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52 Rat · 12-11-2010, 11:42 PM

The build project is coming along good. Looking good.

For those that are looking for a small wheel tub, check out the trailer fender at Tractor Supply or Northern Tool. I was looking at them this weekend and they would be easy to cut and weld into the bed sides. I think I'm going to use the trailer fenders.

Laid_Out_50 · 07-03-2011, 09:02 PM

I like the stance on your truck
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52 Rat · 07-04-2011, 08:58 AM

Funny how the projects move with you and your family. Good luck on the relocation. Thanks for the tips on the trailing arm cross member.

72BlckButy · 07-04-2011, 09:15 AM

Glad to see the move is underway...

bjcaldwe · 07-04-2011, 05:48 PM

I am glad to see you are doing well. I have had zero motivation, and the heat has not helped. I look forward to your updates when you get settled and back at it.

**67cheby** · 07-04-2011, 08:45 PM

LOOKS KILLER ..on the trailer

VWBeamer · 07-04-2011, 08:52 PM

Very much like.

packrat42 · 07-24-2011, 10:05 PM

I like where your head's at.

mcbassin · 08-10-2011, 11:59 PM

I just got through the whole thread. I Love this project. I can relate to all the frame and chassis pics. I am almost to the point of stabbing my motor and it has been a Long process getting there. Hard to believe how much time it takes to build one. You get a nice shop to work in up MO? Subscribed.

**LEEVON** · 08-12-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

LOOKS KILLER ..on the trailer

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Originally Posted by VWBeamer

Very much like.

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Originally Posted by packrat42

I like where your head's at.

Thanks everyone...you keep me going even though there is no actual progress. Move is over!!! I'm in another 3 car garage which is still pretty much upside-down but I'm on it...keep checking in!

50-MO · 08-18-2011, 09:52 PM

I am loving this build thread. Nixa? I just sold my house there and bought some place with land out in Marshfield. Small world.

Question, where did you find your frame? I am new to my project and on the hunt for a frame at a reasonable cost and have had 0 luck so far. My had a 4x4 fullsize swap under it when I purchased it. Keep up the great work, I would love to come by and check it out sometime.

**LEEVON** · 08-18-2011, 09:57 PM

Cool another SW Missourian, we love it here in Nixa. I tossed the original frame and got another from a guy named Dean in Bentonville for maybe $75, he is always buying and parting these trucks. If you're interested I still have his phone number. I've seen a bunch on Craiglist over the last year or so, I bet if you keep searching daily or post a WTB ad you'll come up with one in 30 days.

Let me get my garage in order then come on by!

reid601 · 11-15-2011, 06:09 AM

Just read through the whole thread and its an awesome build. It makes me want to start on my projects. I bought them (50 Chevy 3100 and 63 C10) and in the past year I sold a house, moved a state away (in a smaller house at that), my wife had our daughter and she passed away 8 days later due to complications.... the list goes on and on, so I feel your pain brotha! Looking forward to seeing more progress so I can get off my butt and start on one of mine!!!

**LEEVON** · 12-05-2011, 12:01 AM

Behold a miracle! I have worked on the truck again! I finally got my garage shop in order (except the workbench of course, it wouldn't be right if that was clean).

I dove into a dirty job that I haven't been looking forward to, putting the manual trans clutch and brake pedal assembly in. It was a pain like I expected but worked out pretty slick. I bought a whole 67-72 manual trans conversion set-up from a board member with the pedals, linkages and all. I will be mounting a corvette 7" booster and m/c that I actually bought with an underfloor assembly. Underfloor won't work because the pedal hits the clutch fork.

I modified the pedal assembly to mount to the firewall by basically cutting off both ends and plating them, one flush with the firewall and the other under the dash. I was also able to reinforce the dash side to a support and the firewall with a couple of piece of 1.5x1.5 angle. It's plenty sturdy and the pedals fall in the right place. At first glance the z-bar and linkages will take a little work but I think it will fall into place.

Real hot rods have four pedals!!!!!!!!

52 Rat · 12-05-2011, 08:56 AM

Glad to see you are back on the project. I too started back on the 52 last weekend after taking several months off.

mcbassin · 12-05-2011, 09:29 AM

Nice work on the pedal assembly install Leevon! glad to hear you got settled in, dirty work bench is mandatory isn't it?

**67cheby** · 12-05-2011, 10:24 AM

nice work man !!

99 to Life · 12-05-2011, 07:31 PM

sick, so glad to see some progress. One word of advise. You may have to shorten that clutch pedal, as it will hit the floor before it really engages fully into your MC. It took me forever to figure out that was my problem, so I cut
my pedal, drilled some holes and bolted it up and that solved my clutch problem. Those full size chevy pedals are kinda long. Better long than short though.

**LEEVON** · 12-05-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

sick, so glad to see some progress. One word of advise. You may have to shorten that clutch pedal, as it will hit the floor before it really engages fully into your MC. It took me forever to figure out that was my problem, so I cut
my pedal, drilled some holes and bolted it up and that solved my clutch problem. Those full size chevy pedals are kinda long. Better long than short though.

I figured I might have to massage them a bit, in that pic they're just hanging haphazardly though, the springs, bushings, etc aren't installed yet. Plus I modded the "stop" for the pedal and I think it actually goes too high...something I'll probably address when I get it all hooked up to the trans then I can tailor the starting point.

big_al_71 · 12-06-2011, 08:56 PM

nice to see some progress going on....

blitz'd · 12-07-2011, 12:02 AM

Good to see you back at it, I really like this build.

**LEEVON** · 12-07-2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blitz'd

Good to see you back at it, I really like this build.

