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52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 12:51 PM

I wanted to share a few photos of my 52 AD project. My father-in-law gave me the truck last year. I'm thinking about chopping 4" out of the top. I'm in the process of replacing the rusted panels.

Engine GM 6.0L
Trans T56 six speed
Heidts IFS and air bags
4 link rear 10.5 posi

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52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 12:54 PM

More project pics.

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52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 12:56 PM

And a few more.

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kaileighs52 · 08-26-2010, 01:31 PM

Great pics new guy,you're coming right along.I'm almost ready to start bolting my 52 back together,I do it in the winter time to stay away from all the critters AND it's too cold for anyone to bother me every 15 minutes

tantrumpipeline · 08-26-2010, 01:55 PM

cool start, I'm in on this build

1952ssr · 08-26-2010, 02:22 PM

What type of V6 you got in the background of the next to last picture?Trucks looking good!!!

bjcaldwe · 08-26-2010, 02:49 PM

Looks good.

52 Rat · 08-26-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

What type of V6 you got in the background of the next to last picture?Trucks looking good!!!

That is a 3.8 Turbo Buick engine out of an 87 Grand National. I had 7 86 and 87 turbo Regal's since the mid 80's. I have a lot of tubo Buick parts taking up valuable garage space.

1952ssr · 08-26-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 52 Rat

That is a 3.8 Turbo Buick engine out of an 87 Grand National. I had 7 86 and 87 turbo Regal's since the mid 80's. I have a lot of tubo Buick parts taking up valuable garage space.

That's what I thought, awesome cars. I sold my Typhoon back a couple of years ago... now building my '52. Love how quick those turbo's are.

**LEEVON** · 08-26-2010, 10:03 PM

Glad to see you made it over here!

52 Rat · 08-27-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Glad to see you made it over here!

Thanks LEEVON. It took a while but they let me in.

Tri5Nerd · 08-27-2010, 10:02 AM

Looking good...
Why did you go with a different bell housing? Is it a scattershield or the tranny wouldn't bolt up to the 6.0?

Tri5

Laid_Out_50 · 08-27-2010, 10:06 AM

I'm gonna keep an eye on this one.

52 Rat · 08-27-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Looking good...
Why did you go with a different bell housing? Is it a scattershield or the tranny wouldn't bolt up to the 6.0?

Tri5

I did not have an OE LS1 bell housing for my T56 tranny so I purchased an SFI Quick Time bell housing. I'm running an aluminum fly wheel so I though the SFI bell housing would be safer incase something came loose.

CTZR1 · 08-27-2010, 11:52 AM

tooo coool.
Keep up the good work

Tri5Nerd · 08-27-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 52 Rat

I did not have an OE LS1 bell housing for my T56 tranny so I purchased an SFI Quick Time bell housing. I'm running an aluminum fly wheel so I though the SFI bell housing would be safer incase something came loose.

Good idea for the bell housing. Many folks don't think about that area when modding their vehicles but it's an area were great attention should be paid to.

Tri5

52 Rat · 08-27-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Good idea for the bell housing. Many folks don't think about that area when modding their vehicles but it's an area were great attention should be paid to.

Tri5

This is very true. Not to mention the Quick Time bell housings are slimmer than the OE's in design saving valuable space.

52 Rat · 08-27-2010, 04:55 PM

This is close to what my 52 should look like when I'm finished.

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Pop's C-10 · 08-27-2010, 05:03 PM

nice start..i love tha 6.0 L 6 speed combo

solidaxel · 08-30-2010, 11:02 PM

Nice project !!
That is going to make a great driver,
Keep us updated on your project.
I am glad to see that money is not holding you back !!!

52 Rat · 09-18-2010, 11:39 PM

Not much progress but it was nice to be in the garage this weekend. I am almost finished with the driver side rust repair and panel replacement.
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52 Rat · 09-18-2010, 11:42 PM

One more pic.
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ChuckDriver · 09-19-2010, 09:28 AM

Nice work!

**LEEVON** · 09-19-2010, 10:14 AM

Rust repair is looking good. Do you know how far back is the shifter going to be? Are you using a stock seat or something else?

52 Rat · 09-19-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Rust repair is looking good. Do you know how far back is the shifter going to be? Are you using a stock seat or something else?

I am using a late model S10 bench seat that has a factory notch for the cup holder. The shifter will be aligned where the notch is in the seat (cup holder removed); almost like it was made for my application. This is going to work out perfect for my set up.

08-26-2010, 12:51 PM	#1
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	New guy with 52 AD project. I wanted to share a few photos of my 52 AD project. My father-in-law gave me the truck last year. I'm thinking about chopping 4" out of the top. I'm in the process of replacing the rusted panels. Engine GM 6.0L Trans T56 six speed Heidts IFS and air bags 4 link rear 10.5 posi

08-26-2010, 12:54 PM	#2
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. More project pics.

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52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. And a few more.

08-26-2010, 01:31 PM	#4
kaileighs52 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: So.WV Posts: 57	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Great pics new guy,you're coming right along.I'm almost ready to start bolting my 52 back together,I do it in the winter time to stay away from all the critters AND it's too cold for anyone to bother me every 15 minutes __________________ "One of these days when things get better.....I'm leavin"

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08-26-2010, 02:22 PM	#6
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. What type of V6 you got in the background of the next to last picture?Trucks looking good!!!

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Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Looking good... Why did you go with a different bell housing? Is it a scattershield or the tranny wouldn't bolt up to the 6.0? Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

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CTZR1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Pere, Wisconsin Posts: 108	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. tooo coool. Keep up the good work __________________ 1949 GMC FC102 4-speed 1970 Corvette T-top 350hp 4-speed 1997 Chevy Suburban 4x4

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52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. This is close to what my 52 should look like when I'm finished. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

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09-18-2010, 11:39 PM	#21
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Not much progress but it was nice to be in the garage this weekend. I am almost finished with the driver side rust repair and panel replacement. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671 Last edited by 52 Rat; 09-18-2010 at 11:40 PM.



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LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: New guy with 52 AD project. Rust repair is looking good. Do you know how far back is the shifter going to be? Are you using a stock seat or something else? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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