47-59 1950 3600/S-10-LS swap

[scott123]

I am not sure if there should be a Hall of Fame for "that guy" or maybe a Hall of Fame for people "like me who seem to buy from that guy". Just not sure.

This 1950 has some rather unique challenges. The previous builder did not own a drill nor any bolts and nuts. Straight welding rods on everything. The truck is a uni-body as the running boards were welded to the fenders front and back.

I'm getting ready to pull the cab off and noticed a shiny scratch on the edge of the floor board. Upon further review the patch panel on the passenger side floor board is aluminum flashing for roofing type work. It was glued in with gasket sealer/Perma-Tex.

I like creative but this truck has stretched creative out a little bit. LOL

Scott

[dsraven]

that just shows the previous owner was running a tight budget.
seen lots of stuff like that over the years. good thing he wasn't a roofer or you may have found tar and straw. a boat guy wouldda used fiberglass, a wood guy wouldda built a new floor outta wood. maybe your guy was a evestrough guy, is there a downspout under the truck? haha
keep pluggin away and soon you will see exactly what you have to work with. the good thing is most common rust spots have patch panels made, it's just money, right?

[scott123]

The frame that came out from under the truck had a '76 AMC Pacer front end welded in with a rack and pinion.

The back clip is a real hack job. The 10 bolt may be OK but that is about it.

The green frame is a 49 GMC with a helper spring type set up, maybe the towing package for the day.

More pics to come.

Scott

[Modsqaud69]

At least I'm not the only one "like me who seems to buy from that guy ". Good luck with the build I will be watching. I don't blame you for trying to help young people when they are trying, I do it all the time. Rob

[scott123]

I got the cab and bed off the frame. It was as much work as I have ever had to do to get them separated from one another and then off the chassis. The '50 model chassis is not as bad rust wise as I thought. it has the AMC Pacer front end but a hack job for the rear. The S-10 frame is now in the shop. The 383 stroker motor is setting in the corner waiting patiently.

Now that I have the three biggest 'working parts' all in one spot I can start the process of making this a truck again.

Pics and some occasional whining to follow. LOL

Scott

[Modsqaud69]

Keep up the great work. I'm following along because I am going to ls an s10 swap also.