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skymangs · 12-25-2014, 10:05 AM

I'm going a different route with this one. It's going to get taken apart and made to look like the original speedo.

skymangs · 12-25-2014, 10:08 PM

Nope. I would suspect a collapsed spring. Unless a tire is low or they are mis-matched. Measure from the lower shock mount to the ground on each side. If the measurement is the same, it's your springs. If the measurement is much different then it is your tires.

oossuuu754 · 12-30-2014, 07:33 PM

Skymangs

finished up the rear suspension

oossuuu754 · 12-30-2014, 10:49 PM

Additional photo of suspension

oossuuu754 · 12-30-2014, 10:52 PM

SKYMANGS

"This is Cecil's fuel sender. I'll be installing an aftermarket 0-30 ohm sender to br compatable with the stock fuel gauge. The new in tank pump is all set up, tomorrow the sender goes back in, and the bed goes on for the last time."

oossuuu754 · 12-30-2014, 10:56 PM

SKYMANGS:

Here's the finished fuel sender. I heat shrink and routed the wires through the old evaporation line, then sealed the end with heat shrink.

oossuuu754 · 12-30-2014, 10:58 PM

SKYMANGS:

Cecil's speedo arrived from speedhut the other day, so of course my first step was to tear it apart. I think it will work out nicely in the stock gauge cluster

99 to Life · 12-30-2014, 10:59 PM

looks good sarge. here is a write up on the lean issue. not to deter from this thread but my daily s10 leans, this guys old set up prolly does lean, starting fresh should help iron it all out. http://www.s10planet.com/forum/archi...php/t-230.html

the gauge is looking great. Iv been hoping for a cheaper alt like this for years. been meaning to find a gauge to do the proper period looking conversion. this is prolly as close as its gonna get. I planned on making my own inserts, maybe add a bit of a different color to them, but I like how you used the actual insert too.
Are you making a new hole in it for the High beam or just routing a light indicator elsewhere?

99 to Life · 12-30-2014, 11:12 PM

sarge, here is what I worked on a while ago for the new insert. I have the numbers from the stock gauge that I can move around to be spot on with that gauges numbers. You can see here how they line up, the stock AD gauge is close but this gets its spot on. Obviously the final product would look just like the stock insert, just with shifted numbers and the digital trip meter would show through like yours.

skymangs · 12-31-2014, 12:19 AM

Thanks 99. I'm going to let my graphics shop make the decal for me, that way i can keep them in stock. I've given them the new decals, and a template for the marks on the speedhut gauge.

oossuuu754 · 01-02-2015, 11:44 PM

SKYMANGS:

Drivers floor is all wrapped up. Next will be kick panel, then on to the passenger side.

oossuuu754 · 01-02-2015, 11:49 PM

SKYMANGS:

Finished drivers floor. Passenger side was a little more rusty than I had originally thought. Once I scraped off all the under-coating, I found a screwed in piece of sheet metal... installed over the pre-existing rust of course. The patch panel is all made and fitted. Tomorrow I'll weld it in.

oossuuu754 · 01-02-2015, 11:55 PM

SKYMANGS:Passenger side floor work. I've got the kick panel patch fit, and ready to weld in tonight. I'm expecting to have the cab pulled tomorrow, and start getting the motor ready for initial start up.

oossuuu754 · 01-03-2015, 12:00 AM

SKYMANGS:Passenger side finished up. Tomorrow I'll install th he shifter and pull the cab.

**Advanced Design** · 01-03-2015, 12:34 AM

Looking great guys! Sorry to back up a bit...is the brake mechanism from an S10?
Probably answer my own question if I go through the S10 sticky...thanks!

skymangs · 01-03-2015, 12:49 AM

Yes, pedal mechanism is S10 square body.

chuckmc8 · 01-03-2015, 06:54 AM

Very nice work and helpful information. Thanks for taking the extra time to post this.

918733 · 01-03-2015, 12:29 PM

Have you showed how you modify the rear shock mount plate to re-located the rear end forward

skymangs · 01-03-2015, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 918733

Have you showed how you modify the rear shock mount plate to re-located the rear end forward

I don't think I have. I use 2.5" 1/4 wall square tube for blocks, then offset drill the hole for the centering pin by 1". Pretty simple.

oossuuu754 · 01-03-2015, 08:17 PM

SKYMANGS:PIC 1 Shifter was installed to check clearances and shift rod geometry, then removed until the cab goes on for the final time. PIC 2 & 3 New kick panels all trimmed up and fit

oossuuu754 · 01-03-2015, 08:21 PM

SKYMANGS: Center panel made and welded in

chuckmc8 · 07-08-2015, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skymangs

I don't think I have. I use 2.5" 1/4 wall square tube for blocks, then offset drill the hole for the centering pin by 1". Pretty simple.

I missed this- Chris are you moving the rear end 1" forward on the springs?

