final assembly begins! 51 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kid · 12-18-2006, 12:16 AM

I bolted the cab on for the last time this weekend, thought I would share my excitment! Been workin on this for more than a year and a half.
Anyway, a few pics of the chassis to start.

Kid · 12-18-2006, 12:29 AM

sorry for the quality, not sure how to make the pics any bigger.
I used a "4 way" I built to lift the cab, works great for the bed too.
Been a productive weekend!!
Below is a thread that I have been posting pics of the chassis work.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951

mikar · 12-18-2006, 01:30 AM

Looks great Kid!!! Nice pics. Keep up the good work...

Daniel U · 12-18-2006, 03:48 AM

Sweet! You must be excited. Looking good. Nice looking shop BTW!

Bishops Trucks · 12-18-2006, 06:06 AM

Looking real good. I love the garage also.

stevehsd · 12-21-2006, 01:02 AM

Where is the bed going?
When I saw the C notch I thought you were going with a stock bed ( I was wondering about the differential hitting)
Now with the exhaust?
How much higher will it be?
Just wondering
Thanks

stevehsd · 12-21-2006, 01:13 AM

Sorry I think this answers it

thanks

i

Jebb1978 · 12-21-2006, 11:48 AM

I have been following your thread Kid. Very nice work, I love the color is that a GM?

mylow53 · 12-21-2006, 03:11 PM

what are you planing on for a bed.. those pipes might heat up the wood... i do like the enginuity of putting them above like that..
GT

texascowboy593 · 12-21-2006, 04:43 PM

Lookin good!

dwcsr · 12-21-2006, 06:23 PM

Nice and clean looking. good job

Kid · 12-23-2006, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys,
to answer Jeb1978, the color is a Dupont Spectrum basic color, (no name)
Mylow53, I plan to use a sheet of steel tread plate, with "speed liner" applied,

MARTINSR · 12-24-2006, 02:28 AM

Man-o-Man is that looking GOOOOOOOOD. I can't wait until I get this damn Skylark done so I can get back on my truck.

Brian

CAL 58 GMC · 12-24-2006, 04:31 PM

Looking really good kid! Keep those progress pictures coming!

Daniel U · 12-24-2006, 06:17 PM

Very nice looking truck! I can't wait to see more. It makes me want mine done now! Keep those picks coming!

56chevy1300 · 12-25-2006, 03:03 PM

keep the pics coming!!!

54chevy · 01-04-2007, 08:27 PM

What type of front end or IFS did you use? Just curious as to why you didn't choose disc brakes for the rear? I must say everything looks good, can't wait til I am that far on my 54!

Kid · 01-04-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54chevy

What type of front end or IFS did you use? Just curious as to why you didn't choose disc brakes for the rear? I must say everything looks good, can't wait til I am that far on my 54!

I grafted an 84 "G" body front clip on the stock 51 frame. There are a few pics of the clip instl. on this thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951

Since posting these pictures I have purchased a Wilwood rear disc brake kit. Had to wait to get some more money saved.
Haven't had time to post any updated pictures lately. Hopefully this weekend I will be able to.

Kid · 01-21-2007, 10:35 PM

Updating the build thread, getting a little closer.
Been trying to get the Vintage Air system installed along with the wiring. What I thought was alot of space got real small when stuffing th A/C unit.
Unit is a Gen. 2 compac unit. Forgot to take a pic of the controls mounted in the glove box.

Phatt47 · 01-22-2007, 06:24 PM

Good job man looks like you have had your thinking cap on keep pics and info coming, here is a pic of the local chevy pickup gang

52streetrod · 01-22-2007, 11:22 PM

wow... cant imagine what it will feel like to be at that point w/our '52. looks great

Kabwe · 01-23-2007, 01:15 PM

Nice very nice. Keep up the good work man.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-24-2007, 03:49 PM

Nice job on the AC install! That's were I'm at right now, wiring and installing the AC box. Keep up the good work, it looks to be paying off for you!

Kid · 03-18-2007, 10:10 AM

been gone for a while, wanted to provide an update, my computer is not working well with pics so I am only uploading 1 for now. This is my version of how a 51 Pu should look when you pop the hood.

