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SSABMUD · 08-09-2011, 12:21 PM

I had a 1950 when I was a youngster and sold it for $50.00 after the block cracked. I always regretted that and then last year I bought this 1952 and have been working on it when i get time. Wow, can these things suck up money!

xpickup · 08-09-2011, 12:41 PM

SSABMUD, Nice truck. I love the dash. And yes they are bottomless pit.

Shannon

SSABMUD · 08-09-2011, 12:45 PM

Thanks xpickup,
I am going to change the air conditiong vents as I do not like them where they are anymore, but to install the Impala dash was really quite easy. I was going to put a 55 Belair dash in but a buddy talked me out of it.

Kim57 · 08-09-2011, 01:22 PM

Nice truck. I love the dash.
Kim

Kabwe · 08-09-2011, 03:29 PM

Very nice truck and please keep posting pics as you work, we love pics on this site.

SSABMUD · 08-09-2011, 04:49 PM

Just so happens that I am getting rid of my wife for a few days, so I will get to work on it tomorrow night. LOL

SSABMUD · 08-10-2011, 10:12 AM

Few photos of some progress on the interior mock up. will be doing a bunch of fibreglass work in here.

SSABMUD · 08-10-2011, 10:15 AM

Few more. Sorry about the crappy quality of the photos.

**youngrodder** · 08-10-2011, 10:20 AM

Very nice fab work. A lot of times old and new when it comes to interiors tend to look misplaced...Not the case with yours..

Keep up the good work
Marc

SSABMUD · 08-10-2011, 10:28 AM

Thanks Marc. Sure wish I could figure out how to take off those headrests! Pushing the little button does not seem to work. Might have to go a little Magnus Ver Magnusson on them. BTW, your truck is awesome.

Kabwe · 08-10-2011, 10:51 AM

Looking great Wade, looking really nice. Thanks for posting pics I love pics. Keep up the good work man.

xpickup · 08-10-2011, 11:10 AM

SSABMUD, That looks great. The console and dash really flow together. Great job. Keep the pictures flowing.

Shannon

SSABMUD · 08-10-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by xpickup

SSABMUD, That looks great. The console and dash really flow together. Great job. Keep the pictures flowing.

Shannon

Thanks Shannon. I changed the seats three times and the console twice because they just did not work with the dash. After the fibreglass work is done, the whole interior will work even better. Need to move the AC vents again, and the brake pedal sucks. I just hope I don't screw it up.

SSABMUD · 08-10-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Looking great Wade, looking really nice. Thanks for posting pics I love pics. Keep up the good work man.

Thanks, when the cat is away, the mice will play. I have so many little things to do on mock up before taking it apart and starting on the frame. The snow will be flying up here in a couple months and I have a new sled coming along with a turbo kit that needs to be put on. Maybe that will take my mind off the truck for awhile. Doubt it.

MrTucker · 10-07-2011, 11:09 PM

I love the use of the 300M console and seats...

**youngrodder** · 10-07-2011, 11:21 PM

Looking good. Who makes those wheels? What are the specs.

Marc

SSABMUD · 10-08-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looking good. Who makes those wheels? What are the specs.

Marc

Intro "Rio" wheels. 20x8.5-4"bs, 20x10-5.5"bs
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Stewy49 · 10-08-2011, 07:57 PM

Your build is looking great! What kind of ac unit are you using? Thanks!

SSABMUD · 10-08-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewy49

Your build is looking great! What kind of ac unit are you using? Thanks!

Vintage air compac II
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SSABMUD · 11-14-2011, 11:29 AM

Finally was able to work on my truck a bit this weekend. Got the fuel tank mounted, the air conditioning vents removed from the dash, and the the running boards shortened and mounted backwards for the wider rear fenders.

72ArizonaBurb · 01-01-2013, 10:24 PM

Do you have any progess and new pics to share?

SSABMUD · 01-24-2013, 05:03 PM

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Do you have any progess and new pics to share?

