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01-04-2012, 06:42 PM | #1 |
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54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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 |
01-05-2012, 06:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
I sent you a message. What are your plans for this truck as far as drive train goes. Ditching the stock motor and trans?
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01-05-2012, 07:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Looks like a good truck to start with.
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01-05-2012, 09:59 PM | #4 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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.
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01-05-2012, 11:52 PM | #5 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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.
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01-06-2012, 12:12 AM | #6 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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. |
01-06-2012, 12:32 AM | #7 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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...
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01-06-2012, 03:49 AM | #8 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
A few more pics...
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01-06-2012, 12:44 PM | #9 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Looking good! What rims are the 5-spokes?
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01-06-2012, 12:47 PM | #10 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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.
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01-06-2012, 03:20 PM | #11 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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 Posted via Mobile Device |
01-06-2012, 09:28 PM | #12 |
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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. |
01-06-2012, 09:36 PM | #13 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
How bout some pics of your front cab mounts?
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01-06-2012, 11:04 PM | #14 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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
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01-07-2012, 01:25 AM | #15 | |
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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. Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-07-2012, 01:32 AM | #16 |
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BTW, nice shop and lift! Yeah, JEALOUS!
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01-07-2012, 08:20 PM | #17 |
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Thanks for the props on mad skills ... this is my other truck ...
FROM THIS... TO THIS... |
01-10-2012, 10:44 PM | #18 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Cab Mounts-
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01-10-2012, 11:01 PM | #19 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Wow that's low! How are you going to do your gas tank and bed floor?
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01-10-2012, 11:34 PM | #20 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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..
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01-17-2012, 01:08 PM | #21 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Thanks for the compliment. Yours will be one LOW, sweet looking GMC.
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01-17-2012, 01:39 PM | #22 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
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. |
02-27-2012, 12:21 AM | #23 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
I got the steering column, and booster in place. And did a few things to the front end...
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02-28-2012, 01:27 AM | #24 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Nice work with a limited Budget. I'm in the same boat so taking a while.
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03-17-2012, 12:03 PM | #25 |
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Re: 54 GMC Hydromatic ... S10 long box frame
Do you still have the original hydromatic shifter and colum withall the turn signals and stuff????
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