project: What did I get myself into 50 chevy

[blitz'd]

Im f'n motivated on this thing lately. Got a lot done last night, spent a grip on parts today. Rad support is done, pulled the front end one last time to finish weld the body mounts and paint the firewall. Started making a driveline tunnel also...this part looks like its going to suck.

[troy54gmc]

Hey Blitz'd did you move your whole bed forward 2 inch's and if so didnt that put ur rear wheel out of alignment with the fender or did you plan that before locating rear wheel? i like the front of the bed...

[blitz'd]

When we built the frame we built it around that idea. If I remember correctly my wheel base is 113.5". I think stock is 117 for the ADs.

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by blitz'd

I got them from summit racing, they are the energy suspension universal body bushings.

FYI these are not going to work to well. The inside of the bushing is sleeved and they do not make up for the 1" body mount support(the universal mounts are made for a 1/4" space between them). Im thinking about recessing them into the floor with some 3/16th tube, otherwise the upper bushings are going to stick up about an inch from the floor and make laying the carpet a problem. More work than I wanted to do but it will look better in the end. Good news is im getting pretty damn good at fabrication. lol.

[BlueJeep]

Originally Posted by blitz'd

FYI these are not going to work to well. The inside of the bushing is sleeved and they do not make up for the 1" body mount support(the universal mounts are made for a 1/4" space between them). Im thinking about recessing them into the floor with some 3/16th tube, otherwise the upper bushings are going to stick up about an inch from the floor and make laying the carpet a problem. More work than I wanted to do but it will look better in the end. Good news is im getting pretty damn good at fabrication. lol.

Are you sure you're putting these on correctly? All you should have in the interior of the truck are the heads of the bolts. Between the cab and the frame you'd have the larger piece, then on the bottom side of the frame mounts you'd have the smaller piece, then the washer, then the nut. The 1/4" between the bushings should be the approximate thickness of the frame mount.

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Are you sure you're putting these on correctly? All you should have in the interior of the truck are the heads of the bolts. Between the cab and the frame you'd have the larger piece, then on the bottom side of the frame mounts you'd have the smaller piece, then the washer, then the nut. The 1/4" between the bushings should be the approximate thickness of the frame mount.

You are correct sir! I was doing them wrong last night. I started doing some research after I posted that and realized what I was doing wrong. I thought one of the bushings went inside the cab like the factory ones. Body mounts are done after a little rust repair! Tranny tunnel is killing me now.

[blitz'd]

Still messing with the floor, rust repair and tranny tunnel. Boring stuff this week so heres something to look at.

Dusting off the air ride stuff.


Played with tail lights tonight. Getting molded into the bed.


Body mounts round 3. lol. So glad these are done!


Holy crap. This is where most of my week has been spent. Fixing rust holes, body mounts, tranny tunnel.


hmmm...

[troy54gmc]

Lookin good man. i like the taillights.. you gonna french those in the rear fenders or just mount them??

[blitz'd]

Molding them into the stake pocket.

[daverod]

Good job. Love those wheels,

[blitz'd]

Sorry for the delay in progress guys. Im an insurance adjuster so ill be on the road chasing storms for a while.

[SledBurban]

Originally Posted by blitz'd

Sorry for the delay in progress guys. Im an insurance adjuster so ill be on the road chasing storms for a while.

I adjusted a south carolina claim for you today.. YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

[vintage_car]

would love to see the tubbing project and what driveshaft are you using?

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by SledBurban

I adjusted a south carolina claim for you today.. YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

Hey thanks! I turned away a North Carolina claim and sent them your way today!

Originally Posted by vintage_car

would love to see the tubbing project and what driveshaft are you using?

I had a custom one built by a local driveline shop. When I get back in town ill start body work on the bed and post more pictures. I was trying to get it running before I got called out to work and was sooo close but didnt happen.

[SouthernRodder]

Looking good man. Did you ever find a taller rear tire. I've been racking my brains the past week on tire combos. Thinking of either 18x8/18x9.5 or 18x8/20x10. I'm kinda leaning toward the 18s with a 235/55 and a 255/55 tire combo. I would really like a 285/50 on the back (I like em fat) but can't seem to find a matching tread for the front. What size spacers did u wind up using?

[vintage_car]

if you don;t mind me asking...what did that driveshaft cost? I have not had luck at the junkyard sourcing a 59" one and it is looking more like I will need one made. I have been priced $200-250...wasn't sure if that was spot on, to much, a steal?

[daverod]

I pd 150 cut and balanced.

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by SouthernRodder

Looking good man. Did you ever find a taller rear tire. I've been racking my brains the past week on tire combos. Thinking of either 18x8/18x9.5 or 18x8/20x10. I'm kinda leaning toward the 18s with a 235/55 and a 255/55 tire combo. I would really like a 285/50 on the back (I like em fat) but can't seem to find a matching tread for the front. What size spacers did u wind up using?

Nope, now that it is all together I like the 285/35s. I couldnt find a size I liked in 18" that was a decent price. Any larger than what I have is an odd ball size and they go for a premium.

Originally Posted by vintage_car

if you don;t mind me asking...what did that driveshaft cost? I have not had luck at the junkyard sourcing a 59" one and it is looking more like I will need one made. I have been priced $200-250...wasn't sure if that was spot on, to much, a steal?

It was under $180 out the door. There is a guy on ebay selling them for like 170 shipped any size you want.

[SledBurban]

UPDATES? I know you are home...

[blitz'd]

Not yet, been replacing fences and trimming trees. 6 months of house duties to catch up on.

[blitz'd]

Ive been hard at work on this thing the past few weeks. Finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Heres some pictures of more s10 swap mounts, front bed mounts



Running board mounts




Radiator support shortened, new lower mounts fabbed from S10 bumper mounts and radiator mounted. Perfect fit, made it all adjustable so I can get all the front sheet metal to line up.




Got the floor all patched up and rust free, put on a coat of Rust Bullet top and bottom.



Laid out

Aired up


Front end got painted last weekend, I was rushing to beat the cold weather and ran out of hardener for the clear on sunday so these still need a scuff and clear.



Dash parts all painted

[blitz'd]

As you might be able to tell from the last few pictures the cab has taken a beating since it was painted. I repainted the firewall this weekend and am planning on repainting the cab too. The fenders and hood are a little darker in the pictures above, that is the new paint color. I darkened up the red a little and added a little more gloss to the clear. I wanted a cool satin sheen not just another flat paint job.

Sound deadener is in, carpet is on the way. Wiring is in progress. Ordered a new steering column, ive gone this far and im not putting the ugly 80s GM column back in it.



Oh, I had a hell of a time fabbing up a trans tunnel that looked good so while at a swap meet I found this guy for $20. Its a removable tunnel from a 60s chevy truck. Had to move the shifter hole but came out perfect.

[xpickup]

blitz'd, looking good. The stance is killer. Keep up the great work.


Shannon

[Kabwe]

The truck is looking NICE!

[Root2812]

Originally Posted by blitz'd

Where did you get that tranny hump? It almost looks plastic in the picture.