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Kid · 08-19-2008, 07:56 PM

another quick thing to check at this time is the trans. dip stick tube clearance from fire wall & fender support rod. Looking good!

50adrod · 08-20-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid

another quick thing to check at this time is the trans. dip stick tube clearance from fire wall & fender support rod. Looking good!

thanks, yours came out nice. I have almost an inch of clearance from the dipstick tube and am going to use *****in products inner fenders. they claim you will not use the support rods with them.

50adrod · 09-09-2008, 02:18 PM

here is an update. the firewall and floors are all welded in and the smooth dash is in progress. man I am getting tired of all the welding but the cab is getting close to being rust free.

here are the gauges except I have tan faced gauges

CAL 58 GMC · 09-09-2008, 10:05 PM

That billit gauges cluster going to look awesome on your smooth dash!!

Daniel U · 09-11-2008, 10:57 AM

Very custom look!

50adrod · 11-02-2008, 09:44 PM

ok got a little more done this weekend. I welded in the filler panels for the top and side air vents, welded in the cab corners and de-rusted the passenger fender (6 hrs). installed the *****in products posi align core support and got everything in 2 good coats of SPI epoxy. also my bed came in from Mar K and I am in the process of priming it and putting it together

the front fender temporarily mounted. the first time I have ever had a fender on this truck I bought it in pieces

the custom inner fender just resting in place to get an idea of how it will look

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-03-2008, 10:39 AM

Looks nice..

50adrod · 11-24-2008, 08:05 AM

the hood is in primer now and I mocked up some wheels, they are 17's from my vette but are very similar to the Boyd smoothies I have ordered. looks like a truck again.

OrrieG · 11-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Wow, nice smooth body work. Getting close to paint and final assembly...looking good.

50adrod · 11-24-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Wow, nice smooth body work. Getting close to paint and final assembly...looking good.

yes, the rear fenders and bed are new so those are straight. the rest is really not that bad. removing all the rust was the real job. ashame I have to take it back apart to paint it.

50Bow-tied GMC · 11-25-2008, 12:32 AM

Did you use stock rear fenders or are they custom ones? They look a little wider than stock.

50adrod · 11-25-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 50Bow-tied GMC

Did you use stock rear fenders or are they custom ones? They look a little wider than stock.

fiberglass, 3 inches wider than stock, I have room for a 13 inch tire under them

renegade8720 · 11-25-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 50adrod

here is an update. the firewall and floors are all welded in and the smooth dash is in progress. man I am getting tired of all the welding but the cab is getting close to being rust free.

here are the gauges except I have tan faced gauges

Where did you get your smooth dash and gauge bezel? That looks great!

Renegade

50adrod · 11-25-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by renegade8720

Where did you get your smooth dash and gauge bezel? That looks great!

Renegade

I found them both on ebay. the dash cover from verdine performance products, the bezel was on ebay I dont remember the vendor

solidaxel · 12-10-2008, 04:40 PM

Any more progress ?

50adrod · 12-10-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Any more progress ?

not much just some lower door repairs, I have been spending my time on this car. installing a 408 stroker and 700R plus a complete rewire. gotta earn the cash to fund the project.

nebdrummer · 12-10-2008, 09:42 PM

looks good so far! should be a fun build to follow. good god i sure wish i would have smoothed my firewall. YUCK holes suck!

50adrod · 12-15-2008, 09:53 PM

my custom ordered Boyed smoothies came in today. 17x10 on the rear and 17x8 for the front. 4.5 backspacing on all. this is the minimum you can get in this wheel. I may have to tub the rear just a little for comfort it will be real close with a 315/40 tire right at 13 inches wide, I have the 3 inch wider fenders already. my goal was to completely fill the rear wells and have a deep dished wheel. looks like mission acomplished.

rear

front

50adrod · 12-15-2008, 11:56 PM

oops double post

pugs · 12-16-2008, 12:27 AM

its looking good, would be ashame to have to cut up the new bed with tubs, dont worry about paint its overrated

50adrod · 12-16-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pugs

its looking good, would be ashame to have to cut up the new bed with tubs, dont worry about paint its overrated

