My 52 GMC Build - Page 59 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rusty76 · 05-29-2017, 07:47 PM

Looks great.

piratexpress1369a · 05-30-2017, 11:41 AM

Turned out awesome

lower50's · 05-30-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

The signage came out awesome, cool to uncover the original.

Ya I didn't even think it was possible to uncover.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Lower, looks great. Nice pics of the surviors...Jim

Thanks Jim. It's nice to see potential projects close by.

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Looks great.

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Turned out awesome

Thanks guys I'm supper happy. I didn't buy a fire truck but wanted to keep the history of where it came from.

lower50's · 05-30-2017, 05:45 PM

Today I started installing my cruse control. I must have tried 6 different spots, I am getting very limited on space and settled on inside under the dash. Gives me access to the setup switches and gives the cable a straight shot to the throttle, also keeps under the hood tidy. I figure with the sound of the diesel I'll never hear the servo motor, I hope.
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99 to Life · 05-30-2017, 09:43 PM

love the history of the truck, I'd take that pic with me everywhere. Nice score on the old tin. I'd be trying to buy them all!! well wishing I could.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-30-2017, 10:52 PM

That is awesome on the original lettering being uncovered! It looks great! Nice stash of projects you found too. They all don't look to be in too terrible of condition.

lower50's · 05-31-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

love the history of the truck, I'd take that pic with me everywhere. Nice score on the old tin. I'd be trying to buy them all!! well wishing I could.

Thanks Henry. Ya pondering the cab and clip.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is awesome on the original lettering being uncovered! It looks great! Nice stash of projects you found too. They all don't look to be in too terrible of condition.

We could see the lettering was under the orange but I had no idea it could ever be uncovered. All the stuff there was very fixable most ran.

lower50's · 05-31-2017, 02:58 PM

So today I got the cruse cable hooked up, I'll tie or trim the cable once it works and started to run the wires. Also installed the directional signal cruse arm that replaced the original gm one that I can use in my Jimmy

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lower50's · 06-01-2017, 04:32 PM

So I finished hooking up the 5 wires required for my cruse control today and took it for a test drive. After pulling over 3 times to adjust 3 of the 12 switches for set up, it works AMAZING!!!!!! No surging, holds the speed bang on! So far works better than any factory cruse I ever used.

**joedoh** · 06-01-2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

man thats a 47 150 on the end, I love those grilles. one year only!

**oldman3** · 06-01-2017, 11:06 PM

Lower, great news on the cruise, it will really make a difference in cruising down the road...Jim

lower50's · 06-02-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

man thats a 47 150 on the end, I love those grilles. one year only!

I really should have asked how much he is selling them for.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Lower, great news on the cruise, it will really make a difference in cruising down the road...Jim

Loving it so far I'm using it all the time right now lol.

lower50's · 06-05-2017, 07:40 AM

Saturday morning I went to pick up my Dad's car witch he gave me, so now I'm the caretaker. It's a 1951 MG TD I helped him restore this car 25 years ago before I could even drive. To go with that I am now going to build a shop in my backyard. The plan is for 30X40

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lower50's · 06-05-2017, 08:18 AM

Sunday after the rain stopped I drove my truck and my friend Joe drove my Dad's MG to the car show. We had a great day. Not as many vehicles this year (weather) but still very cool cars and trucks.
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lower50's · 06-05-2017, 08:36 AM

1st Some of you may recognize this F*-d, think tv show second time I met him. (Grant) He lives a few blocks from me.
2nd C10 with a Cummins and a stick shift, never got a chance to talk to him.
3rd This REO had a supercharger that he could turn on and off with a belt tensioner factory. He drives this everyday.
4th 1927 Chevy capital coach they drive all over.
5th I won "Keep on truckin" because of the traveling I have done and am doing.

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OutlawDrifter · 06-05-2017, 09:02 AM

Some nice iron at the show. I see the REO's stuff appears to be painted Detroit green.

I just recently put up a 36x40 with a 14' ceiling. Definitely go at least 12' high.

99 to Life · 06-05-2017, 12:02 PM

congrats on the garage plans. Some cool trucks at that show too!

**oldman3** · 06-05-2017, 04:16 PM

Lower, congrats on the shop, nice MG, also congrats on the win...Jim

RDrancher · 06-05-2017, 04:38 PM

Lower, have you read The Red Car by Don Stanford? Not about an MD but a TC. It's a very cool story. I read it forty something years ago and it still comes to mind from time to time.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-05-2017, 09:06 PM

Congrats on the MG, and awesome on the new shop! That'll be great now that you have 2 to keep put up. Congrats on the award too. Have anymore pics of the Reo? There were some cool trucks there for sure.

lower50's · 06-06-2017, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Some nice iron at the show. I see the REO's stuff appears to be painted Detroit green.

I just recently put up a 36x40 with a 14' ceiling. Definitely go at least 12' high.

Ya I noticed the color too. I'm able to go 10' walls 18' high so I'm going with a vaulted ceiling. I'm putting in a 4 post hoist.

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

congrats on the garage plans. Some cool trucks at that show too!

It will be great to have a heated play house.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Lower, congrats on the shop, nice MG, also congrats on the win...Jim

Thanks Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDrancher

Lower, have you read The Red Car by Don Stanford? Not about an MD but a TC. It's a very cool story. I read it forty something years ago and it still comes to mind from time to time.

I have not read it but I will.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Congrats on the MG, and awesome on the new shop! That'll be great now that you have 2 to keep put up. Congrats on the award too. Have anymore pics of the Reo? There were some cool trucks there for sure.

