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1952ssr · 06-28-2010, 04:46 PM

I noticed the single brace/bracket in the center on the back of the cab. Was that original or did you do that?

buildinga55 · 06-28-2010, 05:18 PM

As far as I know, that is original on a 48. I did not put it there.

1952ssr · 06-29-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by buildinga55

As far as I know, that is original on a 48. I did not put it there.

I knew the difference in firewalls, yours being smooth and I think the '49's began having extra ribs for bracing but did not know about the cab brace. I actually think I like the single brace better, making the cab panel more rigid.

buildinga55 · 06-29-2010, 09:53 AM

I smoothed my firewall it is not original in this truck. The cab does seem solid, I have not looked at the bracing differences.

buildinga55 · 08-13-2010, 11:13 AM

I have got some done on the truck and thought I would add a few pictures. In the putting it together mode. Got the door glass in and have the engine and tranney sitting in it. Hope to get the brake booster, steering and all installed this weekend.

buildinga55 · 08-30-2010, 03:52 PM

Got the bed put together. Here are some pictures

bjcaldwe · 08-30-2010, 04:41 PM

Looks great.

1952ssr · 08-30-2010, 04:50 PM

MAN O MAN that thang shore is purty!!!

enick72 · 08-30-2010, 05:21 PM

Looks great. It's hard to tell from the pictures but what front end is under the truck? Yo usaid it had a rack & pinion but it kinda looks like S 10 parts. Sorry if I missed it somewhere else.

buildinga55 · 08-30-2010, 10:12 PM

It is a Mustang II front end. I got the tail panel rear bumper and tailgate on tonight. Shooting for the running boards tomorrow night.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-18-2010, 06:46 PM

I have to wait til I get home to see pics... ARGH!!!

wigadore · 09-18-2010, 10:15 PM

Buildinga55 what did you use to build the rear shock cross member?

buildinga55 · 09-19-2010, 01:35 AM

The guy I got it from already had the shock cross member in, I would have to measure, but I would say 1 x1.5" rectangular steel tubing. Got home from the races tonight and my wheels were on the porch. I don't get this excited at Christmas. Well wheels are a bit more cool than socks and underware! Hope to have the wheels and tires on next week. I have some of the wiring done and have the engine mostly plumbed. Still have the front clip to put on . Wanting to get as much stuff done under the hood first so I am not leaning over the fenders. Still need to get the rest of the glass in and figure out an interior design.

buildinga55 · 10-13-2010, 12:30 PM

Making a little more progress. Got the stance pretty close and most of the truck wired. Hope to start it in a few days.

lazypineapple · 10-14-2010, 10:02 PM

Looking real Good, and coming along nicely.

It looks really close on the Distributor area. kinda looks like the wires are touching the Firewall in the pic,
did you modifi the firewall in the distributor area?

its got me skeerd, on my 52 build I have a stock firewall,
and was thinking about running HEI,
I am also wanting to put my fuel tank in the 48 location.(thanks for the great pics)

buildinga55 · 10-14-2010, 10:45 PM

The distributor is very close. I did not modify the depth of the firewall but the guy before me I believe did. If I have trouble with that distributor, I may have to go with a smaller one.

solidaxel · 10-14-2010, 10:48 PM

Nice truck, that color looks good with the 5 spokes !!

Good luck with the dog house!!!

I think that was the hardest part of my build on the 53 and the 55, just take your time and make everything fit the hood !!

xpickup · 10-15-2010, 07:18 AM

buildinga55, Truck looks great and love the silver paint.

fabguy · 10-15-2010, 10:06 AM

It looks like tank& neck from my 50 suburban.
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**mr48chev** · 10-15-2010, 11:48 AM

Wow, you have really got that truck looking great. I think a few more clips (or what ever one calls them) on the plug wires will keep them neat and away from the firewall. I need to do that on my 71 that has the same distributor.

From looking at the photo of the inside and answering someone's question about the single brace on the inside it appears that the (or a) previous owner swapped cabs on the truck at one time. The 47/48 cabs have a inner panel running around the lower portion of the back panel to add support for the single center rear cab mount. This one is probably like mine and a bunch of others in that it got a cab change sometime in it's life but it did get the Deluxe 5 window cab in the process.

I sure like what you are doing with it and bet a lot of others will too when you take it out to play.

OKGMC4 · 10-15-2010, 02:47 PM

The truck is awesome. Perfect. Can't wait for the "finished" photos.

4DSEVEN · 10-16-2010, 02:04 PM

Truck looks great, congrats!

Pop's C-10 · 10-16-2010, 02:57 PM

beautiful truck

Kabwe · 10-16-2010, 03:14 PM

Very nice and I also love the silver. Looks great.

buildinga55 · 01-16-2011, 03:32 PM

I pretty well have the truck done. Here are some of the final pictures. I am anxious to get it outside if the weather would cooperate. Thanks everyone for your help in answering questions on this build.

Here is the texture on the running boards, it turned out really good

Got the AC and Heat all hooked up, need to charge the air if it ever warms up

All new oak bed

I pulled the rear bumper in a few inches

Interior done

Some 100% imitation Leather and Ostrich

06-28-2010, 04:46 PM	#76
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: 48 Build Pictures I noticed the single brace/bracket in the center on the back of the cab. Was that original or did you do that?

