1951 long bed build
 

This was the truck i pulled from the weeds. All the wheels were locked up it was last licenses in 1993. Motor was free buddy had it sitting behind his shop figured it was time to do something with it.

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I got it bought from him and the work started in october of last year.

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Demo of the s10

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Boxing the frame and extending it 28 inches

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Progress came to a halt when i had a bad wreck. My buddy says never go faster then your angel can fly.... at least im still here to talk about it

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Frame extension measurements if anybody is interested they fit perfect

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Ill try to post all the pictures if my build in the next couple days. Let me know id be happy to answer any questions from my experience im not a professional builder just a guy in his garage.

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Demo of the 51'

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Setting bed and cab on frame

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Building core support mount

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Setting box height, raising bed floor and fitting running boards

If you notice the top picture is after i played with the cab shims to get the hood to close properly

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Purchases some chrome baby moons in craigslist. Had to set them next to the truck for kicks. Need wheel spacers to clear box.

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Steering colomn and brake pedal/booster master cylinder placement

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Leather seats from an astro van i have to come up with a way to mount them. I think im gonna put something over the stock seat riser then bolt it down

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Looking Good , Nice project . How long has it taken from field to now ?

Two things I'd shorten the steering column and raise the seats so you are looking out of the center of the windshield .

Keep on Trucking' :)

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Haha that all dependa on preference and being im 6'5 i dont need to raise the seat im actually seeing part of the sun visor in my vision and the steering colomn could shorten a hair but it feels good if i go much lower i hit my legs on the wheel when i sit in it. I started working in october but had to stop for a bit when i wrecked the bike.

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Now That's what I call Progress !

Wrecking the bike , Not Good ! Wrecking yourself , Really NOT good ! :(

Keep on Trucking' :)

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Ok, ok, whatever you say! I'm only 5'-10" (on a good day anymore). If you're THAT big you can do whatever you want!:lol:

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I Really like the long beds. So rare and equally cool.

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Well today i got the wire harmess in and mostly hooked up the good part was it turned over with the key. Just have to get fuel lines routed and extend wire harness to the fuel pump.

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What is everybody putting for a radiator in these looking to do electric fans also?

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Well got tranny lines and coolant lines hooked up and after starting it and letting it run have no leaks. I did have to fab a tee for piping on heater core due to the s10 factory radiator is where one of the heater core lines ran. I ended up using a 1965 mustang radiator with internal tranny cooler and electric fan setup.

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I dig the long bed setup.

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Mw548

Hey dude if you put a SBC between your legs, you'd better be in leathers from head to toe..

Hope no broken bones and the least amount of "road rash"!!!

Fun, fun, fun build

Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

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5.3 waiting in the garage just not in budget yet. I also knew if i converted to 5.3 it would take me alot longer.