PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

N2BOOST · 02-27-2011, 10:08 PM

^^^ Thanks alot!

Small update... painter is finally getting caught up so they are gonna try to get started on the bed this week. I have been working on the door gaps and trying to get them as straight as possible. Went to LMC this weekend and bought a new gas tank, tank grommets, hoses, door "rattle" weatherstrip, hood emblem, stainless center hood trim, knobs and handles, tail light brackets ad several other small items. I also built the 3" stainless exhuast and had a friend tig weld it all together. I hate spending the money on stainless but it looks awesome hand tigged and lasts forever. I also cut the 3 bolt flanges off the headers and welded on 3" v-band clamps to ensure a leak free connection.

I will get some pics loaded soon!

N2BOOST · 02-28-2011, 11:52 PM

I ordered the HD 3 leaf front springs today to replace the 2 leaf since one side is broken. Also, got the new fuel tank in and fired it up tonight.

Here are a few pics. Sorry everything is covered in dust!

Top of cab was alot of work! I think goats had a dance on it! All straightened and ready to 400 grit wet sand.
http://img84.imageshack.us/i/dscn3742.jpg/

http://img840.imageshack.us/i/dscn3745x.jpg/

http://img23.imageshack.us/i/dscn3746j.jpg/

Stainless 3" v-band to eliminate exhaust leaks!
http://img813.imageshack.us/i/dscn3752s.jpg/

http://img806.imageshack.us/i/dscn3758k.jpg/

renegade6 · 03-02-2011, 03:26 PM

Where did you buy your exhaust components from? Getting ready to think about buying the parts for mine. Have another seven months of shopping time.

N2BOOST · 03-02-2011, 09:33 PM

I used (2) 3" v-band clamps, (2) u-j bends which give you two 90* and one 45* bends each, (2) 5ft pipes of tubing. The manufactorer is www.vibrantperformance.com ad you can get it all on ebay.

N2BOOST · 03-13-2011, 06:18 PM

I stopped by the bodyshop Thursday and they should have the bed and rear fenders painted this week, I'm really hoping they do. In the mean time I painted the firewall, installed the new 3 leaf front springs, and replaced/painted the entire brake system. All the pads, rotors, seals were shot so I was only able to reuse the brake lines. I also did some trading and put on some aluminum wheels, though I plan to sell them later and buy some 18" wheels.

http://img834.imageshack.us/i/img20110312122103.jpg/

http://img696.imageshack.us/i/img20110313161303.jpg/

http://img855.imageshack.us/i/img20110313161245.jpg/

1985-GMC · 03-13-2011, 11:16 PM

Nice progress, though I liked the other wheels better.
Posted via Mobile Device

N2BOOST · 03-14-2011, 03:44 PM

Thank you! As for the wheels I liked the factory better as well, however one was bent pretty bad and another was slightly and I gave up on finding a couple replacements so this was the best option for now. I will end up putting some 18" wheels on it after I recover from some of the unexpected costs.

1985-GMC · 03-19-2011, 10:39 PM

Yeah I know what you mean as one of mine is also bent, not to mention 16.5 tires are getting hard to find.

N2BOOST · 04-11-2011, 10:50 PM

Finally got some blue!!! Cell phone pics give it a grainy look. Turned out really nice for not being wetsanded and polished!

http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182025.jpg/

http://img508.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182049.jpg/

http://img703.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182032.jpg/

All visiable panels are nice and straight. I am linex undercoating the inner fender areas and the bed rails and floor so I did not make them perfect.
http://img269.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182112.jpg/

Altec · 04-11-2011, 10:57 PM

That is a sexy shade of blue!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-11-2011, 11:44 PM

Man that looks awesome! Congrats!!!!!!!

N2BOOST · 04-12-2011, 08:13 AM

Thank you guys I cannot wait to get it all painted!
Posted via Mobile Device

67swb72klb · 04-12-2011, 09:47 AM

looks like u did a fine job on the body work they put a purdy slick paint on it too wait till its sanded and rubbed !!

N2BOOST · 04-12-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

looks like u did a fine job on the body work they put a purdy slick paint on it too wait till its sanded and rubbed !!

Thank you! I did get better as I went along and thank goodness I saved the cab for last, whereas the bodywork turned out nice too. The painter wet sanded it with 500 grit before sealing it and painting it so it did indeed turn out very slick and shiney.

