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Title: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: gif on April 13, 2020, 11:51:37 PM: I have a thing for long bed trucks...

1 ton 9ft bed 137" WB

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/4869.htm

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Post by: mr.mindless on April 14, 2020, 07:39:40 AM: Me too. Excellent!
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Post by: etk300ex on April 14, 2020, 09:24:36 AM: Me too. Looking forward to it!
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Post by: gif on April 18, 2020, 11:15:01 PM: i wonder what was living in the doors

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Post by: etk300ex on April 19, 2020, 06:22:59 PM: many things
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Post by: M4wdFab on April 23, 2020, 12:08:05 PM: VAN motor!
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Post by: gif on April 23, 2020, 09:23:12 PM: 2004 3500 van 6.0 /4l80e

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Quote from: M4wdFab on April 23, 2020, 12:08:05 PM
VAN motor!
Title: Re: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: gif on April 23, 2020, 09:30:15 PM: (https://i.imgur.com/MuhV5BF.jpg?1)
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Post by: gif on April 24, 2020, 11:41:43 PM: Started in on this project to get an idea of what i have to work with.

Put a charger on the van battery over night. Started right up today and drove it around. Tranny seems to shift good.
Typical exhaust manifold leak.. Front brake lines shot.
Should make for a good driveline.

Put the 52 in the shop and got the bed and cab off the chassis. Chassis is in great shape, no rot.
I noticed the tranny looked familiar. SM420

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Post by: gif on April 29, 2020, 07:06:10 PM: All relevant parts pulled and piled in the shop.

Chassis and engine sold and gone.

The SM420 is for sale.

Next is to figure out how to pull the van body off
Title: Re: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: M4wdFab on April 29, 2020, 08:47:05 PM: 21mm bolts out, cut the core and pick it off, roll forward and out!
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Post by: gif on May 04, 2020, 01:31:46 PM: Was more work than i wanted.

Because of the height of the van body i could not lift it off with the gantry crane in one shot.

Quote from: M4wdFab on April 29, 2020, 08:47:05 PM
21mm bolts out, cut the core and pick it off, roll forward and out!
Title: Re: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: gif on May 04, 2020, 01:35:05 PM: (https://i.imgur.com/RXcjlax.jpg?1)
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Post by: gif on May 09, 2020, 02:56:22 PM: SM420 sold and gone.

Saved a bunch of sheet steel from the van body to be used for patch panel work.

Rest of the van sold to scrappers... they spent two days cutting it up to get it off my trailer and in the back of their trucks.

Probably spent more on gas and sawzall blades....

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Post by: gif on August 30, 2020, 04:41:40 PM: Time to start acquiring parts for this project.

First on the list 20" wheels.

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Post by: gif on September 02, 2020, 09:06:06 PM: Concept pic. 8)

This one needs some sheet metal body work

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Post by: M4wdFab on September 02, 2020, 09:27:05 PM: ditching the van frame?

i just cant get into the low ridder thing- it just doesnt work for me. i like the farm truck function look
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Post by: Wingman on September 02, 2020, 09:37:30 PM: If you can get past the reduced utility, it gets more fun. I like it!
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 02, 2020, 09:42:04 PM: looks like a nice complete shell though. if you get bored let me know ill pick it up :)
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Post by: gif on September 03, 2020, 07:36:19 AM: Quote from: M4wdFab on September 02, 2020, 09:42:04 PM
looks like a nice complete shell though. if you get bored let me know ill pick it up :)
make me an offer
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 03, 2020, 01:18:14 PM: papers?
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Post by: gif on September 03, 2020, 05:38:08 PM: Not yet.

I think I will be more motivated when the weather turns.

Quote from: M4wdFab on September 03, 2020, 01:18:14 PM
papers?
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 05, 2020, 12:33:29 AM: i think you told me what you paid for this so thats not helping

7-800 take it? not interested in the wheels
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 06, 2020, 07:10:45 PM: i guess ill take over this thread 8)

should be another fun build!
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Post by: gif on September 07, 2020, 08:08:37 PM: I wasn't feeling it on this one. have fun with it.
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 19, 2020, 10:04:50 AM: scrap up a bit, 165/GT

shell and left over bits from van tear down yeilded 2380 lbs with a 40lb deduction for "wood" bulkhead in van. new guy at lot, seemed picky and worried he would loose his job if he missed something lol

175$ back!
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 23, 2020, 09:41:27 PM: most of the chassis prepped for the 52 shell

motor and harness trimmed down.
test fired and good motor good trans.

cats removal and exhaust gaskets next. I think im going to throw a fuel pump at it, looks sketchy and vent tube cracked off.
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 25, 2020, 09:53:15 AM: 95% of the parts for this build ordered and on the way!
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 26, 2020, 12:02:35 AM: started throwing steel at this thing
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 27, 2020, 02:50:54 PM: day two of putting a front clip on :o

almost. almost there.

