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1950 GMC · 09-15-2009, 07:57 PM

1. For the guys who built there own cab mounts are any of you guys using the orginal factory front bed mounts? I read the AG instructions and it said to cut them off, and I just wanted to confirm.

2. Does anyone have good mock up photos of how they did the motor mounts, and raditor mounts? I'm planning on installing a flat fire wall with no notch for the distributor if I can get away with it. I hope I dont have to use a *****in' firewall as I personally like a flat smooth firewall better. JMO...

3. What is the difference between the GMC and Chevy front fenders for a 1950? I would like to purchase some new front fenders and I found some Chevy fiberglass ones for a good price. I 'm going to be using the GMC grille no matter what so can I use the chevy fenders?

4. Last question. When I got my truck the front was completly disassembled and I was wondering what parts am I missing? I will list the all stuff I have. 2front fenders, hood, outer grille (goes around the grille), and the grille. Thats it...

Thanks for the help everyone.

rhodog77 · 09-15-2009, 08:47 PM

50 GMC,

I will chime in with my 2 cents worth.

1. The factory bed mounts will need to be removed. You could fab your cab mounts to match the bed mount height but that would leave your cab really high off the frame. Your better off mounting the cab at the height you want and then make new bed mounts.

2. Im in the process of setting my motor in. I will post pix on my thread (50 5 window ss10 swap) as soon as I get it in. I will have tons of pix when Im done.

3. Not sure if there is a difference in the chevy/gmc fenders. Im sure someone in the forum will know.

4. Not sure what your plans are with the truck but if you are going back stock here is what your missing. Inner fenders, upper and lower hood latch plates, radiator core support, splash apron, fender braces and inner fender braces.

Hope this helps.

nickp51chevy · 09-15-2009, 11:23 PM

1. I will refer you to my build thread, it shows how I mounted my cab. rear, is original shackle mounts, front is the rear s10 cab mounts trimmed and swapped sides. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=26

2. If you want to have a flat fire wall you probably don't need to use the s10 v8 conversion kit, that should give you enough fire wall clearance, but then you might have issues with radiator clearance.

3. Not sure.

4. rhodog77 has it covered.

Good luck with your build.

OrrieG · 09-16-2009, 12:41 AM

All I can address is #4 and recommend you get a factory assembly manual. It will show all the little parts and pieces you will need and order of assembly. Hopefully your project came with a box of misc stuff and and well labeled baggies of bolts and small stuff.

1950 GMC · 09-16-2009, 12:14 PM

Thanks guys appreciate the quick response...

texas56 · 09-21-2009, 04:30 PM

I also have a ton of pics I can send you. I just painted my chassis this weekend and assembled it. I used the factory mounts but I had to knoch the running board brackets.

c10addict · 09-23-2009, 08:38 AM

I followed Jeffs51's plans for cab mounts... Check my build thread for pics..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340

1950 GMC · 09-23-2009, 10:35 AM

c10addict, Looking good and a great referance.

c10addict · 09-23-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1950 GMC

c10addict, Looking good and a great referance.

Here is a link to Jeff51's build... Great info...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post3533592

09-15-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	S-10 Conversion Questions 1. For the guys who built there own cab mounts are any of you guys using the orginal factory front bed mounts? I read the AG instructions and it said to cut them off, and I just wanted to confirm. 2. Does anyone have good mock up photos of how they did the motor mounts, and raditor mounts? I'm planning on installing a flat fire wall with no notch for the distributor if I can get away with it. I hope I dont have to use a *****in' firewall as I personally like a flat smooth firewall better. JMO... 3. What is the difference between the GMC and Chevy front fenders for a 1950? I would like to purchase some new front fenders and I found some Chevy fiberglass ones for a good price. I 'm going to be using the GMC grille no matter what so can I use the chevy fenders? 4. Last question. When I got my truck the front was completly disassembled and I was wondering what parts am I missing? I will list the all stuff I have. 2front fenders, hood, outer grille (goes around the grille), and the grille. Thats it... Thanks for the help everyone. __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

09-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
rhodog77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burlington, KY USA Posts: 338	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions 50 GMC, I will chime in with my 2 cents worth. 1. The factory bed mounts will need to be removed. You could fab your cab mounts to match the bed mount height but that would leave your cab really high off the frame. Your better off mounting the cab at the height you want and then make new bed mounts. 2. Im in the process of setting my motor in. I will post pix on my thread (50 5 window ss10 swap) as soon as I get it in. I will have tons of pix when Im done. 3. Not sure if there is a difference in the chevy/gmc fenders. Im sure someone in the forum will know. 4. Not sure what your plans are with the truck but if you are going back stock here is what your missing. Inner fenders, upper and lower hood latch plates, radiator core support, splash apron, fender braces and inner fender braces. Hope this helps. __________________ "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" 1970 P10 Stepvan

09-15-2009, 11:23 PM	#3
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions 1. I will refer you to my build thread, it shows how I mounted my cab. rear, is original shackle mounts, front is the rear s10 cab mounts trimmed and swapped sides. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=26 2. If you want to have a flat fire wall you probably don't need to use the s10 v8 conversion kit, that should give you enough fire wall clearance, but then you might have issues with radiator clearance. 3. Not sure. 4. rhodog77 has it covered. Good luck with your build. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

09-16-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions Thanks guys appreciate the quick response... __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

09-21-2009, 04:30 PM	#6
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions I also have a ton of pics I can send you. I just painted my chassis this weekend and assembled it. I used the factory mounts but I had to knoch the running board brackets. __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

09-16-2009, 12:41 AM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions All I can address is #4 and recommend you get a factory assembly manual. It will show all the little parts and pieces you will need and order of assembly. Hopefully your project came with a box of misc stuff and and well labeled baggies of bolts and small stuff. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-23-2009, 08:38 AM	#7
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions I followed Jeffs51's plans for cab mounts... Check my build thread for pics.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 09-23-2009 at 08:39 AM.

09-23-2009, 10:35 AM	#8
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: S-10 Conversion Questions c10addict, Looking good and a great referance. __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/



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