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Kid · 05-09-2005, 08:07 PM

Picked up a 51 GMC last weekend, so I am new to this (47-55) forum, learned alot on the 67-72 forum. Did a 68 chevy, thought I would try something different.
Here is a picture of when I brung it home, & the progress sofar.

Kid · 05-09-2005, 08:12 PM

here is some more

solidaxel · 05-10-2005, 02:59 PM

Nice truck and it is the right color too !!!!
If I had it all to do over again I would have left it in the patina that I had it for ten years, but no, I had to have it all the same color.
Save your self some time and money and just prime those fenders and running boards and put a real nice seat in it and drive it !!!

solidaxel · 05-10-2005, 03:01 PM

Kid,
How far did you move the rear axle back to center it in the fender well?

Kid · 05-10-2005, 04:34 PM

as shown, I have not moved it from wher it was when i got it. Someone before me installed a mopar 8 &3/4 to the stock springs. I will move it aft 1/2" more than what it is pictured to be centered.

3100 special · 05-21-2005, 11:17 PM

Looks good. Keep up the good work!

Billy G · 05-22-2005, 08:12 PM

my NEXT project will be an early 50's up to 55 1st edition...I HOPE...

Brainchild · 05-22-2005, 10:25 PM

Great looking truck.Can't wait to get to working on mine.Love the 5 window cabs.

What plans do you have for it?

Kid · 05-23-2005, 07:37 PM

want to get her in the weeds & semi-flat black single stage (tired of body work). Either steel wheels or hub caps. Just make a nice driver/ usable truck. With the air bags in the rear, will still be able to haul stuff.

Low84 · 06-01-2005, 03:31 PM

Looks like a good project. If you can do a build up thread, that would be awsome.

Kid · 06-05-2005, 05:33 PM

At Low84's request.
Some pictures of leveling the chassis, locating the rear, tack welding some blocks to "hold" the rear in place. That way if you bump it, don't have to re measure. Just cut the blocks off when your finished.
Once locating the rear is complete, on to locating/ installing the triangulated 4 links

Kid · 06-05-2005, 05:50 PM

next step was to clamp a support on the rear cross member to keep from sagging, then install the C-notches (made from 7" schedule 40 pipe), with reinforcing boxing plates. Then fabing the cross member (from 1 5/8" tube) to support the air bags, and upper shock mounts (shock mounts not installed yet in pic). And an overall shot of the install.

Kid · 06-05-2005, 05:52 PM

Sorry for the pics not in order, I did put them in order when uploading them, but this is how they came out.

Low84 · 06-11-2005, 06:00 PM

Thanks a bunch Kid, I really appreciate it. I am going to buy some airbags soon (hopefully) and need to atleast have a clue about what I am going to do. I was planning on putting them on my 84 but I am starting to get scared of messing the truck up since it's my only working car right now, so I might just go ahead and put them on my 51 project. Anyways thanks a bunch the pics really help.

BigSix302 · 06-13-2005, 09:57 PM

Cool Jimmy you have there. I am also in the process of putting a 48 GMC together. I am very interested in the triangulated four bar set up. Where did you find the kit to do that with, or did you make them yourself? How about the bag kit, got any references for them too? Thanks fro any help you can toss my way. Keep up the good work!!!

solidaxel · 06-14-2005, 09:04 AM

For 4-bar and air bag kits I have been talking to the guys at suicide doors . com and they have the parts which are much larger than the companys in the books. Second choice would be No Limit Engineering for there kit

Kid · 06-14-2005, 09:25 AM

BigSix302, I bought the triangulated 4 link from AirRide Tech. about $375.00.
I fabed all the brackets for the bags. You can buy the same brackets from AirRide. (Ridetech.com) but my labor is cheaper. I purchased the bags (#9000)($71.00 ea.) from Truckspring.com. They are the lowest cost I have found for firestone products.
Good luck on your 48 GMC. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.

Phat · 06-25-2005, 02:36 PM

Love primer but put some sealer under it.

Phat · 06-25-2005, 02:37 PM

Its been in primer for 15 years now

Kid · 06-25-2005, 11:05 PM

thats a nice ride Phat, you got the right idea

Phat · 06-26-2005, 10:49 AM

Now for the surprize....it mostly stock with s-10 5 speed 235 with some hot rod parts. It cost me just a bit over 2200 back than to buy and build....Those days are long gone.

Kid · 08-09-2005, 10:25 PM

just an update on progress. Pulling the cab to gain access to the frame, then off with the chrysler front end & set up for a grand prix front end.

3100 special · 08-12-2005, 09:22 PM

Keep up the good work!

Phat · 08-16-2005, 12:32 PM

Good looking welds KID!

pissonNOS · 08-22-2005, 01:29 AM

looking good so far im still trying to decide what Im gonna do for a frame on my 50, any recomendations?

