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08-04-2014, 10:56 AM
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51 Chevy Half Ton Build
I thought I should start a build thread even though I've owned this truck for over 20 years. I did most of the chassis work years ago, but have recently updated the rear end with the 4-link w/coil overs. I 've been working the past few months on the body work. Learning as I go with the guidance from a neighbor whom used to work in a body shop 30+ years ago. It's great that he's just talking me through the process. He's letting me do the work as I like to do everything myself.
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08-04-2014, 10:59 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Progress
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08-04-2014, 11:33 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Progress
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08-04-2014, 11:40 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Additional Progress
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08-04-2014, 11:42 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Additional Cab body work
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08-04-2014, 11:43 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Sanding all day and a third coat of primer.
Trailer fenders cut down for inner fender/mini tubs. |
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08-04-2014, 12:11 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
good lookin body work -! keep us up on you progress
love the cab dolly wheels ! |
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08-04-2014, 12:30 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Random Progress pics
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08-04-2014, 12:39 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
That thing is looking awesome. Build threads like these really make me want to strip my truck down and re-do the whole thing.
James
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08-04-2014, 08:18 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Very nice work, keep us updated...Jim
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08-05-2014, 08:20 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Last nights Progress
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08-07-2014, 09:52 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
I located the mount holes and cut cables for the shaved door solenoid kit. first coat of filler on the gauge pod.
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08-07-2014, 10:36 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Very nice work! I can appreciate all the photos as I'm just starting my own project similar to yours. I have a 1950 GMC that I'm doing a frame swap on using a Chevy S10 frame. Keep the pictures and the comments coming please.
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08-07-2014, 07:58 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Here are a couple pics of the old truck before the chopping of the top. I also added another rung on the bottom of the grill and blended the front fenders for a lower look up front.
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08-08-2014, 08:52 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Floor pan and trans tunnel work.
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08-18-2014, 12:25 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
I worked on several body parts and the cab this weekend. Here are some pictures of the progression of the metal and body work on the hood.
Here’s the hood after wet sanding the primer with 400 grit paper. Covered in a thin coat of water. |
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09-30-2014, 01:41 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Here are a few pictures of the progress so far. I have most of the truck painted now, the drive line is in and ready for fluids. I am going to start the new wiring this evening. I plan on either trading my seats or dying them black. I would prefer to find someone willing to trade for black 3rd row seats from a newer Tahoe.
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09-30-2014, 11:31 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Looks good...Jim
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02-18-2015, 11:53 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Just a couple more pics. I'm still at it and plan on being on the road this spring.
Frank |
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02-19-2015, 02:58 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Great looking truck! And for the pictures.....I think it fair to say we all love pictures.....keep them coming and keep up the stellar work!
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02-19-2015, 09:47 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Looks good. Cruising this spring for sure.
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03-28-2015, 10:10 AM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Sometimes you have to go back before you can move forward. In my case I've been re-working the firewall and floor to get much needed cab space. I'm still making progress even if it's only a few hours here and there through-out the week.
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03-28-2015, 11:43 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
What is the width on the 3rd row seat? I really like the looks of the black cloth ones, but I thought they were too narrow. Yours looks like a great fit
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03-30-2015, 04:24 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
Nice work. I'm dig'n the cab caddy you made out of bicycle wheels, I could use somthing like that about now.
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03-30-2015, 04:34 PM
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Re: 51 Chevy Half Ton Build
How much is your cab chopped. Truck looks good.
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