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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2015, 09:50 PM

What's your eta on the truck? You've got to be getting excited?

lower50's · 02-07-2015, 09:17 AM

ETA: From my original goal, I have a year and a half left to get it done. Everything is coming together much faster than I originally thought, but still lots to do. Yes so excited !!!!!

lower50's · 02-09-2015, 07:51 PM

Well I went to get my air goodies friday. They look so cool now I just have to mount them. They are Viair 480c compressors, 24" spun aluminum tanks (4gal) and Accuair VU4 valve
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lower50's · 02-11-2015, 10:47 PM

Got tanks, compressors, and valves mounted. Just a bit more pluming and some wiring and then test.
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lower50's · 02-12-2015, 06:56 PM

Got it all wired up today, then tested. Just one leek. The compressors are quite quiet up to 200psi, with 150psi in the front bags it lifts the truck 5.5" that should work. I can lift it up to that height without the compressors turning on too. Got all the wires and hoses close to where they will end up once I have the frame finished. The gauges will end up on the transmission hump in front of the shifter, once I have it built.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-18-2015, 12:09 AM

It looks really nice! Are those viair 280's?

lower50's · 02-18-2015, 08:23 AM

Thanks Dieselwrencher!! No they are Viair 480's 200psi

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-18-2015, 01:50 PM

Dang, that's sweet. I didn't see the post where you got them the other day for whatever reason. They definitely should be quick.

lower50's · 02-18-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Dang, that's sweet. I didn't see the post where you got them the other day for whatever reason. They definitely should be quick.

Ya they are fast. Takes just over 1 min to fill my 8 gal from 165psi to 200 psi

Firstgenfan · 03-03-2015, 10:02 PM

Badass!!!!

rhd_c10 · 03-05-2015, 12:15 AM

Looks great

lower50's · 03-06-2015, 06:13 PM

Been a while had to do some house and daily driver repairs.
Got my box sides bent up. Started trimming for wheel clearance.
Chopped 3" off the bottom of the fender to get it to the height I'm going with.
It's all just clamped now I had to see what it would look like.
The rear is being bolted to my battery boxes and brackets off the frame for the front.
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kevinr1970 · 03-10-2015, 02:58 PM

Love the look of those fenders, makes it look like it is moving fast, while it standing still!

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Been a while had to do some house and daily driver repairs.
Got my box sides bent up. Started trimming for wheel clearance.
Chopped 3" off the bottom of the fender to get it to the height I'm going with.
It's all just clamped now I had to see what it would look like.
The rear is being bolted to my battery boxes and brackets off the frame for the front.
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lower50's · 03-13-2015, 08:14 AM

Thanks Kevin1970. It's turning out just the way I envisioned it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-06-2015, 08:38 PM

That will look sweet! May rub the paint a bit.

DieselRat · 03-07-2015, 01:47 PM

Sweet build. Saw you post in my thread so had to come check it out. Yours will run circles around my little 5cyl diesel haha!

lower50's · 03-10-2015, 08:48 AM

Last night I finally got the box side trimmed up for tire clearance. Then got it temporarily screwed to the truck. The white chalk line is where the outside of the fender is going to be.
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lower50's · 03-10-2015, 09:43 AM

I picked up a goodie for my Dana 70 rear end, now I'll lay 4 lines of rubber when I do a burnout. But also help hook up when I want to go.
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lower50's · 03-13-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselRat

Sweet build. Saw you post in my thread so had to come check it out. Yours will run circles around my little 5cyl diesel haha!

Well I think your only about a 6Hr drive from me.

You have a very nice truck

lower50's · 03-23-2015, 03:31 PM

I know it's been a while. I got the box all together and on. Got all the bolt holes for fenders, which was not easy with the truck being so low and no hoist.
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This is the front of box side support I made had one of the fender bolts go through it.
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Had to cut some of the front of box to clear frame and wires. There will be a bracket to hold front to frame.
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Also got the box top tubes welded on turned out very nice.
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lower50's · 03-23-2015, 03:41 PM

Time to clean shop out, ready to make running boards. So we pulled the truck out and WOW does it look good. This is the first time EVER I have seen the whole truck. There is no better feeling than seeing what you have built all in one piece out in the sun. Now I really cant wait to finish this and drive it!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-23-2015, 08:42 PM

Hell yes! That looks sweet man! What do you have planned for the front wheels?

