How about some pics of 47-59 - Page 88 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

storeyjr55 · 06-02-2015, 08:37 PM

My Dads 1957 Army truck, we've had it for so long I hate that he's selling it.

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mud.man.rj · 06-02-2015, 09:16 PM

Sad he is selling it, sure is a beautiful truck, so clean. Looks brand new.

Coupeguy2001 · 06-05-2015, 08:58 PM

I am starting to feel bad for my truck in that nobody (me) posted pics of it.
I will try to fix that.

sorry the pics are so big

Coupeguy2001 · 06-06-2015, 12:22 AM

Just because......
Doesn't look like a longbed at this angle does it?

iowaboynca · 06-06-2015, 11:10 AM

Is that Arte Moreno's Jet in the background?

47 Fasttoys · 06-06-2015, 04:01 PM

Here's an updated shot of my COE sporting new wheels, also my new Frolic camper to drag behind it.
Rob

mud.man.rj · 06-06-2015, 11:01 PM

looks like you could just put the camper on the deck of the coe.

05snopro440 · 06-08-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Here's an updated shot of my COE sporting new wheels, also my new Frolic camper to drag behind it.
Rob

That COE sure is sweet!

Tiv · 06-21-2015, 05:28 AM

Not sure if these links will work, bear with me if they dont, new to this....

My new project:

#needsfinishingoff

BUGTHUG · 06-21-2015, 02:03 PM

That's a good looking truck. Looks like its fun to drive. Has a nice stance. Whats your future plans for it?

mud.man.rj · 06-21-2015, 03:48 PM

That is a nice truck, how much roof chop.

DeeJayNOLA · 06-22-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BUGTHUG

That's a good looking truck. Looks like its fun to drive. Has a nice stance. Whats your future plans for it?

I KNOW RIGHT!!! It's looking mighty fine and ready for the road. Don't know what else needs to be done to it. However. There's always room for change.

Graniteguy · 07-01-2015, 11:03 PM

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SPEEDYS GARAGE · 07-02-2015, 06:46 PM

[QUOTE=Graniteguy;7228285]Attachment 1421606
Your truck is looking sharp, nice resto mod, love the VHX dakotas. And your two tone paint works well. Not over done.

Tuned55 · 09-09-2015, 11:11 PM

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Man that's a Good Lookin Truck!

YukonXL04 · 06-22-2015, 01:46 PM

Here is my 1950 I just bought. Been sitting for 15 years, picked it up friday and got the engine running Sunday.

Need to replace all of the brake components and rebuild the carb before I can drive it.

**Advanced Design** · 06-22-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by YukonXL04

Here is my 1950 I just bought. Been sitting for 15 years, picked it up friday and got the engine running Sunday.

Need to replace all of the brake components and rebuild the carb before I can drive it.

Wow, really solid looking truck! Nice find.

Daze57 · 06-23-2015, 11:52 AM

that is a v v sharp orange truck sir ------any interior and engine picts?
also is it clipped and what rear end does it have? ...........again v v nice !!!

project truck looks fun also ............good luck !!!

twinsemi · 06-25-2015, 10:19 PM

Here is my recently back-on-the-road 55. I got it almost three years ago from the 2nd owner, who had stored it in his backyard shed for 30 yrs and then had it painted. He was retired AF, so the Blue Flame Metallic was the closest he could come to AF blue. (of course, I have to change things) He swapped the 235 for a 283 in the 60's, so I got rid of the old worn out top end and put in heads and EFI from a 1989 IROC-Z. That took longer than expected. M22Z tranny replaced the Sag 3-spd. The 1st owner had welded a sheet of 16 gauge over the bed wood. I am now taking the bed out and putting in alum diamond plate sandwiched around a sheet of marine ply. And the roll bar is a recent find on craigslist. I have seen too many bad results on the highway. Instruments, AC and interior is also in progress, but not enough to keep it off the road. It is a million smiles per gallon. (mostly mine)

Graniteguy · 06-30-2015, 10:22 PM

Getting close. Just waiting for the armrest/ center console and billet brake pedal assembly.

sam86 · 06-30-2015, 10:53 PM

Looking for some pictures of 47-53's on S10 frames with 2" drop spindle....I'm sure a TON of folks are running that combo...

SPEEDYS GARAGE · 07-01-2015, 05:18 AM

Here is my 54 . Have a build thread going, but just got 4 wheels on and managed to get it off the chassis table today. Wohoo
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lower50's · 07-01-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SPEEDYS GARAGE

Here is my 54 . Have a build thread going, but just got 4 wheels on and managed to get it off the chassis table today. Wohoo
Posted via Mobile Device

Sweet nice looking wheels!!

