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08-31-2013, 12:38 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Shak,
Thank you for the kind words. I was constantly encouraged by others on this site whether they knew it or not! Enjoy your build, and post pictures!!
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09-03-2013, 08:19 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
I ran across these pics of a "yard" just off the interstate in Nebraska. We were there 2 years ago. The trucks looked to have been there awhile and the gate looked like it hadn't been opened in years!!
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08-30-2013, 07:30 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Atomik... I just joined the ranks as only AD at a show last Saturday. 400+ cars and only one 47-54 Chevy pickup, and one Corvair. Both happened to be mine. Nice feelin!
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09-03-2013, 08:27 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
wow, beautiful pics man. Gives me hope that some dryer areas still have bone yards. Out east its drying up and whats out there is in bad shape. Idiots scrap them rather than save them.
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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 |
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09-13-2013, 11:47 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Not much new on my build. Working up a list of things to work on over the winter. For now I'm just enjoying the last days of summer cruising around in it!
I Did order a glove box liner and a couple of CHEVROLET badges for the side of the hood. Saving up for Altman latches.
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09-19-2013, 01:25 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
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09-28-2013, 10:21 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Hey I just noticed my truck is up for truck of the month (October) on this forum!
Since the theme is Halloween/ pumpkin/ORANGE...my truck is right up their alley!! Nice to be nominated!! Thanks to those who do that job!!
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09-28-2013, 10:17 PM
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09-28-2013, 11:35 PM
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09-28-2013, 10:54 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
congrats, yeah orange for october, pretty fitting.
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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 |
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10-19-2013, 04:00 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Looks to be a Dodge the corner windows are too small for GM.
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10-19-2013, 07:11 PM
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Sweet pic man. yeah I agree looks more like a dodge. 54-55 would have a one piece windshield too. But really hard to see whats going on in the pic.
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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 |
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12-14-2013, 07:53 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
That's a skill worth having.
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12-14-2013, 11:26 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
good job and good luck on passing the tests !!!!
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12-14-2013, 12:57 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
should have brought another truck home with you
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12-14-2013, 09:22 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
nice man, hope you get it. I'v yet to weld aluminum, but just got a new welder with spool gun, so I'll give it a whirl. Hoping to get a tig soon though. What welder did you use?
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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 |
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12-14-2013, 11:57 PM
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Everyone in this class used a Fronius welder, made in Austria. It is one of the 2 approved by Mercedes Benz. The other is Weilander Schill from Germany. That's the one we have at work. They are wirefeed type welders. 1.2 mm aluminum wire. 100 percent argon gas. They cost about 10 grand!! Glad I don't have to pay that bill!
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01-22-2014, 09:25 PM
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Well I found out I failed one of the five welds for certification. I'm flying to Houston on Monday to weld a few more samples for them to test.
On a truck related note, I really haven't done anything on the truck except make lists and prioritize the list, and wish I had more money!! I was hoping to do some work in the garage this winter, but it has been so cold. Supposed to be -19 tonight. I did, however, finally put my speedo together.
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01-22-2014, 09:53 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
nice speedo, good luck with the test and yeah I feel you on the money and cold. don't know which one I would rather not have the problem with the most.
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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 |
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02-12-2014, 01:21 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Well, with a tax return around the corner, I will soon be ordering Altman latches and the rest of the glass and weather stripping.
I've also ordered some color samples for vinyl for the door panels and kick panels that I will be making, and found a local source for headliner fabric and foam. Come on SPRING TIME!!
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02-23-2014, 07:21 PM
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Started on the seat belts. I'll be using BMW seat belts I got from a car at work. Made "boxed in" brackets for the retractors that will bolt to the floor in the cab corner area. Then I'll need to make a mount bracket for the buckle ends, mounts for the lap belt end, and mounts for the pivot point on the shoulder.
I also started on the door trim panels. Made a paper template, transferred it to some hardboard. I'll trim that up tomorrow. I bought the foam and adhesive last weekend. Still waiting on a couple more fabric samples...Also thinking of a simple design to get a little orange in with the grey interior.
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02-23-2014, 07:37 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Nice fab job. I like the full length door panel. Should take a lot of the tinny sound out the door when you close it.
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02-23-2014, 08:00 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
nice job, 3 points are a must. I like tradition door panels and one piece, should look good.
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02-25-2014, 11:36 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Thanks guys.
I ordered a set of Altman latches yesterday and the lock actuator brackets. I decided I'd go with the remote door locks so I don't need to install a lock cylinder on the drivers door, or slide across the seat every time I want to lock the truck. The brackets were an extra $35 and I found a remote lock kit on amazon for about $40. I wish it would start warming up here...3rd coldest winter in 100 years! No heat in the garage.
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02-26-2014, 12:21 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
You may want to consider adding an emergency release cable if you're going with remote open system. Just in case...
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