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MrBeast · 10-13-2012, 11:28 AM

I think this truck needs a Cummins 12 valve and a Eaton 13 speed for full effect! xD

UPNADM · 10-14-2012, 03:34 PM

My Dad came over and he and I got some work done on the truck. Took care of some minor issues.

My Cousin was in the area, so I got him to stop by to assist with putting the hood on.

I need to spend some time with the alignment, however not today. Enough done for a Sunday... Here are some photos...

UPNADM · 10-14-2012, 03:35 PM

A couple more...

UPNADM · 10-14-2012, 07:22 PM

Bored after dinner so I started hauling parts up to my shop.

Got started on the front bumper I will be using for the time being, (skiing anyone)?

Removed the poles as per the photo... I was originally thinking a yellow bumber, but that may be too much yellow... Perhaps black may be the way to go.

Need to start on the driver side step... I needs some minor repair. It will be going black.

JRANGER · 10-14-2012, 09:30 PM

looks great and black sounds good

68Timber · 10-14-2012, 10:08 PM

That's going to be a lot of fun to drive. Looks great.

matchstick321 · 10-14-2012, 10:33 PM

Nice work bro! You should do a video on how you paint!

MadManAndrew · 10-22-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by matchstick321

Nice work bro! You should do a video on how you paint!

+1, I would love to see a tutorial on your method.
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UPNADM · 10-22-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

+1, I would love to see a tutorial on your method.
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I will put something together.
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Bert W · 10-16-2012, 03:26 PM

Just went through all 21 pages, Awsome! It makes me want to go by the 66 Chevy I see every day on the way to work.

UPNADM · 10-22-2012, 07:52 PM

Kind of a boring update, but I have been getting the driver step ready.

Got things into primer, and will be painting this step black...

UPNADM · 10-22-2012, 08:15 PM

I have a lead on a driver side saddle tank... Think this will be a good fit to the truck, a little extra weight, but it really will not make a difference at this point... ha.

JRANGER · 10-22-2012, 08:26 PM

Looking good man.. Progress is progress!! Keep up the good work

UPNADM · 10-24-2012, 08:57 PM

Well it is official I just made a deal for the driver side saddle tank. I will be picking it up in a week or so.

I agree with everyone it will make things more symetrical.

A special thanks to Mike from bigasstrux.com for getting me hooked up in my own country. This guy has the connections, not to mention some wicked builds!
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UPNADM · 11-05-2012, 01:28 PM

Back from a week at SEMA.

Met the right people and made some arrangements for some parts on the C50.

Brought home a set of new tips for the truck. Just slipped them on last night, will have to adjust everything. I think they are fitting to my build.

Any thoughts?

Hope to get back in full swing and get some more work done....

texastruckjunky · 11-05-2012, 01:34 PM

Those are awsome!!!

JRANGER · 11-05-2012, 03:00 PM

^^^ What he said

rkn463 · 11-21-2012, 11:46 PM

What size and type wheels do you have (tubeless or split rim)? I assume they have a 6.25 inch hub center and 8.75 inch bolt circle like so many of the GM medium dutys did. I'm having a heck of a time finding tubless wheels with that hub/bolt pattern in anything but a 19.5 and the tire selection for that size wheel is very limited. I'm looking for 22.5 wheels for my project, if anyone has any idea where to find some I'd appreciate some info? I know Accuride made some 22.5s that would fit but they are now discontinued.

-Richard

99-LS1-SS · 11-22-2012, 12:17 AM

I just went through all 21 pages and that's saying a lot for me....I have pretty bad ADD. lol This is an awesome build. You have done a LOT of work. I love the exhaust tips too.

Bigasstrux · 11-22-2012, 08:31 AM

These 22.5 inch wheels were available from Accuride, one of my buyers got some last year. You just can't find these things in junkyards anymore.

rkn463 · 11-24-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigasstrux

These 22.5 inch wheels were available from Accuride, one of my buyers got some last year. You just can't find these things in junkyards anymore.

(not to hijack the thread but...) Did these trucks ever come with 22.5s? Just trying to figure out what to look for. I know this same lug pattern went through at least 1989, but all of the later models seem to have 19.5s.

chevybuilder18 · 11-24-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UPNADM

Greetings,

Some time last year I saw a pick-up that really caught my attention. It was something out of the ordinary and made me want to build the same.

The truck was a medium duty GM truck converted to a daily driving pick-up.

The hunt was on for the right project truck (solid trucks of this age can be hard to locate here in Ontario) and I finally found it.

It is a 1981 Chevrolet C50. I have started the build, and look forward to posting my progress on this website.

Here is a link to my work in progress.

http://s1099.photobucket.com/albums/...view=slideshow

Please feel free to comment.

Subscribed..

intresting platform like these catch those out of the ordinary. You dont see these trucks being converted. there still in action and theres tons! hope you get good gas milege. diesel power plant would suit this right on!

T Hilde · 11-25-2012, 03:43 AM

What an awesome build. I am impressed.

