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jasonhall · 11-23-2013, 06:41 PM

Nice!!

**oldman3** · 11-23-2013, 06:46 PM

Wow, that looks super, almost forgot about this build. Got anymore pics showing it going together that you can post. You know we love pics...Jim

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-23-2013, 06:52 PM

Nice work ! Looks great !

It's a shame to hide all the chassis work with the body.

What, no splash panels to cover the bumper brackets ? Or aren't you done yet.

Nsanehotrodz · 11-24-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonhall

Nice!!

Thanks Jason

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Wow, that looks super, almost forgot about this build. Got anymore pics showing it going together that you can post. You know we love pics...Jim

I'll see what I can find Jim, Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Nice work ! Looks great !

It's a shame to hide all the chassis work with the body.

What, no splash panels to cover the bumper brackets ? Or aren't you done yet.

Thanks, the truck is at the interior shop right now. When they are finished we will install the splash pan and tailgate.

FarmerSid · 02-26-2014, 07:59 PM

Wanna bring this back up to the top. New builds need to see this...........

FarmerSid · 02-26-2014, 08:01 PM

Got any build pictures of the 52 truck Dewayne?

Mark3100 · 02-26-2014, 08:32 PM

I'm building a 49 C3100 and this really helped me. I have never done any body work or painting - but I'm going to now and can't wait! I have already replaced both sides of the rear inside and outside corners and even though it took me a couple of days, I think I really did a good job. I have restored a 68 GTO but this is a lot more fun because it isn't a numbers matching build and I'm able to make my own parts! Anyway - this thread was AWESOME!

FarmerSid · 02-26-2014, 09:59 PM

Throw some pictures up Mark! I know I'd like to see them. GTO too.

Mark3100 · 02-27-2014, 07:59 PM

Here are a couple of the pickup and GTO.

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Nsanehotrodz · 02-28-2014, 06:40 PM

Thanks guys! I'll see if I can find a few more pictures of the build.

FarmerSid · 02-28-2014, 06:53 PM

Please do Dewayne! I really like the firewall.

FarmerSid · 04-10-2014, 07:03 PM

Mark3100, Where are you putting the battery? NSane, got any updates?

Mark3100 · 04-10-2014, 09:32 PM

I kept it on the passenger frame rail. I made a battery holder that moves up and down and will lock in the up position. This makes getting to the battery real easy. In the unlocked position it will move down about 10" which is enough to get the battery in and out. I'll take a picture tomorrow and post.

FarmerSid · 04-11-2014, 07:54 AM

Thanks Mark. I'd really like to see that battery holder setup. I'm about to install the passenger side floor and would be a lot easier to fill in the battery hole before the floor pan is welded in.

Mark3100 · 04-11-2014, 07:46 PM

Here is the battery box I made.

The bottom bolts are for locking the box in the up position. To lower the box you remove the bottom bolts and loosen they top bolts (nuts are welded in) then lift it slightly to get it over the lip and it comes down.

**oldman3** · 04-11-2014, 07:52 PM

Very clever, nice job...Jim

Mark3100 · 04-12-2014, 08:08 PM

Thanks - that is what I really like about this pickup build - I get to use whatever I want and make my own parts (my GTO is numbers matching so I was limited). So far I have used a Chevy 350 (that I modified), 78 TA posi rear end (that I rebuilt), TH700 (that I rebuilt), Mustang II R&P steering, doing all my own bodywork, my own painting, etc.... I'm learning a lot and having a GREAT time doing it. I've looked at most of the builds on this site and always get pumped up - there are some talented people out there!

FarmerSid · 04-12-2014, 08:37 PM

It really is a blast when you can do what you want and incorporating some of the ideas from the awesome builds here. I like the fact that it's not a daily driver. You can throw the hammer away and have a beer when you get sick of it or have some buddies stop in for some beers and see what you have got done. I hate the pressure of having to fix one of my vehicles cause we need it the next morning. Only have hockey during the week with the boys so that free's up the weekend for the truck. Bring on the zip disks and welding wire!

FarmerSid · 04-12-2014, 08:39 PM

Where have you been Dewayne! Need some updates.........

