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Rude Dude · 09-17-2011, 08:22 AM

Nice job on the Jimmy (GMC) really like the paint !

lpguy · 09-16-2011, 09:21 PM

Can you post some pictures of the work you did on the bed? Like how you went about raising it.

c10addict · 09-19-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lpguy

Can you post some pictures of the work you did on the bed? Like how you went about raising it.

I still have to finish the mounts.. currently it is resting on the notch.. I will gladly post pics when I get there though.. I have it figured out, just have to do it..

c10addict · 09-28-2011, 08:17 AM

UPDATES!!!! Computers back and the truck runs!!

I made a set of "tubs" where I had to cut the bed.. I used the pieces I cut out of the bed so the finish matched. Now its time to start knocking all of the loose ends off of the list.. I finished the brake lines the other night, just need to bleed the brakes now. I have to fab some shock mounts for the front, measure and buy rear shocks and install. I bought a complete wiring harness from EZ wiring that I need to layout and install so the little things like headlights, turn signals and brake lights work. Finish plumbing the air ride, a little sheet metal work here and there and the list goes on.. Getting close now!!!

65Pickup · 09-28-2011, 01:17 PM

Its funny how I've never seen tubs done this way, they look great. Blend right in, practically factory looking and doesn't waste material. I've been thinking about a mini tub and figured '65 fleet side wheel wells as the best option, or you jump to use new materials, that's why I'm addicted to this site, great ingenuity.

jtwilson · 09-29-2011, 02:57 AM

nice rig vern

c10addict · 10-13-2011, 08:04 AM

Been a little while since I updated this.. I have been hammering away on the truck.. I removed the old wiring harness and installed a 12 circuit from EZ Wire that is just about finished... I installed the radiator and electric fan, cut the top of the rad support and fabbed up a few pieces around the rad cap.. I also modified the stock taillight brackets and installed the 34 Ford taillights.. I know they are on upside down but thats the way I like them!

99 to Life · 10-13-2011, 11:14 AM

can't wait to see this on the road. I love it, everything is flowing quite well. Did you get your ecu figured out?

texas56 · 10-13-2011, 01:10 PM

This truck is turning out so cool.....great job!
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duwem · 10-21-2011, 01:31 PM

This truck is soo cool!

65Pickup · 10-22-2011, 03:36 PM

Great build, time to enjoy it...what is the backup light from??

c10addict · 10-24-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Great build, time to enjoy it...what is the backup light from??

I have no clue.. It was on there when I bought the truck.. I like it so I left it there..

solidaxel · 10-24-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

I have no clue.. It was on there when I bought the truck.. I like it so I left it there..

Those may have been a option as I had a pair on my 55 GMC, so old the glass had a blue tint to it !!

65Pickup · 10-24-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

I have no clue.. It was on there when I bought the truck.. I like it so I left it there..

I thought an old cowl spot light, very cool piece.

c10addict · 10-24-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup

I thought an old cowl spot light, very cool piece.

No its small.. There is a on off switch on eBay right now for factory accessories.. Really cool.. I will take a few close ups and post them up..

Daze57 · 10-24-2011, 11:17 AM

solidaxel

if ya find another bk up light like that you may have yourself some true legitimate ''blue dots '' and not get pulled over by the man !

i like bluedots alot - too bad the man dont out here

Daze57 · 10-24-2011, 08:47 PM

^ X 2 it has a great look and stance !

hopped up · 10-25-2011, 05:43 PM

really dig those gauges and gauge panel!!
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c10addict · 10-25-2011, 05:51 PM

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really dig those gauges and gauge panel!!
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Thanks.. Gauge panel is the stock GMC dash, i slid the gauges in through the front..

c10addict · 10-25-2011, 05:53 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys.. I loved my 64 truck and hated to get rid of it but couldn't pass up the deal I made on it... The 54 had big shoes to fill taking the place of my 64... I put almost 20k on the 64 in the 2 yers I owned it.. I am ready to drive the wheels off this thing!

DENALI · 10-25-2011, 08:20 PM

Did you ever get details together to post about how you mounted the bed? Thanks!

Red Foreman · 10-25-2011, 10:18 PM

Very nice, so that was your 64? I actually stole that picture off hamb nearly two years ago for my collection of "cool truck pics"
I must say you have exellent taste Sir!