I ruptured a disc in my back where all the fluid ran into my spine about four months ago. I have been taking it pretty slow but have finally recovered enough to start back on the truck last week. You know how you stare at something you did for a long time then decide to change it? That is what I have been doing. I will get some pictures up soon. Wade
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Wybrow · 01-24-2013, 07:29 PM

I am absolutely in love with this. Looks real good, man. Are the rear fenders fiberglass or steel? And who makes them? Thanks.

SSABMUD · 01-28-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wybrow

I am absolutely in love with this. Looks real good, man. Are the rear fenders fiberglass or steel? And who makes them? Thanks.

Thanks Wybrow. The fenders are fibreglass and are made by Superior Glass Works.
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99 to Life · 01-24-2013, 07:30 PM

dang man, funny how we all take for granted our health. Glad your ok and slowing getting back on it. Good luck

08-09-2011, 12:21 PM	#1
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	My 1952 truck. I had a 1950 when I was a youngster and sold it for $50.00 after the block cracked. I always regretted that and then last year I bought this 1952 and have been working on it when i get time. Wow, can these things suck up money! Attached Images __________________ Wade

08-09-2011, 12:41 PM	#2
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: My 1952 truck. SSABMUD, Nice truck. I love the dash. And yes they are bottomless pit. Shannon

08-09-2011, 12:45 PM	#3
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Thanks xpickup, I am going to change the air conditiong vents as I do not like them where they are anymore, but to install the Impala dash was really quite easy. I was going to put a 55 Belair dash in but a buddy talked me out of it. __________________ Wade

08-09-2011, 01:22 PM	#4
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 1952 truck. Nice truck. I love the dash. Kim

08-09-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 1952 truck. Very nice truck and please keep posting pics as you work, we love pics on this site.

08-09-2011, 04:49 PM	#6
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Just so happens that I am getting rid of my wife for a few days, so I will get to work on it tomorrow night. LOL __________________ Wade

08-10-2011, 10:12 AM	#7
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Few photos of some progress on the interior mock up. will be doing a bunch of fibreglass work in here. Attached Images __________________ Wade

08-10-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Few more. Sorry about the crappy quality of the photos. Attached Images __________________ Wade

08-10-2011, 10:20 AM	#9
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: My 1952 truck. Very nice fab work. A lot of times old and new when it comes to interiors tend to look misplaced...Not the case with yours.. Keep up the good work 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

08-10-2011, 10:28 AM	#10
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Thanks Marc. Sure wish I could figure out how to take off those headrests! Pushing the little button does not seem to work. Might have to go a little Magnus Ver Magnusson on them. BTW, your truck is awesome. __________________ Wade

08-10-2011, 10:51 AM	#11
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 1952 truck. Looking great Wade, looking really nice. Thanks for posting pics I love pics. Keep up the good work man.

08-10-2011, 11:10 AM	#12
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: My 1952 truck. SSABMUD, That looks great. The console and dash really flow together. Great job. Keep the pictures flowing. Shannon

10-07-2011, 11:09 PM	#15
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: My 1952 truck. I love the use of the 300M console and seats... __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

10-07-2011, 11:21 PM	#16
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: My 1952 truck. Looking good. Who makes those wheels? What are the specs. 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

10-08-2011, 07:57 PM	#18
Stewy49 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: E.Peoria, IL. Posts: 16	Re: My 1952 truck. Your build is looking great! What kind of ac unit are you using? Thanks!



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11-14-2011, 11:29 AM	#20
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Finally was able to work on my truck a bit this weekend. Got the fuel tank mounted, the air conditioning vents removed from the dash, and the the running boards shortened and mounted backwards for the wider rear fenders. Attached Images __________________ Wade

01-01-2013, 10:24 PM	#21
72ArizonaBurb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 419	Re: My 1952 truck. Do you have any progess and new pics to share?

01-24-2013, 07:29 PM	#23
Wybrow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stratford, Ontario Posts: 97	Re: My 1952 truck. I am absolutely in love with this. Looks real good, man. Are the rear fenders fiberglass or steel? And who makes them? Thanks.

01-24-2013, 07:30 PM	#25
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