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lower50's · 06-11-2015, 11:06 PM

I picked up the stainless steel I'm making the fuel tank with. Time to fire up the tig. It's 16ga. The 2 pieces for the tank are on top of each other the smaller pieces are for baffles and mounting.
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Wybrow · 06-16-2015, 12:37 AM

This thing is NEAT. And local too! I work in Cambridge at Hitman Hotrods... the blue 49 you posted is my buddy Pat's. Keep it up.

**Advanced Design** · 06-12-2015, 12:56 PM

Cool, congratulations on the success at the show! Looks like it was a great day!

lower50's · 06-15-2015, 05:53 PM

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Cool, congratulations on the success at the show! Looks like it was a great day!

Thanks it was a great day.

lower50's · 06-15-2015, 05:57 PM

It was Christmas on Friday.
Got my mirrors and arms so I can drill some holes before paint.
Also got my custom length axles. Don't think I'm braking these 1.5" dia.
Got my guages this weekend.
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jrdecat · 06-15-2015, 09:54 PM

My hero!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-15-2015, 10:10 PM

Nice new parts!

Katrina/10 · 06-16-2015, 03:40 PM

Those are the wings that go on the splash apron behind the grille. The two small parts go between the wings and the center pan.

lower50's · 06-16-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Those are the wings that go on the splash apron behind the grille. The two small parts go between the wings and the center pan.

Thanks

lower50's · 06-22-2015, 08:18 AM

Well Friday I met up with the slow movers club that put on the Unfinished Nationals car show. I was awarded my trophy for "Vehicle of the year" I keep the trophy for a year and bring it back next year. In place of the trophy I get a plack and a picture of my truck will go on next years: dash placks, award placks. Or T-shirts. Sweet

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lower50's · 06-24-2015, 07:39 AM

Well I locked myself in the shop last night 6 hrs later came out having a fuel built a fuel tank.
First pick tank has baffles on bottom 6" tall left to right of tank. Top has baffles 6" tall front to back of tank. 2" dia 3" long filler baffle in middle of tank.
2nd fuel pick up tube.
3rd Tank mounting brackets.
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lower50's · 06-24-2015, 07:40 AM

And !!!
13" tall 20"X 26.5" = 115 L or 30.3 gal that should get me places.
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99 to Life · 06-24-2015, 12:17 PM

very nice tank. nice job

lower50's · 06-29-2015, 12:02 AM

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very nice tank. nice job

Thanks 99

lower50's · 06-29-2015, 11:31 PM

A good friend of mine gave me this air horn. Nice low tone, now to find a spot to put it. 3' long.
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05snopro440 · 06-30-2015, 10:18 AM

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A good friend of mine gave me this air horn. Nice low tone, now to find a spot to put it. 3' long.
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If you have room right behind the grille that's a great place for a horn...

I mounted my 2 original horns right below the grill behind the filler pan so they're right at the front of the truck. They were 6-volt and now they're on 12-volt, so when I honk it nearly stops traffic. It does stop pedestrian traffic

lower50's · 06-30-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 05snopro440

If you have room right behind the grille that's a great place for a horn...

I mounted my 2 original horns right below the grill behind the filler pan so they're right at the front of the truck. They were 6-volt and now they're on 12-volt, so when I honk it nearly stops traffic. It does stop pedestrian traffic

Ya I was thinking a similar spot, below the inter-cooler.

wayne4252004 · 06-30-2015, 04:54 AM

That is one mean looking machine. Great job, keep us updated on your progress.

**Advanced Design** · 07-01-2015, 11:24 AM

Nice job on the tank. Great looking welds! TIG?

lower50's · 07-01-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice job on the tank. Great looking welds! TIG?

Thanks. Yes tig, best way to weld stainless IMO

**Advanced Design** · 07-02-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Thanks. Yes tig, best way to weld stainless IMO

Very nice and one of many items on my wanna learn how list.

lower50's · 07-06-2015, 03:55 PM

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Very nice and one of many items on my wanna learn how list.

Thanks AD. Like any welding steady hand and practice.

lower50's · 07-07-2015, 04:38 PM

Today I finished up putting in my mock up drive shaft. I used the front and rear section of the cube vans two drive shafts to make one. Now I can get one made. I used some 6" tube for the frame notch. Also got the E brake peddle in place, once I figured where I wanted it.
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FarmerSid · 07-02-2015, 07:16 AM

Build me one would ya?

lower50's · 07-06-2015, 03:46 PM

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Build me one would ya?

I could. I payed $400 just for he stainless tho. I would prob be cheaper to buy a universal tank. But pm me if you want to go with the custom stainless tank.

06-11-2015, 11:06 PM	#1
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I picked up the stainless steel I'm making the fuel tank with. Time to fire up the tig. It's 16ga. The 2 pieces for the tank are on top of each other the smaller pieces are for baffles and mounting. __________________ 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

06-16-2015, 12:37 AM	#2
Wybrow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stratford, Ontario Posts: 97	Re: My 52 GMC Build This thing is NEAT. And local too! I work in Cambridge at Hitman Hotrods... the blue 49 you posted is my buddy Pat's. Keep it up.

06-12-2015, 12:56 PM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Cool, congratulations on the success at the show! Looks like it was a great day! __________________ 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

06-15-2015, 05:57 PM	#5
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build It was Christmas on Friday. Got my mirrors and arms so I can drill some holes before paint. Also got my custom length axles. Don't think I'm braking these 1.5" dia. Got my guages this weekend. __________________ 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

06-15-2015, 09:54 PM	#6
jrdecat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 120	Re: My 52 GMC Build My hero!

06-15-2015, 10:10 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice new parts! __________________ 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.*

06-16-2015, 03:40 PM	#8
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: My 52 GMC Build Those are the wings that go on the splash apron behind the grille. The two small parts go between the wings and the center pan. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

06-22-2015, 08:18 AM	#10
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well Friday I met up with the slow movers club that put on the Unfinished Nationals car show. I was awarded my trophy for "Vehicle of the year" I keep the trophy for a year and bring it back next year. In place of the trophy I get a plack and a picture of my truck will go on next years: dash placks, award placks. Or T-shirts. Sweet __________________ 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

06-24-2015, 07:39 AM	#11
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well I locked myself in the shop last night 6 hrs later came out having a fuel built a fuel tank. First pick tank has baffles on bottom 6" tall left to right of tank. Top has baffles 6" tall front to back of tank. 2" dia 3" long filler baffle in middle of tank. 2nd fuel pick up tube. 3rd Tank mounting brackets. __________________ 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

06-24-2015, 07:40 AM	#12
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build And !!! 13" tall 20"X 26.5" = 115 L or 30.3 gal that should get me places. __________________ 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

06-24-2015, 12:17 PM	#13
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build very nice tank. nice job __________________ 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

06-29-2015, 11:31 PM	#15
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build A good friend of mine gave me this air horn. Nice low tone, now to find a spot to put it. 3' long. __________________ 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

06-30-2015, 04:54 AM	#18
wayne4252004 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 103	Re: My 52 GMC Build That is one mean looking machine. Great job, keep us updated on your progress.

07-01-2015, 11:24 AM	#19
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice job on the tank. Great looking welds! TIG? __________________ 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

07-07-2015, 04:38 PM	#23
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Today I finished up putting in my mock up drive shaft. I used the front and rear section of the cube vans two drive shafts to make one. Now I can get one made. I used some 6" tube for the frame notch. Also got the E brake peddle in place, once I figured where I wanted it. __________________ 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



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