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10-17-2013, 09:02 PM
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Location: New Hampshire
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52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
So I picked up this truck in New Mexico back in 2001 after deciding on doing a frame up restoration for the first time. I don't have much experience but I try to learn pretty quickly. I stripped down the bare frame and primered it before I realized that I didn't want to use it. I picked up a cheap 77 C10 donor truck with a great running suspension that my 454 would bolt right up to. It's been 12 yrs now, working on it off and on, more off than on. I still have a long ways to go.
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10-17-2013, 09:18 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Here is the 77 donor that I got from a great friend. Kind've wished I kept it to restore at some point.
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10-17-2013, 09:57 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Before I sandblasted.
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10-17-2013, 09:22 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
I sandblasted all the sheet metal and placed it on the 77 frame.
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10-17-2013, 09:32 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Looks like a good start.
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10-17-2013, 10:13 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
The 454 I got from a friend.
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10-17-2013, 10:16 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Right after I had it rebuilt in 2004.
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10-17-2013, 10:20 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Painted it Chevrolet blue.
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10-18-2013, 06:20 AM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Looks good, and like the Chevy blue
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10-23-2013, 06:07 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
(April '09) Sandblasted the bottom of the cab and found some the typical rust spots.
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10-23-2013, 06:20 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
(April '09) Sprayed some primer on the bare metal on the bottom of the cab for the time being. Even though its been 4yrs now.
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10-23-2013, 07:20 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
(Apr '09) Sandblasted and primered the 77 frame where the cab lies.
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10-23-2013, 08:26 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
(Nov. '11) I started to rebuild the front suspension of the '77 frame. Here are some before pics.
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10-23-2013, 09:21 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Subscribed. Nice build.
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10-23-2013, 11:05 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
How do the factory mounts from the 77 line up with the body?
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10-24-2013, 08:42 AM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Thanks Av8tr33337.
I liked to know if I could be doing something better or doing something wrong. Primed67, the front cab mounts line up perfectly, but I have the cab sitting on the frame, so I plan on bolting it directly to it. The rest of mounts, I will have to make. Unless someone knows a vendor making 52 to 77 mounts? I'm aware of the S10 conversions kits, but I'm sure they won't work, unless I cut them up. |
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10-24-2013, 03:33 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Where you able to use the power steering from the 77? Thanks!
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10-24-2013, 03:36 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Primed67, I haven't tried to mock up the steering yet.
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10-31-2013, 11:40 AM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Looks like a great project.
I also have a big block that was built in my early 20's and now I'm 46. Car is in the waiting mode. Interesting build, you've got my attention. |
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10-31-2013, 05:18 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Bomp, thanks! I hope I can weld the metal at least half as good as you can. Yeah can't wait to fire that 454!!
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10-31-2013, 05:34 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Painting and putting on the motor mounts and installed the engine.
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10-31-2013, 05:36 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
My new rims waiting for some rubber.
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12-30-2013, 09:01 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Starting to cut out the drivers side rusty/bad cab sheet metal.
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12-30-2013, 09:39 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Got new patch panels to fix all the rusty areas.
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12-30-2013, 09:46 PM
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Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc
Cutting out pieces and protecting the good metal.
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