1951 Chevy / C4 - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldman3** · 10-01-2013, 11:24 PM

Man, I would still be thinking about how and what to do, and you have it done already, you are the man....Jim

Firstgenfan · 10-04-2013, 02:43 PM

Man you do some awesome work! I noticed that you are pretty local to me. I'm down in Red Lion. I'm doing a 53 now and it's going slow but steady. Do you know anyone that would be interested in a new repop rear drivers fender? It was ordered wrong and was supposed to be a pass. fender. Thought I would ask since your local and seem to have a big network of friends! Thanks for your build threads they're great! Hope to see ya around sometime. --Jeremy

xpickup · 10-07-2013, 07:06 AM

oldman3, Thank you. You could do it. I have seen your builds!

Firstgenfan, Thank you. We will have to check out each others builds since we are so close. As for the fender I will check around. Everyone is always looking for fenders because they are always bent or rusty.

Shannon

Firstgenfan · 10-07-2013, 10:34 PM

Thanks! I actually sold the fender to a guy that is restoring an AD truck that lives about 2 miles from me. Small world!

mr incredible · 10-30-2013, 11:23 AM

Anything exciting going on

98layinframe · 10-30-2013, 11:31 AM

Aww. Boo! I got excited hoping there where some updates when I got the email notification.

xpickup · 10-30-2013, 11:40 AM

Mr Incredible, 98layinframe, boy it has been a while that I have post. Ken just picked up his frame for his wife's 1947 double duty truck this past weekend. So I will be back onto the truck later this weekend. I have to install power windows in Billy's 48 doors this weekend too. But after that back on the 51 again. Glad I was missed. I have been crazy busy but yes I am still alive!

Shannon

99 to Life · 10-30-2013, 08:11 PM

shannon, for real man, it the holidays give us some treats.

**oldman3** · 10-30-2013, 11:02 PM

We've been going crazy without your great updates, and you are truly missed....Jim

FarmerSid · 10-31-2013, 06:05 PM

Com'on Shannon. I need some inspiration for my C4 build.

xpickup · 11-03-2013, 08:21 PM

99 to life, I will be back on it this week.

Oldman3 boy is it great to be so missed. I did post on the frame I was working on but nobody posted on it. The body is on it so hopefully you guys will post on it. I have more work to do on it.

Farmersid , good another c4 build. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Always glad to help out.

**oldman3** · 11-04-2013, 12:48 AM

Guess I wasn't paying attention and didn't know you started another thread...Jim

FarmerSid · 11-04-2013, 02:09 PM

I got tons of question xpickup. Tons! I appreciate your offer and will take you up on it. I just picked up a complete 88-91 Vette IFS for $250 on Saturday. I'm looking into building my own cross member as I used up my truck funds for this year already and I'm getting close to needing a cross member to test fit the 95 LT1 I have. I'm finishing the firewall now and need to figure out how much of a recess and tunnel I need so I can finish the cab repair work. If interested, I can link you to some pics of where I'm at but I don't want to hijack your build.

Talk to ya!

xpickup · 11-06-2013, 06:53 AM

FarmerSid, I sent you a PM.

Shannon

FarmerSid · 11-06-2013, 11:10 AM

Got it Shannon! Thanks!

48 GMC BURB · 12-25-2013, 12:08 AM

Merry Christmas to Shannon, his family and all his friends . It is my pleasure to be among them (Friends). He has been busy with the 47 Step Van build for my wife ,,check it out for something different and will be back on this one soon.

Shannon enjoy the time with the kids they grow up so fast !

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Originally Posted by xpickup

Mr Incredible, 98layinframe, boy it has been a while that I have post. Ken just picked up his frame for his wife's 1947 double duty truck this past weekend. So I will be back onto the truck later this weekend. I have to install power windows in Billy's 48 doors this weekend too. But after that back on the 51 again. Glad I was missed. I have been crazy busy but yes I am still alive!

Shannon

**oldman3** · 12-25-2013, 12:37 AM

While I'm here, Merry Christmas Shannon and family...Jim

xpickup · 12-25-2013, 03:34 PM

48 GMC BURB, thank you my friend and hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas too. That goes for everyone else on here too. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year.

Oldman3, Merry Christmas.

Shannon

STOCKISH · 12-29-2013, 07:37 PM

Hey Shannon, sorry if I missed it but at ride height what angle did you place the rear trailing arms and brackets? Thanks man.

xpickup · 12-30-2013, 09:38 PM

1972SuperCheyenne, no problem, I will try and check for you tomorrow.

Shannon

STOCKISH · 01-29-2014, 01:16 PM

Any more progress on this buddy?

xpickup · 01-29-2014, 01:30 PM

1972SuperCheyenne, No, none just been working on his wifes box truck. I did get batteries for my angle finder and totally forgot about checking the angles for you. Sorry, I get them for you.

Shannon

STOCKISH · 01-29-2014, 01:40 PM

No worries and no rush. I think Im going to have to lower my step notch a bit or Im going to lose way too much bed depth. Would love some mandrel bent frame rails but they get really $$$$. And I dont trust my welding enough to use flat steel to make the over axle portion of the frame like you did.

xpickup · 01-29-2014, 01:57 PM

1972SuperCheyenne, Ok. I will give you the measurement from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the notch too. When I made the notches I welded the inside of the c first, letting the plates corner to corner( having the edges of the plate showing). Then welded the outside edge and ground them square. Then cut and fit the inside boxing plate and fit it corner to corner and welded it. It is not that bad.

