54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame

[sirwilliam]

Here is what I got ...








The truck is an all original `54 GMC. It has less that 35,000 original miles on 248 straight 6, and Hydromatic trans. I took it off the old chassis and mounted the cab on the `87 S10 one. The S10 has 2" drop spindles and 1.5" xtreme blazer leafs and 2" blocks. and a 4x4 disc brake rearend.
I'll update when i can ... thanks for looking

[MrTucker]

I sent you a message. What are your plans for this truck as far as drive train goes. Ditching the stock motor and trans?

[Red Foreman]

Looks like a good truck to start with.

[xpickup]

sirwilliam, Looks like a really nice truck to start with. Are you making all of your cab and bed brackets? Save your self the money and make your own.


Shannon

[sirwilliam]

Yes sir (xpickup) I used the stock s10 front mounts and the 54s rear mounts. It is mounted a LOT lower than most the guys on here. Yes I'll loose bed floor depth, o well i'm not gonna haul stuff. I am gonna make my own bed mounts and floor as well. I'm getting a 327 for it and lookin for a 700r4.

[clinebarger]

Instead of changing the frame, Fatman makes some good Mustang II front end kits for these.

I had a 50 Studebaker pick-up with Fatman coilover on the front, Pete & Jakes 4-link coilover in the rear W/ frame notch, Boxed frame....Handled alot better than a S-10 while using the original Studebaker frame.

[sirwilliam]

I guess I didnt state that I am unemployeed! I got the truck when I was workin last march for $800. Got the frame for free with out leafs or spindles. I had Blazer drop leafs and 2" blocks and the disc brake rearend... so far i only have $161 into the chassis do to the DJM 2" drop spindles... So as I do paint jobs on the side and have a lil extra money after bills and every day things for my 17 month old son. I do this...

[sirwilliam]

A few more pics...

[Spackle100]

Looking good! What rims are the 5-spokes?

[1952ssr]

Nice start, love those wheels. GMC's are so much easier to do a swap in the front cause of how there grill is made. Looking forward to more progress and it's not fare you have a lift, LOL.

[meter swinger]

Nice man.
I get over to the city so nice they named it twice once in a while. Bought some parts from a guy recently who was doing an s-10 swap. Thought it was you for a sec but the house looks different.
Nice jimmy keep the pics a comin
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[sirwilliam]

Spackle100 - The rims S10 "ZQ8" 16x8 wheels. They came stock on S10's with the ZQ8 suspention package, witch is the xtreme package with out the groundFX. Very desired S10 wheel!!

1952ssr - Ive been lookin at your truck, it's sweet! And the lift is at my Dads, I only used it while mounting the cab. Its currently outside, not even at my house...

Meter Swinger - Maybe we will see each other at shows around here. In July there is a Super Chevy show in Spokane.

[AD51]

How bout some pics of your front cab mounts?

[booger1949]

i understand about the money thing, i also didnt have a bunch of money when i built my 49 chevy, i built mine on 500 dollars 3 years ago, an just been fixin it up as i go, but i did have it drivin for that amount, an built it under an overhang on gravel so it was a bunch of fun to say the least

[meter swinger]

Originally Posted by sirwilliam

Spackle100 - The rims S10 "ZQ8" 16x8 wheels. They came stock on S10's with the ZQ8 suspention package, witch is the xtreme package with out the groundFX. Very desired S10 wheel!!

1952ssr - Ive been lookin at your truck, it's sweet! And the lift is at my Dads, I only used it while mounting the cab. Its currently outside, not even at my house...

Meter Swinger - Maybe we will see each other at shows around here. In July there is a Super Chevy show in Spokane.

Yeah buddy,
I go to the walla walla show every year. The classy chassy in kennewick isnt bad. Havn't been to the super chevy in spokane,though i heard from a buddy it was good. The one in cour d lane is good too.
Looks like you got some mad skills. You need to take that jimmy to the walla walla show if we have to tow it.
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[meter swinger]

BTW, nice shop and lift! Yeah, JEALOUS!
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[sirwilliam]

Thanks for the props on mad skills ... this is my other truck ...
FROM THIS...

TO THIS...

[sirwilliam]

Cab Mounts-
Front

Rear

[BlueJeep]

Wow that's low! How are you going to do your gas tank and bed floor?

[sirwilliam]

Gonna drop the bed down over the frame, I'll loose about 5 or 6 inches of depth. And I'm gonna use a 2dr S10 Blazer gas tank. It mounts where the spare tire goes on the S10 frame..

[1952ssr]

Thanks for the compliment. Yours will be one LOW, sweet looking GMC.

[mr48chev]

That truck is starting to look good. Wish I could say I was making some progress.

I haven't been a fan of the S-10 frame swaps when the truck already has a nice frame under it but the economics of it make a lot of sense.

Keep us posted on the progress.

[sirwilliam]

I got the steering column, and booster in place. And did a few things to the front end...

[av8tr33337]

Nice work with a limited Budget. I'm in the same boat so taking a while.

[lmdangerous]

Do you still have the original hydromatic shifter and colum withall the turn signals and stuff????