06-28-2010, 05:18 PM	#77
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures As far as I know, that is original on a 48. I did not put it there.

06-29-2010, 09:53 AM	#79
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures I smoothed my firewall it is not original in this truck. The cab does seem solid, I have not looked at the bracing differences.

08-13-2010, 11:13 AM	#80
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures I have got some done on the truck and thought I would add a few pictures. In the putting it together mode. Got the door glass in and have the engine and tranney sitting in it. Hope to get the brake booster, steering and all installed this weekend.

08-30-2010, 03:52 PM	#81
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures Got the bed put together. Here are some pictures

08-30-2010, 04:41 PM	#82
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 48 Build Pictures Looks great. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

08-30-2010, 04:50 PM	#83
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: 48 Build Pictures MAN O MAN that thang shore is purty!!!

08-30-2010, 05:21 PM	#84
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: 48 Build Pictures Looks great. It's hard to tell from the pictures but what front end is under the truck? Yo usaid it had a rack & pinion but it kinda looks like S 10 parts. Sorry if I missed it somewhere else. __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com

08-30-2010, 10:12 PM	#85
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures It is a Mustang II front end. I got the tail panel rear bumper and tailgate on tonight. Shooting for the running boards tomorrow night.

09-18-2010, 06:46 PM	#86
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 48 Build Pictures I have to wait til I get home to see pics... ARGH!!!

09-18-2010, 10:15 PM	#87
wigadore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 75	Re: 48 Build Pictures Buildinga55 what did you use to build the rear shock cross member? __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup A lack of planning on your part... ...does not constitute and emergency on mine.

09-19-2010, 01:35 AM	#88
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures The guy I got it from already had the shock cross member in, I would have to measure, but I would say 1 x1.5" rectangular steel tubing. Got home from the races tonight and my wheels were on the porch. I don't get this excited at Christmas. Well wheels are a bit more cool than socks and underware! Hope to have the wheels and tires on next week. I have some of the wiring done and have the engine mostly plumbed. Still have the front clip to put on . Wanting to get as much stuff done under the hood first so I am not leaning over the fenders. Still need to get the rest of the glass in and figure out an interior design.

10-13-2010, 12:30 PM	#89
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures Making a little more progress. Got the stance pretty close and most of the truck wired. Hope to start it in a few days.

10-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#90
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: 48 Build Pictures Looking real Good, and coming along nicely. It looks really close on the Distributor area. kinda looks like the wires are touching the Firewall in the pic, did you modifi the firewall in the distributor area? its got me skeerd, on my 52 build I have a stock firewall, and was thinking about running HEI, I am also wanting to put my fuel tank in the 48 location.(thanks for the great pics)

10-14-2010, 10:45 PM	#91
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures The distributor is very close. I did not modify the depth of the firewall but the guy before me I believe did. If I have trouble with that distributor, I may have to go with a smaller one.



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10-14-2010, 10:48 PM	#92
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 48 Build Pictures Nice truck, that color looks good with the 5 spokes !! Good luck with the dog house!!! I think that was the hardest part of my build on the 53 and the 55, just take your time and make everything fit the hood !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-15-2010, 07:18 AM	#93
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 48 Build Pictures buildinga55, Truck looks great and love the silver paint.

10-15-2010, 10:06 AM	#94
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 48 Build Pictures It looks like tank& neck from my 50 suburban. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

10-15-2010, 11:48 AM	#95
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,632	Re: 48 Build Pictures Wow, you have really got that truck looking great. I think a few more clips (or what ever one calls them) on the plug wires will keep them neat and away from the firewall. I need to do that on my 71 that has the same distributor. From looking at the photo of the inside and answering someone's question about the single brace on the inside it appears that the (or a) previous owner swapped cabs on the truck at one time. The 47/48 cabs have a inner panel running around the lower portion of the back panel to add support for the single center rear cab mount. This one is probably like mine and a bunch of others in that it got a cab change sometime in it's life but it did get the Deluxe 5 window cab in the process. I sure like what you are doing with it and bet a lot of others will too when you take it out to play.

10-15-2010, 02:47 PM	#96
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: 48 Build Pictures The truck is awesome. Perfect. Can't wait for the "finished" photos. __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

10-16-2010, 02:04 PM	#97
4DSEVEN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Re: 48 Build Pictures Truck looks great, congrats!

10-16-2010, 02:57 PM	#98
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 48 Build Pictures beautiful truck

10-16-2010, 03:14 PM	#99
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 48 Build Pictures Very nice and I also love the silver. Looks great.

01-16-2011, 03:32 PM	#100
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: 48 Build Pictures I pretty well have the truck done. Here are some of the final pictures. I am anxious to get it outside if the weather would cooperate. Thanks everyone for your help in answering questions on this build. Here is the texture on the running boards, it turned out really good Got the AC and Heat all hooked up, need to charge the air if it ever warms up All new oak bed I pulled the rear bumper in a few inches Interior done Some 100% imitation Leather and Ostrich

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