05snopro440 · 07-02-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sam86

Looking for some pictures of 47-53's on S10 frames with 2" drop spindle....I'm sure a TON of folks are running that combo...

Yes, there probably are a lot running that combo. However, those pictures probably won't do you much good. It all depends on where the cab was mounted (how far off the frame), and the wheel/tire combo, the powerplant, what springs are in the frame, etc. Even the accessories (A/C, Visor, bumper or no bumper, etc.) can have a big impact on the ride height of the truck.

My dad has a '52 on an S-10 with 2" dropped spindles and it is quite low. But he is also running a 454, original steel bumper, etc.

**Advanced Design** · 07-02-2015, 02:16 PM

Graniteguy, you have a great looking truck! Can you share details on engine, chassis, etc?

06-02-2015, 08:37 PM	#1
storeyjr55 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: brunswick, GA Posts: 5	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 My Dads 1957 Army truck, we've had it for so long I hate that he's selling it.

06-02-2015, 09:16 PM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Sad he is selling it, sure is a beautiful truck, so clean. Looks brand new. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

06-05-2015, 08:58 PM	#3
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 I am starting to feel bad for my truck in that nobody (me) posted pics of it. I will try to fix that. sorry the pics are so big __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721 Last edited by Coupeguy2001; 06-05-2015 at 09:18 PM.

06-06-2015, 12:22 AM	#4
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Just because...... Doesn't look like a longbed at this angle does it? __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721

06-06-2015, 11:10 AM	#5
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Is that Arte Moreno's Jet in the background? __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

06-06-2015, 04:01 PM	#6
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Here's an updated shot of my COE sporting new wheels, also my new Frolic camper to drag behind it. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

06-06-2015, 11:01 PM	#7
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 looks like you could just put the camper on the deck of the coe. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

06-21-2015, 05:28 AM	#9
Tiv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Posts: 33	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Not sure if these links will work, bear with me if they dont, new to this.... My new project: #needsfinishingoff

06-21-2015, 02:03 PM	#10
BUGTHUG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: winfield, Kansas Posts: 7	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 That's a good looking truck. Looks like its fun to drive. Has a nice stance. Whats your future plans for it?

06-21-2015, 03:48 PM	#11
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 That is a nice truck, how much roof chop. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-01-2015, 11:03 PM	#13
Graniteguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, MN Posts: 15	Re: How about some pics of 47-59

07-02-2015, 06:46 PM	#14
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 [QUOTE=Graniteguy;7228285]Attachment 1421606 Your truck is looking sharp, nice resto mod, love the VHX dakotas. And your two tone paint works well. Not over done. __________________ "There are two types of people in this world: those who like Chevy pickups, and those who don't."

06-22-2015, 01:46 PM	#16
YukonXL04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 92	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Here is my 1950 I just bought. Been sitting for 15 years, picked it up friday and got the engine running Sunday. Need to replace all of the brake components and rebuild the carb before I can drive it.

06-23-2015, 11:52 AM	#18
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 that is a v v sharp orange truck sir ------any interior and engine picts? also is it clipped and what rear end does it have? ...........again v v nice !!! project truck looks fun also ............good luck !!!

06-25-2015, 10:19 PM	#19
twinsemi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Soquel, CA Posts: 23	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Here is my recently back-on-the-road 55. I got it almost three years ago from the 2nd owner, who had stored it in his backyard shed for 30 yrs and then had it painted. He was retired AF, so the Blue Flame Metallic was the closest he could come to AF blue. (of course, I have to change things) He swapped the 235 for a 283 in the 60's, so I got rid of the old worn out top end and put in heads and EFI from a 1989 IROC-Z. That took longer than expected. M22Z tranny replaced the Sag 3-spd. The 1st owner had welded a sheet of 16 gauge over the bed wood. I am now taking the bed out and putting in alum diamond plate sandwiched around a sheet of marine ply. And the roll bar is a recent find on craigslist. I have seen too many bad results on the highway. Instruments, AC and interior is also in progress, but not enough to keep it off the road. It is a million smiles per gallon. (mostly mine) Attached Images



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06-30-2015, 10:22 PM	#20
Graniteguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, MN Posts: 15	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Getting close. Just waiting for the armrest/ center console and billet brake pedal assembly.

06-30-2015, 10:53 PM	#21
sam86 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: NC Posts: 10	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Looking for some pictures of 47-53's on S10 frames with 2" drop spindle....I'm sure a TON of folks are running that combo...

07-01-2015, 05:18 AM	#22
SPEEDYS GARAGE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 100	Here is my 54 . Have a build thread going, but just got 4 wheels on and managed to get it off the chassis table today. Wohoo Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-02-2015, 02:16 PM	#25
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Graniteguy, you have a great looking truck! Can you share details on engine, chassis, etc? __________________ 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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