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99 to Life · 03-24-2015, 10:44 AM

looking stellar, I like the latch. Was debating on doing that too. Maybe on my next build.
I'm assuming you have repro parts there you have to fix??? not the only guy I'v seen having to do that.

SSABMUD · 03-24-2015, 12:03 PM

Yes they are Dynacorn fenders. Not too happy with them or the other panels.

SSABMUD · 03-24-2015, 01:17 PM

And the beat goes on.....

SSABMUD · 03-24-2015, 01:19 PM

Wow! Ok, I have the hood fitting. Now to put the grille in and see how much work is there.

SSABMUD · 03-24-2015, 01:24 PM

Fender tips now I guess.

lower50's · 03-24-2015, 04:47 PM

That is going to be a killer motor!!!! Lookin good.

SSABMUD · 03-27-2015, 08:23 PM

Finishing up my rad cover today. The fit to the grille is awful. Had to add a fair amount of metal.

SSABMUD · 03-27-2015, 08:25 PM

Got the pieces made and tacked in.

SSABMUD · 03-27-2015, 08:26 PM

I'm not in love with grinding but it is looking ok.

SSABMUD · 03-27-2015, 08:28 PM

I'm happy with it. Needs a little filler but I wanted this fitting nice.

99 to Life · 03-27-2015, 11:23 PM

looking really good, good god Id be so mad to have to do all that work to make new panels work ($$). I guess there is just never an easy way to get one of these trucks done. new or old metal, lotta work.

**Advanced Design** · 03-28-2015, 08:55 AM

Nice work. Wonder if the gaps / poor fit is due to variations in the original builds or are the new parts that far off?

SSABMUD · 03-28-2015, 01:43 PM

I'm not sure AD, it does seem weird everything is off on the front end. My truck is a model 1433 which is a Canadian 1 ton. I was told the hoods a bit different?

99 to Life · 03-28-2015, 10:18 PM

1/2-1 ton chevy are all the same front sheetmetal. 1.5 ton and up changed, everything is a bit bigger.

SSABMUD · 03-29-2015, 10:55 PM

Cool.

SSABMUD · 03-30-2015, 07:49 PM

Started on lower dash today. Got the idea to use a spare set of defroster Vents.

SSABMUD · 03-30-2015, 07:51 PM

My center duct will go into my console.

SSABMUD · 03-30-2015, 07:53 PM

I will be gluing in a piece of foam in these vents after paint. Ducts worked great.

99 to Life · 03-30-2015, 09:49 PM

I envy you with that dash!!!! nice filler piece, looks like it belongs there.

SSABMUD · 03-30-2015, 10:15 PM

Thanks. I am going to make a polished moulding that will bolt on just over the vents and carry over onto the door panels and console.

**Advanced Design** · 03-31-2015, 05:19 PM

Great idea! Came out really nice.

ptc · 04-01-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SSABMUD

In case anybody has been wondering, I am still alive. I have taken a break from my truck for a long time. Bought a bus and toured around the great US of A. Looking around for my final nesting place. As I write this in sitting in Arizona catching up on project I have been following. Some awesome work out the people. I haves lot of travelling to do this year again but the good news is I am motivated to start working on my truck again. We will see how it goes.

Its always good to take break.... and find focus (as they say in the photography world)... Truck is looking pretty sweet!

The script style CHEVROLET on your tailgate, is that raised aluminum or what? Looks real nice like that.

SSABMUD · 04-02-2015, 08:38 AM

pct, I took an old corvette valve cover down to the laser cutter. Had them cut me one 3' wide out of 3/16 stainless. Then I traced the outline onto a flat piece of metal. Then drilled holes within the outline, put the script in place and welded from the back. Then I cut out the original script and welded new script in. After paint I will sand the color off the script before it is cleared.

SSABMUD · 04-02-2015, 06:12 PM

Capped of the bed rails today and worked on tailgate gaps.

SSABMUD · 04-02-2015, 06:14 PM

Worked a bit more on lower dash. Cut and fit in my console.

03-24-2015, 10:44 AM	#251
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 1952 truck. looking stellar, I like the latch. Was debating on doing that too. Maybe on my next build. I'm assuming you have repro parts there you have to fix??? not the only guy I'v seen having to do that. __________________ 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

03-24-2015, 12:03 PM	#252
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Yes they are Dynacorn fenders. Not too happy with them or the other panels. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-24-2015, 01:17 PM	#253
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. And the beat goes on..... Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-24-2015, 01:19 PM	#254
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Wow! Ok, I have the hood fitting. Now to put the grille in and see how much work is there. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-24-2015, 01:24 PM	#255
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Fender tips now I guess. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-24-2015, 04:47 PM	#256
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 1952 truck. That is going to be a killer motor!!!! Lookin good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-27-2015, 08:23 PM	#257
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Finishing up my rad cover today. The fit to the grille is awful. Had to add a fair amount of metal. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-27-2015, 08:25 PM	#258
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Got the pieces made and tacked in. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-27-2015, 08:26 PM	#259
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. I'm not in love with grinding but it is looking ok. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-27-2015, 08:28 PM	#260
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. I'm happy with it. Needs a little filler but I wanted this fitting nice. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-27-2015, 11:23 PM	#261
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 1952 truck. looking really good, good god Id be so mad to have to do all that work to make new panels work ($$). I guess there is just never an easy way to get one of these trucks done. new or old metal, lotta work. __________________ 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

03-28-2015, 08:55 AM	#262
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My 1952 truck. Nice work. Wonder if the gaps / poor fit is due to variations in the original builds or are the new parts that far off? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-28-2015, 01:43 PM	#263
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. I'm not sure AD, it does seem weird everything is off on the front end. My truck is a model 1433 which is a Canadian 1 ton. I was told the hoods a bit different? __________________ Wade

03-28-2015, 10:18 PM	#264
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 1952 truck. 1/2-1 ton chevy are all the same front sheetmetal. 1.5 ton and up changed, everything is a bit bigger. __________________ 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

03-29-2015, 10:55 PM	#265
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Cool. Attached Images __________________ Wade



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03-30-2015, 07:49 PM	#266
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Started on lower dash today. Got the idea to use a spare set of defroster Vents. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-30-2015, 07:51 PM	#267
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. My center duct will go into my console. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-30-2015, 07:53 PM	#268
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. I will be gluing in a piece of foam in these vents after paint. Ducts worked great. Attached Images __________________ Wade

03-30-2015, 09:49 PM	#269
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 1952 truck. I envy you with that dash!!!! nice filler piece, looks like it belongs there. __________________ 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

03-30-2015, 10:15 PM	#270
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Thanks. I am going to make a polished moulding that will bolt on just over the vents and carry over onto the door panels and console. __________________ Wade

03-31-2015, 05:19 PM	#271
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: My 1952 truck. Great idea! Came out really nice. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-02-2015, 08:38 AM	#273
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. pct, I took an old corvette valve cover down to the laser cutter. Had them cut me one 3' wide out of 3/16 stainless. Then I traced the outline onto a flat piece of metal. Then drilled holes within the outline, put the script in place and welded from the back. Then I cut out the original script and welded new script in. After paint I will sand the color off the script before it is cleared. __________________ Wade

04-02-2015, 06:12 PM	#274
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Capped of the bed rails today and worked on tailgate gaps. Attached Images __________________ Wade

04-02-2015, 06:14 PM	#275
SSABMUD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 336	Re: My 1952 truck. Worked a bit more on lower dash. Cut and fit in my console. Attached Images __________________ Wade

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