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CaliforniaDaddy · 09-15-2014, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Put the spindles on first, and put the largest diameter tires on that you have to gauge where they should go (I used 235/75R15's when I did mine). Also put the hood on too, these fenders can be up or down 2" in the front and you wouldn't know without the hood being on and the hood gaps fairly close.

Roger that, will try and do that in the next day or so!! Thanks BlueJeep

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-16-2014, 07:58 PM

well looks like im going to need a 3" adapter up front and non in the rear.

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-17-2014, 08:24 PM

I think I found the gauges I want to run with.

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-17-2014, 08:29 PM

Or these, but they dont have the built in indicator lights.

Lowlyfe · 09-17-2014, 10:39 PM

Great build, love the wheel too. Looking forward to seeing more

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-17-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowlyfe

Great build, love the wheel too. Looking forward to seeing more

Thanks man!!

Powar · 09-18-2014, 07:50 AM

I *really* like that first set of gauges.

FarmerSid · 09-18-2014, 07:56 AM

I kinda like the gauges with the indicator lights better myself. Wheels look good. If only I could figure out what size tire I want to use on 18" rims.

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-18-2014, 10:36 AM

Need to start saving some $$$ for them first set of gauges.

918733 · 09-18-2014, 11:12 AM

Who makes that first set of gauges? I like those as well.

HUSSEY · 09-18-2014, 03:32 PM

I've alawys dug those New Vintage gauges. They're steep on price but they are sweet. I like how they come with turn signal indicators and two other indicators.

reinmeister1951 · 09-18-2014, 09:32 PM

Those wheels caught my attention. I am going to use the same ones.
I bought the entire drive train from a 2012 camero. We will build a tube frame to connect the front and rear sub frames.

IWanna49 · 09-18-2014, 09:42 PM

1st set of gauges for me too. Lovin' those wheels!!

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-19-2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IWanna49

1st set of gauges for me too. Lovin' those wheels!!

Thanks guy's Hope to get my adapters and lug nuts soon so I can put the wheels on the chassis!

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-20-2014, 10:57 PM

Test fit the billet adapters today. looks like the fronts are perfect. The rear might not need any adapter. I need to mount the bed and a fender to check.

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-20-2014, 11:02 PM

close ups

IWanna49 · 09-21-2014, 08:15 AM

Now you just gotta get it loooow!! Looking awesome!!

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-21-2014, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IWanna49

Now you just gotta get it loooow!! Looking awesome!!

Yup that is the plan,2" drop spindles in the front and 3" drop block in the rear. Today I test fit the new 32" Tilt column. I was able to get the stock wheel on there and looks like with a little modification I will have the factory horn button working as well.

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-22-2014, 08:05 PM

Got the rear wheels on the truck. Had to bore open the center hole on the backside of the rims to make room for the wheel bearing hub lip.

918733 · 09-22-2014, 09:34 PM

Have you got your brackets to mount your rear swaybar. I found mine at s10 wharehouse on Ebay

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-22-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 918733

Have you got your brackets to mount your rear swaybar. I found mine at s10 wharehouse on Ebay

nope not yet, i was just going to make something simple. how much were they? Is the sellers user ID S10 warehouse ?

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-22-2014, 10:09 PM

Just found them --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-ZQ8-SWA...item336c3cce70

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-25-2014, 07:40 PM

Cut my new cross bars for the bed today. Looks like im going to need adapters on the rear end in order to push the wheels out more. "Skymangs" I take it i need to cut off part of the rear frame rails so the bed can sit right?

ChuckDriver · 09-26-2014, 11:23 AM

Awesome project, really like how its coming together!!

CaliforniaDaddy · 09-28-2014, 12:46 AM

Well I spent way way too long today fabricating the front core support in order fit the new aluminium radiator. But I got it done. Its a little different but It looks like it will work.

09-16-2014, 07:58 PM	#52
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) well looks like im going to need a 3" adapter up front and non in the rear. Attached Images __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-17-2014, 08:24 PM	#53
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) I think I found the gauges I want to run with. __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-17-2014, 08:29 PM	#54
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Or these, but they dont have the built in indicator lights. __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-17-2014, 10:39 PM	#55
Lowlyfe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Helena MT Posts: 41	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Great build, love the wheel too. Looking forward to seeing more

09-18-2014, 07:50 AM	#57
Powar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mt. Washington, KY Posts: 9	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) I really like that first set of gauges.

09-18-2014, 07:56 AM	#58
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) I kinda like the gauges with the indicator lights better myself. Wheels look good. If only I could figure out what size tire I want to use on 18" rims. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

09-18-2014, 10:36 AM	#59
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Need to start saving some $$$ for them first set of gauges. __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-18-2014, 11:12 AM	#60
918733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 213	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Who makes that first set of gauges? I like those as well.

09-18-2014, 03:32 PM	#61
HUSSEY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 572	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) I've alawys dug those New Vintage gauges. They're steep on price but they are sweet. I like how they come with turn signal indicators and two other indicators.

09-18-2014, 09:32 PM	#62
reinmeister1951 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 60	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Those wheels caught my attention. I am going to use the same ones. I bought the entire drive train from a 2012 camero. We will build a tube frame to connect the front and rear sub frames. __________________ Doug 48 chev LWB pickup 350 turbo400 tri power 48 GMC S10 350 700R4 48 che 5 window 2012 Camero suspension & power train

09-18-2014, 09:42 PM	#63
IWanna49 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) 1st set of gauges for me too. Lovin' those wheels!! __________________ -Greg '51 3600/s10 swap- in progress Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641511

09-20-2014, 10:57 PM	#65
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Test fit the billet adapters today. looks like the fronts are perfect. The rear might not need any adapter. I need to mount the bed and a fender to check. Attached Images __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-20-2014, 11:02 PM	#66
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) close ups Attached Images __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-21-2014, 08:15 AM	#67
IWanna49 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Now you just gotta get it loooow!! Looking awesome!! __________________ -Greg '51 3600/s10 swap- in progress Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641511

09-22-2014, 08:05 PM	#69
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Got the rear wheels on the truck. Had to bore open the center hole on the backside of the rims to make room for the wheel bearing hub lip. Attached Images __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*



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09-22-2014, 09:34 PM	#70
918733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 213	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Have you got your brackets to mount your rear swaybar. I found mine at s10 wharehouse on Ebay

09-22-2014, 10:09 PM	#72
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Just found them --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-ZQ8-SWA...item336c3cce70 __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-25-2014, 07:40 PM	#73
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Cut my new cross bars for the bed today. Looks like im going to need adapters on the rear end in order to push the wheels out more. "Skymangs" I take it i need to cut off part of the rear frame rails so the bed can sit right? Attached Images __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

09-26-2014, 11:23 AM	#74
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Awesome project, really like how its coming together!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-28-2014, 12:46 AM	#75
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: My 1950 Chevy "S-3100" Build (old+new) Well I spent way way too long today fabricating the front core support in order fit the new aluminium radiator. But I got it done. Its a little different but It looks like it will work. Attached Images __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

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