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53GMC · 09-12-2010, 03:54 PM

love the dash and gauges....awesome work!

1952ssr · 09-13-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RootBeer 6117

Great lookin truck! Sorry off the subject but I was wondering if you could tell me what motor mounting brackets you used for your LT1? I want to mount mine in the same location,I don't know what happened to my original S10 transmission cross member, I am going to try to use the one for the throw out bearing and mount it in the same spot.Any help is greatly appreciated
Joe

I used the Trans Dap or Dept? s10 adapter mounts from Jegs. If I had to do over again I would use a aftermarket tranny cross-member cause I had to cut a channel for my exhaust on the drivers side. I also thought about using the throw out bearing mount.

1952ssr · 09-15-2010, 10:23 AM

Well hinges went easier than I thought, I only had trouble with one and it was my fault. So, now doors are hung and man what a differance. Then I went crazy ..... I had to put it together "sort of" to see it. Here's an idea of what it's gonna look like. Probably the only thing to change is to find a used chrome grill and front bumper to add a little "rat bling".

sdailey · 09-15-2010, 10:34 AM

That thing looks wicked buddy. Keep up the good work.

a5Ben · 09-15-2010, 10:45 AM

Looks good Freddy, any info on that gas tank? I need to find a tank, maybe a blazer tank for my S10 project..... What straps did you use etc?

Thanks,
Ben

blitz'd · 09-15-2010, 10:52 AM

Are you running wheel spacers on the front?

1952ssr · 09-15-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by a5Ben

Looks good Freddy, any info on that gas tank? I need to find a tank, maybe a blazer tank for my S10 project..... What straps did you use etc?

Thanks,
Ben

Tank is from the '94 Z28 my LT1 came from. I wanted the complete "setup" so I knew fuel pressure would be right. Straps are basic stainless from ACE hardware. A blazer tank would have worked, alot depends on where your bed floor will sit. Here's a couple of pictures of my setup, the neck almost came out to far back to have the neck come out the fender.

1952ssr · 09-15-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blitz'd

Are you running wheel spacers on the front?

Yes, running 2 1/2 inch

56ClassicTruck · 09-19-2010, 02:43 PM

Hey your truck is coming along really nice!!!! I toke a brake from mine to thing about it.. Good to see you are still at it nice..

solidaxel · 09-19-2010, 10:20 PM

Nice work !!
Did you fab the rear shackles or buy them?
Hpw much clearence will you have from the frame to the spring eye when the spring is defelected all the way?
Those look like I can get my truck 1" lower in the rear by simpley changing out the shackles!!

nomas54 · 09-20-2010, 12:48 AM

On the gauges all I can say is WOW that is what I hope to do to mine. Oh and by the way you truck looks great.

Robert

ChuckDriver · 09-20-2010, 04:20 AM

Sweet looking Truck. Love the Patina!!

1952ssr · 09-20-2010, 11:21 AM

THANKS for ALL the comments guys.
Solidaxle, the shackles are stock S-10 chassis ones. Took the front clip back off and I got my front cowl patch panels placed Saturday now just need to weld them in place. For you guys doing S-swaps save as many of the c-clip nuts & bolts you can I have found they come in real handy putting the AD back together. If you'll notice the RF fender may look a little darker. I took acetone to that one cause I had spraybombed some primer on it, so I plan on doing the rest of truck. Plan to order window/door seal kit this week, got a 20% off discount coupon from Classic industries burning a hole in my pocket. Vacations coming up next week so maybe I can get some good things accomplished this week.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-20-2010, 03:17 PM

The truck is looking awesome!

BlueJeep · 09-20-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Plan to order window/door seal kit this week, got a 20% off discount coupon from Classic industries burning a hole in my pocket. Vacations coming up next week so maybe I can get some good things accomplished this week.

Don't get too excited about that, I ordered that kit from them in March and I'm still waiting....

