My 52 GMC Build

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by joedoh

what do you know? I just looked at those shocks the other day, I have a lowered blazer that is a little jouncy even with new springs and heavy duty shocks. you'll have to let me know how they work, I passed over them for their high cost but wondered.

Will do. I think I payed $80 cdn for the pair.

[lower50's]

Got the rear all pulled apart. The plan is that Monday morning to pull the cab.

[99 to Life]

don't you just luv taking it all apart when it takes so long to put together in the first place!!!!!!!!!!!

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

don't you just luv taking it all apart when it takes so long to put together in the first place!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree very discouraging. But the next time I put a bolt in, it should be for good.

[lower50's]

Today I pulled the cab. To all the guys on this forum that have posted this method of lifting the cab. Thankyou!!!!!! Lifted straight and solid.

[lower50's]

Back in the shop, I put the truck on the floor. I made up the K frame tubes and rear 45* supports. The left 45* support is different because the trans cooler is going there. I used 2X4X1/8" tube, frame is 2X5X3/16".

[Coldshot]

Looking awesome! Must be exciting to be getting ready to put it together one final time.
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[Advanced Design]

Put it together, take it apart, put it together ....folks don't realize how much work goes into a nice build. Good progress!

[joedoh]

super dope

[lower50's]

Not much to show with pictures today. I finished welding up the inside of the frame now that the cab is off. Also welded the exhaust tip completely on, tabs to hold exhaust to frame and primed frame. Plumed in the temp gauge sensor for the trans and fittings for trans cooler. Should be lots tomorrow!!

[lower50's]

Today I painted the new frame pieces and running board frame. I also finished up the exhaust. Welded in an EGT bung, put the turbo gasket in and sealed up the cup flanges. Then as I put it all together I put wrap on the exhaust. The wrap I used is rated at 1400*. (Note) this is very itchy stuff the insides of my fingers itch like hell. Wear rubber gloves.

[lower50's]

Today I got the transmission cooler mounted and plumed in. Then I got the fuel lines and brake line bent up and fastened. This is the nickel coated line very nice to work with hardest part is getting it straight. I'm trying to get all the under cab stuff done so I can get the cab back on. Maybe tomorrow.

[Advanced Design]

You are flying! Looks good. What transmission cooler is that?

[lower50's]

Thanks I get lots done when I work afternoon shift. The trans cooler is a Derale 13950. It can be used by itself and comes with a thermal couple so it just does it's own thing when needed. Also mount it anywhere.

[99 to Life]

yah your rockin and be rollin soon. I luv the copper nickel line. perhaps you can get that straightner eastwood sells. aluminum line does the same thing.

[lower50's]

Thanks 99 I got the lines close to perfectly straight just took a while.
Well after spending 34 hrs working on the truck last week I got the cab back on for the last time. I mounted the air horn, ran all my power wires to the rear. I also got rid of the old steering and put the new stuff on with the drop tie rods.

[lower50's]

Then seam sealed the cab and gave the floor and fire wall a good coating of rubberized rocker guard. I then ran the transmission wires into the cab.

[99 to Life]

coming together, dang 34hrs a week, that's about my average monthly time I work on my trucks.

[lower50's]

Ya I went 100% on it because the cab was sitting out side. I had friday off work so that helped.

[big_moss]

man this thing is gonna be sick I like the back half set up

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

You're getting so much finished up. Man... 34 hours a week is like working two jobs.

Nice work!

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

You're getting so much finished up. Man... 34 hours a week is like working two jobs.

Nice work!

Ya felt like working 2 jobs, but this one I like going to.

[lower50's]

Well I didn't think I would get out to the shop last night. I got the rear shock mounts made and installed. I used s-10 shocks. They are angled for 2 reasons. With the air bag over top of the axle it makes the rear very stiff with little pressure so I did not want the shocks to have full power. Also that's the only spot they fit lol. Jumping on the frame at ride height seems good.

[lower50's]

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[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by lower50's

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Very cool. Build is looking great and you are killing it on progress. 34 hours a week is greuling.