Mark3100 · 04-13-2014, 09:12 AM

True, I'm glad I'm able to take my time and not be rushed - makes for a longer build but I don't really care. I want to fit the steering column so I can patch the small arch in the dash (for the shifter rod) and was wondering what length steering column to use. Also, I like the looks of flaming river but not the price. What did you guys use?

11-23-2013, 06:41 PM	#351
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Nice!!

11-23-2013, 06:46 PM	#352
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Wow, that looks super, almost forgot about this build. Got anymore pics showing it going together that you can post. You know we love pics...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 />

11-23-2013, 06:52 PM	#353
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Nice work ! Looks great ! It's a shame to hide all the chassis work with the body. What, no splash panels to cover the bumper brackets ? Or aren't you done yet. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-26-2014, 07:59 PM	#355
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Wanna bring this back up to the top. New builds need to see this........... __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

02-26-2014, 08:01 PM	#356
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Got any build pictures of the 52 truck Dewayne? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

02-26-2014, 08:32 PM	#357
Mark3100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! I'm building a 49 C3100 and this really helped me. I have never done any body work or painting - but I'm going to now and can't wait! I have already replaced both sides of the rear inside and outside corners and even though it took me a couple of days, I think I really did a good job. I have restored a 68 GTO but this is a lot more fun because it isn't a numbers matching build and I'm able to make my own parts! Anyway - this thread was AWESOME!

02-26-2014, 09:59 PM	#358
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Throw some pictures up Mark! I know I'd like to see them. GTO too. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

02-27-2014, 07:59 PM	#359
Mark3100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Here are a couple of the pickup and GTO. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

02-28-2014, 06:40 PM	#360
Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Thanks guys! I'll see if I can find a few more pictures of the build. __________________ www.nsanehotrodz.com customerservice@nsanehotrodz.com 865-761-0460 Tennessee's #1 HotRod Shop!

02-28-2014, 06:53 PM	#361
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Please do Dewayne! I really like the firewall. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-10-2014, 07:03 PM	#362
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Mark3100, Where are you putting the battery? NSane, got any updates? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-10-2014, 09:32 PM	#363
Mark3100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! I kept it on the passenger frame rail. I made a battery holder that moves up and down and will lock in the up position. This makes getting to the battery real easy. In the unlocked position it will move down about 10" which is enough to get the battery in and out. I'll take a picture tomorrow and post.

04-11-2014, 07:54 AM	#364
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Thanks Mark. I'd really like to see that battery holder setup. I'm about to install the passenger side floor and would be a lot easier to fill in the battery hole before the floor pan is welded in. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-11-2014, 07:46 PM	#365
Mark3100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Here is the battery box I made. The bottom bolts are for locking the box in the up position. To lower the box you remove the bottom bolts and loosen they top bolts (nuts are welded in) then lift it slightly to get it over the lip and it comes down.

04-11-2014, 07:52 PM	#366
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Very clever, nice job...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 />



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04-12-2014, 08:08 PM	#367
Mark3100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Thanks - that is what I really like about this pickup build - I get to use whatever I want and make my own parts (my GTO is numbers matching so I was limited). So far I have used a Chevy 350 (that I modified), 78 TA posi rear end (that I rebuilt), TH700 (that I rebuilt), Mustang II R&P steering, doing all my own bodywork, my own painting, etc.... I'm learning a lot and having a GREAT time doing it. I've looked at most of the builds on this site and always get pumped up - there are some talented people out there!

04-12-2014, 08:37 PM	#368
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! It really is a blast when you can do what you want and incorporating some of the ideas from the awesome builds here. I like the fact that it's not a daily driver. You can throw the hammer away and have a beer when you get sick of it or have some buddies stop in for some beers and see what you have got done. I hate the pressure of having to fix one of my vehicles cause we need it the next morning. Only have hockey during the week with the boys so that free's up the weekend for the truck. Bring on the zip disks and welding wire! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-12-2014, 08:39 PM	#369
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! Where have you been Dewayne! Need some updates......... __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-13-2014, 09:12 AM	#370
Mark3100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: Nsane 52' Chevy Truck! True, I'm glad I'm able to take my time and not be rushed - makes for a longer build but I don't really care. I want to fit the steering column so I can patch the small arch in the dash (for the shifter rod) and was wondering what length steering column to use. Also, I like the looks of flaming river but not the price. What did you guys use?

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