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docrock · 04-15-2013, 10:32 PM

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Beautiful truck man

Awesome work

Thanks alot!! It will never look like I originally wanted it to but it has been fun learning and trying to get better at paint and body

docrock · 04-15-2013, 10:38 PM

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I have been trying to figure out what I wanted for the gas filler. I am trying for an original look but there are things in this truck I wanted. I really didn't want to hide the gas filler because then it's a hassle to put gas in it. After all this is going to be a daily driver.
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-15-2013, 10:46 PM

The bed looked pretty bad

But I have faith in ya

docrock · 04-16-2013, 04:11 PM

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The bed looked pretty bad

But I have faith in ya

Thanks. I am sure there will be plenty of after thoughts and mistakes that cause rework but it keeps me out of trouble

SCHRUMGMC · 04-16-2013, 04:35 PM

Trust me man, I have a crap load of work to do on mine

docrock · 04-18-2013, 10:54 PM

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Gas door is a little closer then I wanted it but I wanted a straight shot into the tank
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docrock · 04-18-2013, 10:56 PM

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Inside the box
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docrock · 04-18-2013, 11:04 PM

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I have a piece of metal over the tank opening because I don't want debris or sparks in the tank. The u shaped metal in the floor of the box is the frame. When I slide the bed forward the inner bed panel will line up with this. The floor of the box will be flat up to the filler and then it will angle up to protect it. Tomorrow I am picking up the hinge for the lid and the access door for the fuel pump
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docrock · 04-21-2013, 02:18 PM

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Found a bumper in the shed don't remember where it came from or what car it is off of but it fits the shape of the truck instead of the stock round one. Made brackets for it. I will make a stone shield to fill in the gap. What do you think
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bufmatmuslepants · 09-02-2013, 08:42 AM

updates?

docrock · 04-13-2014, 02:15 PM

Painted the inside of the tailgate yesterday. Monday will be the outside

docrock · 05-22-2014, 09:18 PM

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got the bumper back from the chromers. Looks great. I want to start driving

dmack91 · 05-23-2014, 04:00 PM

Everything looks great. Keep up the good work.

solidaxel · 05-24-2014, 12:42 AM

Nice choice on the grille & bumper!

docrock · 03-04-2015, 05:11 PM

That is a sick looking truck. I have been off for a while. I have been finishing my 49 ford and it really consumed my time. Finished painting the truck monday. Two big projects left to tackle. One is getting the column in tighter to the dash and two lowering the rear. I am thinking axle flip since shackles wont work. I thought about cutting the leaf springs in half and doing a panhard and bags. I have all the parts for bags but not sure how to plumb and wire it. Not sure the leaf cutting will work either Name: 49 ford sedan delivery.jpg
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Sorry its a Ford but it has a 67 Corvette 327 with a 700r4, if that makes it better

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Big Daddy Bear · 03-05-2015, 07:31 PM

WOW! Nice work!!

solidaxel · 06-07-2015, 01:41 AM

Two perfect hot rods for Encinitas

lv2tri2 · 06-07-2015, 09:59 AM

I am particularly interested in how you do the dash and interior. I have a 54 cab that's going on what was a 49 Chevy. I like what you have done and would like to come by sometime. I'm In Fallbrook.

docrock · 06-07-2015, 03:22 PM

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I am particularly interested in how you do the dash and interior. I have a 54 cab that's going on what was a 49 Chevy. I like what you have done and would like to come by sometime. I'm In Fallbrook.

I will post pics of the dash on Monday. That came out really cool. Thanks guys
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docrock · 06-08-2015, 07:12 PM

Here is the dash
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docrock · 06-11-2015, 07:48 PM

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Here is the dash
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lv2tri2 · 12-02-2015, 10:40 PM

I am sure there are other opinions, but this year and body may be the best of the ADs. A great looking truck. I am a fan of stock appearance.

docrock · 12-03-2015, 12:21 AM

Thanks.
I am debating changing the wheels to steel with caps.
The tool box covers the top of the tank. So if I need to change the pump I don't have to drop the tank. Love these trucks

04-15-2013, 10:38 PM	#2
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Posted via Mobile Device I have been trying to figure out what I wanted for the gas filler. I am trying for an original look but there are things in this truck I wanted. I really didn't want to hide the gas filler because then it's a hassle to put gas in it. After all this is going to be a daily driver. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

04-15-2013, 10:46 PM	#3
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: My 54 GMC Build The bed looked pretty bad But I have faith in ya __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-16-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: My 54 GMC Build Trust me man, I have a crap load of work to do on mine __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-18-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Posted via Mobile Device Gas door is a little closer then I wanted it but I wanted a straight shot into the tank Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

04-18-2013, 10:56 PM	#7
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Posted via Mobile Device Inside the box Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

04-18-2013, 11:04 PM	#8
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Posted via Mobile Device I have a piece of metal over the tank opening because I don't want debris or sparks in the tank. The u shaped metal in the floor of the box is the frame. When I slide the bed forward the inner bed panel will line up with this. The floor of the box will be flat up to the filler and then it will angle up to protect it. Tomorrow I am picking up the hinge for the lid and the access door for the fuel pump Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

04-21-2013, 02:18 PM	#9
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Posted via Mobile Device Found a bumper in the shed don't remember where it came from or what car it is off of but it fits the shape of the truck instead of the stock round one. Made brackets for it. I will make a stone shield to fill in the gap. What do you think Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

09-02-2013, 08:42 AM	#10
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Re: My 54 GMC Build updates? __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

04-13-2014, 02:15 PM	#11
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Painted the inside of the tailgate yesterday. Monday will be the outside __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

05-22-2014, 09:18 PM	#12
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build got the bumper back from the chromers. Looks great. I want to start driving __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

05-23-2014, 04:00 PM	#13
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 754	Re: My 54 GMC Build Everything looks great. Keep up the good work. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

05-24-2014, 12:42 AM	#14
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: My 54 GMC Build Nice choice on the grille & bumper! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-04-2015, 05:11 PM	#15
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build That is a sick looking truck. I have been off for a while. I have been finishing my 49 ford and it really consumed my time. Finished painting the truck monday. Two big projects left to tackle. One is getting the column in tighter to the dash and two lowering the rear. I am thinking axle flip since shackles wont work. I thought about cutting the leaf springs in half and doing a panhard and bags. I have all the parts for bags but not sure how to plumb and wire it. Not sure the leaf cutting will work eitherSorry its a Ford but it has a 67 Corvette 327 with a 700r4, if that makes it better __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

03-04-2015, 05:13 PM	#16
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

03-04-2015, 05:23 PM	#17
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250



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03-05-2015, 07:31 PM	#18
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: My 54 GMC Build WOW! Nice work!!

06-07-2015, 01:41 AM	#19
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: My 54 GMC Build Two perfect hot rods for Encinitas __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

06-07-2015, 09:59 AM	#20
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 245	Re: My 54 GMC Build I am particularly interested in how you do the dash and interior. I have a 54 cab that's going on what was a 49 Chevy. I like what you have done and would like to come by sometime. I'm In Fallbrook.

06-08-2015, 07:12 PM	#22
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Here is the dash Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-02-2015, 10:40 PM	#24
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 245	Re: My 54 GMC Build I am sure there are other opinions, but this year and body may be the best of the ADs. A great looking truck. I am a fan of stock appearance.

12-03-2015, 12:21 AM	#25
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: My 54 GMC Build Thanks. I am debating changing the wheels to steel with caps. The tool box covers the top of the tank. So if I need to change the pump I don't have to drop the tank. Love these trucks __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

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