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08-08-2012, 11:37 PM
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1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Recently I picked up this 50 GMC from Virginia, but first a short background on me. I live in West Virginia, near Wheeling. I've always been a big fan of older chevy trucks. I also have a 74 stepside, currently for sale on this site. For the last 7 years I have been building s10 pickup trucks and frankly I am exhausted with them. My roots have always been older trucks and cars. Mostly older Plymouth cars to be exact. Anywho, here is my 50 GMC short bed. Plans for her is to rebuild the original frame using a 4 link and mustang II front IFS. Then setting her up on air ride suspension. So here are a few pictures of when I got her on July 5th this year.
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08-08-2012, 11:42 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Since then I have stripped her down and seperated the body from the frame. I have to replace the cowl panles, floor braces, floor panels, and cab corners on both sides.
I have removed the gas tank as I intend to place the 70 mustang style between the rear framerails as discussed on here.
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08-08-2012, 11:46 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Well, now that your all up to speed on the build, feel free to watch some videos I'm posting on you tube of the tear down and where I'm at so far. They are good office time wasters! www.youtube.com/AspecialZ
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08-12-2012, 09:22 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
I thought about buying this same truck late last year for parts but for various reasons it didn't happen. I'm glad to see it's getting done right. PM sent.
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08-13-2012, 10:11 AM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Looks like a good project! I am a big fan of the GMCs!
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08-15-2012, 06:56 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Thanks 2manyprojects ( I feel your screen name ) haha. I also replied to your PM;
Today I slid the frame back out, been busy finishing the wiring under the dash in an s10 truck I picked up last year wrecked. Its come a long way in the last year and looks good again, I just wanted something good on gas, 2.2/5-speed. I'm going to start stripping the frame to get it sandblasted. Figured I would just update everyone. Have a great week! 
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08-23-2012, 03:48 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
So you got your own shop thats whats up. I'm in pittsburgh, not far away. LOVE the gmc's just picked up a bunch of parts for one. What are you doing with that inline? did it run?
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08-23-2012, 06:47 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
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HEY! yea, motor runs. Its for sale on Craigslist as of a few days ago. Did you pick up them parts from carnegie? Seen the eBay listing a few days ago for GMC parts, bit didn't get to see them 1st. Posted via Mobile Device
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08-23-2012, 07:18 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Cool man, I'll check out the listing. Yeah I got them parts in Carnegie, right under my nose. Can't pass that up. GMC are so unique, I just love them. Very interesting story on how the guy came up on the parts. Def cool. Hopefully I'll see your gmc around sometime.
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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09-24-2012, 09:34 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Well, fell behind over the last few weeks, trying to get those last minute summer jobs completed. Decided I would try to beat the weather the other day and start sandblasting the cab in prep of replacing panels. I did find alot of hidden rust, looks like I'm going to have some heavy hours in welding in this soon. Finally getting to the frame, i'm hoping to have it stripped by Friday.
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09-24-2012, 10:02 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Looking good, so what blaster are you using? I was thinking of getting one of the HF ones to try out.
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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09-24-2012, 11:49 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
I have one I picked up at TP tools up in Youngstown. Works great, has seperate shut off for air flow and screen for debris blocking from the nozzle.
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09-29-2012, 11:51 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Well, finally got around to the frame with the help of my friend Bill. I'm a little closer to having this chassis down to the bare minimum. I'm going to pull off everything and start fresh so I can fill in holes that will no longer be required with new steel. Then I'll be ready to blast I hope. If anyone needs any front end parts let me know, thanks.
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09-30-2012, 10:34 AM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
nice progress.
I'm still interested in the backing plates send me a pic when you get a chance to pop a wheel off.
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09-30-2012, 11:08 AM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Oh yeah, completely forgot. Ill snap a few pics.
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04-01-2013, 01:51 PM
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Re: 1950 GMC Short Bed: Project Not Named
Well, warm weather is coming so maybe I'll get back to this project. I just purchased a 49 3100 a few weeks ago too which I haven't picked up (road trip) I'm hoping to get the frame blasted over the next few weeks so I can start placing the No limit suspension up front. Interested to see what it looks like rolling!
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