65Pickup · 10-25-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

Thanks for all the compliments guys.. I loved my 64 truck and hated to get rid of it but couldn't pass up the deal I made on it... The 54 had big shoes to fill taking the place of my 64... I put almost 20k on the 64 in the 2 yers I owned it.. I am ready to drive the wheels off this thing!

Seeing as you brought your '64 up, I can see the '54 has original door art, but find it hard to believe one guy could be so fortunate to have two great shop trucks. Was the '64 an original shop truck? Great work making it look original if not.

solidaxel · 11-28-2011, 11:00 PM

I think I got mine from ProsPic

reaper71 · 11-29-2011, 11:36 PM

That thing is cool!! awesome job
here is a quick pic of mine "orangepeel"

09-17-2011, 08:22 AM	#1
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Nice job on the Jimmy (GMC) really like the paint !

09-16-2011, 09:21 PM	#2
lpguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alvin TX Posts: 120	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Can you post some pictures of the work you did on the bed? Like how you went about raising it.

09-28-2011, 08:17 AM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC UPDATES!!!! Computers back and the truck runs!! I made a set of "tubs" where I had to cut the bed.. I used the pieces I cut out of the bed so the finish matched. Now its time to start knocking all of the loose ends off of the list.. I finished the brake lines the other night, just need to bleed the brakes now. I have to fab some shock mounts for the front, measure and buy rear shocks and install. I bought a complete wiring harness from EZ wiring that I need to layout and install so the little things like headlights, turn signals and brake lights work. Finish plumbing the air ride, a little sheet metal work here and there and the list goes on.. Getting close now!!! Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

09-28-2011, 01:17 PM	#5
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Its funny how I've never seen tubs done this way, they look great. Blend right in, practically factory looking and doesn't waste material. I've been thinking about a mini tub and figured '65 fleet side wheel wells as the best option, or you jump to use new materials, that's why I'm addicted to this site, great ingenuity.

09-29-2011, 02:57 AM	#6
jtwilson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: bethany mo Posts: 19	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC nice rig vern __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Sh!t, what a ride!" as quoted by collin casey-off the hamb R.I.P. brotha and rip it up in the lil blue duece

10-13-2011, 08:04 AM	#7
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Been a little while since I updated this.. I have been hammering away on the truck.. I removed the old wiring harness and installed a 12 circuit from EZ Wire that is just about finished... I installed the radiator and electric fan, cut the top of the rad support and fabbed up a few pieces around the rad cap.. I also modified the stock taillight brackets and installed the 34 Ford taillights.. I know they are on upside down but thats the way I like them! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

10-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#8
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC can't wait to see this on the road. I love it, everything is flowing quite well. Did you get your ecu figured out? __________________ 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

10-13-2011, 01:10 PM	#9
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC This truck is turning out so cool.....great job! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

10-21-2011, 01:31 PM	#10
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC This truck is soo cool!

10-22-2011, 03:36 PM	#11
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Great build, time to enjoy it...what is the backup light from??

10-24-2011, 11:17 AM	#16
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC solidaxel if ya find another bk up light like that you may have yourself some true legitimate ''blue dots '' and not get pulled over by the man ! i like bluedots alot - too bad the man dont out here

10-24-2011, 08:47 PM	#17
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC ^ X 2 it has a great look and stance !

10-25-2011, 05:43 PM	#18
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC really dig those gauges and gauge panel!! Posted via Mobile Device

10-25-2011, 05:53 PM	#20
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Thanks for all the compliments guys.. I loved my 64 truck and hated to get rid of it but couldn't pass up the deal I made on it... The 54 had big shoes to fill taking the place of my 64... I put almost 20k on the 64 in the 2 yers I owned it.. I am ready to drive the wheels off this thing! Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

10-25-2011, 08:20 PM	#21
DENALI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: RC Kansas Posts: 71	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Did you ever get details together to post about how you mounted the bed? Thanks!



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10-25-2011, 10:18 PM	#22
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC Very nice, so that was your 64? I actually stole that picture off hamb nearly two years ago for my collection of "cool truck pics" I must say you have exellent taste Sir!

11-28-2011, 11:00 PM	#24
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC I think I got mine from ProsPic __________________ 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

11-29-2011, 11:36 PM	#25
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: Project "Poison Ivy" 54 GMC That thing is cool!! awesome job here is a quick pic of mine "orangepeel" Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

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