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[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Gobuffalo

I got a little further .
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I would love to have one like that for my diesel project.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by wedjim

Truck looks like an awesome start! With some effort maybe only a few weeks away from looking like the one on the trailer!


Some pics of mine with flames in ghost style underway...




Bumper is temporarily held on with regular bolts, carriage bolts go in today along with blue that is one-two shades different for flames and hood.

That looks like a fun truck!

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by mknittle

That looks like a fun truck!

Thanks, yeah so far it has been. Although she has been battling me the entire build with redo's from attempting so many mods, it really hasn't been all that bad. S10 chassis, Silverado engine/trans, drive by wire, etc. all considered.

Here are some pics of it in clear, ready for buff job.





Now just have to repair the left window regulator(stripped gears now) and get some exhaust on there and she can be put on the road!


Jim
yourclassiccar, kissimmee, fl.

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by wedjim

Thanks, yeah so far it has been. Although she has been battling me the entire build with redo's from attempting so many mods, it really hasn't been all that bad. S10 chassis, Silverado engine/trans, drive by wire, etc. all considered.
Here are some pics of it in clear, ready for buff job.



Now just have to repair the left window regulator(stripped gears now) and get some exhaust on there and she can be put on the road!
Jim
yourclassiccar, kissimmee, fl.

12-30-12 UPDATE:
Well, exhaust is on, windows are all working and took it for a drive for the first time. All I know for sure is that the rear tires don't stand a chance! Need to carry some weight in the bed to have any prayer of getting traction, lol.

Now I just need to sort out a small misfire at idle and get a couple of the little things buttoned up, like oil pressure gauge being used with oil pressure sensor for ecm, tack not working, etc. Going to be put on the road next week after new years!

More pics soon!

[6BT 56]

Here is my project for when the white stuff arrives. The 56 has Napco driveline under it with a newer d44 up front. Sold off all the driveline and Eng . Installing the driveline out of the 93 ram. 5.9 cummins , 5 spd ,d60 front D70 Rear.

Going to make a thread as soon as I figure out how.

[JWright3632]

53 5 window, on a s10 chassis. Just started.

[dleeadams]

Just started. 51 Chevy on a 92 S10 chassis.

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by dleeadams

Just started. 51 Chevy on a 92 S10 chassis.

That truck looks awesome, super solid and complete. I agree, I would clean it, fix any rust that might not be visible(looks like none in pics), maybe some drivertrain upgrades, brakes and a few coats of satin clear paint.

Dialed!


imo
Jim

yourclassiccar

[Coconut-kid]

Well I thought I'd share my 1951 five window that I've had for close to a year now. It's running a 250 with a 350 trans. Has a Helix mustang II IFS with manual rack. Frame had small c-notch bagged on all four corners.

I've recently installed all new door glass and felt. About to get ready to install custom Hardwood bed and new carpet kit. Also not sure if I should Reupholster the original bench seat or look for some buckets from a newer truck. Trying to keep it more og but it sure looks comfortable with the newer seats.

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[Coconut-kid]

For some reason it's only letting me upload only one pic at a time.
Here's a couple more shots.
Thanks.
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[wood1]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Well I thought I'd share my 1951 five window that I've had for close to a year now. It's running a 250 with a 350 trans. Has a Helix mustang II IFS with manual rack. Frame had small c-notch bagged on all four corners.

I've recently installed all new door glass and felt. About to get ready to install custom Hardwood bed and new carpet kit. Also not sure if I should Reupholster the original bench seat or look for some buckets from a newer truck. Trying to keep it more og but it sure looks comfortable with the newer seats.

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I think you nailed it!! Love the color and the stance.. Nice job..

As for the seat, if you are around 6' tall or more it will not be comfortable with the original. I think you'd be happier with a later model seat and then upholster it to your liking. Try a 60/40 bench seat or bench with armrest. I've used a Lumina bench seat in the past and upholstered to look more period. Just my opinion.
Love the truck!!

[99 to Life]

dleeadams, great looking 51' reminds me alot of mine. I hope you like patina cause that thing looks great. Looks solid too. Can't wait to see that come to life.

[arturo7]

There are so few panel owners any sub-category would be a ghost town.

[wedjim]

Ok, on the road, 700+ miles so far, running like a champ.


New tires, steering mods to eliminate the rag joint and go to U-joints and I wired in the park/neutral switch that had been eliminated and should not have been. Now the PCM knows it's in gear. Took it to Old Town a few times already, having a blast.
Now onto windlace channels, new carpet and latch upgrades.

Note: replacement chinese latches are TERRIBLE!

[mud.man.rj]

Very nice truck, the stance is just right with the wheel combo.

[skymangs]

Here's our low buck 47 project. a few weeks from driving it at this point.

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Very nice truck, the stance is just right with the wheel combo.

Thanks! Still a work in progress, but happy so far.

Next is A/C and heat, better latches since Chinese repops are terrible and carpeting.

1,000 miles on her now.



Love the above trucks guys!

Skymangs, looks like my truck did 10 months ago.

Cali707sf, i'm not a chopped top guy, but with an all out custom, dig it!

Keep the pics coming!

Jim
Your Classic car, Kissimmee, Fl.

[cali707sf]

[skymangs]

thanks Jim, 'Mater is mechanically complete, this weekend she got windshields, wipers, headliner, doors, and a few other goodies. Just waiting on the AC to get here, then I can put in the heater, seat, belts, and drive the snot out of it!

[wedjim]

Originally Posted by skymangs

thanks Jim, 'Mater is mechanically complete, this weekend she got windshields, wipers, headliner, doors, and a few other goodies. Just waiting on the AC to get here, then I can put in the heater, seat, belts, and drive the snot out of it!

Are you using oem style wipers, or electric conversion stuff(like I did). Also curious about your A/C set up?

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by wedjim

Are you using oem style wipers, or electric conversion stuff(like I did). Also curious about your A/C set up?

I'm using a 97 blazer rear wiper motor with a 2002 blazer switch. They work pretty well. The high speed is almost continuous wipe, and the low speed wipes every 4-5 seconds like delay. I built my own adaptor to mount the wiper motor (out of steel, but based on a cool aluminum one I saw on this site). Details on the wiper setup are in my build thread (link in my sig).

AC was another issue. I built my own accessory brackets to use a Harrison R4 pancake compressor, a universal condensor/dryer setup, and a modifed underdash evaporator. I don't have it all worked out yet, so no info in my build thread, but it will be up there soon. Probably start posting pics and such tomorrow. Waiting on condensor and dryer to arrive. Hope that helps.

[skymangs]

Nice lookin truck there Coconut kid

[wedjim]

Nice 51 man!
Cool that you kept a 6 cylinder in there! I was thinking of building one with a six, turbo V6 or even 4 cyl someday.

[mud.man.rj]

Plus on top of all the cool green the steering wheel is also cool. Not much of a green man...until your truck, nice. Very nice.

[Coconut-kid]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Plus on top of all the cool green the steering wheel is also cool. Not much of a green man...until your truck, nice. Very nice.

Thanks Mudman.

Just installed a Dakota digital gauge so I can adjust ride hight without getting out of the truck. Also added a new shift knob to match the green theme.
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