Freddy's '52 - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1952ssr · 07-02-2011, 08:28 PM

Today my son and I got the brakes bled, man what a major hurdle crossed. Monday we are gonna do everything we can to crank it.
Posted via Mobile Device

1952ssr · 07-05-2011, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Today my son and I got the brakes bled, man what a major hurdle crossed. Monday we are gonna do everything we can to crank it.
Posted via Mobile Device

Monday filled it with antifreeze fixed a small leak at one of the banjo fittings, put some fuel in with no leaks then hooked up the battery. Turned the key and NOTHING....so I pulled out the voltage metter checked the battery 12.1v then onto the power block (one I pulled from a S10), 12.1 on the battery side 0 on the other. A storm was coming up so I unhooked the battery and called it a day. This week I'll change out that block with one from a Z28 and maybe we'll get some current going through.

watahyahknow · 07-05-2011, 12:33 PM

murphies law , everything only happens when you DONT need it to happen
i hope thats the last thing to go wrong

1952ssr · 07-06-2011, 11:41 AM

Changed the link out. Looking at the old S10 one I had, I saw what was wrong, installed the Z28 one. Turned the key and to my ears the sweet hum of the fuel pump. Purged the fuel lines with about 5 turns of the key, said a prayer and with one full turn of the key IT CAME ALIVE. Of course I may have some kinks to work out , it seemed to be running good and rich also the coolant gauge never went up (which I may have a wire crossed) and I forgot to install an new thermostat and then install a oil pressure guage. One more thing to do is change my tranny fluid and filter while it's on the jack stands and then get my gas pedal installed so I can back it out of the shop. MAN I AM STOOKED!!!!!!!!!

RootBeer 6117 · 07-06-2011, 12:05 PM

Awesome!

62ChevyII · 07-06-2011, 12:11 PM

Congrats!

watahyahknow · 07-06-2011, 12:20 PM

a nice thing about warmer weather is that projects start to move toward the first drive or the vroom of the engine

1952ssr · 07-06-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

a nice thing about warmer weather is that projects start to move toward the first drive or the vroom of the engine

You said it, I basically have two months to get it road worthy before Septembers Rod Run in Pigeon Froge. But, I feel like I'll make it. I sure would like to have it drivible for the Moonshine festival in Hiawassee Georgia the second weekend in August.

1952ssr · 07-12-2011, 04:47 PM

It's looking like my aveo cluster isn't going to work. The only thing working is the tach and it reads 1500 rpms at idle. So instead spending money on calibrating it or buying aftermarket ones I'm going Friday to the junkyard and getting the one out of the Z28 my motor came from. Everything will work and hey even the odometer will be correct. I know I'll have to do some serious fab work on my dash , but it will be worth it. Since the post on here for the ones with 52's and seeing its dash I feel motivated. Something simular to this on the cluster side.

RootBeer 6117 · 07-12-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

It's looking like my aveo cluster isn't going to work. The only thing working is the tach and it reads 1500 rpms at idle. So instead spending money on calibrating it or buying aftermarket ones I'm going Friday to the junkyard and getting the one out of the Z28 my motor came from. Everything will work and hey even the odometer will be correct. I know I'll have to do some serious fab work on my dash , but it will be worth it. Since the post on here for the ones with 52's and seeing its dash I feel motivated. Something simular to this on the cluster side.

Bummer I was hoping it was going to work, we made progress using a dash from a 90 lebaron with the similar quad gauge set up we got 2 of the 4 working before school ended and left it there, I am hoping to get some work done before school starts but other thing get in the way.
Joe

1952ssr · 07-18-2011, 12:15 PM

I spent 2 hours at the junkyard Friday getting almost everything I needed to complete "Fred", picked up the cluster, seat belts, wiper motor and other goodies. Saturday got the cluster wired and put into the dash, will have picture tomorrow cause I have to make a change on it tonight. But it works great just enough room left for the headlight switch and wiper motor. I also have to replace the brake booster, seems the truck sat so long the vaccum is gone; pedal is hard as snot to push. I backed the truck outside for a good 50 yrds to take a look... man it's low, then when I went to pull it back the motor stumbled and the SES light came on. Luckily I have many gearhead friends and a couple is coming over with a scanner to check everything out.

