51 Shorty - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

-Dan- · 11-28-2021, 05:29 PM

Greetings - I have been lurking for a few years after I decided an early Chevy or GMC would be my next project. After a few years search, I finally found close to what I was after. It’s a 51 Chevy. and I’ve had it about a month now. I’ve read thru lots of builds / projects from Skymangs, Joedoe, wife’s 48, project fargolet, and several others that I am not thinking of right now. It seems like several of you folks are way above and beyond my capabilities in the fabrication department, but you also offer great suggestions/ideas on how to do things.
At the moment, I have no plans on a S10 swap as my existing frame appears to be OK. Lots of decisions…..
Anyway, here’s my 51 Shorty. Pictures are from the day that I went to look at it. This guy even delivered it to my house for me. Can’t wait to get started.

Father&son56project · 11-28-2021, 05:59 PM

That looks like a pretty solid truck to start with. And it even has the fancy window package!

Post lots of pics!

NorCalGal · 11-29-2021, 01:34 AM

I’ll be watching!

**joedoh** · 11-29-2021, 02:51 AM

REALLY nice start!

if you spray the primer with easy off (the original in the yellow can) you might see more of the original color!

Tempest67 · 11-29-2021, 10:41 AM

and with a tailgate and rear bumper, nice. (front bumpers are much easier to find)

I'm in for this build

**oldman3** · 11-29-2021, 10:56 AM

I'll follow along, look forward to your build...Jim

-Dan- · 11-30-2021, 09:10 AM

Thanks guys. I put up some interior shots when I get home this weekend. My last project took me 12 years (74 Formula 400), hopefully this will move along a little faster!
Are most parts suppliers selling the same stuff? I found Speedway and LMC truck so far.

**8man** · 11-30-2021, 10:10 AM

Welcome!

I've used LMC, Eckler's, Filling Station, Chevs of the 40's, eBay and others for parts. Depends on what you want. I got a very nice glove box lid and some stainless trim on eBay, LMC has some pretty nice blow up diagrams for parts, if you can work your way through their site to find stuff. There are some good videos on parts and pieces.

Get the windshield gaskets from Precision, I think. Having a senior moment, so I'm sure someone will correct me if that's not right. Some other suppliers sell some that are a little too hard.

Anyway, looking forward to the build.

Tempest67 · 11-30-2021, 10:30 AM

any pics of your Formula?

Here is my Tempest.

-Dan- · 11-30-2021, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest67

any pics of your Formula?

Here is my Tempest.

Good looking Pontiac!

Here’s mine.

GreasyLikeaBurger · 12-01-2021, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

REALLY nice start!

if you spray the primer with easy off (the original in the yellow can) you might see more of the original color!

Does that really work? My 52 had been resprayed a long long time ago before I bought it, and the original Armour Yellow is showing underneath. Would love to get it to shine.

Dan- I dont mean to take your thread off the rails. I will be following your build waiting to see how it turns out.

Tempest67 · 12-01-2021, 10:00 AM

Nice Formula,

enjoy your truck build

-Dan- · 12-03-2021, 09:18 PM

Managed to break my hand a couple weeks ago so it might be a while before I get to tear into the truck. Gives me time for research I suppose.
So let’s start here - In the threads that I have read thru, I have not spotted where this radio was mounted. This dude is heavy! My scale shows 15 lbs. Where does it go? No holes in dash for it.

-Dan- · 12-04-2021, 09:39 AM

Solved - Radio was laying on the seat, so I assumed it was part of the truck. Here’s what I found.

982455 Oldsmobile
United Motors Service (Delco)
DATA
FORUM
PICTURES
COLLECTIONS
Country
United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer / Brand
United Motors Service (Delco)
Year
1948
Category
Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder
Radiomuseum.org ID
64333
alternative name: Delco Radio Corp. (Appliance) || Delco-Remy Division, General Motors Corp. || United Motors Service Delco General Motors
Brand: Chieftain || Delco

crossfire84 · 12-04-2021, 09:43 AM

That is for an Oldsmobile.

