 11-22-2010, 01:53 AM

Just wondering how much if any the rear wheels stick into the bed?

kdog3121 · 04-18-2011, 07:41 PM

an LS1 and 6 speed should be pretty sick... need to finish motor mounts but transmission mount is done.

Looking at the exhaust, I may have to build headers for it.. it's really tight in the S10 clip.

99 to Life · 04-18-2011, 08:28 PM

looks sick man,

I haven't seen backs that far back in the rear. I have you done it like that
before? I have heard over the axle is a bit rough and I have seen alot just
right in front of the axle.

I really like the patina and overall truck.

72BlckButy · 04-18-2011, 09:02 PM

Awesome project!!!

kdog3121 · 04-22-2011, 12:47 PM

thanks for the compliments!

thorbecke brothers sells a 6 link kit for S10's - one of my friend bought it and installed it on his truck. Rides great.

The setup on my truck is setup very similar but it's not the Thorbecke kit. I used 1.5" bars and 5" bags out back. It should ride pretty good - i don't care for the bag over axle design at all.

kdog3121 · 08-28-2011, 09:09 PM

1 3/4" headers w/ 5/16" flanges custom built from scratch to fit the LS1 in a Z'd S10 front clip. Not much room especially on the driver side due to the steering shaft. Going to TIG butt weld the joints and have them sent out for jet coat.

Finally got some tubular control arms, put the rest of the brakes together and cut out for the RE7 7" bags up front. Making some progress, but still a ways to go.

Need to build a new mount for the p/s pump and a support for the electric fan. Haven't figured on how to do the intake yet - I only have about 4 1/2" from the intake nose to the radiator support.

Cajundragger (dustin) has a square air filter from S&P? which would probably work, but I need the dimensions.

Fat Mike · 08-28-2011, 11:40 PM

Man you have an awesome build!! Can you take a few pictures of the crossmember for the radiator and front grille mounts?

kdog3121 · 02-26-2012, 07:42 PM

3/8" smc valves for FBSS plumbed and wired up. I used parker fittings with air brake line - great quality stuff but not cheap. 1/4" to gauges and 1/2" line to bags.

Installed a 20 gal fuel cell plumbed with fuel pump and corvette regulator.

Next project is to get a set of hanging pedals from a square body s10 for the clutch, build a power steering pump mount (going with wrangler 4cyl remote pump), pull the motor and weld up the front end, motor mounts and transmission mount.

kdog3121 · 02-26-2012, 07:50 PM

I changed the front radiator support and built one from scratch. Thats a champion radiator for a 64-65 mustang with an electric fan. New fuel rails and 7" brake booster. 28" steering column with jeep cherokee lower steering shaft & u joint.

I bought a cheap shorty air filter but I don't like it, thinking of going into the inner fender if I have room.

02-02-2010, 01:39 PM	#26
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '53 gmc new project Really nice ride. Like the stance and the rims. Show us pictures of your frame.

02-02-2010, 05:29 PM	#27
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: '53 gmc new project Lookin very nice! Wish at times I would have left mine Patina and just did the frame up nice. This body work is tuff! lol Great lookin truck cant wait to see it done! __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

02-02-2010, 06:37 PM	#28
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: '53 gmc new project How did you put the front end of the s10 on it? Could you show pics? __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

02-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#29
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: '53 gmc new project __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

02-13-2010, 09:13 PM	#30
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project S10 front clip grafted to original '53 frame. It's 3/16" plate cut to make the transition, inside is reinforced with 1/4" plate plug welded to the inner frame for strength. I'm going to box the entire frame eventually. Just started working on it again, I'll post some more progress pics as work continues.

02-13-2010, 11:17 PM	#31
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '53 gmc new project Very clean looking subframe job. I really like your truck. Gives me alot of ideas on my build. Keep us posted and please show some pictures of you link system.

02-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#32
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project Here's a pic of the rear end / 6 link in progress. Just picked up a 4x4 S10 blazer rear end out of a '98 with discs (59.25") yesterday. Fits better than the ZR2 axle (63.25"), plenty of clearance on the fenders but had to trim the bed slightly with only a 255/35 tire. The rear rails are boxed and notched out of 3/16" stock. The 6 link is modeled similar to the Thornebecke bros kit. Most of the brackets and links are done now, just need to tack everything in place. The two link brackets where the triangular bars join will be mounted under the crossmember. The bags will ride on the rear link bars. Still need to mount the shock bar, fab axle brackets for the triangular links and complete the bottom rails of the frame where it's notched. This past weekend I finished the new radiator support, front bumper mounts and steering column base mount. Working on the rear end next weekend, hopefully I'll be fabbing mounts for the motor/trans soon!

