My 52 GMC Build

[Dieselwrencher]

Very cool game! Do you have any other big trips planned?

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by northern 49

Your truck deserves all those thumbs up, there is just something so right about that big red front end so close to the ground.

Wow thanks. The response the truck has gotten it's first year has blown me away.

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

hahahaha that is a funny game. you could add so many things to that list, but I won't even go there. Spectators can make or break a day!!

Ya the one horn honk scared Heather lol. To each his own.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very cool game! Do you have any other big trips planned?

It was. Truck is hibernating for the winter now, but maybe some of the power tour next year and we want to go back to Charlotte NC next fall.

[COS399]

Congratulations on making it in the "Readers' Diesels" section of Diesel Power.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by COS399

Congratulations on making it in the "Readers' Diesels" section of Diesel Power.

Oh?? December?

[COS399]

I just got it in the mail yesterday and it is January '17.

[Dieselwrencher]

Huh, I might actually have a reason to go look for a diesel power mag now.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Huh, I might actually have a reason to go look for a diesel power mag now.

Do it!!

I bought 3 copy's tonight January 2017 issue. I am blown away with this. The picture in the mag is the first time the truck was ever on the road. At the time not knowing how well the truck I pieced together would even work, to the amount of fun it has been for me, my family and everyone that supported the build. What an amazing first year. Thankyou to everyone on this awesome form as well.

[oldman3]

Congrats, well deserved...Jim

[northern 49]

Congratulations! Nothing sweeter than being printed in a magazine!

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Congrats, well deserved...Jim

Thankyou Jim

Originally Posted by northern 49

Congratulations! Nothing sweeter than being printed in a magazine!

Yup I think that is the highest.

[Advanced Design]

That is super cool! Kind of a rock star first year for your truck. Congrat's!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is super cool! Kind of a rock star first year for your truck. Congrat's!

Totally agree! Congrats to you on an awesome 2016!

[rusty76]

Congrats!

[piratexpress1369a]

That rocks Bob

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is super cool! Kind of a rock star first year for your truck. Congrat's!

Ya I still can't believe so many people loved it.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Totally agree! Congrats to you on an awesome 2016!

Thanks Diesel

Originally Posted by rusty76

Congrats!

Thanks rusty

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That rocks Bob

I know WOW

[RockinKees]

Cool!!
You're a celebrity now
Congratz!!

Many more to come for your truck!

[joedoh]

woooooot way to go idaho, nothing better than printed memories

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Cool!!
You're a celebrity now
Congratz!!

Many more to come for your truck!

Thanks Kees I like how yours turned out too.

Originally Posted by joedoh

woooooot way to go idaho, nothing better than printed memories

Thanks joe I never expected them to print it.

[99 to Life]

very cool, congrats. much deserved. funny I know the feeling of that first mag (though not for trucks) My first every skating photo came out in jan 06' two page spread, it was years of hard work paying off. years later and countless major publications, I could prolly say I'd still get excited to have a publication of my new passion (trucks). but man oh man all the media, industry hype etc with the skate industry, has taught me alot. You're are great candidate for the publication, you didn't build this to grace mag pages, you're humble and appreciative and the world needs more builders like you!.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

very cool, congrats. much deserved. funny I know the feeling of that first mag (though not for trucks) My first every skating photo came out in jan 06' two page spread, it was years of hard work paying off. years later and countless major publications, I could prolly say I'd still get excited to have a publication of my new passion (trucks). but man oh man all the media, industry hype etc with the skate industry, has taught me alot. You're are great candidate for the publication, you didn't build this to grace mag pages, you're humble and appreciative and the world needs more builders like you!.

Wow Henry I'm at a loss for words Thank you.

[lower50's]

Well I finally am getting to build my new welding cart. It will hold my mig and gas also get my tig off the floor and gas for it.
Got the steel cut 1.5" 3/16" angle.
Also found a pic from our NC trip at 5820ft.

[rusty76]

I really enjoy seeing pics of your truck traveling.

[jkeating1]

Hey 50's--I've been looking for a discussion of the differences in the front sheetmetal on the 1 ton-and-down versus the 1.5 ton-and-up. Have you run across a thread that gets into it?

I know the fenders and hood are different, but in what ways? Other questions I have, if you or anyone else wants to weigh in, are:

I know the grille bars are spaced wider up-and-down, but is the grille width the same?

It appears the fenders drop lower below the cowl, but is that and the size of the wheel opening the only difference? Are the inner fenders longer?

Is the "web" of frame itself taller--from top to bottom of the frame rail? I mean, are normal aftermarket front IFS crossmembers out of the question for 6400 front rails?

When you use the big-truck front sheetmetal, and space the rear axle to center the fenders of a 3100 bed (with a back-half, or complete frame swap) does the wheelbase still end up 116-117"?

I like what you've done with your truck! I have a decent 2-ton available and am thinking seriously about jumping in.

John

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by rusty76

I really enjoy seeing pics of your truck traveling.

Thanks rusty

Originally Posted by jkeating1

Hey 50's--I've been looking for a discussion of the differences in the front sheetmetal on the 1 ton-and-down versus the 1.5 ton-and-up. Have you run across a thread that gets into it?

I know the fenders and hood are different, but in what ways? Other questions I have, if you or anyone else wants to weigh in, are:

I know the grille bars are spaced wider up-and-down, but is the grille width the same?

It appears the fenders drop lower below the cowl, but is that and the size of the wheel opening the only difference? Are the inner fenders longer?

Is the "web" of frame itself taller--from top to bottom of the frame rail? I mean, are normal aftermarket front IFS crossmembers out of the question for 6400 front rails?

When you use the big-truck front sheetmetal, and space the rear axle to center the fenders of a 3100 bed (with a back-half, or complete frame swap) does the wheelbase still end up 116-117"?

I like what you've done with your truck! I have a decent 2-ton available and am thinking seriously about jumping in.

John

No I have not found a discussion about this I would like to know the details too.
Here is what I have found out. When I was at 99's place he brought out a normal chev fender. They where very close to same length, mine was about 2" wider from cab forward. Also my fenders are taller even tho I cut mine down by 3" also the wheel opening is for a 20" truck wheel.
As for wheel base mine is 120" with a 80" long box the s-10 rear suspension would have worked. The frame web was about 10" and about 1/4" thick steel. I will start a thread on this I have been wondering this as well.
I would build it, if I were you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post7780963

[jkeating1]

So it could handle about 4" more track width, I guess? That opens up more frame options.