1950? S-10 tdi - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rusty76 · 06-01-2021, 06:32 PM

Everything is looking great!

lower50's · 06-01-2021, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by layinrocker65

That does look really nice. Great work.

Thankyou it's great when you can impress yourself lol

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Everything is looking great!

Thanks Sir

6DoF · 06-02-2021, 07:28 AM

shoot, if that's half as nice to sit on as it looks you are set.

i think that's the same fabric as my sofa

lower50's · 06-03-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

shoot, if that's half as nice to sit on as it looks you are set.

i think that's the same fabric as my sofa

Thanks. It is, we sat in it for about 20 min the other night lol
It might very well be the same fabric, was not cheep that's for sure, but I got what I wanted.

lower50's · 06-03-2021, 11:59 PM

Running boards are all ready to get installed and I started mocking up what the back end will look like. I have no idea who's license plate that is or where it came from lol.
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lower50's · 06-14-2021, 10:05 AM

So I got a TON of work done this past week as I had holidays and was not allowed to go anywhere due to lockdown still.
Rear lights are all installed I modeled it from the original tow truck bed and the lights hooked up. The bed was painted and installed then I terminated all the connections in a trailer box above the trailer hitch.
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lower50's · 06-14-2021, 10:09 AM

Then I finished painting the cab and fenders and flat clear coated them. Once they where dry I installed the fenders, installed the front lights and painted and bolted the bumper on.
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lower50's · 06-14-2021, 10:40 AM

Friday I was finally able to go into the hardware store due to lockdown being eased up and I got the semi transparent gray stain for the bed wood. 2 coats looks perfect then installed with 5/16" stainless bolts and the back half of the truck is done. In between the tie downs is 50", the bed should be good for 6-800lb. Then I hooked up the front lights the terminal strip will be behind some rubber, this has worked good on my truck for 5 years.
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6DoF · 06-14-2021, 12:05 PM

i love the terminal blocks! i used 2 of them on my trailer, but hadn't thought about them for the 55.

Tempest67 · 06-14-2021, 12:23 PM

Great work.

I wasn't too sure about the flatbed when you mentioned it a few weeks ago, but it looks so 'professional' that it looks like it could have been a 'Commercial' option for the truck. Well Done, it looks great

lower50's · 06-15-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i love the terminal blocks! i used 2 of them on my trailer, but hadn't thought about them for the 55.

Thanks I have a similar box in the back of my other gmc I just spray a silicone on it all and call it done.

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

Great work.

I wasn't too sure about the flatbed when you mentioned it a few weeks ago, but it looks so 'professional' that it looks like it could have been a 'Commercial' option for the truck. Well Done, it looks great

Wow thank you sir!

**youngrodder** · 06-15-2021, 03:24 PM

Nice progress. I like the LED lights.....Very functional upgrade.

Marc

lower50's · 06-16-2021, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Nice progress. I like the LED lights.....Very functional upgrade.

Marc

Thanks Marc I have the same set in my jeep work great and they have the look I was going for.

lower50's · 06-22-2021, 11:31 PM

Well it was another big weekend.
Got the doors back from the blaster Friday and got to work. Got the hood doors and grill primed and painted, turned out good for not being a painter. Then on Sunday bolted the doors and hood on. Monday I got the grill on and started putting the door guts together.
It is booked in for a safety and alignment Monday morning. I am loving the look!!

**oldman3** · 06-22-2021, 11:40 PM

Bob, truck in looking super...Jim

lower50's · 06-22-2021, 11:48 PM

Thanks Jim

vintovka · 06-23-2021, 12:04 AM

Looks sharp. Good work!

Father&son56project · 06-23-2021, 06:52 AM

That turned out really, really nice!

Tempest67 · 06-23-2021, 08:30 AM

Wow, looks great.

The gloss grey grill is a nice contrast to the satin black, nice touch.

Well Done

Tempest67 · 06-23-2021, 08:31 AM

Wow, looks great.

The gloss grey grill is a nice contrast to the satin black, nice touch.

Well Done

6DoF · 06-23-2021, 09:58 AM

looks awesome sir! that'll be a great little buggy for someone

lower50's · 06-23-2021, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

Looks sharp. Good work!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Father&son56project

That turned out really, really nice!