Kabwe · 03-18-2007, 03:07 PM

Looking good man.

12-18-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	final assembly begins! 51 GMC I bolted the cab on for the last time this weekend, thought I would share my excitment! Been workin on this for more than a year and a half. Anyway, a few pics of the chassis to start. Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

12-18-2006, 12:29 AM	#2
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC sorry for the quality, not sure how to make the pics any bigger. I used a "4 way" I built to lift the cab, works great for the bed too. Been a productive weekend!! Below is a thread that I have been posting pics of the chassis work. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

12-18-2006, 01:30 AM	#3
mikar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gresham,Oregon Posts: 13	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Looks great Kid!!! Nice pics. Keep up the good work...

12-18-2006, 03:48 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Sweet! You must be excited. Looking good. Nice looking shop BTW! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 12-18-2006 at 03:49 AM.

12-18-2006, 06:06 AM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Looking real good. I love the garage also. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

12-21-2006, 01:02 AM	#6
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Where is the bed going? When I saw the C notch I thought you were going with a stock bed ( I was wondering about the differential hitting) Now with the exhaust? How much higher will it be? Just wondering Thanks __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

12-21-2006, 01:13 AM	#7
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Sorry I think this answers it thanks i __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

12-21-2006, 11:48 AM	#8
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC I have been following your thread Kid. Very nice work, I love the color is that a GM? __________________ 1959 GMC project

12-21-2006, 03:11 PM	#9
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC what are you planing on for a bed.. those pipes might heat up the wood... i do like the enginuity of putting them above like that.. GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

12-21-2006, 04:43 PM	#10
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Lookin good! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

12-21-2006, 06:23 PM	#11
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Nice and clean looking. good job

12-23-2006, 11:32 PM	#12
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Thanks for the kind words guys, to answer Jeb1978, the color is a Dupont Spectrum basic color, (no name) Mylow53, I plan to use a sheet of steel tread plate, with "speed liner" applied, __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

12-24-2006, 02:28 AM	#13
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Man-o-Man is that looking GOOOOOOOOD. I can't wait until I get this damn Skylark done so I can get back on my truck. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-24-2006, 04:31 PM	#14
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Looking really good kid! Keep those progress pictures coming! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

12-24-2006, 06:17 PM	#15
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Very nice looking truck! I can't wait to see more. It makes me want mine done now! Keep those picks coming! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

12-25-2006, 03:03 PM	#16
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC keep the pics coming!!!

01-04-2007, 08:27 PM	#17
54chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Memphis,TN Posts: 8	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC What type of front end or IFS did you use? Just curious as to why you didn't choose disc brakes for the rear? I must say everything looks good, can't wait til I am that far on my 54!

01-21-2007, 10:35 PM	#19
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Updating the build thread, getting a little closer. Been trying to get the Vintage Air system installed along with the wiring. What I thought was alot of space got real small when stuffing th A/C unit. Unit is a Gen. 2 compac unit. Forgot to take a pic of the controls mounted in the glove box. Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

01-22-2007, 06:24 PM	#20
Phatt47 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dover De Posts: 67	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Good job man looks like you have had your thinking cap on keep pics and info coming, here is a pic of the local chevy pickup gang Attached Images

01-22-2007, 11:22 PM	#21
52streetrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft. Lewis Posts: 38	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC wow... cant imagine what it will feel like to be at that point w/our '52. looks great Last edited by 52streetrod; 01-22-2007 at 11:23 PM.

01-23-2007, 01:15 PM	#22
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Nice very nice. Keep up the good work man.

01-24-2007, 03:49 PM	#23
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Nice job on the AC install! That's were I'm at right now, wiring and installing the AC box. Keep up the good work, it looks to be paying off for you! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 01-24-2007 at 03:49 PM.

03-18-2007, 10:10 AM	#24
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC been gone for a while, wanted to provide an update, my computer is not working well with pics so I am only uploading 1 for now. This is my version of how a 51 Pu should look when you pop the hood. Attached Images __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

03-18-2007, 03:07 PM	#25
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: final assembly begins! 51 GMC Looking good man.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.