05-09-2005, 08:07 PM	#1
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	New project & forum jumper Picked up a 51 GMC last weekend, so I am new to this (47-55) forum, learned alot on the 67-72 forum. Did a 68 chevy, thought I would try something different. Here is a picture of when I brung it home, & the progress sofar. 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 Last edited by Kid; 08-20-2006 at 10:18 PM. Reason: edited title for accuracy

05-09-2005, 08:12 PM	#2
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	here is some more 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

05-10-2005, 02:59 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Nice truck and it is the right color too !!!! If I had it all to do over again I would have left it in the patina that I had it for ten years, but no, I had to have it all the same color. Save your self some time and money and just prime those fenders and running boards and put a real nice seat in it and drive it !!! Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by solidaxel; 06-26-2006 at 03:57 PM.

05-10-2005, 03:01 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Kid, How far did you move the rear axle back to center it in the fender well? __________________ 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

05-10-2005, 04:34 PM	#5
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	as shown, I have not moved it from wher it was when i got it. Someone before me installed a mopar 8 &3/4 to the stock springs. I will move it aft 1/2" more than what it is pictured to be centered. __________________ 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

05-21-2005, 11:17 PM	#6
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Looks good. Keep up the good work! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

05-22-2005, 08:12 PM	#7
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	my NEXT project will be an early 50's up to 55 1st edition...I HOPE... __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

05-22-2005, 10:25 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Great looking truck.Can't wait to get to working on mine.Love the 5 window cabs. What plans do you have for it? __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

05-23-2005, 07:37 PM	#9
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	want to get her in the weeds & semi-flat black single stage (tired of body work). Either steel wheels or hub caps. Just make a nice driver/ usable truck. With the air bags in the rear, will still be able to haul stuff. __________________ 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

06-01-2005, 03:31 PM	#10
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Looks like a good project. If you can do a build up thread, that would be awsome. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

06-05-2005, 05:33 PM	#11
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	At Low84's request. Some pictures of leveling the chassis, locating the rear, tack welding some blocks to "hold" the rear in place. That way if you bump it, don't have to re measure. Just cut the blocks off when your finished. Once locating the rear is complete, on to locating/ installing the triangulated 4 links 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

06-05-2005, 05:50 PM	#12
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	next step was to clamp a support on the rear cross member to keep from sagging, then install the C-notches (made from 7" schedule 40 pipe), with reinforcing boxing plates. Then fabing the cross member (from 1 5/8" tube) to support the air bags, and upper shock mounts (shock mounts not installed yet in pic). And an overall shot of the install. 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

06-05-2005, 05:52 PM	#13
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Sorry for the pics not in order, I did put them in order when uploading them, but this is how they came out. __________________ 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

06-11-2005, 06:00 PM	#14
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Thanks a bunch Kid, I really appreciate it. I am going to buy some airbags soon (hopefully) and need to atleast have a clue about what I am going to do. I was planning on putting them on my 84 but I am starting to get scared of messing the truck up since it's my only working car right now, so I might just go ahead and put them on my 51 project. Anyways thanks a bunch the pics really help. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

06-13-2005, 09:57 PM	#15
BigSix302 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 65	Cool Jimmy you have there. I am also in the process of putting a 48 GMC together. I am very interested in the triangulated four bar set up. Where did you find the kit to do that with, or did you make them yourself? How about the bag kit, got any references for them too? Thanks fro any help you can toss my way. Keep up the good work!!! __________________ AD's Rule!! 53 GMC Suburban--48 GMC 1/2 Ton project--49 Chevy Pick-up--52 Chevy Pick-up (my driver)



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06-14-2005, 09:04 AM	#16
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	For 4-bar and air bag kits I have been talking to the guys at suicide doors . com and they have the parts which are much larger than the companys in the books. Second choice would be No Limit Engineering for there kit __________________ 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

06-14-2005, 09:25 AM	#17
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	BigSix302, I bought the triangulated 4 link from AirRide Tech. about $375.00. I fabed all the brackets for the bags. You can buy the same brackets from AirRide. (Ridetech.com) but my labor is cheaper. I purchased the bags (#9000)($71.00 ea.) from Truckspring.com. They are the lowest cost I have found for firestone products. Good luck on your 48 GMC. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions. __________________ 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

06-25-2005, 02:36 PM	#18
Phat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Love primer but put some sealer under it. Attached Images

06-25-2005, 02:37 PM	#19
Phat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Its been in primer for 15 years now Attached Images

06-25-2005, 11:05 PM	#20
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	thats a nice ride Phat, you got the right idea __________________ 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

06-26-2005, 10:49 AM	#21
Phat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Now for the surprize....it mostly stock with s-10 5 speed 235 with some hot rod parts. It cost me just a bit over 2200 back than to buy and build....Those days are long gone.

08-09-2005, 10:25 PM	#22
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	just an update on progress. Pulling the cab to gain access to the frame, then off with the chrysler front end & set up for a grand prix front end. 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

08-12-2005, 09:22 PM	#23
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Keep up the good work! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

08-16-2005, 12:32 PM	#24
Phat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Good looking welds KID!

08-22-2005, 01:29 AM	#25
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	looking good so far im still trying to decide what Im gonna do for a frame on my 50, any recomendations? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

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