My 52 GMC Build - Page 56 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lower50's · 04-18-2017, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Mac

Love it man, your truck is my favorite of all the builds I have gone through since I joined. Good stuff!

Thankyou very much

Quote:

Originally Posted by kehstr

I love looking at your build, it makes me really happy to know that I am not the only one that likes off-roading and still built a lowered truck!

Ya man! I have 2 lifted 4x4's I think 4wd go up, 2wd go down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Just wondering is that engineer Joe from jeepkings

No we are with Jeepcentral.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Well lower50s.. I just went searching for the jeep lights you were talking about and see they make a complete led replacement light for the jeep jk...would those work as well as what you used?

As long as it is 7" and has the H4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice pics! I'm in the middle of bagging my 40 Ford. I don't think it'll be as low as your truck when driving down the road though.

Normally I ride at 3" I just went as low as possible for the pic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve-W

that highway picture is insane!! i'd expect a cloud of tarmac dust behind it from scraping the road

I did touch just after the pic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

never fails looking good on the road.

Thanks dude

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty76

Too cool.

Thankyou

lower50's · 04-18-2017, 08:17 PM

This is from last night, so happy with the new LED head lights.
First pic LED low
Second pic LED high
Then a little sneak peek on the new bed wood.
Name: IMG_3735.jpg
Views: 662
Size: 15.8 KB

Name: IMG_3735.jpg
Views: 662
Size: 15.8 KB

Name: IMG_3736.jpg
Views: 655
Size: 15.8 KB

Name: IMG_3738.jpg
Views: 635
Size: 61.8 KB

**oldman3** · 04-18-2017, 11:22 PM

lower, great view with the new LED, I got new LED for mine since the wreck...Jim

MIKESAD50 · 04-19-2017, 10:11 AM

LED looks great, will have to look into those. I tried the GE 7in LED and didnt like how they stuck way out from headlight bezels.
Love the picture riding Loooow on the highway. Truck is just cool.

**joedoh** · 04-19-2017, 12:34 PM

nice to get the truck out! oh wait you are from canada nice to get the truck OOOOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

LED looks great, will have to look into those. I tried the GE 7in LED and didnt like how they stuck way out from headlight bezels.

I did a 7" three chamber light conversion on my 49 and I actually mounted them from the BACK to pull them in even with the bezel!

lower50's · 04-19-2017, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

lower, great view with the new LED, I got new LED for mine since the wreck...Jim

Thanks Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

LED looks great, will have to look into those. I tried the GE 7in LED and didnt like how they stuck way out from headlight bezels.
Love the picture riding Loooow on the highway. Truck is just cool.

Thanks Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

nice to get the truck out! oh wait you are from canada nice to get the truck OOOOT

I did a 7" three chamber light conversion on my 49 and I actually mounted them from the BACK to pull them in even with the bezel!

lower50's · 04-19-2017, 03:38 PM

Got the plywood off, bought all my hardware for installing the new bed. Maybe I should just put a piece of plexy glass on the bed frame. Hope to have the bed done on the weekend then you all will see.
Name: IMG_3748.jpg
Views: 572
Size: 44.0 KB

Name: IMG_3748.jpg
Views: 572
Size: 44.0 KB

lower50's · 04-24-2017, 07:43 AM

So here you go, what I'm sure you have all been waiting for......The plywood id gone!!! Took a lot more time to accomplish than I thought, but got it 99% done last night. Just have to drill, nut and bolt some center holes.
My little $2 garage sale drill press came in real handy drilling basically 108 holes in stainless.
I'll get a picture in the sun this afternoon.
Name: IMG_3762.jpg
Views: 561
Size: 52.9 KB

Name: IMG_3762.jpg
Views: 561
Size: 52.9 KB

Name: IMG_3763.jpg
Views: 546
Size: 49.7 KB

Name: IMG_3752.jpg
Views: 543
Size: 87.3 KB

lower50's · 04-24-2017, 07:50 AM

Here is a short video of me burning some bed wood. Sounds so cool!! Also very random.
http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7olzyyb.mp4

99 to Life · 04-24-2017, 09:42 AM

nice work, crazy looking drill too!!!