Thanks D there was some very unique stuff there this year. Now I have 5 vehicles on the road in the summer, 3 go away for the winter.
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lower50's · 06-12-2017, 11:45 PM

Van Fest 22 was such an amazing event, Canada's largest and longest running custom van and truck show. The vehicles, the people and the venue where awsome. The BEST show we have been to yet.
Friday eve I hooked the camping trailer up to my truck and my GF drove our '87 Jimmy and off we went with the kids and dog.
There was 3 GM square body trucks and an old ford with Cummins 5.9L motors. This one was very nice. Lots to look at.
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lower50's · 06-13-2017, 01:31 AM

Saturday eve was the awards. My boys entered the Jimmy and won 2nd place for "Full size SUV". I was blown away with so many custom vehicles my truck won best in class "Old school" and "Best engineered". Around 8:00pm the band started and so did the party.
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**oldman3** · 06-13-2017, 08:53 AM

Congrats on the wins, and thanks for sharing the pics...Jim

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-13-2017, 02:42 PM

Congrats on the awards! That has to make you feel pretty good!

05-29-2017, 07:47 PM	#1451
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build Looks great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

05-30-2017, 11:41 AM	#1452
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Turned out awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

05-30-2017, 05:45 PM	#1454
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Today I started installing my cruse control. I must have tried 6 different spots, I am getting very limited on space and settled on inside under the dash. Gives me access to the setup switches and gives the cable a straight shot to the throttle, also keeps under the hood tidy. I figure with the sound of the diesel I'll never hear the servo motor, I hope. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

05-30-2017, 09:43 PM	#1455
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build love the history of the truck, I'd take that pic with me everywhere. Nice score on the old tin. I'd be trying to buy them all!! well wishing I could. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-30-2017, 10:52 PM	#1456
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build That is awesome on the original lettering being uncovered! It looks great! Nice stash of projects you found too. They all don't look to be in too terrible of condition. __________________ 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.*

05-31-2017, 02:58 PM	#1458
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So today I got the cruse cable hooked up, I'll tie or trim the cable once it works and started to run the wires. Also installed the directional signal cruse arm that replaced the original gm one that I can use in my Jimmy __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-01-2017, 04:32 PM	#1459
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So I finished hooking up the 5 wires required for my cruse control today and took it for a test drive. After pulling over 3 times to adjust 3 of the 12 switches for set up, it works AMAZING!!!!!! No surging, holds the speed bang on! So far works better than any factory cruse I ever used. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-01-2017, 11:06 PM	#1461
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lower, great news on the cruise, it will really make a difference in cruising down the road...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 />

06-05-2017, 07:40 AM	#1463
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Saturday morning I went to pick up my Dad's car witch he gave me, so now I'm the caretaker. It's a 1951 MG TD I helped him restore this car 25 years ago before I could even drive. To go with that I am now going to build a shop in my backyard. The plan is for 30X40 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-05-2017, 08:18 AM	#1464
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Sunday after the rain stopped I drove my truck and my friend Joe drove my Dad's MG to the car show. We had a great day. Not as many vehicles this year (weather) but still very cool cars and trucks. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-05-2017, 08:36 AM	#1465
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build 1st Some of you may recognize this F*-d, think tv show second time I met him. (Grant) He lives a few blocks from me. 2nd C10 with a Cummins and a stick shift, never got a chance to talk to him. 3rd This REO had a supercharger that he could turn on and off with a belt tensioner factory. He drives this everyday. 4th 1927 Chevy capital coach they drive all over. 5th I won "Keep on truckin" because of the traveling I have done and am doing. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-05-2017, 09:02 AM	#1466
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: My 52 GMC Build Some nice iron at the show. I see the REO's stuff appears to be painted Detroit green. I just recently put up a 36x40 with a 14' ceiling. Definitely go at least 12' high. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

06-05-2017, 12:02 PM	#1467
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build congrats on the garage plans. Some cool trucks at that show too! __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

06-05-2017, 04:16 PM	#1468
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lower, congrats on the shop, nice MG, also congrats on the win...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 />

06-05-2017, 04:38 PM	#1469
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lower, have you read The Red Car by Don Stanford? Not about an MD but a TC. It's a very cool story. I read it forty something years ago and it still comes to mind from time to time. __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth



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06-05-2017, 09:06 PM	#1470
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build Congrats on the MG, and awesome on the new shop! That'll be great now that you have 2 to keep put up. Congrats on the award too. Have anymore pics of the Reo? There were some cool trucks there for sure. __________________ 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.*

06-12-2017, 11:45 PM	#1472
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Van Fest 22 was such an amazing event, Canada's largest and longest running custom van and truck show. The vehicles, the people and the venue where awsome. The BEST show we have been to yet. Friday eve I hooked the camping trailer up to my truck and my GF drove our '87 Jimmy and off we went with the kids and dog. There was 3 GM square body trucks and an old ford with Cummins 5.9L motors. This one was very nice. Lots to look at. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-13-2017, 01:31 AM	#1473
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Saturday eve was the awards. My boys entered the Jimmy and won 2nd place for "Full size SUV". I was blown away with so many custom vehicles my truck won best in class "Old school" and "Best engineered". Around 8:00pm the band started and so did the party. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually Last edited by lower50's; 06-13-2017 at 02:46 AM.

06-13-2017, 08:53 AM	#1474
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build Congrats on the wins, and thanks for sharing the 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 />

06-13-2017, 02:42 PM	#1475
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build Congrats on the awards! That has to make you feel pretty good! __________________ 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.*

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