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Old 01-02-2015, 11:52 PM   #76
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Re: 1951 Project underway

looks good man, how you like the engine start up? what are those rims, kinda artillery style
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Old 01-03-2015, 12:34 AM   #77
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Re: 1951 Project underway

That first start put a huge smile on my face. The wheels are Cragar Soft 8. I have 17x9 front and rear. They are heavy but inexpensive for that size.
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Old 03-01-2015, 03:13 PM   #78
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Slow progress, sub zero temps outside make it difficult to get motivated to work in the garage.

I moved the axle back, then shortened the two pieced mid 90's S10 driveshaft, replaced u-joints and modified the carrier bearing mount under the cab.
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Old 03-01-2015, 03:16 PM   #79
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I've also upgraded the rear wheel studs to 1/2" and am working on mocking up the rear discs. I also rebuilt the calipers. Once I get all of this sorted I can figure out shock mounting then routing exhaust...
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Old 06-03-2015, 10:36 PM   #80
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I had some time to get the truck out of the garage to get some of the clutter cleared out. I also have the trans cross-member done, the exhaust finished, the rear sway bar mounts done and nearly have the under frame gas tank mount completed.
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:23 AM   #81
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Decided to work on the front bumper, original application Cadillac. It was a bit too wide, so started by taking 4" out out of the "spreader bar" in the middle.
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:27 AM   #82
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Ended up doubling that to 8" total to get it narrow enough to run on the truck. Next step for this project is figuring out mounting to the frame.
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Old 06-07-2015, 10:48 PM   #83
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Re: 1951 Project underway

looking good
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52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame

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Old 06-20-2015, 10:08 PM   #84
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Decided to tackle something different, so took on the tailgate. I wanted to go for something a little different but didn't like the prices of what the aftermarket has to offer. So I'm building one from scratch.

Tomorrow I'll be adding the inner and outer skins. Then it's on to the hinge and latch mods.
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Old 06-20-2015, 10:51 PM   #85
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Re: 1951 Project underway

does the tailgate but up against sumting in the closed position . like against a piece of metal strip welded in the inside on each of the bedsides
you could keep the gate closed with just the latches but i think the rattling will drive you crazy
if you stick some foam of rubber windowstrip on the inside part of the metal strips the gate will have some tension against the latches and whont vibrate and rattle as mush

gate looks realy nicely done maibe you can borrow a beadroller from somewhere and put a bowtie and an edging in the rear panel
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Old 06-20-2015, 11:49 PM   #86
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Re: 1951 Project underway

nice job and good idea/approach. there is alot you can do with a blank skin.
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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

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Old 06-26-2015, 11:27 PM   #87
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Not much progress since last post. We've been busy this week with a new purchase.

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