lower50's · 03-23-2015, 09:26 PM

I'm thinking of running the 16" rims that are on it for a while. I'm not putting spacers because I want to keep all that weight under the bearings. Going to get 245 or 255/60/16 tires before I drive it. There is 235/60/16 on it now.

oossuuu754 · 03-23-2015, 10:27 PM

Loving this build. Never thought I would see a dually and think hot rod, but you are nailing it.

lower50's · 03-23-2015, 10:49 PM

Thanks oossuuu754. I'm happy its all coming together

02-06-2015, 09:50 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build What's your eta on the truck? You've got to be getting excited? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-07-2015, 09:17 AM	#2
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build ETA: From my original goal, I have a year and a half left to get it done. Everything is coming together much faster than I originally thought, but still lots to do. Yes so excited !!!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-09-2015, 07:51 PM	#3
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well I went to get my air goodies friday. They look so cool now I just have to mount them. They are Viair 480c compressors, 24" spun aluminum tanks (4gal) and Accuair VU4 valve __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-11-2015, 10:47 PM	#4
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Got tanks, compressors, and valves mounted. Just a bit more pluming and some wiring and then test. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-12-2015, 06:56 PM	#5
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Got it all wired up today, then tested. Just one leek. The compressors are quite quiet up to 200psi, with 150psi in the front bags it lifts the truck 5.5" that should work. I can lift it up to that height without the compressors turning on too. Got all the wires and hoses close to where they will end up once I have the frame finished. The gauges will end up on the transmission hump in front of the shifter, once I have it built. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-18-2015, 12:09 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build It looks really nice! Are those viair 280's? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-18-2015, 08:23 AM	#7
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Dieselwrencher!! No they are Viair 480's 200psi __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-18-2015, 01:50 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build Dang, that's sweet. I didn't see the post where you got them the other day for whatever reason. They definitely should be quick. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-03-2015, 10:02 PM	#10
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: My 52 GMC Build Badass!!!!

03-05-2015, 12:15 AM	#11
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: My 52 GMC Build Looks great __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

03-06-2015, 06:13 PM	#12
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Been a while had to do some house and daily driver repairs. Got my box sides bent up. Started trimming for wheel clearance. Chopped 3" off the bottom of the fender to get it to the height I'm going with. It's all just clamped now I had to see what it would look like. The rear is being bolted to my battery boxes and brackets off the frame for the front. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-13-2015, 08:14 AM	#14
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Kevin1970. It's turning out just the way I envisioned it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-06-2015, 08:38 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build That will look sweet! May rub the paint a bit. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-07-2015, 01:47 PM	#16
DieselRat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: HB PA Posts: 241	Re: My 52 GMC Build Sweet build. Saw you post in my thread so had to come check it out. Yours will run circles around my little 5cyl diesel haha! __________________ 54 GMC OM617 diesel swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588827 87 Chevy Crew Cab Cummins http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=711157

03-10-2015, 08:48 AM	#17
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Last night I finally got the box side trimmed up for tire clearance. Then got it temporarily screwed to the truck. The white chalk line is where the outside of the fender is going to be. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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03-10-2015, 09:43 AM	#18
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I picked up a goodie for my Dana 70 rear end, now I'll lay 4 lines of rubber when I do a burnout. But also help hook up when I want to go. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-23-2015, 03:31 PM	#20
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I know it's been a while. I got the box all together and on. Got all the bolt holes for fenders, which was not easy with the truck being so low and no hoist. This is the front of box side support I made had one of the fender bolts go through it. Had to cut some of the front of box to clear frame and wires. There will be a bracket to hold front to frame. Also got the box top tubes welded on turned out very nice. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-23-2015, 03:41 PM	#21
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Time to clean shop out, ready to make running boards. So we pulled the truck out and WOW does it look good. This is the first time EVER I have seen the whole truck. There is no better feeling than seeing what you have built all in one piece out in the sun. Now I really cant wait to finish this and drive it! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-23-2015, 08:42 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build Hell yes! That looks sweet man! What do you have planned for the front wheels? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-23-2015, 09:26 PM	#23
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I'm thinking of running the 16" rims that are on it for a while. I'm not putting spacers because I want to keep all that weight under the bearings. Going to get 245 or 255/60/16 tires before I drive it. There is 235/60/16 on it now. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-23-2015, 10:27 PM	#24
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: My 52 GMC Build Loving this build. Never thought I would see a dually and think hot rod, but you are nailing it. __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

03-23-2015, 10:49 PM	#25
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks oossuuu754. I'm happy its all coming together __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

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