Newbie with a 54

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by iokua80, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. iokua80

    iokua80 Member

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    Hi. Name's Josh. Just wanted to introduce myself and show everyone my project. It's a 54 3 window. I'm putting it on an s10 frame with airbags all around. I was going to put in a 327 but wasn't sure how much of a rebuild I was going to need so instead I went with a 350. I'll save the 327 for another project.
    Here's what I started with
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    I've got the cab, engine, and transmission mounted. Switches and valves are wired. I've got more pics to put up in a little while. Thanks for looking
     
  2. iokua80

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    Here's a couple pics of the suspension work. Got the c-notch and bag mounts and everything for the rear from suicidedoors.com. The front is with FBI upper and lower control arms and dropped spindles.
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    Here's the rear suspension finished
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    And here it is all laid out. Laying frame set up for 20s
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  3. Wolf

    Wolf Member

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    wow:eek:

    that is a lot of work!!!! It will be sweet when you get it all done!!! Keep up the great work
     
  4. iokua80

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    Yeah it's been a lot of work so far and still got a lot to go. haha
    Here's a couple of mounting the body
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    here's a couple of pics of the motor
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  5. brit 50

    brit 50 Member

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    Nice!

    Well someones been bizzaaayy in the workshop! nice truck, nice work too!
     
  6. Kens 50 PU

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    Lookin good Josh!

    How 'bout a full shot of that fine looking 71? in the background! That looks like a cherry ride too!
     
  7. ccharr

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    Welcome aboard, your project looks like you spend a lot of time on her.
    Keep up the great looking work.
    CCHARR
    (Charles)
     

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