**joedoh** · 04-25-2017, 02:46 AM

crazy looking!

piratexpress1369a · 04-25-2017, 08:27 AM

That's awesome

65sub · 04-25-2017, 10:42 AM

Cool video and good looking results on the bed. Nice job

strider621 · 04-25-2017, 12:57 PM

Bob,
I might have missed it but how did you burn the wood. Looks cool.

lower50's · 04-26-2017, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice work, crazy looking drill too!!!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

crazy looking!

So random

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That's awesome

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65sub

Cool video and good looking results on the bed. Nice job

I wanted something different

Quote:

Originally Posted by strider621

Bob,
I might have missed it but how did you burn the wood. Looks cool.

So you wipe the wood with baking soda water solution then used a microwave transformer (2000V) turn it on. But STAY BACK it will not tickle!!!!

lower50's · 04-26-2017, 07:12 AM

The first pick you can see the clamps for the electricity. Max distance I could get results was 2' between clamps the closer the more violent. This was only about 10", this part is up near the cab in the middle.
Second pic is in the sun. All the wood has a matt clear varnish.
Name: IMG_3740.jpg
Views: 495
Size: 62.7 KB

Name: IMG_3740.jpg
Views: 495
Size: 62.7 KB

Name: IMG_3765.jpg
Views: 538
Size: 59.7 KB

RDrancher · 04-26-2017, 10:56 AM

That looks wild and super cool. Nice job.

strider621 · 04-26-2017, 12:35 PM

Wow! You are the Mad Scientist for sure. Good work.

rusty76 · 04-26-2017, 06:45 PM

Cool

**Advanced Design** · 04-26-2017, 08:37 PM

Yeah, very creative and cool!

lower50's · 04-27-2017, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDrancher

That looks wild and super cool. Nice job.

Super Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by strider621

Wow! You are the Mad Scientist for sure. Good work.

I just don't have the hair and lab coat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty76

Cool

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Yeah, very creative and cool!

Thank you and to think I almost failed art class.

lower50's · 04-27-2017, 09:37 AM

So I ordered 2 new front air bags, one has a small slit in it, they carry a lot of weight so peace of mind it's been 2 years. Also ordered a head liner and the inner door seals that go in the grove and on the floor to door. I'm thinking of covering the head liner in speaker box carpet, as well as door panels.
How do you guys finish the edges? Wrap around or cut flush?

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-27-2017, 06:02 PM

Nice work on the wood. I was wondering how in the world you were burning it too. Did you just rob the microwave transformer from your microwave then put it back in when you were done?

lower50's · 04-28-2017, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work on the wood. I was wondering how in the world you were burning it too. Did you just rob the microwave transformer from your microwave then put it back in when you were done?

I actually went out and bought a referb microwave for $40, did some microwave experiments with the kids. (tin foil, cd's, florescent light bulb) Then pulled the transformer and gave the rest to my boys to take apart.

lower50's · 05-01-2017, 01:39 AM

So this weekend I got a few things done on the truck. I put on some chrome hub caps on my dually's, I like the look.
I got the head liner covered in the speaker box carpet and installed, installation is not an easy thing to do! and the upper speakers hooked up. Turned out really nice. The carpet really muffles the sound inside should make a huge difference when I'm driving.
Today I mounted and hooked up my new 2 stage boost controller. Now I can have "drive around" boost and "Lets get crazy" boost lol. Really it will be 8psi and 14psi, I drove all last summer at 8psi so 14 will be fun.
Name: IMG_3796.jpg
Views: 362
Size: 35.5 KB

