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pond guy · 11-07-2007, 08:33 PM

Hi there. New guy here. I have been lurking in the shadows for awhile watching my brothers build thread and decided to get in on the fun myself. I picked up a 51 GMC 1.5T dump about a month ago. Well I spent all weekend cleaning and organizing the shop so that I could get it in. I am basicallyjust looking to get her road worthy and drive it around town. Should be a good conversation starter loading up with mulch in the spring. It has a 235 with a cracked head in it. I am new to this whole era of trucks so I am sure that I will have lots of questions for everyone. Here are some pics for you.

pond guy · 11-07-2007, 08:35 PM

more pics!!

solidaxel · 11-07-2007, 09:44 PM

Welcome from Southern Arizona!!
That is a great start (all except the dump part) for a good looking hot rod, if that is what you are going to do with it!

55dude · 11-09-2007, 01:30 PM

cool project dude! is the head have the typical "external water jacket crack" or is the oil mixing with the coolant? post some pic's and the head may be fixable. the method of fixing them has really changed over the years 4 different ways in fact: brazing,block sealer,welding with cast rod and finally "space age epoxies. i have used all of those methods with success at different times and it really comes down to how bad is the crack? good luck

pond guy · 11-09-2007, 01:53 PM

There seems to be some oil and water mix when you look at the dipstick. I will take a close up picture of the crack. I appreciate the advice. If it is fixable without a new head that would be great!!

DennyB · 11-09-2007, 02:28 PM

Welcome! Cool looking project.
Ya don't see to many like that on the road.

pond guy · 11-09-2007, 08:33 PM

Here is a picture of the crack in the head. Let me know your thoughts.

Rust Buster · 11-09-2007, 08:43 PM

Hello Brother...
Is the crack in the center of the pic running top to bottom?

pond guy · 11-09-2007, 09:02 PM

Yes sorry about that. This should help to point it out a bit.

54 jimmy · 11-10-2007, 07:02 AM

If it were me i would swap a small block in just for relibalty sake and for making it easier to get parts. If you decide to go that rought I have a orignal trans frame mount and the bell that works on it. you are welcome to have them. I was going to scrap them but can't see it because they are hard to find items. i would like to see them put to good use. Oh they came out of my 1 1/5 ton ad 54 split window.

pond guy · 11-10-2007, 07:29 AM

That would be great 54 Jimmy. Thank you!! Is it shippable or real heavy??

papawswrench · 11-10-2007, 08:20 AM

Isn't that crack in the waterjacket? If so, JB Weld would do.
I say keep the six, you can get parts, and it would be cool to have a running stock old truck.

pond guy · 11-10-2007, 09:01 AM

Yes I think it is in the water jacket but there also seems to be water on the oil dipstick. I guess that could be just from condensation from sitting for awhile?? So you think just grinding it down with a Dremmel and then JB welding it would do the trick? Should I pulll the head off or do it in place?

54 jimmy · 11-10-2007, 10:19 AM

those parts are shippable. my friend works at a local auto parts store so I ship useing him because it it dirt cheap for me and you. if youare still intrested i'll try to post a couple of pics.

Rust Buster · 11-10-2007, 05:16 PM

Fred,
You can have my old 350 from my 72 K20, or we can steal the one from Dad's old truck. Either way we keep them in the family!

pond guy · 11-10-2007, 11:38 PM

I am definitely interested Jimmy. Send some pics!!

54 jimmy · 11-13-2007, 08:36 PM

here those pix, sorry for the quality but all I had was my camera phone and it was dark an the light was on the fritz in my garage.

bigfredtn · 12-26-2007, 10:35 AM

That's bringing back memories for me. We had one just like that but was green. MY dad and I were talking about truck. We were talking about how he should have kept it. But at the time, he was not doing any real farming, so he did not need such a large truck. As a child I hated the truck, it was hard putting wood in the truck.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-29-2007, 06:16 AM

Wow thats a big truck..

