Re: Freddy's '52
 

love the dash and gauges....awesome work!

Re: Freddy's '52
 

I used the Trans Dap or Dept? s10 adapter mounts from Jegs. If I had to do over again I would use a aftermarket tranny cross-member cause I had to cut a channel for my exhaust on the drivers side. I also thought about using the throw out bearing mount.

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Well hinges went easier than I thought, I only had trouble with one and it was my fault. So, now doors are hung and man what a differance. Then I went crazy ..... I had to put it together "sort of" to see it. Here's an idea of what it's gonna look like. Probably the only thing to change is to find a used chrome grill and front bumper to add a little "rat bling".

Re: Freddy's '52
 

:jdp: That thing looks wicked buddy. Keep up the good work.

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Looks good Freddy, any info on that gas tank? I need to find a tank, maybe a blazer tank for my S10 project..... What straps did you use etc?

Thanks,
Ben

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Are you running wheel spacers on the front?

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Tank is from the '94 Z28 my LT1 came from. I wanted the complete "setup" so I knew fuel pressure would be right. Straps are basic stainless from ACE hardware. A blazer tank would have worked, alot depends on where your bed floor will sit. Here's a couple of pictures of my setup, the neck almost came out to far back to have the neck come out the fender.

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Yes, running 2 1/2 inch

Re: Freddy's '52
 

Hey your truck is coming along really nice!!!! I toke a brake from mine to thing about it.. Good to see you are still at it nice..

Re: Freddy's '52
 

Nice work !!
Did you fab the rear shackles or buy them?
Hpw much clearence will you have from the frame to the spring eye when the spring is defelected all the way?
Those look like I can get my truck 1" lower in the rear by simpley changing out the shackles!!

Re: Freddy's '52
 

On the gauges all I can say is WOW that is what I hope to do to mine. Oh and by the way you truck looks great.

Robert

Re: Freddy's '52
 

Sweet looking Truck. Love the Patina!!

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THANKS for ALL the comments guys.
Solidaxle, the shackles are stock S-10 chassis ones. Took the front clip back off and I got my front cowl patch panels placed Saturday now just need to weld them in place. For you guys doing S-swaps save as many of the c-clip nuts & bolts you can I have found they come in real handy putting the AD back together. If you'll notice the RF fender may look a little darker. I took acetone to that one cause I had spraybombed some primer on it, so I plan on doing the rest of truck. Plan to order window/door seal kit this week, got a 20% off discount coupon from Classic industries burning a hole in my pocket. Vacations coming up next week so maybe I can get some good things accomplished this week.

Re: Freddy's '52
 

The truck is looking awesome!

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Don't get too excited about that, I ordered that kit from them in March and I'm still waiting....

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Are you serious!
I ordered the same item in March too... then money got tight so I cancelled it. I guess I would still be waiting.

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Yep, the only reason I haven't cancelled it yet is because I haven't found anyone else with a "complete kit" like that that might have it in stock. Almost ready to start looking harder though...

What's the overall diameter of your tires and how high to the bottom of the running boards in front? Truck looks good!

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Need HELP....can anyone tell or show me how to install the headlight trim rings. Thanks

Got a little work done, but no pictures. A/C compressor and Alt mounts for the LT1 are made, running boards matted to the rear fenders, gas filler in rear fender and steering column mounted to the cab. I love progress.

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Nice build project. It is good to see another 52 AD build. I need to update my project thread.

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What's the overall diameter of your tires and how high to the bottom of the running boards in front? Truck looks good![/QUOTE]

Not sure about the diameter, the size is 255-35-20 & 225-40-18. I know there is a site that figures that info for sizes but not sure the name. I measured the back and it was 5 1/2 - 6 inches front is maybe +/- 1/2 inch lower.

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Cool! I would love to know more about your a/c alt brackets.I got my LT1 on the frame today and got it to fire. A Kid standing next to the open manifold jumped a foot I wish I had video.

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Concerning the tires, check out the tire size calculator at this site. The interface is great. Lots of sites will give measurements, but the overlay picture is a better visual. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

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Yep, that's the site i was thinking of. Thanks 3600

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Nothing fancy, I'm using the factory alternator rods and using 3/4 square tubing for the base mounting to the front of the head. Two pieces of tubing together is almost exactly the width of spacing needed, just a washer or two will dial it in perfectly. A/C rest at the drivers side right at the top of the header and valve cover. I put some pictures up Monday of what I did.

Did you go with an aftermarket wiring harness or us the existing one?

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52ssr
I have the factory wiring on it I have the entire cars harness laying on the frame right now, I will narrow it down. I teach Auto Tech class, the students are doing it.
I would love to see pictures of your brackets for the AC/ ALT, a picture is worth a thousand words. I had a photo copy of your engine to help me and the students decided were to put the engine on my frame. I love plain and simple I want to do as much with used parts and fabrication as I can
Thanks Joe