How about some pics of 47-59

[PAWS 72]

From a show today

[Hot Rod Todd]

And here are some more recent pictures of our truck

[Rudoo]

Hot Rod Tod, I am about to buy wheels and tires. Thought I had my mind made up and was getting a painted look, then I saw your chrome wheels. Can you tell me where they are from? The size? Are they reverse mount? And what size are the tires and who are they by? Also what did you do to your truck? Lowered?
LOVE!! your truck!

[andyd00]

Just bought this in October. I just got tags and insurance on it and started toying with it the past 2 weeks. Its a 3200 long long bed with the inline 6. Pics and video are from right before I ran to bank to get cash. Paid 3 grand, did I do ok? The phone camera made the paint look way better than it is and the rust on the floorboards is actually just dirt. Old owner says his father restored it in the 80's but he was not a body man. Had my paint guy take a look and he said there's no filler, but the patch jobs needs to be sanded or redone. The transmission in the bed is the original. They replaced it with a 3 speed. The seats are from a Lincoln.


First image is the video, just click on it to watch.






I have already put the original gauges back in just to find out the speedometer cable will not attach.

I wanted to convert it to a shortbed, but friends are saying they never see a long bed so I should leave it alone. I think I may, cause it fits my ATV and a toolbox and I can still close the gate! This will be a daily driver with a 2006 Vortec 6.0 with 7k miles on it.

[Coconut-kid]

Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for so much great info.
Here's a pic of my 51.

[fat57]

very nice ride

[ruby57]

Love the color! -Doug

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for so much great info.
Here's a pic of my 51.

[oldman3]

Super.....Jim

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for so much great info.
Here's a pic of my 51.

Good choice on the color !!
Welcome from So Az

[99 to Life]

Very nice 51' and welcome. What are the specs? OG frame or s-10? static drop, bags? inline or v-8?

[Coconut-kid]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

Very nice 51' and welcome. What are the specs? OG frame or s-10? static drop, bags? inline or v-8?

It's a deluxe cab on OG frame with mustang II and 4link on bags.
Running a 250 I6 with 350 trans.


Any thoughts on if I should put a 350 in it?
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[Never enough]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

It's a deluxe cab on OG frame with mustang II and 4link on bags.
Running a 250 I6 with 350 trans.


Any thoughts on if I should put a 350 in it?Posted via Mobile Device

If you want more power, sure. You already have the trans to handle it and the rear should be strong enough for a few more pounds of torque...

Nice truck...

[c6_rob]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for so much great info.
Here's a pic of my 51.

Tried to send you a PM but didnt have the option.

What size tires are those? Im guessing they are on a 15x7 wheel? They look perfect! Are the whitewalls 2 3/4 or 3"

Thanks!!

[99 to Life]

I'd def leave the inline in it. You could always put dual carbs on it to give it some more pep. This truck has some class, I'd leave it. So did you have to cut the input shaft on the trans? What rear end did you use?

[Coconut-kid]

Originally Posted by c6_rob

Tried to send you a PM but didnt have the option.

What size tires are those? Im guessing they are on a 15x7 wheel? They look perfect! Are the whitewalls 2 3/4 or 3"

Thanks!!

The tires are Denman Classic IV. They have a 3 1/4 WW.
I'm not sure if they are still available. I heard that the company may have gone out of business.
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[Root2812]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

The tires are Denman Classic IV. They have a 3 1/4 WW.
I'm not sure if they are still available. I heard that the company may have gone out of business.
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Those tires do look great. What is the size of the tire though? Even if those ones are discontinued someone will make one in that size.

[B_Hix]

Originally Posted by Coconut-kid

Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for so much great info.
Here's a pic of my 51.

AWESOME truck! Love it!

[Coconut-kid]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

I'd def leave the inline in it. You could always put dual carbs on it to give it some more pep. This truck has some class, I'd leave it. So did you have to cut the input shaft on the trans? What rear end did you use?

I have one of these, but thought it wouldn't do much. Would the gain with duals be worth it. Seems like it would be more for looks than anything.

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[Coconut-kid]

Originally Posted by Root2812

Those tires do look great. What is the size of the tire though? Even if those ones are discontinued someone will make one in that size.

The tire size is G78 on a 15" rim.
Also want to thank everyone for all the great comments.
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[c6_rob]

Yup, those tires are pretty scarce. The thicker ww's look great though.

Thanks for the info!!


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[Coconut-kid]

Hey C6_Rob just saw that your in Redondo Beach. I lived in Hermosa for 8 years. My wife and son have been in Torrance for the last month visiting family and will be coming home next week. Small world.

[Red Foreman]

Coconut-kid, that is a very cool looking truck, color, wheels,stance the lot, its the total package!

[hillside332]

5 year build- 57 shortbox

[sqrlnts]

Originally Posted by hillside332

5 year build- 57 shortbox

Comon, only one picture of this beauty? I demand a whole album
Nice exhaust exit.

[hillside332]

Truck is owner built, 305,turbo 350,camaro rear. interior by a friend, subtle mods -sigals in the grill, smooth firewall and air intake vent, custom chevy logo in dash, hand made box and roll pan, tailgate, exhaust built into the steps. G.M. pewter with black pearl metallic insert.