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MIKESAD50 · 08-04-2016, 09:19 PM

I bought a set of hood emblems off ebay. they look like the others that I had with the original purchase. They match and will look good. 1st picture is the purchase, the 2nd picture is the one the came with original purchase.
3rd picture is a truck in my hood that I haven't seen before. nice truck!

MIKESAD50 · 09-11-2016, 02:32 PM

I'm making progress, albeit slowly.
Cab is off at a friends getting some work done and will post when Its done. Its getting some paint along with some other pieces.
Taking the frame apart to get it ready to send out for powder coating. took a couple of pictures and reminds me of just over 2 years ago when I got the frame in 7/14.
Have to just pull front and rear suspension and then it is bare and ready to take.
Will hopefully have more pictures with more progress soon. work has changed some so we will see how that affects progress.

MIKESAD50 · 05-28-2018, 05:23 PM

We left on Saturday morning to head up to home town of Weaverville, CA. Northern Ca. We just hit the Freeways and did mostly 80mph we hit some heavy drizzle, light rain and found windshield leaks in the lower corners, and center and also my corner windows leak a small amount.

The last 45 miles is up over mountain to about 3300 ft. trans does run hot and I'm going to have to move it or.... Ran about 205f climbing the mountain. I have to work on that.
Did a total of 650ish miles and no issues other than trans runs hot. need to fix water leaks and figure out either a fix for cooler where it is or move it to the front.
Picture is truck thru bar window in downtown weaverville.
Also new Michelins a few months ago are mostly gone, way to sticky rubber and wears fast

solidaxel · 10-06-2014, 06:42 PM

That is a very stout foundation you will be very happy with the way that truck drives,
Have you looked at front drive sets?

MIKESAD50 · 10-06-2014, 06:47 PM

I have looked at some and thinking of going with the GMPP Corvette front drive kit.

ChuckDriver · 10-06-2014, 10:46 PM

What are your plans for the fuel system?

Wheels look nice!

solidaxel · 12-07-2014, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

I have looked at some and thinking of going with the GMPP Corvette front drive kit.

Are you still looking?

MIKESAD50 · 12-07-2014, 06:12 PM

Spent sometime at the shop this weekend got a little bit mocked up slow progress. got the doors fitted, need adjustment.

Got the Altman latch kits installed, started mock up of fuel lines.

Running -6 Summit hose and Fittings. Plan on using a Corvette Fuel filter with built in Regulator. May change that up later.

Also installed a Street and Performance Swivel Thermostat Housing, Nice piece and will make attachment to Radiator easy.

Also test fit of the Dakota Digital VHX Carbon/Blue Gauges, polished original Speaker Cover, Glove Box door.

ChuckDriver · 12-07-2014, 06:19 PM

Nice progress. Where are you planning to mount the 'vette regulator?

mavdog32 · 10-23-2014, 07:39 PM

Im a little jealous sir, just a little. That chassis is gorgeous and the stance so far looks pretty dang good!

MIKESAD50 · 10-26-2014, 12:22 PM

ChuckDriver, Plan is a no limit Fuel tank, Aeromotive pump.

MavDog, thanks

Driveshaft has shipped and should be here monday or tuesday. ordered tank 3 weeks ago, hopefully soon.

MIKESAD50 · 11-14-2014, 07:01 PM

not sure why some pictures post sideways sorry

MIKESAD50 · 11-16-2014, 12:22 AM

Here are a couple with the cab on.
and one with the hood set on.

MIKESAD50 · 11-16-2014, 12:31 AM

not sure why they didnt post
Still not posting, will try again later

MIKESAD50 · 11-16-2014, 10:41 AM

try number 3

MIKESAD50 · 11-16-2014, 10:51 AM

couple more

T Hilde · 11-16-2014, 11:39 AM

Thats looking great Mike.

**oldman3** · 11-16-2014, 11:41 AM

Really taking shape, looks good...Jim

**Advanced Design** · 11-16-2014, 11:49 AM

That does look good. Gonna be nice.

Henney · 11-17-2014, 07:31 PM

sorry if I missed it... what headers did you end up with?

MIKESAD50 · 11-18-2014, 06:37 PM

I ended up with Art Morrison's set.

**chev3600** · 11-19-2014, 08:49 AM

Great looking truck. You're building lots of guys dream truck.

MIKESAD50 · 11-19-2014, 10:57 AM

Chev3600,
Thanks. Cant wait to get it on the road.

MIKESAD50 · 11-22-2014, 06:47 PM

worked on mounting the fuel tank also played around with Column and seat.

The column is an Ididit Brushed aluminum tilt Column.

The seats (if I use them) are out of a 2011 Volvo S60 I scrapped last year. They are power and hope to hook that up. Removed the headrests as they have the Monitors for rear seat Entertainment system.

50 Chevy LS3 · 12-06-2014, 05:38 PM

They don't get any cooler than this! I don't think you told us, 430, 480, or 525?

