Re: 1952 3/4 Ton Rebuild
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Looking at your existing runningboards, if the look like they were cut off after they left the factory you mave have had a box on the back. If they appear to have short running boards, I would say that the truck left the assembly line bare and then a flat bed may have been installed. If you run the ident tag number you will be able to tell what you have. |
Re: 1952 3/4 Ton Rebuild
They're short running boards.
I read somewhere that either 51 or 52 1 ton and up trucks started having foot brakes. 3/4 ton the next year joined in. Can you tell me anything about the bumper mounts? When I look through parts catalouges and such, I never see, to find the same style bracket. |
Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
I know this is going against what I feel but with all the changes that you are possibly looking at doing you may be better off doing an s10 swap. It may be a bit more work but finding parts for a 1 ton may be more expensive than finding a junked donor s-10. More people on this site have a lot more info on this type of path.
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Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
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What parts would you be talking about? I like the idea of staying with the same frame, because 1 it's massive. I think it'll be a lot stronger than an s10 frame. especially when I box it. 2 it's a straight frame. So I don't need to worry about about where the rear axle correlates to the frame. If I need to move it forward an inch or two,I can do that without any real consequences. And it makes it easier to install a bed. (at least I think, correct me if I'm wrong) I believe the bed mounts will be all the same. Again, not needing to worry about the "humps" in the frame to clear the axle. Why would it be more expensive? As far as I can tell, almost everything is interchangeable with 3/4 ton parts, which don't seem to be too pricey. I don't want to sound rude, I just don't understand the cons of the 1 ton frame. Thanks |
Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
I just bought a '52 3800 with a nine foot bed and my truck has a hand emergency brake. I personally think it is just cooler to stay with the original frame but, just my opinion.
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Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
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I was looking at the running boards, and at first glance, they seem to be factory, but I was looking at the end, and it seems like they cut the running board. I'll post pics tomorrow |
Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
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I recall somewhere on the internet a site that can give you the old frame dimensions for these old trucks. (Stovebolt is a good source for 1 tonners) I myself thought about putting in a different rear in my '50 3600 but after you go there changes start to snowball. |
Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
For now, I just want to get her running and driving, and slowly accumulate parts.
Eventually, my goal is to drop in a 327, a t-56 trans, and a 3.73 posi rear end. Ladder bar suspension. Replace the single master cylinder with a dual, and Disc brakes on all four corners. I believe everything else is aesthetic. Right now, my goals are to just replace the master cylinder, make sure the lines aren't rusted out/safe enough to use. Service the brakes get the original drivetrain working Once I have those goals completed, I'll drive it for a few months (probably closer to a year), while saving the money for the expensive components like the new trans. Then when I have the all the parts minus the driveshaft, I'll install it all in the truck |
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I thought it was time for some pictures.
- The rusted through panels may seem bad, but it's the only serious rust on the whole truck. The next wort piece is about a 1/4 the size of a dime on one of the cab corners. - I thought it was kind of funny that someone earlier on put on some bed protector stuff. I peeled it away, and you can see the original color right next to the rusted area that didn't have any.(I thought it was kinda cool) - Is this the way the shortened running boards came from the factory? Or did someone chop it down to length, and fold over to make an even corner |
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And I pulled all the dash pieces out.
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On my '59 how do I cut out Rusty metal ?
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Well there are several ways to do it, and you can use anything from a jigsaw, to a grinder, to a plasma cutter.
To take those out, I'll be using a nibbler. It's kind of like a hole punch for paper, except it's made to cut out sheet metal. Something like that http://www.harborfreight.com/16-gaug...ler-96661.html |
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Oh alright thanks for the Advice man
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No problem!
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TO cut out rust you use tht tool and then put the sheet metal over and weld and grind it down right ?
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Yeah, I'm thinking about getting a patch panel and just using that instead of plain sheet metal, but yeah that's the idea
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Oh alright looks like im going to have a fun time
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Are your plans to shorten the frame too? That was my original intent but the more I am researching I am finding that a 3800 with a 9' bed in good shape is very rare and valuable so I don't think I want to do that any more. Do you know how rare these trucks are?
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Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
To me therunning boards look short from the factory. A nice folded over end. That rust bring back memories of not long ago.
Before http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_1426.jpg After http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...1/DSCN2725.jpg Go with the patch panels on the floor, kickpanels and the outside cowels. Buy a spotweld cutter while you are at it. |
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awesome before and after
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Agreed, great work!
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Love the welding job, but only thing I'd worry about is, what if the Weld breaks ?
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Re: 1952 1 Ton Rebuild
I doubt it would break, especially if he welded both sides of the panel.
But probably nothing too bad would happen immediately. The cab would sag forward, and probably warp the fenders. You'd still be able to safely stop at the side of the road, and get help. |
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