02-22-2010, 12:18 AM	#33
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '53 gmc new project Looking good. I really like the notch, kind of like my panel. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

02-22-2010, 12:59 AM	#34
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: '53 gmc new project Great looking truck! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

02-22-2010, 01:28 PM	#35
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '53 gmc new project Looks really good and clean welds. I like the c-notch. I like the s-10 frame because you can lay frame without having to cut the frame and that would be using 20's or 22's. Last edited by Fat Mike; 03-26-2010 at 04:52 PM.

02-22-2010, 06:35 PM	#36
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: '53 gmc new project Can you post up pics of how you did your radiator support? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

04-18-2010, 08:43 PM	#37
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project [IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs035.snc3/12296_536976587886_43500166_31645778_1991081_n.jpg [/IMG] Some progress, 350 sbc & 700r4 are tacked in, radiator tacked, bed half way fabbed etc alot of stuff needs to be finished, exhaust, brakes, welding the whole chassis, brackets & links etc. Last edited by kdog3121; 04-18-2010 at 08:43 PM.

04-19-2010, 08:04 PM	#38
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: '53 gmc new project Lookin good, what else is that in the shop? I see there is an ls transplant in the works. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

04-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#39
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project '55 chevy had it about 4 years now so far: it has an ls1/t56, notcched, bagged w/ shockwaves up front, 4 link, 9 inch posi, 4 wheel discs, C4 front suspension, new floors, full quarters, firewall, trunk, tailpan, tubs, inner outer rockers, braces, thru frame exhaust, flowmasters, 18/20 rim combo, etc etc.... this ones going to be flat black!!! Built the chassis from an original frame. Last edited by kdog3121; 04-19-2010 at 08:46 PM.

11-21-2010, 05:53 PM	#40
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project Rear end is almost done... moving up to the front end and cab over the winter. Hope it's ready for the spring!



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11-21-2010, 07:55 PM	#41
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '53 gmc new project Man that is a heck of a setup! Nice work and keep posting pictures of your progress. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

11-22-2010, 01:53 AM	#42
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Re: '53 gmc new project Just wondering how much if any the rear wheels stick into the bed?

04-18-2011, 07:41 PM	#43
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project an LS1 and 6 speed should be pretty sick... need to finish motor mounts but transmission mount is done. Looking at the exhaust, I may have to build headers for it.. it's really tight in the S10 clip. Last edited by kdog3121; 04-18-2011 at 07:43 PM.

04-18-2011, 08:28 PM	#44
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: '53 gmc new project looks sick man, I haven't seen backs that far back in the rear. I have you done it like that before? I have heard over the axle is a bit rough and I have seen alot just right in front of the axle. I really like the patina and overall truck. __________________ 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

04-18-2011, 09:02 PM	#45
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '53 gmc new project Awesome project!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-22-2011, 12:47 PM	#46
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project thanks for the compliments! thorbecke brothers sells a 6 link kit for S10's - one of my friend bought it and installed it on his truck. Rides great. The setup on my truck is setup very similar but it's not the Thorbecke kit. I used 1.5" bars and 5" bags out back. It should ride pretty good - i don't care for the bag over axle design at all.

08-28-2011, 09:09 PM	#47
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project 1 3/4" headers w/ 5/16" flanges custom built from scratch to fit the LS1 in a Z'd S10 front clip. Not much room especially on the driver side due to the steering shaft. Going to TIG butt weld the joints and have them sent out for jet coat. Finally got some tubular control arms, put the rest of the brakes together and cut out for the RE7 7" bags up front. Making some progress, but still a ways to go. Need to build a new mount for the p/s pump and a support for the electric fan. Haven't figured on how to do the intake yet - I only have about 4 1/2" from the intake nose to the radiator support. Cajundragger (dustin) has a square air filter from S&P? which would probably work, but I need the dimensions. Last edited by kdog3121; 08-28-2011 at 09:19 PM.

08-28-2011, 11:40 PM	#48
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: '53 gmc new project Man you have an awesome build!! Can you take a few pictures of the crossmember for the radiator and front grille mounts? __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

02-26-2012, 07:42 PM	#49
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project 3/8" smc valves for FBSS plumbed and wired up. I used parker fittings with air brake line - great quality stuff but not cheap. 1/4" to gauges and 1/2" line to bags. Installed a 20 gal fuel cell plumbed with fuel pump and corvette regulator. Next project is to get a set of hanging pedals from a square body s10 for the clutch, build a power steering pump mount (going with wrangler 4cyl remote pump), pull the motor and weld up the front end, motor mounts and transmission mount.

02-26-2012, 07:50 PM	#50
kdog3121 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: weymouth, MA Posts: 66	Re: '53 gmc new project I changed the front radiator support and built one from scratch. Thats a champion radiator for a 64-65 mustang with an electric fan. New fuel rails and 7" brake booster. 28" steering column with jeep cherokee lower steering shaft & u joint. I bought a cheap shorty air filter but I don't like it, thinking of going into the inner fender if I have room.

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