Thanks. And just for kicks:

Spackle100 · 12-07-2011, 02:24 PM

Love that engine and color!

**LEEVON** · 01-07-2012, 12:40 AM

Lowered the daily / parts getter.

oldtinrods · 01-07-2012, 09:49 AM

Nice work.. Love the stance of that truck.

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12-11-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: Project "Popeye" The build project is coming along good. Looking good. For those that are looking for a small wheel tub, check out the trailer fender at Tractor Supply or Northern Tool. I was looking at them this weekend and they would be easy to cut and weld into the bed sides. I think I'm going to use the trailer fenders. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671 Last edited by 52 Rat; 12-11-2010 at 11:49 PM.

07-03-2011, 09:02 PM	#2
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Re: Project "Popeye" I like the stance on your truck Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2011, 08:58 AM	#3
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: Project "Popeye" Funny how the projects move with you and your family. Good luck on the relocation. Thanks for the tips on the trailing arm cross member. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

07-04-2011, 09:15 AM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Popeye" Glad to see the move is underway... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-04-2011, 05:48 PM	#5
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Project "Popeye" I am glad to see you are doing well. I have had zero motivation, and the heat has not helped. I look forward to your updates when you get settled and back at it. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

07-04-2011, 08:45 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Popeye" LOOKS KILLER ..on the trailer __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-04-2011, 08:52 PM	#7
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: Project "Popeye" Very much like.

07-24-2011, 10:05 PM	#8
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: Project "Popeye" I like where your head's at. __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

08-10-2011, 11:59 PM	#9
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Popeye" I just got through the whole thread. I Love this project. I can relate to all the frame and chassis pics. I am almost to the point of stabbing my motor and it has been a Long process getting there. Hard to believe how much time it takes to build one. You get a nice shop to work in up MO? Subscribed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-18-2011, 09:52 PM	#11
50-MO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 25	Re: Project "Popeye" I am loving this build thread. Nixa? I just sold my house there and bought some place with land out in Marshfield. Small world. Question, where did you find your frame? I am new to my project and on the hunt for a frame at a reasonable cost and have had 0 luck so far. My had a 4x4 fullsize swap under it when I purchased it. Keep up the great work, I would love to come by and check it out sometime.

08-18-2011, 09:57 PM	#12
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" Cool another SW Missourian, we love it here in Nixa. I tossed the original frame and got another from a guy named Dean in Bentonville for maybe $75, he is always buying and parting these trucks. If you're interested I still have his phone number. I've seen a bunch on Craiglist over the last year or so, I bet if you keep searching daily or post a WTB ad you'll come up with one in 30 days. Let me get my garage in order then come on by! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-15-2011, 06:09 AM	#13
reid601 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 31	Re: Project "Popeye" Just read through the whole thread and its an awesome build. It makes me want to start on my projects. I bought them (50 Chevy 3100 and 63 C10) and in the past year I sold a house, moved a state away (in a smaller house at that), my wife had our daughter and she passed away 8 days later due to complications.... the list goes on and on, so I feel your pain brotha! Looking forward to seeing more progress so I can get off my butt and start on one of mine!!!

12-05-2011, 12:01 AM	#14
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" Behold a miracle! I have worked on the truck again! I finally got my garage shop in order (except the workbench of course, it wouldn't be right if that was clean). I dove into a dirty job that I haven't been looking forward to, putting the manual trans clutch and brake pedal assembly in. It was a pain like I expected but worked out pretty slick. I bought a whole 67-72 manual trans conversion set-up from a board member with the pedals, linkages and all. I will be mounting a corvette 7" booster and m/c that I actually bought with an underfloor assembly. Underfloor won't work because the pedal hits the clutch fork. I modified the pedal assembly to mount to the firewall by basically cutting off both ends and plating them, one flush with the firewall and the other under the dash. I was also able to reinforce the dash side to a support and the firewall with a couple of piece of 1.5x1.5 angle. It's plenty sturdy and the pedals fall in the right place. At first glance the z-bar and linkages will take a little work but I think it will fall into place. Real hot rods have four pedals!!!!!!!! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-05-2011, 08:56 AM	#15
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: Project "Popeye" Glad to see you are back on the project. I too started back on the 52 last weekend after taking several months off. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

12-05-2011, 09:29 AM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Popeye" Nice work on the pedal assembly install Leevon! glad to hear you got settled in, dirty work bench is mandatory isn't it? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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12-05-2011, 10:24 AM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Popeye" nice work man !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-05-2011, 07:31 PM	#18
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project "Popeye" sick, so glad to see some progress. One word of advise. You may have to shorten that clutch pedal, as it will hit the floor before it really engages fully into your MC. It took me forever to figure out that was my problem, so I cut my pedal, drilled some holes and bolted it up and that solved my clutch problem. Those full size chevy pedals are kinda long. Better long than short though. Attached Images __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-06-2011, 08:56 PM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project "Popeye" nice to see some progress going on.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-07-2011, 12:02 AM	#21
blitz'd vintage car junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 217	Re: Project "Popeye" Good to see you back at it, I really like this build. __________________ 1950 chevy truck, s10 swap, bagged, v8, 18s My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392761

12-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#23
Spackle100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 131	Re: Project "Popeye" Love that engine and color!

01-07-2012, 12:40 AM	#24
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project "Popeye" Lowered the daily / parts getter. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-07-2012, 09:49 AM	#25
oldtinrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 39	Re: Project "Popeye" Nice work.. Love the stance of that truck. Subscribing __________________ 1970 C10 - 350/350TH 1954 Chevy 1929 Model A Roadster http://www.oldtinrods.com

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