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**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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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.

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

SSABMUD · 03-24-2015, 12:03 AM

This is a pretty cool idea. 7.3 was a good engine. I used to own a company that built custom diesel trucks. Mostly the 6.4 but the old 7.3's have a huge following. We could get them up to 350hp. More could be had but it all boiled down to how much money the owner wanted to spend.

lower50's · 03-24-2015, 03:22 PM

Wow SSABMUD That's a crazy twin turbo set up!! I'm hoping for 300 hp and 500 lb. Diesel Doctor is close to where I live. They said with my setup I should be able to but we will see.

lower50's · 03-24-2015, 03:27 PM

Got one of my running board frames made today. I used 1.25" tube
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lower50's · 03-26-2015, 06:17 PM

Got the running boards finished and welded on. The truck will sit on them when it's all the way down. The frame is 3.5" off the ground, I came straight down from under the frame then out from there. I used 5/16" sst flat head bolts to hold the 3/16" aluminum checker on.
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SSABMUD · 03-26-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow SSABMUD That's a crazy twin turbo set up!! I'm hoping for 300 hp and 500 lb. Diesel Doctor is close to where I live. They said with my setup I should be able to but we will see.

On the second dyno run it made 1076hp with a broken header. If you want to see some videos my ex business partner made of it on YouTube, just search (TheDrsmoke) and it is called the farm truck. It was a custom 2wd (I said to get 4wd) short box we built for racing. Could not hook it up on the track so we made a street truck. Punch it on the highway at 60 and it would go sideways. Ah the good old days.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-26-2015, 08:16 PM

The running board looks great!

SSABMUD · 03-26-2015, 08:50 PM

She is looking real good. What will be ride height? Going to be a bear to get a floor jack under. Mine is tough but not as tough as yours.

99 to Life · 04-07-2015, 12:43 AM

nice work and vision, dunno how I missed your build. I always wanted to do a diesel build. bags, dually and diesel, you got all the right stuff.

lower50's · 04-07-2015, 01:50 AM

Thanks Dieselwrencher

lower50's · 04-07-2015, 01:53 AM

Thanks SSABMUD At 120psi on the front bags I get about 4" and at 150psi I get 5.5" running board height.

lower50's · 04-07-2015, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice work and vision, dunno how I missed your build. I always wanted to do a diesel build. bags, dually and diesel, you got all the right stuff.

Thanks 99

03-06-2015, 08:38 PM	#76
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	#77
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	#78
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

03-10-2015, 09:43 AM	#79
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

03-13-2015, 08:14 AM	#81
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

03-23-2015, 03:31 PM	#83
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	#84
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	#85
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	#86
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	#87
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	#88
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

03-24-2015, 12:03 AM	#89
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 52 GMC Build This is a pretty cool idea. 7.3 was a good engine. I used to own a company that built custom diesel trucks. Mostly the 6.4 but the old 7.3's have a huge following. We could get them up to 350hp. More could be had but it all boiled down to how much money the owner wanted to spend. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-24-2015, 03:22 PM	#90
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Wow SSABMUD That's a crazy twin turbo set up!! I'm hoping for 300 hp and 500 lb. Diesel Doctor is close to where I live. They said with my setup I should be able to but we will see. __________________ 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

03-24-2015, 03:27 PM	#91
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Got one of my running board frames made today. I used 1.25" tube __________________ 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

03-26-2015, 06:17 PM	#92
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Got the running boards finished and welded on. The truck will sit on them when it's all the way down. The frame is 3.5" off the ground, I came straight down from under the frame then out from there. I used 5/16" sst flat head bolts to hold the 3/16" aluminum checker on. __________________ 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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03-26-2015, 06:18 PM	#93
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build __________________ 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

03-26-2015, 08:16 PM	#95
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build The running board looks great! __________________ 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.*

03-26-2015, 08:50 PM	#96
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 52 GMC Build She is looking real good. What will be ride height? Going to be a bear to get a floor jack under. Mine is tough but not as tough as yours. __________________ Wade

04-07-2015, 12:43 AM	#97
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build nice work and vision, dunno how I missed your build. I always wanted to do a diesel build. bags, dually and diesel, you got all the right stuff. __________________ 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

04-07-2015, 01:50 AM	#98
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Dieselwrencher __________________ 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

04-07-2015, 01:53 AM	#99
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks SSABMUD At 120psi on the front bags I get about 4" and at 150psi I get 5.5" running board height. __________________ 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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