confirms my usual standards of never buy a truck not together. its actually a lot of work haha.

but didnt have any tear down work so im doing doing ok on this one.

summit and LMC orders placed and starting to trikkle in- should have 99% of materials in by this week.
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 27, 2020, 05:53:28 PM: bad metal all replaced, front clip bolted up
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 27, 2020, 05:54:07 PM: more
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Post by: M on September 28, 2020, 11:13:48 AM: putting that manual forklift to good use!
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 28, 2020, 11:43:15 AM: love that thing. saves time and your back.
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 29, 2020, 07:23:45 AM: cab skirts by doors metal added, forward cab mount channels replaced. bed wheeled over and measurements taken. wheel base is some where around 136" once I bang back the bow in the front bulkhead of the bed. 3/4 ton Van wheel base is 135" so should work out mint.
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 29, 2020, 08:44:43 PM: fuel pump module changed out

started looking at exhaust deletes
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 01, 2020, 09:15:04 PM: exhaust finished and cab fit to frame tonight. moved back out of way for jeeps this weekend.
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 08, 2020, 09:35:23 PM: body mounted
steering done
brake petal / MC / Hydroboost mounted with fire wall stiffner plate
new hood hinges mocket up
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 12, 2020, 10:22:31 PM: new lights and hood emblems in
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 14, 2020, 08:48:03 PM: 95% wired and fired
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 17, 2020, 07:51:44 PM: box fit up and down a few times.

ended up cheating the rear axle back 1.5" with some new leaf spring perch center bolt holes to fit the wheel wells better. looking mint

needs box mount, side steps mountedm rear bumper and hitch, interior bits, doors on, glasss.

exhaust sounds mint. lot drives.
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 20, 2020, 07:44:55 AM: 4 tires soaped and leaky valve stems replaced, so 3.5 flat tires should be a think of past now.

stared at a bed mount plan and rear bumper. just need to execute.
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 23, 2020, 07:25:03 AM: 6 box mounts fabricated, bolted down. 2 more will tie into rear bumper/frame extension.

next up-
sidestep mounts
rear bumper / hitch / lights
door mounting
interior bits
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 23, 2020, 09:21:55 PM: first drive down the block to Nicks and back tonight.

Exhaust is kinda dumb bah.
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 26, 2020, 08:58:51 AM: rear bumper fab'd with hitch and tail lights yesterday.
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 19, 2020, 09:25:03 PM: headliner got done a few days ago, front and rear glass.

slung the doors tonight.
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Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2020, 08:43:13 PM: doors finally finished up. all new glass, new felt, and cranks. that was a lot of work!
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Post by: M4wdFab on December 08, 2020, 06:27:57 PM: floor in
truck finished.
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Post by: Wingman on December 08, 2020, 08:19:56 PM: Came out perfect! Love the original bed.
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Post by: rejeep on December 08, 2020, 10:20:19 PM: Quote from: Wingman on December 08, 2020, 08:19:56 PM
Came out perfect! Love the original bed.
Agreed
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Post by: M on December 09, 2020, 10:36:34 AM: I looked at the first few pics and compared to the completed pics. Looks like the orange marker lights under headlights were magnetic or something? Cuz I dont see a hole for these in the completed pics.
Title: Re: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: M4wdFab on December 09, 2020, 10:40:39 AM: they were just reflectors, were screwed on with little sheet metal screws that i just cut and ground smooth carefully or i have had other trucks that people stuck reflectors on with sticky tape
Title: Re: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: M4wdFab on December 09, 2020, 05:21:31 PM: listed for sale, parked in cold storage till spring or sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/377563916641961
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Post by: etk300ex on December 10, 2020, 10:32:00 AM: I like this one!

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Post by: M4wdFab on December 18, 2020, 05:55:39 PM: 4962 views on FB listing in 6 days

my god im sick of the tire kicking messages.....
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Post by: gif on December 18, 2020, 11:19:19 PM: I have a love hate for Facebook marketplace ;D >:(

Quote from: M4wdFab on December 18, 2020, 05:55:39 PM
4962 views on FB listing in 6 days

my god im sick of the tire kicking messages.....
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Post by: M4wdFab on December 22, 2020, 03:30:55 PM: need to get some lights i guess, ask for from a buyer. i should do a real one maybe with words and editing ha

https://youtu.be/JxA_W-iJ5FQ
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Post by: M4wdFab on December 23, 2020, 11:45:49 AM: the market place is stong on this one. its almost fun.

Had two 30 min phone calls with a cool guy from Georgia. Hes thinking on it hard but really wants an appache truck
Title: Re: 1952 Chevy long bed
Post by: M on December 23, 2020, 12:58:43 PM: Quote from: M4wdFab on December 22, 2020, 03:30:55 PM
need to get some lights i guess, ask for from a buyer.