08-04-2016, 09:19 PM	#1
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 I bought a set of hood emblems off ebay. they look like the others that I had with the original purchase. They match and will look good. 1st picture is the purchase, the 2nd picture is the one the came with original purchase. 3rd picture is a truck in my hood that I haven't seen before. nice truck! Attached Images __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

09-11-2016, 02:32 PM	#2
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 I'm making progress, albeit slowly. Cab is off at a friends getting some work done and will post when Its done. Its getting some paint along with some other pieces. Taking the frame apart to get it ready to send out for powder coating. took a couple of pictures and reminds me of just over 2 years ago when I got the frame in 7/14. Have to just pull front and rear suspension and then it is bare and ready to take. Will hopefully have more pictures with more progress soon. work has changed some so we will see how that affects progress. Attached Images __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

05-28-2018, 05:23 PM	#3
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 We left on Saturday morning to head up to home town of Weaverville, CA. Northern Ca. We just hit the Freeways and did mostly 80mph we hit some heavy drizzle, light rain and found windshield leaks in the lower corners, and center and also my corner windows leak a small amount. The last 45 miles is up over mountain to about 3300 ft. trans does run hot and I'm going to have to move it or.... Ran about 205f climbing the mountain. I have to work on that. Did a total of 650ish miles and no issues other than trans runs hot. need to fix water leaks and figure out either a fix for cooler where it is or move it to the front. Picture is truck thru bar window in downtown weaverville. Also new Michelins a few months ago are mostly gone, way to sticky rubber and wears fast Attached Images __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

10-06-2014, 06:42 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Mike's 50 That is a very stout foundation you will be very happy with the way that truck drives, Have you looked at front drive sets? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-06-2014, 06:47 PM	#5
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 I have looked at some and thinking of going with the GMPP Corvette front drive kit.

10-06-2014, 10:46 PM	#6
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Mike's 50 What are your plans for the fuel system? Wheels look nice! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-07-2014, 06:12 PM	#8
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 Spent sometime at the shop this weekend got a little bit mocked up slow progress. got the doors fitted, need adjustment. Got the Altman latch kits installed, started mock up of fuel lines. Running -6 Summit hose and Fittings. Plan on using a Corvette Fuel filter with built in Regulator. May change that up later. Also installed a Street and Performance Swivel Thermostat Housing, Nice piece and will make attachment to Radiator easy. Also test fit of the Dakota Digital VHX Carbon/Blue Gauges, polished original Speaker Cover, Glove Box door. Attached Images __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

12-07-2014, 06:19 PM	#9
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Mike's 50 Nice progress. Where are you planning to mount the 'vette regulator? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

10-23-2014, 07:39 PM	#10
mavdog32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 117	Re: Mike's 50 Im a little jealous sir, just a little. That chassis is gorgeous and the stance so far looks pretty dang good!

10-26-2014, 12:22 PM	#11
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 ChuckDriver, Plan is a no limit Fuel tank, Aeromotive pump. MavDog, thanks Driveshaft has shipped and should be here monday or tuesday. ordered tank 3 weeks ago, hopefully soon.

11-14-2014, 07:01 PM	#12
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 not sure why some pictures post sideways sorry

11-16-2014, 12:22 AM	#13
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 Here are a couple with the cab on. and one with the hood set on.

11-16-2014, 12:31 AM	#14
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 not sure why they didnt post Still not posting, will try again later Last edited by MIKESAD50; 11-16-2014 at 12:36 AM.

11-16-2014, 10:41 AM	#15
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 try number 3 Attached Images

11-16-2014, 10:51 AM	#16
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 couple more Attached Images



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11-16-2014, 11:39 AM	#17
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: Mike's 50 Thats looking great Mike. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

11-16-2014, 11:41 AM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Mike's 50 Really taking shape, looks good...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 />

11-16-2014, 11:49 AM	#19
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Mike's 50 That does look good. Gonna be nice. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-17-2014, 07:31 PM	#20
Henney Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 133	Re: Mike's 50 sorry if I missed it... what headers did you end up with?

11-18-2014, 06:37 PM	#21
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 I ended up with Art Morrison's set.

11-19-2014, 08:49 AM	#22
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Mike's 50 Great looking truck. You're building lots of guys dream truck. __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

11-19-2014, 10:57 AM	#23
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 Chev3600, Thanks. Cant wait to get it on the road.

11-22-2014, 06:47 PM	#24
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Mike's 50 worked on mounting the fuel tank also played around with Column and seat. The column is an Ididit Brushed aluminum tilt Column. The seats (if I use them) are out of a 2011 Volvo S60 I scrapped last year. They are power and hope to hook that up. Removed the headrests as they have the Monitors for rear seat Entertainment system. Attached Images

12-06-2014, 05:38 PM	#25
50 Chevy LS3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 40	Re: Mike's 50 They don't get any cooler than this! I don't think you told us, 430, 480, or 525? __________________ Steve. 1950 Chevy, 3100, built in Norwood Ohio, USA. My build thread, http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=19110

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