1952ssr · 09-21-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Don't get too excited about that, I ordered that kit from them in March and I'm still waiting....

Are you serious!
I ordered the same item in March too... then money got tight so I cancelled it. I guess I would still be waiting.

BlueJeep · 09-21-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Are you serious!
I ordered the same item in March too... then money got tight so I cancelled it. I guess I would still be waiting.

Yep, the only reason I haven't cancelled it yet is because I haven't found anyone else with a "complete kit" like that that might have it in stock. Almost ready to start looking harder though...

What's the overall diameter of your tires and how high to the bottom of the running boards in front? Truck looks good!

1952ssr · 10-07-2010, 11:10 AM

Need HELP....can anyone tell or show me how to install the headlight trim rings. Thanks

Got a little work done, but no pictures. A/C compressor and Alt mounts for the LT1 are made, running boards matted to the rear fenders, gas filler in rear fender and steering column mounted to the cab. I love progress.

52 Rat · 10-07-2010, 12:37 PM

Nice build project. It is good to see another 52 AD build. I need to update my project thread.

1952ssr · 10-07-2010, 04:56 PM

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What's the overall diameter of your tires and how high to the bottom of the running boards in front? Truck looks good![/QUOTE]

Not sure about the diameter, the size is 255-35-20 & 225-40-18. I know there is a site that figures that info for sizes but not sure the name. I measured the back and it was 5 1/2 - 6 inches front is maybe +/- 1/2 inch lower.

RootBeer 6117 · 10-07-2010, 07:04 PM

Cool! I would love to know more about your a/c alt brackets.I got my LT1 on the frame today and got it to fire. A Kid standing next to the open manifold jumped a foot I wish I had video.

**chev3600** · 10-07-2010, 07:38 PM

Concerning the tires, check out the tire size calculator at this site. The interface is great. Lots of sites will give measurements, but the overlay picture is a better visual. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

1952ssr · 10-08-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chev3600

Concerning the tires, check out the tire size calculator at this site. The interface is great. Lots of sites will give measurements, but the overlay picture is a better visual. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Yep, that's the site i was thinking of. Thanks 3600

1952ssr · 10-08-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RootBeer 6117

Cool! I would love to know more about your a/c alt brackets.I got my LT1 on the frame today and got it to fire. A Kid standing next to the open manifold jumped a foot I wish I had video.

Nothing fancy, I'm using the factory alternator rods and using 3/4 square tubing for the base mounting to the front of the head. Two pieces of tubing together is almost exactly the width of spacing needed, just a washer or two will dial it in perfectly. A/C rest at the drivers side right at the top of the header and valve cover. I put some pictures up Monday of what I did.

Did you go with an aftermarket wiring harness or us the existing one?

RootBeer 6117 · 10-08-2010, 05:26 PM

52ssr
I have the factory wiring on it I have the entire cars harness laying on the frame right now, I will narrow it down. I teach Auto Tech class, the students are doing it.
I would love to see pictures of your brackets for the AC/ ALT, a picture is worth a thousand words. I had a photo copy of your engine to help me and the students decided were to put the engine on my frame. I love plain and simple I want to do as much with used parts and fabrication as I can
Thanks Joe

09-12-2010, 03:54 PM	#51
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: Freddy's '52 love the dash and gauges....awesome work! __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

09-15-2010, 10:23 AM	#53
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 Well hinges went easier than I thought, I only had trouble with one and it was my fault. So, now doors are hung and man what a differance. Then I went crazy ..... I had to put it together "sort of" to see it. Here's an idea of what it's gonna look like. Probably the only thing to change is to find a used chrome grill and front bumper to add a little "rat bling". Attached Images

09-15-2010, 10:34 AM	#54
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Freddy's '52 That thing looks wicked buddy. Keep up the good work. __________________ Shannon

09-15-2010, 10:45 AM	#55
a5Ben Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 84	Re: Freddy's '52 Looks good Freddy, any info on that gas tank? I need to find a tank, maybe a blazer tank for my S10 project..... What straps did you use etc? Thanks, Ben