Thank you very much

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

Wow, looks great.

The gloss grey grill is a nice contrast to the satin black, nice touch.

Well Done

Thanks there was several ideas I was thinking of for the grill, glad I went this route.

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

looks awesome sir! that'll be a great little buggy for someone

Thanks I hope whoever buys it will drive it lots because that's one thing I'm building it to do.

lower50's · 06-23-2021, 11:13 PM

New door glass is installed and latches are hooked up and work great. Sorry it's sideways.
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vintovka · 06-23-2021, 11:35 PM

Would be great to hear a mileage report when finished.

lower50's · 06-24-2021, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

Would be great to hear a mileage report when finished.

Will do!! The plan is to drive it 2hrs up north to meet up with my friends for July 1st weekend. Nothing like getting it on the road Monday and going on a trip 4 days later.

06-01-2021, 06:32 PM	#151
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Everything is looking great! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

06-02-2021, 07:28 AM	#153
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi shoot, if that's half as nice to sit on as it looks you are set. i think that's the same fabric as my sofa

06-03-2021, 11:59 PM	#155
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Running boards are all ready to get installed and I started mocking up what the back end will look like. I have no idea who's license plate that is or where it came from lol. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-14-2021, 10:05 AM	#156
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi So I got a TON of work done this past week as I had holidays and was not allowed to go anywhere due to lockdown still. Rear lights are all installed I modeled it from the original tow truck bed and the lights hooked up. The bed was painted and installed then I terminated all the connections in a trailer box above the trailer hitch. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-14-2021, 10:09 AM	#157
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Then I finished painting the cab and fenders and flat clear coated them. Once they where dry I installed the fenders, installed the front lights and painted and bolted the bumper on. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-14-2021, 10:40 AM	#158
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Friday I was finally able to go into the hardware store due to lockdown being eased up and I got the semi transparent gray stain for the bed wood. 2 coats looks perfect then installed with 5/16" stainless bolts and the back half of the truck is done. In between the tie downs is 50", the bed should be good for 6-800lb. Then I hooked up the front lights the terminal strip will be behind some rubber, this has worked good on my truck for 5 years. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-14-2021, 12:05 PM	#159
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi i love the terminal blocks! i used 2 of them on my trailer, but hadn't thought about them for the 55.

06-14-2021, 12:23 PM	#160
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 839	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Great work. I wasn't too sure about the flatbed when you mentioned it a few weeks ago, but it looks so 'professional' that it looks like it could have been a 'Commercial' option for the truck. Well Done, it looks great __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-15-2021, 03:24 PM	#162
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Nice progress. I like the LED lights.....Very functional upgrade. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

06-22-2021, 11:31 PM	#164
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Well it was another big weekend. Got the doors back from the blaster Friday and got to work. Got the hood doors and grill primed and painted, turned out good for not being a painter. Then on Sunday bolted the doors and hood on. Monday I got the grill on and started putting the door guts together. It is booked in for a safety and alignment Monday morning. I am loving the look!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually Last edited by lower50's; 06-22-2021 at 11:48 PM.

06-22-2021, 11:40 PM	#165
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Bob, truck in looking super...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-22-2021, 11:48 PM	#166
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Thanks Jim __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-23-2021, 12:04 AM	#167
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,886	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Looks sharp. Good work! __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

06-23-2021, 06:52 AM	#168
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 207	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi That turned out really, really nice!

06-23-2021, 08:30 AM	#169
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 839	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Wow, looks great. The gloss grey grill is a nice contrast to the satin black, nice touch. Well Done __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781



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06-23-2021, 08:31 AM	#170
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 839	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Wow, looks great. The gloss grey grill is a nice contrast to the satin black, nice touch. Well Done __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-23-2021, 09:58 AM	#171
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi looks awesome sir! that'll be a great little buggy for someone

06-23-2021, 11:13 PM	#173
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi New door glass is installed and latches are hooked up and work great. Sorry it's sideways. Attachment 2109930 Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually Last edited by Rickysnickers; 06-24-2021 at 09:36 AM.

06-23-2021, 11:35 PM	#174
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,886	Re: 1950? S-10 tdi Would be great to hear a mileage report when finished. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

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