My 1948 gmc build
 

Here's the start of my 48 gmc, using a 1950 frame. [IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...DDA62E21_1.jpg[/IMG]
The plans are a 4 inch drop axle in front and some kind of 4 link and bags in the rear.

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gotta luv those GMCs!!!

:gmc2:

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Got the 327 and the turbo 350 mounted.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...572E6380_1.jpg[/IMG]
I off set the engine to the right 2.25 inches and spaced the steering box out one inch.
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Looks like a great start!!

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Looking like great work so far. Out of curiosity why start with a 50 frame?

Im interested to see how this turns out. Most of the V8 swaps include a frame swap as well so Im curious to see how it all comes together!

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Thanks, i got some ideas from your build thread.

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I am using the 50 frame because that what I had, the cab I am using is off a 48 2 ton.

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Got the new leaf springs installed, still waiting on the drop axle. Any one have any good idea on what link setup to run on the rear. I want the back bumber on the ground.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...CD1C4CF8F7.jpg[/IMG]

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Ah cool. Yea I have a 50 so I was wondering why you would use it instead. Gotcha.

Hope all goes well with your build. I will be keeping and eye on it.

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Nice start. I forgot there really is a Home, ks. Not far from me. :-)

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Not a real big up date, Got the rear stripped, and ordered a Gambino's Kustoms tail dragger kit.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...D58CA4827E.jpg[/IMG]

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Using a 54 bumber upside down so I can run exhaust through the cutout. The rear is out of mid sixtys truck.
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I think I am going to find a different rear end. I don't like how much rust was on the axle tube. [IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...47554659C1.jpg[/IMG]
The new mount would be right in this area.

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Got a rear end out of a 69 gmc and tacked into place. Still wating on the 4 link.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...BE8C770CCC.jpg[/IMG]

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Got my axle back from Sid.
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Got rear ended in my 50 Chevy on the way to work last night.[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...1DAE873927.jpg[/IMG]

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Damn that sucks. But I'm in on this build. About to start on my 55 gmc series 1

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make sure to get yourself checked out. That looks like a good smack on the back of the head...

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Got the drop axle installed. Think I'm going to put 3 inch drop springs in also. [IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...A66A903998.jpg[/IMG]
I also got the rear 4 link tacked in and stated on the notches.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...712B7DF55E.jpg[/IMG]
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hey man, might want to run that rear axle up and down and watch what the pinion angle does, I have seen a lot of 4 links with upper bars in front of the axle instead of on top and they almost always have weird pinion issues, pointing down the more drop you get. If thats what happens, you will need to move the mounting points to the top of the axle.

looks like the lowers might hit the frame too, or is that an illusion?

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That's plan every thing is lightly tacked.

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The lowers will be close but I think they will clear. Thanks for the advice, any input is welcome

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Looking good so far! Making good progress!

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I'm in on this build. Subscribed. I am starting with pretty much the same thing. '53 GMC cab and frame. Mine is a 5 window split windshield. I will be keeping an eye on this build for ideas.

Eric

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Got her back on the ground tonight. The front should come down another inch when I get the drop springs and the right size tire.
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Looking good. Makes me want to go get mine and bring it back up here and get busy. Keep the pics coming.

Eric

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looks looooowwww

in the back anyway!

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looking good man what kinda 4 link is that

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This is the kit I ordered http://m.ebay.com/itm/GAMBINO-KUSTOM...-/260889038820

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Looks good.... sub'd

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Got the drop springs in, running board is 5 inches off the ground with the rear at ride hight.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...6F961A8493.jpg[/IMG]

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Set the bed and a fender on.
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Rear air, front spring. Interesting!! I'm in.

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This truck is my inspiration and direction I'm going with this build, although I only plan on a 3 inch chop. I want to put the back window on the belt line to make the glass equal all the way around.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...DAFBD8BC25.jpg[/IMG]

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Finally got moved and the old house up for sale. Looking forward to working on this again. Look for updates soon.

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Plans changed a little bit, decided to to run stock height springs in the front. Also I didn't like the way that four link fit the frame. I plan on going with a parallel 4 link and Panhard bar. Got the frame boxing plates tacked in where the 4 link will mount.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...29F8CAD863.jpg[/IMG]

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Ordered a ridetech four link, hope to have it installed by next weekend.

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So do you recommend against the Gambino's kit?

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It's a good kit, very well made I didn't like the way it fit the frame. I plan on using it when I bag my 51 fleetline.

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Started taking in the 4 link.
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