1948 build up, s-10 swap... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68chevy68 · 01-13-2009, 01:22 AM

This is going to be one slow build, I work on this one when I need a brake from the 68 that is almost road worthy. I can't wait to work on this one full time though. It is going to have a military, rat rod theme that way I can paint it and preserve it. I have an s-10 frame that is bagged and sitting on the ground. The truck will be as low as I can get it. I am even going to section the running boards

. Here are a few pictures of what I have so far. Some of the work on the s-10 frame is going to have to be reworked like the 4-link. Enjoy..

OrrieG · 01-13-2009, 01:26 AM

Man I admire your courage to take on that one. Check out sgtusmc's thread for his USMC themed ride. Keep us posted on the progress.

68chevy68 · 01-13-2009, 11:11 AM

Thanks, I will have to check that out. I too was in the Marine Corps. Thats probably where I get it.

sgtusmc · 01-13-2009, 01:47 PM

Semper Fi Devil, Looks like you've got a good start on it. It kinda looks like my cab when I first got it. So what color are you gonna paint it? Solid OD, camo? Just remember we didn't start painting our trash camo till around 75. However, it might look crazy if you could blend marpat in with the rust. I wish you the best in your build, and keep the pics flowing.
Echo 7 Sierra, out!

68chevy68 · 01-13-2009, 02:54 PM

Solid OD all the way! Any ideas of where I can get some paint like they use on the hummers. Carc paint or whatever its called. It has a nice texture.

junkman1jmc · 01-13-2009, 06:47 PM

looks good , i'm fixin to do the same build on my 49 gmc truck i'll post pics as soon as i get them resized

01-13-2009, 01:22 AM	#1
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	1948 build up, s-10 swap... This is going to be one slow build, I work on this one when I need a brake from the 68 that is almost road worthy. I can't wait to work on this one full time though. It is going to have a military, rat rod theme that way I can paint it and preserve it. I have an s-10 frame that is bagged and sitting on the ground. The truck will be as low as I can get it. I am even going to section the running boards. Here are a few pictures of what I have so far. Some of the work on the s-10 frame is going to have to be reworked like the 4-link. Enjoy.. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

01-13-2009, 01:26 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1948 build up, s-10 swap... Man I admire your courage to take on that one. Check out sgtusmc's thread for his USMC themed ride. Keep us posted on the progress. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-13-2009, 11:11 AM	#3
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: 1948 build up, s-10 swap... Thanks, I will have to check that out. I too was in the Marine Corps. Thats probably where I get it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

01-13-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: 1948 build up, s-10 swap... Semper Fi Devil, Looks like you've got a good start on it. It kinda looks like my cab when I first got it. So what color are you gonna paint it? Solid OD, camo? Just remember we didn't start painting our trash camo till around 75. However, it might look crazy if you could blend marpat in with the rust. I wish you the best in your build, and keep the pics flowing. Echo 7 Sierra, out! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

01-13-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: 1948 build up, s-10 swap... Solid OD all the way! Any ideas of where I can get some paint like they use on the hummers. Carc paint or whatever its called. It has a nice texture. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

01-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#6
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: 1948 build up, s-10 swap... looks good , i'm fixin to do the same build on my 49 gmc truck i'll post pics as soon as i get them resized



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