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Old 11-12-2010, 05:19 PM   #1
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51 Chevy "Southwest Grunge Truck"

OK, here is my project with the help of Steve Silva in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
Steve started to build these trucks more than 5 years ago with his own truck. You can see him at the GoodGuys Event in Scottsdale on Nov 19, 2010
Here is his truck:
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Old 11-12-2010, 05:28 PM   #2
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And here is my 1951 project:
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Old 11-12-2010, 05:32 PM   #3
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After looking around, I decided to go with a new engine from the Engine Factory
Great people to deal with, very happy with the result:
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Old 11-12-2010, 05:33 PM   #4
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I have seen Steve's truck many times here in New Mexico at the Super Show. That truck is a really cool patina!

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Old 11-12-2010, 05:37 PM   #5
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Once the cab and bed is removed, this is what we will build: Air ride system, Progressive frame parts, etc, stay tuned for updates.
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Old 11-12-2010, 05:46 PM   #6
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Thanks Steve. I try to figure out how to add more paged to my own thread...?

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Old 11-12-2010, 10:37 PM   #7
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Re: 51 Chevy "Southwest Grunge Truck"

Sweet truck, wasn't this the truck featured on Trucks when they did the patina paint job?
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Old 11-12-2010, 11:05 PM   #8
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Gman7, The patina paint looks great. The stance looks great also. Can't wait to see your truck back on the frame.
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Old 03-22-2011, 02:15 PM   #9
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more pix on progress here:
http://s1137.photobucket.com/albums/...Chevy%20truck/
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Old 03-22-2011, 05:21 PM   #10
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Re: 51 Chevy "Southwest Grunge Truck"

What's the bit of circuitry you have hiding in the fuel filler?
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Ah, I see the label of the picture indicates kill switch. I like that idea.

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