neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Hey everyone, I'm Andre and I live in the Austin area. I picked up a 52 Chevy a few weekends ago. Here's a pic on the day I brought it home.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pskqjgkloo.jpg

I think it's a decent foundation. The body is in rough shape but so far it's been running good.

Here's a list of some of the things that have been done.

350 with TH350 trans
Camaro front clip with no power steering (???)
Gas tank relocated to under bed

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Ok lets do this..........:metal:

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Ordered a new hood emblem, door handles, window cranks & door panels. Even though my truck is listed as a 52 it had 47-51 door handles. You can also see how rough the body is as well.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pse3ltyoib.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps2w382ovw.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pskaol6xkl.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Nice find. Looks to be a much more solid truck than a lot of the builds on here start with.
Good luck on your build.

I'll follow along.

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Took it out to snap a few better pics this past weekend.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psqn3phxqq.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psbjcqspkn.jpg

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Spent the entire day installing Dynamat on the roof & doors and some generic sound deader on the floor and cab wall. I did vibration damper, closed cell foam and mass loaded vinyl on the floor and cab wall. Made a huge difference!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pskm6r9c4u.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pst97kvze6.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psiw3h4vru.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Yours like many others is a mismatch of parts from different years..your doors are 1950 or earlier..in 51 they had vent Windows..but truck isn't that bad for a start..I've seen and own much worse..

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Thanks for the info on the doors. It will definitely come in handy when I order parts for it.

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looks like it has a drivers side vent, my guess is the doors are the same year as the cab, 1950 or earlier.

I wouldnt knock the body on that truck, black is a color that shows every little imperfection. if thats what it looks like in black, I think you have pretty nice sheetmetal.

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

very nice ride

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Good looking truck that looks really solid. Subscribed. Any rust? Don't see any in photos you provided. Keep the photos coming. This will be fun. dug

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Great looking truck to start with and got better with the things you have done. Keep it running and driving while you have fun with it doing improvements but I wouldn't touch that body. It looks fine like it is.

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Nothing major but there is some. Cab corners are probably the worst and will need to be replaced. The floor pan was replaced at one time.

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Thanks for the kind words everyone. While the seat was out I changed the color.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psuqlh9tdz.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psrniqzots.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psgcbsu3l4.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Change of color is an improvement! dug

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Looking good Dre!

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Looks like a great start and one you're digging into immediately, have fun!

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Good looking truck! I like the seat color too.

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Thanks for the kind words. Just got this in the mail today from summit.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps5vcwxoat.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Dre

What did you use to change the color?
Great start
Keep on keepin on....

Nut Case

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I used Color Coat from SEM. Took 4 cans to do the seat with multiple coats. I also used their vinyl prep spray as well.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...stuuuwkqp.jpeg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Good looking truck!

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Picked up some Wheel Vintiques hubcaps

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps3jtwtdqf.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Sweet ride! The new caps look great.

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Took a couple quick cell phone pics with the new hubcaps

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pshqao4osp.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps1kixplhy.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Cool Ride Andre looks good

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Looking good!

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Been quite a while since the last update but I have been slowing working on the truck.

I installed a new chrome grille and I love it. Really transformed the look of the front end although it was a pain in the @ss to install.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pslqxjd6em.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psha7oyaza.jpg

I blew up the old engine so I replaced it with a GM crate 350. I replaced pretty much everything under the hood with brand new parts.
New Edelbrock carb and intake manifold
New chrome alternator
New exhaust manifold
New distributor
New starter
New spark plugs and wires
New flexplate
New motor mounts
New K & N air filter
New chrome valve covers
New Optima yellow top battery

And I replaced the brake rotors and pads

It's running good and I have been daily driving it for the last 3 weeks with no issues.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psjhgcsbe0.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pstjdw8i8s.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...ps4x0m8j6r.jpg

Also added power steering and installed a new steering column and steering wheel. Had a RetroSound radio installed and added some of their kick panels along with some Kicker 6.5" speakers. New headliner and rear view mirror along with a new cigarette lighter that works.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psjy80mcrp.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...psbvziateo.jpg

From my office at work I can see people stopping and checking out my truck all the time. One of my favorite things to do is to take a pic of them taking a pic.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pseslumsgc.jpg

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That's pretty funny!
If I lived in TX, i'd say the lady in pink was my wife coming back to tell me, "See this one is done..." She does that to me all the time.

Truck looks great!

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You've been busy and the truck looks great. Dig the pics of the folks taking pics!

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Truck looks good! It is heartening to see so many noticing and taking pictures of the truck.

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Lots of great changes, truck looks super, pics of pics nice...Jim

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Since Photobucket screwed all my images. I'll upload a few pics

Here is my truck when I first got it plus when I added the baby moons and changed the seat color

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Here is the crate engine after I blew the old one. New interior and exterior shots

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Looking great...Jim

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Here are the pics of people taking pics plus 2 new ones

https://preview.ibb.co/mFnaw5/people...s_of_my_52.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/npjc9Q/IMG_7754.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/fZjc9Q/IMG_7569.jpg

Re: neverfinished's 52 chevy
 

Looks Great!

Nice work

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That's too funny. All those pics for one visit to the coffee shop?!

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Nice truck. The grill really changed the look.

I'm about to start my truck, so if you don't mind, I may have some questions for you. Since you and it are close enough to see it in person if there is a show you are going to, let me know and we will try to come take a look in person.

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Most are from my office window at work

Sounds good