99 to Life · 01-03-2015, 08:43 PM

looking good sarge, dang cabs are always hiding something. I literally just assume I gotta put almost all new patches in any of the ones I come across. Except a 54' I got lined up to do for a guy. Its from out west and is the most solid thing I'v ever seen in person.

oossuuu754 · 01-04-2015, 06:56 PM

SKYMANGS:Spent the day removing Cecil accessories, cleaning, and painting everything. Engine is in for the last time.

oossuuu754 · 01-07-2015, 06:29 PM

SKYMANGS:Graphics shop finished up my prop for the speedo face today. Damn nice match!

12-25-2014, 10:05 AM	#1
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI I'm going a different route with this one. It's going to get taken apart and made to look like the original speedo. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-25-2014, 10:08 PM	#2
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Nope. I would suspect a collapsed spring. Unless a tire is low or they are mis-matched. Measure from the lower shock mount to the ground on each side. If the measurement is the same, it's your springs. If the measurement is much different then it is your tires. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-30-2014, 07:33 PM	#3
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Skymangs finished up the rear suspension Attached Images __________________ ---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

12-30-2014, 10:49 PM	#4
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Additional photo of suspension Attached Images __________________ ---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

12-30-2014, 10:52 PM	#5
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS "This is Cecil's fuel sender. I'll be installing an aftermarket 0-30 ohm sender to br compatable with the stock fuel gauge. The new in tank pump is all set up, tomorrow the sender goes back in, and the bed goes on for the last time." Attached Images __________________ ---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

12-30-2014, 10:56 PM	#6
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Here's the finished fuel sender. I heat shrink and routed the wires through the old evaporation line, then sealed the end with heat shrink.* Attached Images __________________ ---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

12-30-2014, 10:58 PM	#7
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Cecil's speedo arrived from speedhut the other day, so of course my first step was to tear it apart. I think it will work out nicely in the stock gauge cluster* Attached Images __________________ ---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

12-30-2014, 10:59 PM	#8
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI looks good sarge. here is a write up on the lean issue. not to deter from this thread but my daily s10 leans, this guys old set up prolly does lean, starting fresh should help iron it all out. http://www.s10planet.com/forum/archi...php/t-230.html the gauge is looking great. Iv been hoping for a cheaper alt like this for years. been meaning to find a gauge to do the proper period looking conversion. this is prolly as close as its gonna get. I planned on making my own inserts, maybe add a bit of a different color to them, but I like how you used the actual insert too. Are you making a new hole in it for the High beam or just routing a light indicator elsewhere? __________________ 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

12-30-2014, 11:12 PM	#9
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI sarge, here is what I worked on a while ago for the new insert. I have the numbers from the stock gauge that I can move around to be spot on with that gauges numbers. You can see here how they line up, the stock AD gauge is close but this gets its spot on. Obviously the final product would look just like the stock insert, just with shifted numbers and the digital trip meter would show through like yours. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-31-2014, 12:19 AM	#10
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Thanks 99. I'm going to let my graphics shop make the decal for me, that way i can keep them in stock. I've given them the new decals, and a template for the marks on the speedhut gauge. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

01-02-2015, 11:44 PM	#11
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Drivers floor is all wrapped up. Next will be kick panel, then on to the passenger side.* Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-02-2015, 11:49 PM	#12
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: Finished drivers floor. Passenger side was a little more rusty than I had originally thought. Once I scraped off all the under-coating, I found a screwed in piece of sheet metal... installed over the pre-existing rust of course. The patch panel is all made and fitted. Tomorrow I'll weld it in. Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-02-2015, 11:55 PM	#13
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS:*Passenger side floor work. I've got the kick panel patch fit, and ready to weld in tonight. I'm expecting to have the cab pulled tomorrow, and start getting the motor ready for initial start up.* Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-03-2015, 12:00 AM	#14
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS:*Passenger side finished up. Tomorrow I'll install th he shifter and pull the cab.* Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-03-2015, 12:34 AM	#15
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Looking great guys! Sorry to back up a bit...is the brake mechanism from an S10? Probably answer my own question if I go through the S10 sticky...thanks! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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01-03-2015, 12:49 AM	#16
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Yes, pedal mechanism is S10 square body. __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

01-03-2015, 06:54 AM	#17
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Very nice work and helpful information. Thanks for taking the extra time to post this. __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-03-2015, 12:29 PM	#18
918733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 213	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI Have you showed how you modify the rear shock mount plate to re-located the rear end forward

01-03-2015, 08:17 PM	#20
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS:*PIC 1 Shifter was installed to check clearances and shift rod geometry, then removed until the cab goes on for the final time. PIC 2 & 3 New kick panels all trimmed up and fit* Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-03-2015, 08:21 PM	#21
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS: *Center panel made and welded in* Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-03-2015, 08:43 PM	#23
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI looking good sarge, dang cabs are always hiding something. I literally just assume I gotta put almost all new patches in any of the ones I come across. Except a 54' I got lined up to do for a guy. Its from out west and is the most solid thing I'v ever seen in person. __________________ 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

01-04-2015, 06:56 PM	#24
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS:*Spent the day removing Cecil accessories, cleaning, and painting everything. Engine is in for the last time.* Attached Images __________________ ---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

01-07-2015, 06:29 PM	#25
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI SKYMANGS:*Graphics shop finished up my prop for the speedo face today. Damn nice match!* Attached Images __________________ ---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

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