I know it is gonna hurt to cut the new bed sides, but it has to happen for the overall look I want. once I make the first cut it will be ok, its just in primer now anyway. hey I like shiney paint

pugs · 12-16-2008, 12:51 AM

do you have a color(s) in mind you are going with

50adrod · 12-16-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pugs

do you have a color(s) in mind you are going with

definitley a dark high metalic brandywine for the bottom, not sure for the upper color yet. I just saw this combo, what do you think, click for a bigger pic

pugs · 12-16-2008, 02:10 AM

to me i would say it depends on where you plan to split the colors, but with the bark brandy metallic maybe with a str8 silver or dove grey

50adrod · 12-29-2008, 09:11 PM

not a whole lot done, I have been spending my time on the Bel Air lately. but I did bring my wheels to the powdercoater today to clear coat them and decided to go by the pull a part lot and go seat shopping. I found some really nice seats from a 94 Chrysler Concorde. 6 way power with power recline on both seats. the seats are in great shape but I will be recovering in grey leather. best of all $19.97 per seat. they are just sitting on paint cans in the pic, I need to build some mounts.

08-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#51
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: 1950 project another quick thing to check at this time is the trans. dip stick tube clearance from fire wall & fender support rod. Looking good! Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348 Last edited by Kid; 08-19-2008 at 08:03 PM.

09-09-2008, 02:18 PM	#53
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	update 9/9/08 here is an update. the firewall and floors are all welded in and the smooth dash is in progress. man I am getting tired of all the welding but the cab is getting close to being rust free. here are the gauges except I have tan faced gauges __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

09-09-2008, 10:05 PM	#54
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 1950 project That billit gauges cluster going to look awesome on your smooth dash!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-11-2008, 10:57 AM	#55
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 1950 project Very custom look! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-02-2008, 09:44 PM	#56
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: 1950 project ok got a little more done this weekend. I welded in the filler panels for the top and side air vents, welded in the cab corners and de-rusted the passenger fender (6 hrs). installed the *****in products posi align core support and got everything in 2 good coats of SPI epoxy. also my bed came in from Mar K and I am in the process of priming it and putting it together the front fender temporarily mounted. the first time I have ever had a fender on this truck I bought it in pieces the custom inner fender just resting in place to get an idea of how it will look __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

11-03-2008, 10:39 AM	#57
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 1950 project Looks nice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2008, 08:05 AM	#58
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	11/22 update the hood is in primer now and I mocked up some wheels, they are 17's from my vette but are very similar to the Boyd smoothies I have ordered. looks like a truck again. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

11-24-2008, 01:29 PM	#59
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1950 project Wow, nice smooth body work. Getting close to paint and final assembly...looking good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-25-2008, 12:32 AM	#61
50Bow-tied GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville, OH Posts: 27	Re: 1950 project Did you use stock rear fenders or are they custom ones? They look a little wider than stock.

12-10-2008, 04:40 PM	#65
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12-10-2008, 09:42 PM	#67
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: 1950 project looks good so far! should be a fun build to follow. good god i sure wish i would have smoothed my firewall. YUCK holes suck!

12-15-2008, 09:53 PM	#68
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	wheels update my custom ordered Boyed smoothies came in today. 17x10 on the rear and 17x8 for the front. 4.5 backspacing on all. this is the minimum you can get in this wheel. I may have to tub the rear just a little for comfort it will be real close with a 315/40 tire right at 13 inches wide, I have the 3 inch wider fenders already. my goal was to completely fill the rear wells and have a deep dished wheel. looks like mission acomplished. rear front __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

12-15-2008, 11:56 PM	#69
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	wheels update oops double post __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck Last edited by 50adrod; 12-15-2008 at 11:58 PM.

12-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#70
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 1950 project its looking good, would be ashame to have to cut up the new bed with tubs, dont worry about paint its overrated __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

12-16-2008, 12:51 AM	#72
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 1950 project do you have a color(s) in mind you are going with __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...



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12-16-2008, 02:10 AM	#74
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 1950 project to me i would say it depends on where you plan to split the colors, but with the bark brandy metallic maybe with a str8 silver or dove grey __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

12-29-2008, 09:11 PM	#75
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	seats update not a whole lot done, I have been spending my time on the Bel Air lately. but I did bring my wheels to the powdercoater today to clear coat them and decided to go by the pull a part lot and go seat shopping. I found some really nice seats from a 94 Chrysler Concorde. 6 way power with power recline on both seats. the seats are in great shape but I will be recovering in grey leather. best of all $19.97 per seat. they are just sitting on paint cans in the pic, I need to build some mounts. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

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