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Features 48-54 Chevy/GMC trucks! lets see em ALL!!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by kustombuilder, Jun 19, 2006.

  1. OldSub
    Joined: Aug 27, 2003
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    Did you find that truck on Craigslist in Portland? I think I saw it there or maybe eBay?

    Since the axle is under the springs simply removing a leaf lowers the truck the thickness of the leaf, plus reduces the amount of support the springs offer. It will come down if you remove leafs. However, these trucks swap a lot in corners already, and removing leafs reduces roll stiffness. You may find it scary in corners unless the swap bar is in place and working well.
     
  2. CraigKrage
    Joined: Nov 1, 2007
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    from central IL

    A couple updated pics.
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  3. mckustoms
    Joined: Aug 6, 2006
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    Actually I did get it on craigs list. Came from down your way. by chehalis. Traded for it last week and got it home just last night. Want to lower it without subframeing it for now.
     
  4. OldSub
    Joined: Aug 27, 2003
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    Great find. I love my Suburban and have a 1-ton panel also.
     
  5. B.A.KING
    Joined: Apr 6, 2005
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    don't mean to hijack the thread but............ i have a 53, i'm a tall guy, 6'1 should i take the seat riser out? or what have you guys done about the seat, original is gone. also the gas tank, have most of you moved it,if so what did you use and where did you mount it. pics? any help will be appreciated. b.a.king:cool:
     
  6. gecko54
    Joined: Oct 28, 2006
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    from Sumner, WA

    Snag a seat out of a 88+ Chev full size. The doors will touch the front corners off the seat....but not too bad. If the tank is out of the cab the seat can move way back. When I had my seat reupholsterd I just had them trim the front corners a little bit. Fits good and comfy.
     
  7. adidasink
    Joined: Jan 18, 2008
    Posts: 160

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    from Denton, TX

    Here's my '49 I purchased off of Ebay a few months back....Might end up selling her....which is too bad...the truck is complete.....just not enought time and $$ to do what I would like to with her!

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  8. Fireball Mezcal
    Joined: Aug 18, 2006
    Posts: 37

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    from Nebraska

    Owned since 1993, Lots of new goodies going on this one soon.
    Great thread!
     

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  9. texas56
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
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    1955 1st series we are building.
    S10 chassis,Big Brakes,Air Ride, 650 hp Blown SBC under the hood,20s and 22s
     
  10. steveo10
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
    Posts: 79

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    i can't wait to start on my 52, but i have to finish and sell my 71 first.[​IMG]
     
  11. Sleepy
    Joined: Aug 19, 2006
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    from Home Ks

    Here's a picture of my 49
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    This is my dad's truck
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  12. droplord49
    Joined: Jan 12, 2004
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    from Bryan, Tx

    I picked up this 51 a couple of weeks back. I'm so stoked, I have wanted one since I was a kid.
     

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  13. Trucked Up
    Joined: Nov 6, 2006
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    Just like the energizer bunny this thread just keeps going. And thats fine with me as I am a 47-54 AD truck fanatic.

    Keep'em coming guys.:D
     

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  14. steveo10
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
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    i'm pretty sure i saw that sub. at goodguys last year. and i love it
     
  15. 36tbird
    Joined: Feb 1, 2005
    Posts: 1,179

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    Here's a '54 Chevy project just outside San Antonio that needs a new home. That's a 454 sitting on Chassis Engineering engine mounts with a 700R4 case used to mount the CE trans mount. New inner and out cowls, Direct Sheetmetal firewall and floorboards, plus a 9" Ford rearend are included in this deal. Screams for a tilt one piece front end to replace the missing front sheetmetal, it was my intent to get one of those for it if I built it. PM me and come get it. Very reasonable price considering what I am offering. I just have too many projects ahead of it so it needs a new home. If you have a set of 16 X 8 Torque Thrusts 5X5 bolt pattern sitting around, I will take them on a partial trade 'cause that is what I'd probably buy for my '65 'burb if I sold this.
     

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  16. SHORTDOG
    Joined: Jul 30, 2006
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    Here is my 49 Pick up , I wanted to build it but something else has caught my eye....So it's on the Market. If anybody is interested you can check it out in the Classifieds section of this site.
     

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  17. ronrob75
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
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    Its from the early 90's when I built it, but here is a pic of mine. 400 sbc and turbo350, Camaro rear and mustang II front. drove thehell out of it for a couple years before it went to a new owner

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  18. kooscoe
    Joined: Jan 11, 2007
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    Nice tread,
    Did not see any COE trucks do. So here is mine.
    1972 GMC 1/2T Chassis air ride buick 455.
     

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  19. Danimal
    Joined: Apr 23, 2006
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    Sweet COE Koos. Where in NL are you? I go to Belgium for work now and again and cut across NL on my way to Aachen and get around Antwerp when I can. I'd love to see this live! Still thinking of an overnight at Amsterdam when I fly out just to see all of the cool cars around there.
     
  20. 46ChevyPU
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
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    from Ohio

    How bout a couple pics from the midwest......

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  21. 4HawkRod
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  22. magoins
    Joined: Sep 16, 2007
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    [​IMG]Here's my 49.[​IMG]
     
  23. LSGUN
    Joined: May 26, 2007
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    from TX

  24. rockabillybus
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
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    Here is my suburban. Extreme make over coming soon after I sell my 68 camaro.
     

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  25. kooscoe
    Joined: Jan 11, 2007
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    Hello Danimal,
    Thanks for the compliment. I live up north of the netherlands in A small place calt Oude Pekela. Jou are more than welkom to visit me.
    Wat do you do fore work over here?
     
  26. PoPo
    Joined: Jan 3, 2008
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    here are the pictures from the previous owner.. I just picked up and Plan on slamming it with MII front and C notch.. Lots of frame work to come.. Its my first project and Im ready for the challenge, have to learn some time right.!!!
     
  27. CaliLife831
    Joined: Feb 3, 2008
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    Whats up? I am new to this site but here are some pics of my 54 chevy.
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  28. Sleepy
    Joined: Aug 19, 2006
    Posts: 9

    Sleepy
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    from Home Ks

    Here's a couple more pictures of my 49. It started out as A 2 ton. It now has a s10 frame with a 305 and three speed auto.
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  29. 50chevtrk
    Joined: Feb 10, 2008
    Posts: 12

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    here's a few picks of mine. 1950 in the background is the one i'm working on now i'll post those pics also
     

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  30. Speedwagen
    Joined: Aug 3, 2006
    Posts: 753

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    Storm-aug-21-05 008_WEB.jpg The Speedwagen parts hauler has been
    in the Stable since 1980. Its got a 235
    with a 55 rear and a saginaw tranny. It
    might not be to fast, but it is good and slow
     

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