Project "Blacked Out" Begins! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkaylor68gmc · 05-22-2007, 03:54 PM

This past weekend I purchased this killer 51 Chevy pick-up complete with half painted panels and no bed. Plan on making it the slickest truck in history with the help of some patch panels, chrome grille, new bed and red leather interior. That seems to be the plan for now! We'll here it is in all its glory along with its red partner that I had to drag home also. Its for sale though if anyone cares!!!!!, lolAttachment 269319

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Igotachevyor2 · 05-22-2007, 04:21 PM

looks like a good foundation

pgf545 · 05-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Welcome to this side of the board. There are several projects going on in here right now. I am working on one for my dad, It is a 52 that we are going to put a big block in....yaaaahoooooo.

Bernie

chevyrestoguy · 05-22-2007, 11:51 PM

Put the 3-window cab on your chassis and sell the 5-window cab. If you're building a custom, the 3-windows look better, but if you're restoring it, the 5-windows look better. Just my opinion........Good Luck on your project and welcome to the site!
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solidaxel · 05-23-2007, 02:26 AM

..........and what kind of budget do we have for a finished project!!!
Looks like a good start, if you get rid of the 5 window let me know.

stevehsd · 05-23-2007, 02:49 AM

I like the 3 window better!

jkaylor68gmc · 05-23-2007, 08:35 AM

The 3-window is for sale if anyone wants it.

My budgetfor the whole truck is whatever it takes in the next 3 years to finish it.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-23-2007, 11:50 AM

Looks like a great start! If you're going to drive it a lot, the five window cab is the way to go. However, the 3 window looks more like a HotRod.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-23-2007, 01:23 PM

Yeah, I do want to drive the truck and the five window cab is great for just that. I am just going to sell the 3-window cab.

jkaylor68gmc · 06-01-2007, 11:54 AM

The three window cab is for sale, need to fund the project.

500.00 bucks takes the red cab, dri side running board and inner fenders and a box load, I mean a box load of parts, If you buy the cab you can have the inline 6 which I was tols would run with a battery and fuel. Gotta get rid of this cab and stuff, really solid, has a little rust in the side cowls. make me an offer!

jkaylor68gmc · 08-27-2007, 04:49 PM

O.K. guys my first update. Since purchasing the project I really have not had time to fool with it.

So I began by tearing everything apart. We pulled the engine this past friday along with the trans and seat and other junk. Found a good portion of rust below the towboard (figured that) but anyway.

As for the suspension, I purchased a Total Cost Involved 4-link, Currie 9+ complete rear with disc, Fatman IFS with all polished tubular stuff, ECI 13-inch drilled brakes.

Here are the shots as she now sits....

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68chevy68 · 08-27-2007, 09:36 PM

Sweet!, I will be watching so keep up the pictures, I too just got a 51 chevy. Got it for 50 bucks, not gonna start till i finish my 68.

jkaylor68gmc · 08-28-2007, 09:06 AM

Cool, Congrats.

I gave $800 for the '51. It did however include perfect painted front fenders, inner fenders, hood, grille, the entire front clip, runningboards, rear fenders. They already painted all of it.

So far I have spent about $8,000 for the chassis parts but once they are in the frame will be finished. I do have to cut out about 12 inches of frame behind the cab and replace it.

here are the new ECI 13 inch brakes

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fleetsidefive8 · 08-28-2007, 12:07 PM

love the 50.00 buck purchase. wife would love me

keep it up guys.

72BlckButy · 08-28-2007, 01:31 PM

Love the brake sets! Can't wait to see more on this build!

jkaylor68gmc · 09-04-2007, 11:30 AM

O.K> It has begun.

Pulled the engine the other day and took the truck to my buddies shop G&S Fabrication in Athens, AL 256/232-9512 to help me with the frame repairs. After 9 hours of hard work we repaired the frame and installed the TCI 4-link and Currie 9-inch, man, that frame was rough.

Anyway, here it is!

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Detroit3100 · 09-06-2007, 03:09 PM

nice.
I guess all the cabs are going to have rust, so I should start patching

jkaylor68gmc · 09-06-2007, 03:14 PM

Yeah, sucks huh?

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroit3100

nice.
I guess all the cabs are going to have rust, so I should start patching

This one doesn't,

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...57#post1960857

jkaylor68gmc · 09-06-2007, 03:28 PM

Hart Rod,,AHHHHH, you pro-streeted it.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Hart Rod,,AHHHHH, you pro-streeted it.

Fat is where it' at! Easily undone if someone didn't want to go that route.

jkaylor68gmc · 09-06-2007, 03:53 PM

Oh I know, it just makes me sad.

No offense but 1985 called and it wants its pro-street rear-end back. lol

jkaylor68gmc · 09-13-2007, 03:09 PM

O.K. guys so I went down to my buddies shop yesterday and Greg, Will and I installed the IFS under the project pick-up which my girlfriend apparently now owns as she has taken over the project. We installed a Fat Man IFS which will feature the ECI 13-inch brakes and coilovers. I cut some struts for the control arms and we tak-welded them into place. The next step will be to install the power rack and c-notches along with coil-overs and then we are going to have it all blasted.
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brianthelion02 · 09-13-2007, 03:40 PM

Lookin awesome,keep up the good work!!!!!!

jkaylor68gmc · 09-13-2007, 03:43 PM

Thanks. Going to try and get the frame and cab torn apart next week and sent over to the blaster.