11-28-2021, 05:29 PM	#1
-Dan- Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 30	51 Shorty Greetings - I have been lurking for a few years after I decided an early Chevy or GMC would be my next project. After a few years search, I finally found close to what I was after. It’s a 51 Chevy. and I’ve had it about a month now. I’ve read thru lots of builds / projects from Skymangs, Joedoe, wife’s 48, project fargolet, and several others that I am not thinking of right now. It seems like several of you folks are way above and beyond my capabilities in the fabrication department, but you also offer great suggestions/ideas on how to do things. At the moment, I have no plans on a S10 swap as my existing frame appears to be OK. Lots of decisions….. Anyway, here’s my 51 Shorty. Pictures are from the day that I went to look at it. This guy even delivered it to my house for me. Can’t wait to get started. Attached Images

11-28-2021, 05:59 PM	#2
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 205	Re: 51 Shorty That looks like a pretty solid truck to start with. And it even has the fancy window package! Post lots of pics!

11-29-2021, 01:34 AM	#3
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: 51 Shorty I’ll be watching! __________________ Jan's 53

11-29-2021, 02:51 AM	#4
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,746	Re: 51 Shorty REALLY nice start! if you spray the primer with easy off (the original in the yellow can) you might see more of the original color! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

11-29-2021, 10:41 AM	#5
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 786	Re: 51 Shorty and with a tailgate and rear bumper, nice. (front bumpers are much easier to find) I'm in for this build __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

11-29-2021, 10:56 AM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 51 Shorty I'll follow along, look forward to your build...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-30-2021, 09:10 AM	#7
-Dan- Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 30	Re: 51 Shorty Thanks guys. I put up some interior shots when I get home this weekend. My last project took me 12 years (74 Formula 400), hopefully this will move along a little faster! Are most parts suppliers selling the same stuff? I found Speedway and LMC truck so far.

11-30-2021, 10:10 AM	#8
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,263	Re: 51 Shorty Welcome! I've used LMC, Eckler's, Filling Station, Chevs of the 40's, eBay and others for parts. Depends on what you want. I got a very nice glove box lid and some stainless trim on eBay, LMC has some pretty nice blow up diagrams for parts, if you can work your way through their site to find stuff. There are some good videos on parts and pieces. Get the windshield gaskets from Precision, I think. Having a senior moment, so I'm sure someone will correct me if that's not right. Some other suppliers sell some that are a little too hard. Anyway, looking forward to the build. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

11-30-2021, 10:30 AM	#9
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 786	Re: 51 Shorty any pics of your Formula? Here is my Tempest. Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-01-2021, 10:00 AM	#12
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 786	Re: 51 Shorty Nice Formula, enjoy your truck build __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-03-2021, 09:18 PM	#13
-Dan- Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 30	Re: 51 Shorty Managed to break my hand a couple weeks ago so it might be a while before I get to tear into the truck. Gives me time for research I suppose. So let’s start here - In the threads that I have read thru, I have not spotted where this radio was mounted. This dude is heavy! My scale shows 15 lbs. Where does it go? No holes in dash for it. Attached Images Last edited by -Dan-; 12-03-2021 at 09:52 PM.

12-04-2021, 09:39 AM	#14
-Dan- Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 30	Re: 51 Shorty Solved - Radio was laying on the seat, so I assumed it was part of the truck. Here’s what I found. 982455 Oldsmobile United Motors Service (Delco) DATA FORUM PICTURES COLLECTIONS Country United States of America (USA) Manufacturer / Brand United Motors Service (Delco) Year 1948 Category Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder Radiomuseum.org ID 64333 alternative name: Delco Radio Corp. (Appliance) \|\| Delco-Remy Division, General Motors Corp. \|\| United Motors Service Delco General Motors Brand: Chieftain \|\| Delco

12-04-2021, 09:43 AM	#15
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: 51 Shorty That is for an Oldsmobile. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

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