09-15-2010, 10:52 AM	#56
blitz'd vintage car junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 217	Re: Freddy's '52 Are you running wheel spacers on the front? __________________ 1950 chevy truck, s10 swap, bagged, v8, 18s My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392761

09-19-2010, 02:43 PM	#59
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: Freddy's '52 Hey your truck is coming along really nice!!!! I toke a brake from mine to thing about it.. Good to see you are still at it nice.. __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

09-19-2010, 10:20 PM	#60
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Freddy's '52 Nice work !! Did you fab the rear shackles or buy them? Hpw much clearence will you have from the frame to the spring eye when the spring is defelected all the way? Those look like I can get my truck 1" lower in the rear by simpley changing out the shackles!! __________________ 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

09-20-2010, 12:48 AM	#61
nomas54 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fairview Texas Posts: 9	Re: Freddy's '52 On the gauges all I can say is WOW that is what I hope to do to mine. Oh and by the way you truck looks great. Robert

09-20-2010, 04:20 AM	#62
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Freddy's '52 Sweet looking Truck. Love the Patina!! __________________ 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

09-20-2010, 11:21 AM	#63
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 THANKS for ALL the comments guys. Solidaxle, the shackles are stock S-10 chassis ones. Took the front clip back off and I got my front cowl patch panels placed Saturday now just need to weld them in place. For you guys doing S-swaps save as many of the c-clip nuts & bolts you can I have found they come in real handy putting the AD back together. If you'll notice the RF fender may look a little darker. I took acetone to that one cause I had spraybombed some primer on it, so I plan on doing the rest of truck. Plan to order window/door seal kit this week, got a 20% off discount coupon from Classic industries burning a hole in my pocket. Vacations coming up next week so maybe I can get some good things accomplished this week. Last edited by 1952ssr; 09-20-2010 at 04:36 PM.

09-20-2010, 03:17 PM	#64
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Freddy's '52 The truck is looking awesome! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-07-2010, 11:10 AM	#68
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 Need HELP....can anyone tell or show me how to install the headlight trim rings. Thanks Got a little work done, but no pictures. A/C compressor and Alt mounts for the LT1 are made, running boards matted to the rear fenders, gas filler in rear fender and steering column mounted to the cab. I love progress.

10-07-2010, 12:37 PM	#69
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: Freddy's '52 Nice build project. It is good to see another 52 AD build. I need to update my project thread. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

10-07-2010, 04:56 PM	#70
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Freddy's '52 [ What's the overall diameter of your tires and how high to the bottom of the running boards in front? Truck looks good![/QUOTE] Not sure about the diameter, the size is 255-35-20 & 225-40-18. I know there is a site that figures that info for sizes but not sure the name. I measured the back and it was 5 1/2 - 6 inches front is maybe +/- 1/2 inch lower.

10-07-2010, 07:04 PM	#71
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: Freddy's '52 Cool! I would love to know more about your a/c alt brackets.I got my LT1 on the frame today and got it to fire. A Kid standing next to the open manifold jumped a foot I wish I had video.



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10-07-2010, 07:38 PM	#72
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Freddy's '52 Concerning the tires, check out the tire size calculator at this site. The interface is great. Lots of sites will give measurements, but the overlay picture is a better visual. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

10-08-2010, 05:26 PM	#75
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: Freddy's '52 52ssr I have the factory wiring on it I have the entire cars harness laying on the frame right now, I will narrow it down. I teach Auto Tech class, the students are doing it. I would love to see pictures of your brackets for the AC/ ALT, a picture is worth a thousand words. I had a photo copy of your engine to help me and the students decided were to put the engine on my frame. I love plain and simple I want to do as much with used parts and fabrication as I can Thanks Joe Last edited by RootBeer 6117; 10-08-2010 at 05:32 PM.

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