84 400 · 04-23-2008, 06:24 AM

Nice truck myst not be from MA to have such little rust

11-07-2007, 08:33 PM	#1
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	1951 1.5 ton dump truck Hi there. New guy here. I have been lurking in the shadows for awhile watching my brothers build thread and decided to get in on the fun myself. I picked up a 51 GMC 1.5T dump about a month ago. Well I spent all weekend cleaning and organizing the shop so that I could get it in. I am basicallyjust looking to get her road worthy and drive it around town. Should be a good conversation starter loading up with mulch in the spring. It has a 235 with a cracked head in it. I am new to this whole era of trucks so I am sure that I will have lots of questions for everyone. Here are some pics for you. Attached Images

11-07-2007, 08:35 PM	#2
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck more pics!! Attached Images

11-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Welcome from Southern Arizona!! That is a great start (all except the dump part) for a good looking hot rod, if that is what you are going to do with it! __________________ 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

11-09-2007, 01:30 PM	#4
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck cool project dude! is the head have the typical "external water jacket crack" or is the oil mixing with the coolant? post some pic's and the head may be fixable. the method of fixing them has really changed over the years 4 different ways in fact: brazing,block sealer,welding with cast rod and finally "space age epoxies. i have used all of those methods with success at different times and it really comes down to how bad is the crack? good luck

11-09-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck There seems to be some oil and water mix when you look at the dipstick. I will take a close up picture of the crack. I appreciate the advice. If it is fixable without a new head that would be great!!

11-09-2007, 02:28 PM	#6
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Welcome! Cool looking project. Ya don't see to many like that on the road. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

11-09-2007, 08:33 PM	#7
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Here is a picture of the crack in the head. Let me know your thoughts. Attached Images

11-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#8
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Hello Brother... Is the crack in the center of the pic running top to bottom? __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

11-09-2007, 09:02 PM	#9
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Yes sorry about that. This should help to point it out a bit. Attached Images

11-10-2007, 07:02 AM	#10
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck If it were me i would swap a small block in just for relibalty sake and for making it easier to get parts. If you decide to go that rought I have a orignal trans frame mount and the bell that works on it. you are welcome to have them. I was going to scrap them but can't see it because they are hard to find items. i would like to see them put to good use. Oh they came out of my 1 1/5 ton ad 54 split window.

11-10-2007, 07:29 AM	#11
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck That would be great 54 Jimmy. Thank you!! Is it shippable or real heavy??

11-10-2007, 08:20 AM	#12
papawswrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alvin ,TX Posts: 2,172	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Isn't that crack in the waterjacket? If so, JB Weld would do. I say keep the six, you can get parts, and it would be cool to have a running stock old truck. __________________ papawswrench Certified wrench hound ! Tool Talk Randomview PapawsImages https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/

11-10-2007, 09:01 AM	#13
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Yes I think it is in the water jacket but there also seems to be water on the oil dipstick. I guess that could be just from condensation from sitting for awhile?? So you think just grinding it down with a Dremmel and then JB welding it would do the trick? Should I pulll the head off or do it in place?

11-10-2007, 10:19 AM	#14
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck those parts are shippable. my friend works at a local auto parts store so I ship useing him because it it dirt cheap for me and you. if youare still intrested i'll try to post a couple of pics.

11-10-2007, 05:16 PM	#15
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Fred, You can have my old 350 from my 72 K20, or we can steal the one from Dad's old truck. Either way we keep them in the family! __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487



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11-10-2007, 11:38 PM	#16
pond guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Princeton, MA Posts: 12	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck I am definitely interested Jimmy. Send some pics!!

11-13-2007, 08:36 PM	#17
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck here those pix, sorry for the quality but all I had was my camera phone and it was dark an the light was on the fritz in my garage. Attached Images

12-26-2007, 10:35 AM	#18
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck That's bringing back memories for me. We had one just like that but was green. MY dad and I were talking about truck. We were talking about how he should have kept it. But at the time, he was not doing any real farming, so he did not need such a large truck. As a child I hated the truck, it was hard putting wood in the truck. __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

12-29-2007, 06:16 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Wow thats a big truck.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-23-2008, 06:24 AM	#20
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 1951 1.5 ton dump truck Nice truck myst not be from MA to have such little rust __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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