Get the windows in, go to the tag office, call my insurance office, an alignment and I might get this thing to a show next month.

watahyahknow · 07-12-2011, 05:27 PM

usually the mecanics of those dails are mounted with two small screws to the facia , maibe you can use the aveo cluster you wanted to mount and mount the mecanics of the gauges out of the camaro behind it as long as the numbers on the dail are spaced the same it should work ok

hmmmm looking at the revcounter and the endspeed on the speedo's i dont think that would work

56ClassicTruck · 07-12-2011, 05:57 PM

Hey joey, good to hear you got the lt1 started, hope you make the show ..........
Posted via Mobile Device

watahyahknow · 08-02-2011, 10:13 AM

its a great looking truck , i would personally go for a smaller rim and/or a little higher tire on a classic truck like that , it just looks a bit too modern like this

xpickup · 08-02-2011, 10:20 AM

1952ssr. You nail it. The truck looks great. I love the stance, patina and the door logo.

Shannon

solidaxel · 08-02-2011, 12:40 PM

B**ch*N, truck, I like it !!

52 Rat · 08-02-2011, 12:45 PM

Man that is a sweet ride!

ChuckDriver · 08-02-2011, 03:44 PM

Nice job, it looks awesome! I'm sure you'll enjoy putting lots of miles on it.

BlueJeep · 08-02-2011, 07:36 PM

Looks great!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-02-2011, 07:59 PM

I think it looks awesome! Go put some miles on it now!

Great job!

RootBeer 6117 · 08-02-2011, 11:27 PM

Awesome man I am jealous... must feel good to get it to this point.

**oldman3** · 08-03-2011, 01:31 AM

Very nice, drive the crap out of it....Jim

longbike · 08-03-2011, 02:31 AM

Great looking truck, nice wheels!

ratty 46 · 08-03-2011, 10:19 PM

Nice job ... it's a looker.

Ratty 46

1952ssr · 08-08-2011, 11:45 AM

Thanks for all the compliments. I have pretty much finished up most everything under the hood. So I snapped a couple of pictures from each side.
The one thing I haven't done is finish the V6 valve cover I shortened to fit on top of the engine. It's one packed out compartment. I will be replacing the neon orange zip ties with black.....man they are loud LOL.

07-02-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 Today my son and I got the brakes bled, man what a major hurdle crossed. Monday we are gonna do everything we can to crank it. Posted via Mobile Device

07-05-2011, 12:33 PM	#3
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Freddy's '52 murphies law , everything only happens when you DONT need it to happen i hope thats the last thing to go wrong __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-06-2011, 11:41 AM	#4
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 Changed the link out. Looking at the old S10 one I had, I saw what was wrong, installed the Z28 one. Turned the key and to my ears the sweet hum of the fuel pump. Purged the fuel lines with about 5 turns of the key, said a prayer and with one full turn of the key IT CAME ALIVE. Of course I may have some kinks to work out , it seemed to be running good and rich also the coolant gauge never went up (which I may have a wire crossed) and I forgot to install an new thermostat and then install a oil pressure guage. One more thing to do is change my tranny fluid and filter while it's on the jack stands and then get my gas pedal installed so I can back it out of the shop. MAN I AM STOOKED!!!!!!!!!