Shannon

STOCKISH · 01-29-2014, 02:12 PM

Do you do your welding with a 110 or 220 welder. I have a Hobart 140 and it welds great but was just concerned about holding strength. Im using .120 wall tubing and 11 gauge sheet for fish plates and stuff.

10-01-2013, 11:24 PM	#351
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Man, I would still be thinking about how and what to do, and you have it done already, you are the man....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-04-2013, 02:43 PM	#352
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Man you do some awesome work! I noticed that you are pretty local to me. I'm down in Red Lion. I'm doing a 53 now and it's going slow but steady. Do you know anyone that would be interested in a new repop rear drivers fender? It was ordered wrong and was supposed to be a pass. fender. Thought I would ask since your local and seem to have a big network of friends! Thanks for your build threads they're great! Hope to see ya around sometime. --Jeremy

10-07-2013, 07:06 AM	#353
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 oldman3, Thank you. You could do it. I have seen your builds! Firstgenfan, Thank you. We will have to check out each others builds since we are so close. As for the fender I will check around. Everyone is always looking for fenders because they are always bent or rusty. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

10-07-2013, 10:34 PM	#354
Firstgenfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Lion, PA Posts: 103	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Thanks! I actually sold the fender to a guy that is restoring an AD truck that lives about 2 miles from me. Small world!

10-30-2013, 11:23 AM	#355
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Anything exciting going on __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them

10-30-2013, 11:31 AM	#356
98layinframe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 267	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Aww. Boo! I got excited hoping there where some updates when I got the email notification. __________________ 91 s10 - bagged bodydropped 4", 350/700R4, narrowed reared, cantilever rear air bag setup 1951 chevy 3100 - in build/acquiring parts process. Have full C4 Corvette suspension front and rear, tpi 350, 700r4, 18" torque thrust II wheels

10-30-2013, 11:40 AM	#357
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Mr Incredible, 98layinframe, boy it has been a while that I have post. Ken just picked up his frame for his wife's 1947 double duty truck this past weekend. So I will be back onto the truck later this weekend. I have to install power windows in Billy's 48 doors this weekend too. But after that back on the 51 again. Glad I was missed. I have been crazy busy but yes I am still alive! Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

10-30-2013, 08:11 PM	#358
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 shannon, for real man, it the holidays give us some treats. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA 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 Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

10-30-2013, 11:02 PM	#359
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 We've been going crazy without your great updates, and you are truly missed....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-31-2013, 06:05 PM	#360
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Com'on Shannon. I need some inspiration for my C4 build. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

11-03-2013, 08:21 PM	#361
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 99 to life, I will be back on it this week. Oldman3 boy is it great to be so missed. I did post on the frame I was working on but nobody posted on it. The body is on it so hopefully you guys will post on it. I have more work to do on it. Farmersid , good another c4 build. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Always glad to help out. __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

11-04-2013, 12:48 AM	#362
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Guess I wasn't paying attention and didn't know you started another thread...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-04-2013, 02:09 PM	#363
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 I got tons of question xpickup. Tons! I appreciate your offer and will take you up on it. I just picked up a complete 88-91 Vette IFS for $250 on Saturday. I'm looking into building my own cross member as I used up my truck funds for this year already and I'm getting close to needing a cross member to test fit the 95 LT1 I have. I'm finishing the firewall now and need to figure out how much of a recess and tunnel I need so I can finish the cab repair work. If interested, I can link you to some pics of where I'm at but I don't want to hijack your build. Talk to ya! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938 Last edited by FarmerSid; 11-04-2013 at 02:11 PM. Reason: I'm stunned!

11-06-2013, 06:53 AM	#364
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 FarmerSid, I sent you a PM. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

11-06-2013, 11:10 AM	#365
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Got it Shannon! Thanks! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938



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12-25-2013, 12:37 AM	#367
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 While I'm here, Merry Christmas Shannon and family...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-25-2013, 03:34 PM	#368
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 48 GMC BURB, thank you my friend and hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas too. That goes for everyone else on here too. Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year. Oldman3, Merry Christmas. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

12-29-2013, 07:37 PM	#369
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Hey Shannon, sorry if I missed it but at ride height what angle did you place the rear trailing arms and brackets? Thanks man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-30-2013, 09:38 PM	#370
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 1972SuperCheyenne, no problem, I will try and check for you tomorrow. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

01-29-2014, 01:16 PM	#371
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Any more progress on this buddy? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-29-2014, 01:30 PM	#372
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 1972SuperCheyenne, No, none just been working on his wifes box truck. I did get batteries for my angle finder and totally forgot about checking the angles for you. Sorry, I get them for you. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

01-29-2014, 01:40 PM	#373
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 No worries and no rush. I think Im going to have to lower my step notch a bit or Im going to lose way too much bed depth. Would love some mandrel bent frame rails but they get really $$$$. And I dont trust my welding enough to use flat steel to make the over axle portion of the frame like you did. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-29-2014, 01:57 PM	#374
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 1972SuperCheyenne, Ok. I will give you the measurement from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the notch too. When I made the notches I welded the inside of the c first, letting the plates corner to corner( having the edges of the plate showing). Then welded the outside edge and ground them square. Then cut and fit the inside boxing plate and fit it corner to corner and welded it. It is not that bad. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

01-29-2014, 02:12 PM	#375
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1951 Chevy / C4 Do you do your welding with a 110 or 220 welder. I have a Hobart 140 and it welds great but was just concerned about holding strength. Im using .120 wall tubing and 11 gauge sheet for fish plates and stuff. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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