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Cyrus · 08-30-2009, 10:22 AM

Hi guys and gals. My name is Joe. Been lurking here for a while, finally got registered as my truck is starting to take shape.

My truck is a 58 GMC 152. When i bought it, it had a chevy grille and fenders, but I've rectified the grille, and will soon replace the doors and fenders due to some body rot.

I'm going to build it up to honor my dad's old truck. It was a 52 IHC 1-ton. "Cyrus", as my dad called him was a work horse. We used it to haul firewood year round. I've only got a polaroid of him, but I'll scan it in when i get a chance. Dad had Cyrus painted avacado green and black. I'm not a fan of the avacado, so I'm doing a Lime metallic from an '05 Mustang. Did the hood a couple months ago to see if I liked it, and it's a go. Got pix of that and I'll post them up as soon as I load them from my phone.

Got a 14 bolt dually rear-end and wheels from a buddy for $300 out of a 79 1 ton chevy that I'm putting under it, as well as building a flatbed and running a TBI 350/700R4 with chrome dual stacks up the back of the cab. Pop only had a 6cyl and a single stack that wasn't chrome, but I think he'd approve of my upgrades. I'll post up progress pix in the project section as time allows.

Later, Folks!!!

***Liz*** · 08-30-2009, 12:08 PM

Hey Joe I saw your thread over in the 47-59 area. Looks like a cool project. Welcome to the site.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 08-30-2009, 02:41 PM

from Knoxville Tn. Sounds like your making good progress. I can hardly wait to see your pics.

jsbgump · 08-30-2009, 03:06 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

72BlckButy · 08-30-2009, 07:40 PM

to the board Joe, from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13).

Looks like a great project to begin, and keep the legacy of your father alive. Can't wait to see what you're able to turn out.

70cstjr · 08-30-2009, 09:20 PM

welcome to the site from ohio

Looks like a great start and a great way to tribute your father. Im sure that you will have so much fun working on a great piece of american history

Jerry Jones · 08-31-2009, 12:59 AM

Welcome from Northern California!

Cyclone44 · 08-31-2009, 07:06 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

Cyrus · 09-02-2009, 05:05 PM

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone! This site is really the bee's knees. I've learned a lot in the last few months of lurking, and hope to share some insight, if I come across any! Haha. If you're interested in my project, I hope you'll keep an eye on it. The link is in my sig, and I'll update it as often as the weather allows. (It's starting to get chilly here)

08-30-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
Cyrus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 44	New Guy here Hi guys and gals. My name is Joe. Been lurking here for a while, finally got registered as my truck is starting to take shape. My truck is a 58 GMC 152. When i bought it, it had a chevy grille and fenders, but I've rectified the grille, and will soon replace the doors and fenders due to some body rot. I'm going to build it up to honor my dad's old truck. It was a 52 IHC 1-ton. "Cyrus", as my dad called him was a work horse. We used it to haul firewood year round. I've only got a polaroid of him, but I'll scan it in when i get a chance. Dad had Cyrus painted avacado green and black. I'm not a fan of the avacado, so I'm doing a Lime metallic from an '05 Mustang. Did the hood a couple months ago to see if I liked it, and it's a go. Got pix of that and I'll post them up as soon as I load them from my phone. Got a 14 bolt dually rear-end and wheels from a buddy for $300 out of a 79 1 ton chevy that I'm putting under it, as well as building a flatbed and running a TBI 350/700R4 with chrome dual stacks up the back of the cab. Pop only had a 6cyl and a single stack that wasn't chrome, but I think he'd approve of my upgrades. I'll post up progress pix in the project section as time allows. Later, Folks!!!

08-30-2009, 12:08 PM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,734	Re: New Guy here Hey Joe I saw your thread over in the 47-59 area. Looks like a cool project. Welcome to the site.

08-30-2009, 02:41 PM	#3
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New Guy here from Knoxville Tn. Sounds like your making good progress. I can hardly wait to see your pics. __________________ Joe

08-30-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New Guy here Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

08-30-2009, 07:40 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Guy here to the board Joe, from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13). Looks like a great project to begin, and keep the legacy of your father alive. Can't wait to see what you're able to turn out. __________________ -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)

08-30-2009, 09:20 PM	#6
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: New Guy here welcome to the site from ohio Looks like a great start and a great way to tribute your father. Im sure that you will have so much fun working on a great piece of american history __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

08-31-2009, 12:59 AM	#7
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: New Guy here Welcome from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-31-2009, 07:06 PM	#8
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New Guy here Welcome from Knoxville Tn.......

09-02-2009, 05:05 PM	#9
Cyrus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 44	Re: New Guy here A BIG THANK YOU to everyone! This site is really the bee's knees. I've learned a lot in the last few months of lurking, and hope to share some insight, if I come across any! Haha. If you're interested in my project, I hope you'll keep an eye on it. The link is in my sig, and I'll update it as often as the weather allows. (It's starting to get chilly here) __________________ My build thread (so far):http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360258 1958 GMC PM152 270 I6 4-speed 1994 GMC Sonoma 2WD TBI 5.0 700R4



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