N2BOOST · 04-12-2011, 10:21 PM

Here are some better pics with an actual camera.

http://img714.imageshack.us/i/dscn3772.jpg/
http://img543.imageshack.us/i/dscn3776m.jpg/
http://img694.imageshack.us/i/dscn3774a.jpg/
http://img12.imageshack.us/i/dscn3786a.jpg/
http://img839.imageshack.us/i/dscn3787b.jpg/

Altec · 04-12-2011, 11:38 PM

I'm telling you, the paint looks like if I licked it, it'd taste good.

My Dad, and myself painted a motorcycle in a candy red with the exact same final effect. Makes me think we should have painted it blue lol.

Nomad74 · 04-13-2011, 11:05 AM

I have a build thread I am working on. It's projects like yours that keep me motivated. I am not experienced with body work and am a bit scared to start welding up holes on my truck, but after seeing your thread, I am going for it. Thanks!

Here is my little project.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post4594263

N2BOOST · 04-13-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altec

I'm telling you, the paint looks like if I licked it, it'd taste good.

My Dad, and myself painted a motorcycle in a candy red with the exact same final effect. Makes me think we should have painted it blue lol.

Ha ha yeah its a rich blue for sure! Had them put 3 thick coats of clear which obviously made it look like glass!
Posted via Mobile Device

N2BOOST · 04-13-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad74

I have a build thread I am working on. It's projects like yours that keep me motivated. I am not experienced with body work and am a bit scared to start welding up holes on my truck, but after seeing your thread, I am going for it. Thanks!

Here is my little project.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post4594263

Thank you man! Keep up your good work and as mentioned previously just take some scrap metal and if you don't have any I'm sure a local bodyshop had junk fenders your can use to set your welder settings. Start with low heat whereas worse case all you have to do is grind the bead down.
Posted via Mobile Device

ChaseDale3and8 · 04-18-2011, 07:55 PM

I haven't checked you thread in a while. AWESOME progress! BTW I happen to like those wheels. They should look great up against that pretty blue paint! ....Joe

N2BOOST · 04-19-2011, 12:57 PM

Thank you Joe!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-19-2011, 01:13 PM

Man it looks great! Makes me want to put some kind of blue stripe or something on my vette now!

N2BOOST · 04-20-2011, 01:43 PM

Thanks Ryan! I joked about putting silver racing stripes down my truck!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-20-2011, 05:06 PM

I just can't make up my mind what will look good on it and also have something that isn't done a lot. I'm guessing it won't get any blue treatment at this time.

N2BOOST · 07-13-2011, 12:28 AM

Well the painter finally made room to get started on the cab. He is hoping to get it in paint within a few weeks. As you can tell he is really busy and I'm patiently waiting. I know he will do a good job so I guess for once I'll have to be patient LOL!

02-27-2011, 10:08 PM	#76
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member ^^^ Thanks alot! Small update... painter is finally getting caught up so they are gonna try to get started on the bed this week. I have been working on the door gaps and trying to get them as straight as possible. Went to LMC this weekend and bought a new gas tank, tank grommets, hoses, door "rattle" weatherstrip, hood emblem, stainless center hood trim, knobs and handles, tail light brackets ad several other small items. I also built the 3" stainless exhuast and had a friend tig weld it all together. I hate spending the money on stainless but it looks awesome hand tigged and lasts forever. I also cut the 3 bolt flanges off the headers and welded on 3" v-band clamps to ensure a leak free connection. I will get some pics loaded soon! __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires Last edited by N2BOOST; 02-27-2011 at 10:27 PM.

02-28-2011, 11:52 PM	#77
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I ordered the HD 3 leaf front springs today to replace the 2 leaf since one side is broken. Also, got the new fuel tank in and fired it up tonight. Here are a few pics. Sorry everything is covered in dust! Top of cab was alot of work! I think goats had a dance on it! All straightened and ready to 400 grit wet sand. http://img84.imageshack.us/i/dscn3742.jpg/ http://img840.imageshack.us/i/dscn3745x.jpg/ http://img23.imageshack.us/i/dscn3746j.jpg/ Stainless 3" v-band to eliminate exhaust leaks! http://img813.imageshack.us/i/dscn3752s.jpg/ http://img806.imageshack.us/i/dscn3758k.jpg/ __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires Last edited by N2BOOST; 02-28-2011 at 11:53 PM.

03-02-2011, 03:26 PM	#78
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Where did you buy your exhaust components from? Getting ready to think about buying the parts for mine. Have another seven months of shopping time. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

03-02-2011, 09:33 PM	#79
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I used (2) 3" v-band clamps, (2) u-j bends which give you two 90* and one 45* bends each, (2) 5ft pipes of tubing. The manufactorer is www.vibrantperformance.com ad you can get it all on ebay. __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires Last edited by N2BOOST; 03-02-2011 at 09:34 PM.

