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09-22-2015, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Charleston, SC
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Introduction
Hey guys, I am new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Nick, and I live in Charleston SC. I am a 10 year Lexus technician, and an even longer truck enthusiast. I recently bought a super solid 49' half ton out of Springfield Missouri with the intention of building the baddest patina truck around....not a hard task when there aren't really any patina fans around here it seems. When I got the truck home, I got cold feet about taking on a build of that magnitude, so I sent it off to Blake at Stoner Speed Shop in Hudson Iowa. I know he will knock it outta the park and give me my dream truck.
But I still had the itch to tinker with something, and learn how to weld and fabricate what I want, as I hope to one day do that for a living. So I came across a sick 50' GMC 5 window that I picked up....killer patina. I've started the tear down and wish list, and I'm gonna see what I can pull off. This will be my first full build. Wish me luck! I know I'll need help from all you smart folks on here along the way. I'll probably start a build thread, but it will be slow progress as I have a lot going on right now. For some reason I can't upload more than 1 picture, so here is a pic of my 5 window I'm wrenching on. My plan is a 5.3 with t56, full shockwave airride, a/c, nice interior, patina exterior. |
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09-22-2015, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New River Arizona
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Re: Introduction
Very cool truck. Welcome
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09-22-2015, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: West Plains, Missouri
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Re: Introduction
Welcome to the group, solid looking truck, will hang around for updates...Jim
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09-23-2015, 12:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ruidoso, NM
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Re: Introduction
Welcome from the balmy north. Nice looking project.
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09-23-2015, 12:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
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Re: Introduction
great truck and great color. all I ever find are green and black, Id love a red or teal.
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09-23-2015, 03:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City
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Re: Introduction
great looking project --welcome aboard!!!
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09-23-2015, 07:26 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Centerton, AR
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Re: Introduction
Welcome Nick.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB 350/400 4"-6" drop on steelies 53' Chevy 3100 5 window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660793 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771679 |
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09-23-2015, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Charleston, SC
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Re: Introduction
Thanks everyone. Joe that's funny, I was searching hard for a green 5 window. Im picky about my green patina...and wasnt finding what I wanted. But when I saw the teal, it was easy to pull the trigger on it. I thought it was somewhat different
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09-24-2015, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
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Re: Introduction
I will be watching this build, I just bought a 49 Chevy and ready to get at it.
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09-24-2015, 09:13 AM
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Location: Charleston, SC
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09-24-2015, 07:02 PM
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A320 Pilot/USAF Retired
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
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Re: Introduction
Welcome from Mt Pleasant! Great looking patina, would like to check out your work sometime.
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09-24-2015, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Western MA
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Re: Introduction
What a great truck to get started on! The patina route for a build can be great way to go. I think yours is one of the best candidates I've seen in a while - maybe because I like the teal, too - any red/rust areas will go great against it.
There are many great patina and/or original finish builds on this forum - work by crossfire84, Coach529 and 99to life are prime examples - you may want to check them out...
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Pics of Finished 49 AD: https://www.flickr.com/photos/103194...7686536275403/ Pics of build process: https://www.flickr.com/photos/103194...57684031425944 Last edited by Hampshire; 09-24-2015 at 08:39 PM. |
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09-24-2015, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Charleston, SC
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Re: Introduction
Hey neighbor....I'd love to show you the project. I don't have much awesome work to show off at the moment, just tear down progress. I'd love to see yours, looks like you did a great job. I feel like I've seen it before at a Bessingers show maybe?
I'm in the process of building a device to pull my cab off, and a cab stand on wheels. Once I get that done I will really get moving on the frame. Pm me your info and we can set something up |
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09-24-2015, 09:08 PM
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Location: Charleston, SC
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09-26-2015, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Baytown, Texas
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Re: Introduction
With the help of others on this AWESOME site and vendors I would like to do a full resto. I will attempt to put some pic of '49
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