My 52 GMC Build

[Daze57]

very nice work so far -- it should be a awsome ride when done !

[Dieselwrencher]

Great work! The engine really sounds nice and it looks way easier to work on than any other turbo'd IDI!

[1948GMC]

I like it if I had the money I would go diesel as well

[lower50's]

Got steering column mounted just before Christmas.


Working on putting the lower cowl back on and then on to fenders, but its slow going right now really cold here 10F feels like -6F not much heat in garage. A bit warmer next week.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by 1948GMC

I like it if I had the money I would go diesel as well

I wanted to do something different!! Got a really good deal on the whole drivetrain, could not say no.

[lower50's]

Well got the one cowl tacked on. Then got the fender modified. I cut 3" off the bottom because I'm rising the running boards and first test fit. WOW haven't seen the fender in it in about 8 years.

[71'tahoe]

Cool build!!

[CodyHicks]

Dope

[hotrodelrod]

Definitely a cool, original build! I'm in!

[lower50's]

Got front end bolted together for the first time in about 9 years. I'll Have some more pics in a few days.

[sparks54]

Great job. The truck is looking pretty cool. I can't wait to see some future picture... Keep them coming!!!

[lower50's]

More pics all the parts are fitting together really well!!



I had to trim a hole into the inner fender to fit the power steering pump. Made it just big enough to fit, I'm thinking I'll cut it bigger and make a cover on the inside

Now I'm working on a frame cross member to hold the grill. It's just kind of in place now.

I also figured out how big and where the rad is going. Looks like in front of rad support and will go down between frame rails. Then the inter cooler will go in front of that just behind the grill.

[ghettoluxury]

It's coming together nicely.

[lower50's]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad you all like what I have done so far.

[lower50's]

So here is the front frame horns cut off ready for the cross member.
This is the cross member I made. It's 2X4 1/8" wall, then the grill will bolt on top of the lower part and bumper to the sides of that.

[lower50's]

Here is the grill bolted on. Still have to do some front end adjustments to fix the grill gap.


I bolted on the visor so I can get a good look at it with all the parts on.

Looks so sweet

[lower50's]

The mail man brought me some goodies today!!!!

[lower50's]

Made some brackets to mount the bumper. I wanted it tucked in a bit from stock and on the ground.

Still have to put the splash apron on

[yahoos]

Cool Build!

[lower50's]

Got my battery box's made. The battery's are 7.5"X 12"X 7.5" and are 50lb each. The outside of the box's are 50", so I can bolt the box side's right to them and gives me 1/2" extra for battery's. The sheet metal is to protect from tire projectiles and is 1/8" thick.

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Got my battery box's made. The battery's are 7.5"X 12"X 7.5" and are 50lb each. The outside of the box's are 50", so I can bolt the box side's right to them and gives me 1/2" extra for battery's. The sheet metal is to protect from tire projectiles and is 1/8" thick.
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Well, we know those battery trays won't fall off.

They look very robust, nice work!

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice work for sure! You'll want a stout battery box in case of a tire blow out. Keep up the great work!

[lower50's]

Go big or go home right.
Thanks guys. The whole truck is coming along just the way I wanted.
I pick up my air tanks, compressors and valves tomorrow.

[jed971959]

nice build
did you get the box side measurements you needed
if not let me know I have my 49 box in my garage
I can get what you need
jim

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by jed971959

nice build
did you get the box side measurements you needed
if not let me know I have my 49 box in my garage
I can get what you need
jim

Thanks Jim I did get what I needed. When I picked up my air compressors from "air assisted" today, they are working on a 1950 chev so I just measured it.