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Old 11-28-2009, 10:56 PM   #1
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54 chevy/s-10 build

this is what i started with.
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Old 11-29-2009, 12:12 AM   #2
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nice start, lookin good so far nice work
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Old 11-29-2009, 12:33 AM   #3
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Re: 54 chevy/s-10 build

You are starting out way ahead of the curve. Very nice truck! Isn't that a GMC??
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:23 AM   #4
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Old 11-29-2009, 08:16 AM   #5
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Re: 54 chevy/s-10 build

Looks like a nice solid truck. I see the little turbo-lister icons in the corner of the pics, so I assume it's a eBay find.
So, give us some details.
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Old 11-29-2009, 09:39 AM   #6
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You've got to get the '54 GMC grill surround. That is the coolest part of those trucks. I love the "mustache" look to the marker lights the older ones do not have!

Good looking start.
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:25 PM   #7
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Re: 54 chevy/s-10 build

the truck is not a gmc just had the grill and hood.i did find the truck on e-bay.i bought a 49 cab and a 51 truck no bed tbout 3 years ago off this guy and he had this truck in the garage.tryed 2 buy it then but no sell.then 1 year ago on e-bay there it was so now its mine thats the story. this is what i baught the first time.but it had doors and dog house.
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:34 PM   #8
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i have changed frames.the truck had badly shortened frame.not square.changed the cab mounts over and changed the distance from top of frame to bottem of cab.
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:52 PM   #9
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worked on floor pan and tear down.welded on fenders and took the best parts that i have for this build.
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Old 11-29-2009, 08:19 PM   #10
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Re: 54 chevy/s-10 build

Interestingly enough, I started with a pair of GMC's and a single Chevy... the parts are mostly interchangeable from the cab back. Though you may register it as a Chevy, everyone will think it's a GMC with that hood and grill... lol

I went the other way with mine, kept all the good GMC parts and went with a Chevy hood and grill.

No matter, make it what you want... and I'm not totally positive, but I believe the front fenders are GMC as well... don't think Chev's had the signal lights under the headlights. Would also think all of the rad support and hood latch assembly is GMC as well or you would never get it to latch properly.

Either way... off to a great start, good luck and keep us posted!

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Old 11-29-2009, 09:51 PM   #11
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not using hood and grill.i have 54 chevy dog house.got this stuff when i bought a 55 1st truck.thanks jim
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Old 11-29-2009, 10:24 PM   #12
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Chevy49, So are those the pics of your truck on the 1st post? If so would you be willing to sell those GMC parts?
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Old 11-30-2009, 11:13 PM   #13
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Jim,

found the thread!!!
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