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1971ChevyTruck · 02-20-2010, 07:46 PM

I am helping my dad start his new project. We will be building a 1947 GMC that has the same body style as the 1946 Chevy's. We are planning on running a 427 with a 400 turbo tranny. My question is has anyone used one of the s10 frames with a kit, or what other frames do people use. We have the stock frame, but would love to have some power brakes and power steering on this truck.

**Todd68Chevy** · 02-21-2010, 12:07 AM

I am using a 1993 Chevy S10 ext. cab chassis under my 1946 cab. The frame is to wide in one area and mine had to be narrowed 5 inches. I have pictures of the frame in my build thread in this section. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=383658 I am also using the S10 steering column, brake pedal, brake booster, gas tank, front end and rear end. The other issue you might have is how wide the engine is and narrow the front nose is but I do not know. Sounds like fun when it is drivable. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will try to answer the best that I can. Good luck

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-21-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971ChevyTruck

I am helping my dad start his new project. We will be building a 1947 GMC that has the same body style as the 1946 Chevy's...

'47 was the same as '55 and '07 - the prior year's body style was carried over for half the following year.

1971ChevyTruck · 02-21-2010, 11:00 PM

So would this truck be a 1946 1/2? I'm confused lol Sorry

**tnblazerk5** · 02-21-2010, 11:19 PM

yes kinda lol

its like in 36 they made a high cab (same cab as a 35) for first half year then a low cab (same as a 37) for the last half of the year
but they all (in 36 high and low cabs) were titled as a 36

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-22-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971ChevyTruck

So would this truck be a 1946 1/2? I'm confused lol Sorry

No, it's titled as a 47, right? It's just that they did the same thing as in 55. There was a first series 55 and a second series 55. The first series looked exactly like the 54. Halfway thru the year they changed the body style. But, they're both 55's. They did the same thing in the 47 year trucks.

**Todd68Chevy** · 02-22-2010, 10:09 AM

The truck that I have is actually a 1947 on the title but I just tell everybody it is a 1946 for less confusion. My truck was a ton and half so I thought maybe it was different because of that. I would love to find a GMC grill for mine. Todd

1971ChevyTruck · 02-22-2010, 12:00 PM

Ahhh, wow I thought only F$rd changed things mid year. lol Well my dad just got the grill back from being chromed, along with the wings. We picked up a set of bucket seats and are currently looking for a fuel cell. We are going to try and make a custom fiberglass console. He is ordering all the new tinited glass and last year he bought a brand new bed. The only bad thing is the bed came with fiberglass fenders. Now the only thing we need is the S-10 frame, running boards and I'm sure buckets of misc parts. If we don't use the s-10 frame is there a kit out there to put disc brakes on the stock frame?

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-22-2010, 12:02 PM

(someone was gonna say it sooner or later)

1971ChevyTruck · 02-22-2010, 12:38 PM

ok, ok there will be pics by middle of the week lol

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 12:39 AM

Sounds like a good build but it is mid week & we still don't have pictures. I am gonna have to incite a riot if we don't see some soon.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-25-2010, 01:09 AM

...incite...

Yeah, we'll wake the villagers and come over with our pitchforks and torches!

Myself · 02-25-2010, 12:41 PM

That's it.........I'm rounding up my Tiki Torch and garden tools TONIGHT!

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

...incite...

Fixed it!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-26-2010, 12:25 AM

Sorry, I guess I'm a frustrated English teacher.

Driveway Dreams · 02-26-2010, 01:20 AM

I am usually the same way. I just somehow missed that one.

ANYHOW...We want pics! We Want pics!

1971ChevyTruck · 02-26-2010, 08:28 AM

Okay, the wait is over. I am posting a ton of pics tonight. Due to weather conditions this did get delayed, but the wait is over. I promise pics will be posted tonight lol keep the pitch forks away for one more night lol

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-26-2010, 08:39 AM

Okay, but know that we're watching you.

Driveway Dreams · 02-26-2010, 11:23 AM

If no pictures tonight, then you get it! A little of

followed by a couple of

and finish you off with some

.

Looking forward to the pics.

1971ChevyTruck · 02-26-2010, 10:20 PM

Pics

1971ChevyTruck · 02-26-2010, 10:21 PM

More Pics

1971ChevyTruck · 02-26-2010, 10:22 PM

Even more pics

1971ChevyTruck · 02-26-2010, 10:24 PM

Even took pictures of the project after this one.

Driveway Dreams · 02-27-2010, 12:26 AM

Ok, you redeemed yourself a little.

