My 52 GMC Build

[rusty76]

Goodguys was cancelled last year. It turned into the fall auto fair. It was ok. Maybe next go around.

[lower50's]

So I'm ordering the rubber seals from Steele, I did not like the LMC stuff original cross section I used. They show 3 door seal options, what are your opinion's?

[dsraven]

the last AD I worked on for door seals was a 54. the owner had lmc rubber installed himself and the stuff was so stiff the door wouldn't latch. he ended up removing that and we installed some softseal brand. it was like night and day. I wish I could remember the profile but sorry, my brain doesn't go back to that file, haha. I am pretty sure they only had one option on their ordering page. if there is an option for softness go with the softest one you can get. adjust the door to close properly without any seals and then add the seal. it should be soft enough to conform to the profile needed and allow the door to close without slamming it. there are some nice peel and stick options but not sure how long lasting the sticky would be if it sits out in the sun. might ask the brand of the 2 sided tape they use and maybe they could send a sample?

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by dsraven

the last AD I worked on for door seals was a 54. the owner had lmc rubber installed himself and the stuff was so stiff the door wouldn't latch. he ended up removing that and we installed some softseal brand. it was like night and day. I wish I could remember the profile but sorry, my brain doesn't go back to that file, haha. I am pretty sure they only had one option on their ordering page. if there is an option for softness go with the softest one you can get. adjust the door to close properly without any seals and then add the seal. it should be soft enough to conform to the profile needed and allow the door to close without slamming it. there are some nice peel and stick options but not sure how long lasting the sticky would be if it sits out in the sun. might ask the brand of the 2 sided tape they use and maybe they could send a sample?

Thankyou That is the same problem I have had with the LMC seals have to slam my doors. I looked up Soffseal they are sold out of course. I'll go with the Steele peel and stick see how that works.

[jweb]

I had the same problem with the Precision brand weatherstrip. This was before the Soffseal peel and stick was available, so I used this: https://www.metrommp.com/index.cfm?f...ET&Model=TRUCK

It's a pain to glue on but my doors shut really good. They wouldn't shut at all with the Precision brand.

[lower50's]

SO truck update: I ordered Soft seal door seals. Truck has been put away since end of October, always a sad day. I didn't drive it much this year due to covid trying to avoid people from coming up and talking about my truck. But I finished off the year with a 22,300 mi on the truck since I built it. It has turned out to be very reliable, just jump in and go. I did have to buy a new cone air filter this year and I blew a 20A fuse for my stereo when I was rocking out. I think that is it.
I used my old '52 to pick up my new '52 from the sandblasters.

[youngrodder]

Good to see it out in the wild....Drive em'

Marc

[Dieselwrencher]

It's awesome to see you're still enjoying it and using it! Sorry to hear you didn't drive it much this summer. I drove my car everyday I could. Until the rioting/protesting BS. Then I drove the orange truck. I couldn't take the chance of road blockers in the car.

[piratexpress1369a]

Originally Posted by lower50's

SO truck update: I ordered Soft seal door seals. Truck has been put away since end of October, always a sad day. I didn't drive it much this year due to covid trying to avoid people from coming up and talking about my truck. But I finished off the year with a 22,300 mi on the truck since I built it. It has turned out to be very reliable, just jump in and go. I did have to buy a new cone air filter this year and I blew a 20A fuse for my stereo when I was rocking out. I think that is it.
I used my old '52 to pick up my new '52 from the sandblasters.
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That looks like lake Erie, Bob

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's awesome to see you're still enjoying it and using it! Sorry to hear you didn't drive it much this summer. I drove my car everyday I could. Until the rioting/protesting BS. Then I drove the orange truck. I couldn't take the chance of road blockers in the car.

Oh yes still having lots of fun with it.

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That looks like lake Erie, Bob

You are correct sir. Near Dunnville

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Trip one went great zero problems there and back. 1200mi. My son and I had a great time at the AD National show over 40 trucks showed up, so many nice people. Friday before the show we did a cruse 20 min north to a car museum then went go carting. I finally shook this guys hand after all these years punching a key board. Great to finally meet you Rob.

What the heck is this thing I want one Santa!

Lots of crazy ideas for a COE. Nowhere to put one but they are pretty cool.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

What the heck is this thing I want one Santa!

Lots of crazy ideas for a COE. Nowhere to put one but they are pretty cool.

His name is Rob he built it on a modified 03 chevy truck chassis. Very nice guy puts a ton of miles on that thing. Here is his build. Ya I want one as well!
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=596551&page=2

[lower50's]

Bought a rear sliding window for my '52. A little something different for the coming year.

[rusty76]

That’s kool.

[lower50's]

Well it should be lol
I didn't know they made this until recently.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Well it should be lol
I didn't know they made this until recently.

That is pretty neat. I didn't realize they made them for those small window trucks either.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is pretty neat. I didn't realize they made them for those small window trucks either.

Ha I forgot how small the window was, when I took it out of the box I thought they sent the wrong one till I held it up to the truck.

[lower50's]

I picked up a future upgrade to the power level in my truck. It is a 7.3L power stroke with trans and everything I need to make it run. When I build the motor up I will double the power I have now, to 350whp 700wtq. I forget how big the 7.3 is that is in there sometimes.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by lower50's

I picked up a future upgrade to the power level in my truck. It is a 7.3L power stroke with trans and everything I need to make it run. When I build the motor up I will double the power I have now, to 350whp 700wtq. I forget how big the 7.3 is that is in there sometimes.
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That is really cool. Starting yo see this a bit now. Look forward to following your bed. Steve

[6DoF]

the trip pictures are super motivating!

and so is more power

[layinrocker65]

Whats the difference between that motor and whats currently in there?

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

That is really cool. Starting yo see this a bit now. Look forward to following your bed. Steve

Thanks

Originally Posted by 6DoF

the trip pictures are super motivating!

and so is more power

There is never enough power

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Whats the difference between that motor and whats currently in there?

The motor I currently have is a N/A 7.3L idi (indirect injection) mechanical diesel that I added a turbo to and gives me decent power over the stock N/A setup. I can't really push it much more but basically equals the stock output of the direct injection electronically controlled turbo Powerstroke.

[lower50's]

Well I finally pulled my truck out of it's slumber. Had a couple spark plugs go bad on me in the end of last season so I changed them all . Today I installed my new mirrors, so far I like the look but man it is stressful drilling holes in the doors. My new build will be getting the stock style mirrors I took off.

[Dieselwrencher]

Upgrading to the powerstroke, uh oh, here goes the money train. Just start out in the beginning with a hydra and a T4 turbo set up. IDI's are alright, but you're going to love that PSD as you already said double the power. I really, really wanted to put a 7.3 PSD in my 40 ford but I just couldn't remove the 354 Hemi and justify it.

[Gregski]

oh my gawd this pic of all the slammed identical looking trucks reminded me of when Easy Riders bike show came to town and these two Harley dudes were outside talking about their "Factory Custom" baggers, and then I swear to you on my '54 one of them got on the wrong bike, it was so embarrassing, I loved it.