1950 GMC build, 5.3l vortec/bagged

[geardrvn]

Hello, I thought I would join this forum and share my project. I bought the truck in pieces and started with the frame, working my way up. Here are some photos of what I have started. If you have a 5.3l project, id like to here from you, see how youre going about this.

[geardrvn]

C notch, I got the pieces cut out of 1/4" steel from the water jet at work!

[84blaze]

Looking forward to seeing progress on this one!

[geardrvn]

Boxed in the rest of the frame with 3/16" plate.

[iowaboynca]

Welcome and you've got a real good looking start!

Good Luck! and gotta love those

[joedoh]

wow really a nice start!

[geardrvn]

Thanks guys! Im planning on this being my first "complete" build. I work on cars here and there but they never seem to stick around. I end up making a little bit of money on them so I go on to the next one. Hoping to see this one all the way through.

[geardrvn]

Got the bags and suspension all installed and cab sitting on it to check it out.

[Advanced Design]

Welcome geardrvn! Great fab work. There are a number of AD trucks with LS engine family installs / builds on here so lots of good info for you. I am putting one in my AD Burb.
Tagging along for your build.

[DeanTX]

Nice looking welds, I'm trying to get close to that.

[CHIZZLER]

Local guy here. Great start.

[Henney]

I have an LQ4 in a '49. It's fantastic and I'm local if you wanna check it out.

[oldman3]

Welcome to the group, I'll tag along for the build...Jim

[big_moss]

looks really good so far man. what kit are you using on the front? does the running boards lay out completely?

[geardrvn]

It would be cool to meet up with the local guys sometime for sure. Id like to check out your projects. I am using the hiedts mustang 2 kit with power rack and pinion, and the boards rest on the ground. I expected it to fit a little better but I made it work lol. Here are some pics of the gas tank install. Its from a blazer s10 2 door. 20 gallon efi tank!

[69CST-V]

Sub'd.....Good looking start.

[oldman3]

Nice job...Jim

[joedoh]

i think thats the first time I have seen a gas tank strap suitable as a jacking point! looks great and STRONG

[geardrvn]

Yeah I'm going for strong. I dont mind the extra weight in the back, keeps my tires on the pavement. The white paper is a plate im going to cut out to sturdy up the rear end. Im also having the GMC logo cut. Its going to look pretty good.

[ptc]

Looking good - nice project, will keep tuned in.

[geardrvn]

I got this leather 2nd row seat from a newer tahoe. Its a pretty tight fight but I have to put the doors on to see. It measures about 56", it will be awesome if it works out. Also got a new toy!

[Coach529]

Everything looks great......subscribed

[geardrvn]

Motor and tranny in place. I also got the stainless headers, the stock ones wouldn't fit. I have flowmaster super 44s and running the exhaust through a rectangle stainless tip coming out of the running boards.

[oldman3]

Looking good...Jim

[geardrvn]

Made this tunnel for the driveline to go through the crossmember because its so low. Got it in today after work. The driveline will actually work, I had it from another project. Got lucky!