UPNADM · 11-28-2012, 01:42 PM

Greetings,

I am hoping to get back into the swing of things with my truck. I recently bought a MCI bus conversion so I have been on that getting it winterized and ready to use around Christmas.

I will be back rolling on the truck in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks for all the comments though, much appreciated.

superduty_59 · 11-28-2012, 01:48 PM

[QUOTE=UPNADM;5728060]Greetings,

I recently bought a MCI bus conversion so I have been on that getting it winterized and ready to use around Christmas.QUOTE]

That would be cool to see some pics of this project. I have always wanted to do a MCI conversion myself. Maybe start a new build thread of the MCI?

10-13-2012, 11:28 AM	#1
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I think this truck needs a Cummins 12 valve and a Eaton 13 speed for full effect! xD __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

10-14-2012, 03:34 PM	#2
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion My Dad came over and he and I got some work done on the truck. Took care of some minor issues. My Cousin was in the area, so I got him to stop by to assist with putting the hood on. I need to spend some time with the alignment, however not today. Enough done for a Sunday... Here are some photos... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-14-2012, 03:35 PM	#3
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion A couple more... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-14-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Bored after dinner so I started hauling parts up to my shop. Got started on the front bumper I will be using for the time being, (skiing anyone)? Removed the poles as per the photo... I was originally thinking a yellow bumber, but that may be too much yellow... Perhaps black may be the way to go. Need to start on the driver side step... I needs some minor repair. It will be going black. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-14-2012, 09:30 PM	#5
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion looks great and black sounds good __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-14-2012, 10:08 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion That's going to be a lot of fun to drive. Looks great. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-14-2012, 10:33 PM	#7
matchstick321 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lapwai idaho Posts: 63	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Nice work bro! You should do a video on how you paint! __________________ 1979 chevrolet k-20 "O'l Blue" 350 muncie 465. Project in process.

10-16-2012, 03:26 PM	#10
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Just went through all 21 pages, Awsome! It makes me want to go by the 66 Chevy I see every day on the way to work. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

10-22-2012, 07:52 PM	#11
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Kind of a boring update, but I have been getting the driver step ready. Got things into primer, and will be painting this step black... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-22-2012, 08:15 PM	#12
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I have a lead on a driver side saddle tank... Think this will be a good fit to the truck, a little extra weight, but it really will not make a difference at this point... ha. __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

10-22-2012, 08:26 PM	#13
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Looking good man.. Progress is progress!! Keep up the good work __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-24-2012, 08:57 PM	#14
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Well it is official I just made a deal for the driver side saddle tank. I will be picking it up in a week or so. I agree with everyone it will make things more symetrical. A special thanks to Mike from bigasstrux.com for getting me hooked up in my own country. This guy has the connections, not to mention some wicked builds! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

11-05-2012, 01:28 PM	#15
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Back from a week at SEMA. Met the right people and made some arrangements for some parts on the C50. Brought home a set of new tips for the truck. Just slipped them on last night, will have to adjust everything. I think they are fitting to my build. Any thoughts? Hope to get back in full swing and get some more work done.... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

11-05-2012, 01:34 PM	#16
texastruckjunky Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio,Texas Posts: 220	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Those are awsome!!! __________________ Life is to short to drive anything else

11-05-2012, 03:00 PM	#17
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion ^^^ What he said __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper



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11-21-2012, 11:46 PM	#18
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion What size and type wheels do you have (tubeless or split rim)? I assume they have a 6.25 inch hub center and 8.75 inch bolt circle like so many of the GM medium dutys did. I'm having a heck of a time finding tubless wheels with that hub/bolt pattern in anything but a 19.5 and the tire selection for that size wheel is very limited. I'm looking for 22.5 wheels for my project, if anyone has any idea where to find some I'd appreciate some info? I know Accuride made some 22.5s that would fit but they are now discontinued. -Richard __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

11-22-2012, 12:17 AM	#19
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I just went through all 21 pages and that's saying a lot for me....I have pretty bad ADD. lol This is an awesome build. You have done a LOT of work. I love the exhaust tips too. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

11-22-2012, 08:31 AM	#20
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion These 22.5 inch wheels were available from Accuride, one of my buyers got some last year. You just can't find these things in junkyards anymore. Attached Images

11-25-2012, 03:43 AM	#23
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion What an awesome build. I am impressed.

11-28-2012, 01:42 PM	#24
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Greetings, I am hoping to get back into the swing of things with my truck. I recently bought a MCI bus conversion so I have been on that getting it winterized and ready to use around Christmas. I will be back rolling on the truck in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for all the comments though, much appreciated. __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

11-28-2012, 01:48 PM	#25
superduty_59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mount Victory, Ohio Posts: 101	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion [QUOTE=UPNADM;5728060]Greetings, I recently bought a MCI bus conversion so I have been on that getting it winterized and ready to use around Christmas.QUOTE] That would be cool to see some pics of this project. I have always wanted to do a MCI conversion myself. Maybe start a new build thread of the MCI?

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