new guy with a 52
 

i've been surfing on here for a while, and i must say this site is great, so i thought i would show my new project, a 52 shortbox from arizona. this truck is very solid, still has what i think is the original wood floor in the box, i plan on a flat colour, maybe the original blue with blue steelies, i'm going to leave some dents for the old look. i have a camaro clip to put in with a very stout 406sbc with a 5spd and a 9" with a locker for the rear. when i need some advice i can hopefully call on the collective

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Welcome Scott, This is a great site cause there are several builds going on and you can get great ideas from all of them. I am building a 52 with my dad and we went the Mustang 2 setup in the front and 9" in the rear. Feel free to ask questions. I asked lots and am still asking them...lol.

Bernie

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nice one! looks like you got yourself a keeper. post plenty of pics when you put in that clip :metal:

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I installed new rear springs that centered the axle in the rear wheel well and lowered it about 4 inches. I forget who made it I think maybe TCI. then mounted my 9 inch right up

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:welcoem:Looks like you have a solid truck to start with. I'm also going to paint mine a flat original color, forester green.:metal:

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Welcome to the board. Your truck looks very solid. I didn't think you had any solid trucks up your way :lol:
It's always good to have another 47-59 guy on the board.

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Looks kind of like an Old Navy clothing store truck... Nice ride.

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Great start ! Sounds like a good plan.

Thinking about a flat color myself, I actually liked the dirty faded orange before I washed it, not so much now.

keep us informed as you go!

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the truck was sprayed in a gark gray epoxy primer when i bought it, under flouresent lights it looks blue, i saw tci's rear spring and shackle kit, so when it comes time to do the rear i will centre the wheels in the fenders

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Looks like a great start... So let me guess the stout 406 is out of one of the dirt track cars in the background??

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Welcome to the board

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well there's some parts from 1 of the dirt motors in the 406, i'd like to use a quickchange rear to be differant but i think i'll stick to the 9"

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Just remember there are NO rules for a custom build !!

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i can buy a steel axle tube quick change for not bad money, i have to check to see what a locker style 1 is worth, running a set of wide 5 aluminum rims on the back would sure be differant

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OH, and by the way "WELCOME" from the dry hot desert of Southern Arizona.

When I left KItchener in '49 they were still delivering milk and bread by horse and buggy, and look now they have race cars up there!! How thing have progressed.

Build that truck to drive and work for you its a custom!
Antbody can bolt stock pieces back on, it takes a real man to cut one up!!

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Welcome to the collective from one "Beaver Tamer" to another. As the others have said, and I'm sure you know....post lots of pictures! You can use the album feature on your user profile for pictures as well.
Good Luck!

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welcome looks like a great start

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thanks for all the welcome's, i will definately post pics are the work progress's

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Sweet!

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well today i picked up a new toy, a plasma cutter, so i guess its almost time to get the front clip swapped

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watch out those things are addictive, you will be looking for stuff to cut on

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well i made some progress, i took off the front sheetmetal, removed the pedal assembly and e-brake pedal and pivot, took off the steering box and battery tray and removed the column. i was glad that everything unbolted with ease, but i did take the plasma cutter to a few bolts, just to try it out

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welcome to the board. Nice to see another "AD" coming back to life

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thanks, here's a question, is there a bracket on the passanger side of the firewall for the inner fender to bolt to like the 1 on the drivers side or does it bolt to the lower part of the firewall

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The ones I have tore apart only have the three bolts in the toe board on the passenger side, how many did you find?