Name: IMG_3796.jpg
Views: 362
Size: 35.5 KB

Name: IMG_3797.jpg
Views: 360
Size: 52.8 KB

Name: IMG_3798.jpg
Views: 359
Size: 37.1 KB

Name: IMG_3799.jpg
Views: 364
Size: 19.8 KB

Name: IMG_3813.jpg
Views: 360
Size: 37.9 KB

04-18-2017, 08:17 PM	#1377
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build This is from last night, so happy with the new LED head lights. First pic LED low Second pic LED high Then a little sneak peek on the new bed wood. __________________ 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

04-18-2017, 11:22 PM	#1378
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build lower, great view with the new LED, I got new LED for mine since the wreck...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 />

04-19-2017, 10:11 AM	#1379
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: My 52 GMC Build LED looks great, will have to look into those. I tried the GE 7in LED and didnt like how they stuck way out from headlight bezels. Love the picture riding Loooow on the highway. Truck is just cool. __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

04-19-2017, 03:38 PM	#1382
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Got the plywood off, bought all my hardware for installing the new bed. Maybe I should just put a piece of plexy glass on the bed frame. Hope to have the bed done on the weekend then you all will see. __________________ 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

04-24-2017, 07:43 AM	#1383
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So here you go, what I'm sure you have all been waiting for......The plywood id gone!!! Took a lot more time to accomplish than I thought, but got it 99% done last night. Just have to drill, nut and bolt some center holes. My little $2 garage sale drill press came in real handy drilling basically 108 holes in stainless. I'll get a picture in the sun this afternoon. __________________ 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

04-24-2017, 07:50 AM	#1384
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Here is a short video of me burning some bed wood. Sounds so cool!! Also very random. http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7olzyyb.mp4 __________________ 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

04-24-2017, 09:42 AM	#1385
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build nice work, crazy looking drill 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

04-25-2017, 02:46 AM	#1386
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build crazy looking! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

04-25-2017, 08:27 AM	#1387
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build That's awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

04-25-2017, 10:42 AM	#1388
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My 52 GMC Build Cool video and good looking results on the bed. Nice job __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

04-25-2017, 12:57 PM	#1389
strider621 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 38	Re: My 52 GMC Build Bob, I might have missed it but how did you burn the wood. Looks cool. __________________ Keith

04-26-2017, 07:12 AM	#1391
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build The first pick you can see the clamps for the electricity. Max distance I could get results was 2' between clamps the closer the more violent. This was only about 10", this part is up near the cab in the middle. Second pic is in the sun. All the wood has a matt clear varnish. __________________ 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

04-26-2017, 10:56 AM	#1392
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: My 52 GMC Build That looks wild and super cool. Nice job. __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

04-26-2017, 12:35 PM	#1393
strider621 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 38	Re: My 52 GMC Build Wow! You are the Mad Scientist for sure. Good work. __________________ Keith

04-26-2017, 06:45 PM	#1394
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build Cool __________________ 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



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-26-2017, 08:37 PM	#1395
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Yeah, very creative and cool! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-27-2017, 09:37 AM	#1397
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So I ordered 2 new front air bags, one has a small slit in it, they carry a lot of weight so peace of mind it's been 2 years. Also ordered a head liner and the inner door seals that go in the grove and on the floor to door. I'm thinking of covering the head liner in speaker box carpet, as well as door panels. How do you guys finish the edges? Wrap around or cut flush? __________________ 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

04-27-2017, 06:02 PM	#1398
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice work on the wood. I was wondering how in the world you were burning it too. Did you just rob the microwave transformer from your microwave then put it back in when you were done? __________________ 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.*

05-01-2017, 01:39 AM	#1400
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So this weekend I got a few things done on the truck. I put on some chrome hub caps on my dually's, I like the look. I got the head liner covered in the speaker box carpet and installed, installation is not an easy thing to do! and the upper speakers hooked up. Turned out really nice. The carpet really muffles the sound inside should make a huge difference when I'm driving. Today I mounted and hooked up my new 2 stage boost controller. Now I can have "drive around" boost and "Lets get crazy" boost lol. Really it will be 8psi and 14psi, I drove all last summer at 8psi so 14 will be fun. __________________ 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

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.