05-22-2007, 03:54 PM	#1
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Project "Blacked Out" Begins! UPDATE 1/25-08!11 This past weekend I purchased this killer 51 Chevy pick-up complete with half painted panels and no bed. Plan on making it the slickest truck in history with the help of some patch panels, chrome grille, new bed and red leather interior. That seems to be the plan for now! We'll here it is in all its glory along with its red partner that I had to drag home also. Its for sale though if anyone cares!!!!!, lolAttachment 269319 Attachment 269320 Attachment 269321 Attachment 269322 Attachment 269323 Last edited by jkaylor68gmc; 01-27-2008 at 03:52 AM. Reason: update

05-22-2007, 04:21 PM	#2
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! looks like a good foundation __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

05-22-2007, 06:38 PM	#3
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Welcome to this side of the board. There are several projects going on in here right now. I am working on one for my dad, It is a 52 that we are going to put a big block in....yaaaahoooooo. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

05-22-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Put the 3-window cab on your chassis and sell the 5-window cab. If you're building a custom, the 3-windows look better, but if you're restoring it, the 5-windows look better. Just my opinion........Good Luck on your project and welcome to the site! ________ PLYMOUTH EXPRESSO HISTORY Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:11 AM.

05-23-2007, 02:26 AM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! ..........and what kind of budget do we have for a finished project!!! Looks like a good start, if you get rid of the 5 window let me know. __________________ 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

05-23-2007, 02:49 AM	#6
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! I like the 3 window better! __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

05-23-2007, 08:35 AM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! The 3-window is for sale if anyone wants it. My budgetfor the whole truck is whatever it takes in the next 3 years to finish it. Last edited by jkaylor68gmc; 05-25-2007 at 01:52 PM.

05-23-2007, 11:50 AM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Looks like a great start! If you're going to drive it a lot, the five window cab is the way to go. However, the 3 window looks more like a HotRod. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 05-23-2007 at 11:50 AM.

05-23-2007, 01:23 PM	#9
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Yeah, I do want to drive the truck and the five window cab is great for just that. I am just going to sell the 3-window cab.

06-01-2007, 11:54 AM	#10
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! The three window cab is for sale, need to fund the project. 500.00 bucks takes the red cab, dri side running board and inner fenders and a box load, I mean a box load of parts, If you buy the cab you can have the inline 6 which I was tols would run with a battery and fuel. Gotta get rid of this cab and stuff, really solid, has a little rust in the side cowls. make me an offer!

08-27-2007, 04:49 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! O.K. guys my first update. Since purchasing the project I really have not had time to fool with it. So I began by tearing everything apart. We pulled the engine this past friday along with the trans and seat and other junk. Found a good portion of rust below the towboard (figured that) but anyway. As for the suspension, I purchased a Total Cost Involved 4-link, Currie 9+ complete rear with disc, Fatman IFS with all polished tubular stuff, ECI 13-inch drilled brakes. Here are the shots as she now sits.... __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-27-2007, 09:36 PM	#12
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Sweet!, I will be watching so keep up the pictures, I too just got a 51 chevy. Got it for 50 bucks, not gonna start till i finish my 68. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

08-28-2007, 09:06 AM	#13
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Cool, Congrats. I gave $800 for the '51. It did however include perfect painted front fenders, inner fenders, hood, grille, the entire front clip, runningboards, rear fenders. They already painted all of it. So far I have spent about $8,000 for the chassis parts but once they are in the frame will be finished. I do have to cut out about 12 inches of frame behind the cab and replace it. here are the new ECI 13 inch brakes __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-28-2007, 12:07 PM	#14
fleetsidefive8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: gonzo Posts: 37	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! love the 50.00 buck purchase. wife would love me keep it up guys.

08-28-2007, 01:31 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Love the brake sets! Can't wait to see more on this build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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09-04-2007, 11:30 AM	#16
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! O.K> It has begun. Pulled the engine the other day and took the truck to my buddies shop G&S Fabrication in Athens, AL 256/232-9512 to help me with the frame repairs. After 9 hours of hard work we repaired the frame and installed the TCI 4-link and Currie 9-inch, man, that frame was rough. Anyway, here it is! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride Last edited by jkaylor68gmc; 09-06-2007 at 03:14 PM.

09-06-2007, 03:09 PM	#17
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! nice. I guess all the cabs are going to have rust, so I should start patching

09-06-2007, 03:14 PM	#18
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Yeah, sucks huh? __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

09-06-2007, 03:28 PM	#20
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Hart Rod,,AHHHHH, you pro-streeted it. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

09-06-2007, 03:53 PM	#22
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Oh I know, it just makes me sad. No offense but 1985 called and it wants its pro-street rear-end back. lol __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

09-13-2007, 03:09 PM	#23
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! O.K. guys so I went down to my buddies shop yesterday and Greg, Will and I installed the IFS under the project pick-up which my girlfriend apparently now owns as she has taken over the project. We installed a Fat Man IFS which will feature the ECI 13-inch brakes and coilovers. I cut some struts for the control arms and we tak-welded them into place. The next step will be to install the power rack and c-notches along with coil-overs and then we are going to have it all blasted. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

09-13-2007, 03:40 PM	#24
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Lookin awesome,keep up the good work!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

09-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#25
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Project "Blacked Out" Begins! Thanks. Going to try and get the frame and cab torn apart next week and sent over to the blaster. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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