Projects Hoodlum Hauler

I'm going to make a trailer queen out of it.



Well at least a way to haul the hoodlum around and still feel good about myself.I bought this 55 GMC for the 302.The rest of it's nice enough to do something with.


We hauled what we could back from Kansas.


Pulled the engine.



Set it aside for awhile.



We set the cab on a 69 chassis off Craigs list and brought it home.



Tomorrow we'll make new cab mounts and set the saddle for the front clip.

 

Oh wow!! gonna be cool!!!!

 

I like the way you Turds operate.

 

Keep posting.

 

I'd like to do a GMC version of this.

 

you got some really cool stuff there the car is shweeet , and old trucks are way cool , so are 302 gmc mills

 

you got some good stuff to start with,this outta be cool!

 

Damn! Thats one hell of an engine hoist youve got there!!!

 

Nice stuff guys. Never a dull moment in TURD land. Gary

 

I'm going to pass along this Tip of the Day, that xderelict once told me, about driving down in the So Oma turd land.

When you're either behind or passing a stock truck, keep your windows rolled up.

Rob with his engine hoist, you with your visions, the ole So. Oma just ain't going to be the same.

Best wishes Dick.

HellRaiser

 

You South O Guys have all the great ideas.

 

this is gonna be cool.... subscribed!

 

Apparently, it IS INDEED possible to polish a turd!

 

This should be a pretty straight forward build.Most everything should be bolt up and gnce the cab and front clip's in place the rest should be a walk in the park.I have a 283 under the bench and a T5 I need a jeep bellhouse for.I like that the truck has some history.

 

I could do this stuff everyday!Cool pic of the old hauler,looks simple

 

you gonna leave the big truck front fenders on it?

 

Cool...and the roadster looks scrumptious! Hard to believe it came from such humble beginnings. I GOTTA come over some evening to see what you guys are up to.
Rocky

 

Yes you should do the GMC like that. That hauler is beyond cool.

Blind Elwood

 

That old hauler is bad ass!

 

Yes,big fenders and 31 inch tall tires on 8 inch rims.

 

Looks like a fun summer for youse guys!

 

Bitchin'!

 

Started out today with the cab sitting on the frame and the front clip loose.



Some cutting and triming


Tugging and pulling.


Grinding and tacking



A little welding.



Not to bad. Got the gaps looking ok. The body is on blocks and will have the mounts fabricated in the next day or two.The saddle has mounts welded in and is in place.



The broken door handle sent me flying onto the concrete floor.I was trying to tug the body over a half inch. Lucky I landed on my head.

 

Cool! Knew you would be hard after it today.Late day for me,by the time I get over later this week you'll have it running

 

cool project. A knew you couldnt let that parts truck go. Gettin good at putting all the leftover parts from other projects together to make a new project.

 

When the chassis came up for less than the trailing arms are worth it sealed the deal.It really is a sweet fit.It's like having a 55 frame z'ed 6 inches.

 

X2 infinity

 

Looks like a fun project. It needs "big block" power. 455 Buick, Nailhead or..... Dick, I've always wanted to get an old Diamond "T" cab and have some fun. I'll be watching...Gary

 

What would be correct for the GMC is a 389 Pontiac. I don't have one under the bench,anyone want to trade a 283 for a 389? Or a 348, 409 would be really badass.

 

I can help with a 389 trade. Will get back to you soon.