07-06-2011, 12:05 PM	#5
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: Freddy's '52 Awesome! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413926 http://youtu.be/Qe9xJUhWkWc

07-06-2011, 12:11 PM	#6
62ChevyII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 52	Re: Freddy's '52 Congrats! __________________ My S-10 swap thread: http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=16296

07-06-2011, 12:20 PM	#7
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Freddy's '52 a nice thing about warmer weather is that projects start to move toward the first drive or the vroom of the engine __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-12-2011, 04:47 PM	#9
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 It's looking like my aveo cluster isn't going to work. The only thing working is the tach and it reads 1500 rpms at idle. So instead spending money on calibrating it or buying aftermarket ones I'm going Friday to the junkyard and getting the one out of the Z28 my motor came from. Everything will work and hey even the odometer will be correct. I know I'll have to do some serious fab work on my dash , but it will be worth it. Since the post on here for the ones with 52's and seeing its dash I feel motivated. Something simular to this on the cluster side. Attached Images

07-18-2011, 12:15 PM	#11
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 I spent 2 hours at the junkyard Friday getting almost everything I needed to complete "Fred", picked up the cluster, seat belts, wiper motor and other goodies. Saturday got the cluster wired and put into the dash, will have picture tomorrow cause I have to make a change on it tonight. But it works great just enough room left for the headlight switch and wiper motor. I also have to replace the brake booster, seems the truck sat so long the vaccum is gone; pedal is hard as snot to push. I backed the truck outside for a good 50 yrds to take a look... man it's low, then when I went to pull it back the motor stumbled and the SES light came on. Luckily I have many gearhead friends and a couple is coming over with a scanner to check everything out. Get the windows in, go to the tag office, call my insurance office, an alignment and I might get this thing to a show next month. Last edited by 1952ssr; 07-18-2011 at 12:21 PM.

07-12-2011, 05:27 PM	#12
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Freddy's '52 usually the mecanics of those dails are mounted with two small screws to the facia , maibe you can use the aveo cluster you wanted to mount and mount the mecanics of the gauges out of the camaro behind it as long as the numbers on the dail are spaced the same it should work ok hmmmm looking at the revcounter and the endspeed on the speedo's i dont think that would work __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 07-12-2011 at 05:39 PM.

07-12-2011, 05:57 PM	#13
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: Freddy's '52 Hey joey, good to hear you got the lt1 started, hope you make the show .......... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

08-02-2011, 10:13 AM	#14
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Freddy's '52 its a great looking truck , i would personally go for a smaller rim and/or a little higher tire on a classic truck like that , it just looks a bit too modern like this __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

08-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#15
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: Freddy's '52 1952ssr. You nail it. The truck looks great. I love the stance, patina and the door logo. Shannon

08-02-2011, 12:40 PM	#16
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Freddy's '52 B*chN, truck, I like it !! __________________ 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

08-02-2011, 12:45 PM	#17
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: Freddy's '52 Man that is a sweet ride! __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

08-02-2011, 03:44 PM	#18
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Freddy's '52 Nice job, it looks awesome! I'm sure you'll enjoy putting lots of miles on it. __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

08-02-2011, 07:36 PM	#19
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Freddy's '52 Looks great! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

08-02-2011, 07:59 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Freddy's '52 I think it looks awesome! Go put some miles on it now! Great job! __________________ 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.*

08-02-2011, 11:27 PM	#21
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: Freddy's '52 Awesome man I am jealous... must feel good to get it to this point. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413926 http://youtu.be/Qe9xJUhWkWc

08-03-2011, 01:31 AM	#22
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Freddy's '52 Very nice, drive the crap out of it....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 />

08-03-2011, 02:31 AM	#23
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: Freddy's '52 Great looking truck, nice wheels! __________________ My 57 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460691

08-03-2011, 10:19 PM	#24
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Freddy's '52 Nice job ... it's a looker. Ratty 46

08-08-2011, 11:45 AM	#25
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 Thanks for all the compliments. I have pretty much finished up most everything under the hood. So I snapped a couple of pictures from each side. The one thing I haven't done is finish the V6 valve cover I shortened to fit on top of the engine. It's one packed out compartment. I will be replacing the neon orange zip ties with black.....man they are loud LOL. Attached Images

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.