Looks like a fun build. You keeping the pink?

1971ChevyTruck · 02-27-2010, 03:55 AM

Nah, he is actually going with a two tone gray with the fenders being a little draker.

02-20-2010, 07:46 PM	#1
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Starting a new project I am helping my dad start his new project. We will be building a 1947 GMC that has the same body style as the 1946 Chevy's. We are planning on running a 427 with a 400 turbo tranny. My question is has anyone used one of the s10 frames with a kit, or what other frames do people use. We have the stock frame, but would love to have some power brakes and power steering on this truck.

02-21-2010, 12:07 AM	#2
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: Starting a new project I am using a 1993 Chevy S10 ext. cab chassis under my 1946 cab. The frame is to wide in one area and mine had to be narrowed 5 inches. I have pictures of the frame in my build thread in this section. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=383658 I am also using the S10 steering column, brake pedal, brake booster, gas tank, front end and rear end. The other issue you might have is how wide the engine is and narrow the front nose is but I do not know. Sounds like fun when it is drivable. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will try to answer the best that I can. Good luck Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

02-21-2010, 11:00 PM	#4
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project So would this truck be a 1946 1/2? I'm confused lol Sorry

02-21-2010, 11:19 PM	#5
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Starting a new project yes kinda lol its like in 36 they made a high cab (same cab as a 35) for first half year then a low cab (same as a 37) for the last half of the year but they all (in 36 high and low cabs) were titled as a 36

02-22-2010, 10:09 AM	#7
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: Starting a new project The truck that I have is actually a 1947 on the title but I just tell everybody it is a 1946 for less confusion. My truck was a ton and half so I thought maybe it was different because of that. I would love to find a GMC grill for mine. Todd __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

02-22-2010, 12:00 PM	#8
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project Ahhh, wow I thought only F$rd changed things mid year. lol Well my dad just got the grill back from being chromed, along with the wings. We picked up a set of bucket seats and are currently looking for a fuel cell. We are going to try and make a custom fiberglass console. He is ordering all the new tinited glass and last year he bought a brand new bed. The only bad thing is the bed came with fiberglass fenders. Now the only thing we need is the S-10 frame, running boards and I'm sure buckets of misc parts. If we don't use the s-10 frame is there a kit out there to put disc brakes on the stock frame?

02-22-2010, 12:02 PM	#9
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Starting a new project (someone was gonna say it sooner or later) __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-22-2010, 12:38 PM	#10
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project ok, ok there will be pics by middle of the week lol

02-25-2010, 12:39 AM	#11
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Starting a new project Sounds like a good build but it is mid week & we still don't have pictures. I am gonna have to incite a riot if we don't see some soon. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 02-25-2010 at 02:56 PM. Reason: Dang spell check! It was late.

02-25-2010, 01:09 AM	#12
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Starting a new project ...incite... Yeah, we'll wake the villagers and come over with our pitchforks and torches!

02-25-2010, 12:41 PM	#13
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Starting a new project That's it.........I'm rounding up my Tiki Torch and garden tools TONIGHT!

02-26-2010, 12:25 AM	#15
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Starting a new project Sorry, I guess I'm a frustrated English teacher.

02-26-2010, 01:20 AM	#16
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Starting a new project I am usually the same way. I just somehow missed that one. ANYHOW...We want pics! We Want pics! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 02-26-2010 at 01:22 AM.

02-26-2010, 08:28 AM	#17
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project Okay, the wait is over. I am posting a ton of pics tonight. Due to weather conditions this did get delayed, but the wait is over. I promise pics will be posted tonight lol keep the pitch forks away for one more night lol Last edited by 1971ChevyTruck; 02-26-2010 at 08:29 AM.

02-26-2010, 08:39 AM	#18
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Starting a new project Okay, but know that we're watching you. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi



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02-26-2010, 11:23 AM	#19
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Starting a new project If no pictures tonight, then you get it! A little of followed by a couple of and finish you off with some . Looking forward to the pics. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-26-2010, 10:20 PM	#20
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project Pics Attached Images

02-26-2010, 10:21 PM	#21
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project More Pics Attached Images

02-26-2010, 10:22 PM	#22
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project Even more pics Attached Images

02-26-2010, 10:24 PM	#23
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project Even took pictures of the project after this one. Attached Images

02-27-2010, 12:26 AM	#24
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Starting a new project Ok, you redeemed yourself a little. Looks like a fun build. You keeping the pink? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-27-2010, 03:55 AM	#25
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Starting a new project Nah, he is actually going with a two tone gray with the fenders being a little draker.

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