03-13-2011, 06:18 PM	#80
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I stopped by the bodyshop Thursday and they should have the bed and rear fenders painted this week, I'm really hoping they do. In the mean time I painted the firewall, installed the new 3 leaf front springs, and replaced/painted the entire brake system. All the pads, rotors, seals were shot so I was only able to reuse the brake lines. I also did some trading and put on some aluminum wheels, though I plan to sell them later and buy some 18" wheels. http://img834.imageshack.us/i/img20110312122103.jpg/ http://img696.imageshack.us/i/img20110313161303.jpg/ http://img855.imageshack.us/i/img20110313161245.jpg/ __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires Last edited by N2BOOST; 03-13-2011 at 06:20 PM.

03-13-2011, 11:16 PM	#81
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Nice progress, though I liked the other wheels better. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 03-19-2011 at 10:36 PM.

03-14-2011, 03:44 PM	#82
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Thank you! As for the wheels I liked the factory better as well, however one was bent pretty bad and another was slightly and I gave up on finding a couple replacements so this was the best option for now. I will end up putting some 18" wheels on it after I recover from some of the unexpected costs. __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires

03-19-2011, 10:39 PM	#83
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Yeah I know what you mean as one of mine is also bent, not to mention 16.5 tires are getting hard to find. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

04-11-2011, 10:50 PM	#84
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Finally got some blue!!! Cell phone pics give it a grainy look. Turned out really nice for not being wetsanded and polished! http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182025.jpg/ http://img508.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182049.jpg/ http://img703.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182032.jpg/ All visiable panels are nice and straight. I am linex undercoating the inner fender areas and the bed rails and floor so I did not make them perfect. http://img269.imageshack.us/i/img20110411182112.jpg/ __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires Last edited by N2BOOST; 04-11-2011 at 10:53 PM.

04-11-2011, 10:57 PM	#85
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member That is a sexy shade of blue! __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

04-11-2011, 11:44 PM	#86
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Man that looks awesome! Congrats!!!!!!! __________________ 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.*

04-12-2011, 08:13 AM	#87
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Thank you guys I cannot wait to get it all painted! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires

04-12-2011, 09:47 AM	#88
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,470	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member looks like u did a fine job on the body work they put a purdy slick paint on it too wait till its sanded and rubbed !! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

04-12-2011, 10:21 PM	#90
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Here are some better pics with an actual camera. http://img714.imageshack.us/i/dscn3772.jpg/ http://img543.imageshack.us/i/dscn3776m.jpg/ http://img694.imageshack.us/i/dscn3774a.jpg/ http://img12.imageshack.us/i/dscn3786a.jpg/ http://img839.imageshack.us/i/dscn3787b.jpg/ __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires

04-12-2011, 11:38 PM	#91
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I'm telling you, the paint looks like if I licked it, it'd taste good. My Dad, and myself painted a motorcycle in a candy red with the exact same final effect. Makes me think we should have painted it blue lol. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-13-2011, 11:05 AM	#92
Nomad74 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 21	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I have a build thread I am working on. It's projects like yours that keep me motivated. I am not experienced with body work and am a bit scared to start welding up holes on my truck, but after seeing your thread, I am going for it. Thanks! Here is my little project. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post4594263 __________________ 1970 CST K20

04-18-2011, 07:55 PM	#95
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I haven't checked you thread in a while. AWESOME progress! BTW I happen to like those wheels. They should look great up against that pretty blue paint! ....Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

04-19-2011, 12:57 PM	#96
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Thank you Joe! __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires

04-19-2011, 01:13 PM	#97
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Man it looks great! Makes me want to put some kind of blue stripe or something on my vette now! __________________ 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.*

04-20-2011, 01:43 PM	#98
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Thanks Ryan! I joked about putting silver racing stripes down my truck! __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires

04-20-2011, 05:06 PM	#99
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member I just can't make up my mind what will look good on it and also have something that isn't done a lot. I'm guessing it won't get any blue treatment at this time. __________________ 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.*

07-13-2011, 12:28 AM	#100
N2BOOST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisburg, KS Posts: 112	Re: PROJECT: 1950 Chevy 3/4T 4x4... new member Well the painter finally made room to get started on the cab. He is hoping to get it in paint within a few weeks. As you can tell he is really busy and I'm patiently waiting. I know he will do a good job so I guess for once I'll have to be patient LOL! __________________ Jason -1950 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 454... under construction -1992 Plymouth Laser 850hp front wheel drive -1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD, 750hp 9.62@144mph, 3300 lbs on 18" street tires

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.