If you have M18 batteries, I have this and absolutely love it. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-1250-Lumens-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Search-Light-Tool-Only-2354-20/300157991

I also have M18 light towers, but not that portable.
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Post by: M4wdFab on January 03, 2021, 08:40:00 PM: market place morons still going strong. supposed first actual person to come view tomorrow after dozen phone conversations, 40+ market place conversations, and close to 8K views of add.

also, latest tonight:

Quote
What is that, looks like fiberboard in front of the radiator where the wiring harness is mounted to. Otherwise did not, the truck has a nice body! Due to tires rub against offenders and what type of engine is in there? Where's the gas tank at since I see the hole is in the Where the inlet is supposed to be? Is it a 2 Wheel Dr. or a four-wheel-drive? Can it be a daily driver? Only you would know I guess since you put together. What needs to be finished on besides a good paint job? Maybe I should read what you wrote about it before I ask all these questions. Sorry for the questions looking for your response anyway.

my god, learn words and learn reading.

facepalm
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Post by: mr.mindless on January 04, 2021, 12:03:28 PM: "Maybe I should read what you wrote about it before I ask all these questions"
yeah, fuckin maybe 🙄
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Post by: etk300ex on January 04, 2021, 12:35:25 PM: Good lord

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Post by: M4wdFab on February 17, 2021, 02:29:49 PM: PP deposit received :'(

another one i wish i got to drive. o well.
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Post by: mr.mindless on February 17, 2021, 02:47:15 PM: nice! agreed on this being a cool one. love those longbeds.
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Post by: gif on February 17, 2021, 09:18:00 PM: Nice job on this truck. One of my favs.
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Post by: M4wdFab on February 18, 2021, 10:23:02 AM: well that was quick when the guys wife finds out and he has to bail. good way to loose half an 800$ deposit lol

morons
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Post by: cracker on February 18, 2021, 10:31:15 AM: ouch.. half? you are nice
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Post by: M4wdFab on February 18, 2021, 10:35:01 AM: He suggested it, i was fine honestly with giving it all back since i had done zero effort. if i had loaded it or even planned the delivery yet i would have thought more.

ill take 2 phone calls and and email for 400$ as a win. Funds are inbetween papal and may bank so waiting a few days for eveything to clear before i send anything back- whole deal and conversations seemed 10% scam ish but i guess he was legit and wife is no good
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Post by: etk300ex on February 18, 2021, 10:53:46 AM: lol
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Post by: M4wdFab on February 20, 2021, 05:46:37 PM: lets try this again, paid in full today- delivering to greece tomorrow
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Post by: mr.mindless on February 20, 2021, 06:25:15 PM: Wow
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Post by: M4wdFab on February 20, 2021, 06:44:43 PM: yup. some good vans up right now too, might grab another on the way home.

I guess i should make the painful call to order 2 flatbeds of steel worth next week.
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Post by: M4wdFab on February 21, 2021, 12:35:01 PM: gone!
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Post by: etk300ex on February 24, 2021, 10:24:50 AM: I want to do a flatbed if you want to talk before your next steel run
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Post by: Ryan on February 25, 2021, 10:04:23 AM: I was just informed by my laser cutter that steel prices are up something like 50% in the last week.
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Post by: M4wdFab on May 12, 2021, 06:06:59 PM: owner reached out said he is very happy with the truck and had no problems registering it, been driving it all over.

all good.
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Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2021, 05:50:11 PM: why do people have to wreck my trucks with clap trap. i caught a post on FB the owner might sell and inquired. saw the laundry list of changes made in my opinion negative. boo

almost thought it be fun to pick back up for same price with clean paper and new tires..... but then saw the list of hacks bah! waiting on some pics meh
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Post by: mr.mindless on June 10, 2021, 07:39:24 PM: Thread pics broken. I forget which one this was. Short ownership.
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Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2021, 08:10:52 PM: lets put dodge bucket seats and a gaudy center console and wheel into a 52 chevy. ugh.
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Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2021, 08:12:21 PM: this guy.
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Post by: mr.mindless on June 11, 2021, 09:18:28 AM: Oh those seats are a crime. And that console alongside patina? Barf. At least the console is undoable and screwing up the finish isn’t.
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Post by: M4wdFab on July 07, 2021, 04:41:37 PM: this unit up for sale by owner (dont think its listed) 8k

he put new tires, got clean paperwork, did the interior changes, looks like maybe added cab lights also

can forward info if anyones interested.

id scoop it back but too much changed for my liking.
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Post by: M4wdFab on July 13, 2021, 12:28:10 PM: saw this earlier on FB
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Post by: luvmyxj on September 02, 2021, 09:05:29 AM: Quote from: M4wdFab on July 07, 2021, 04:41:37 PM
this unit up for sale by owner (dont think its listed) 8k

he put new tires, got clean paperwork, did the interior changes, looks like maybe added cab lights also

can forward info if anyones interested.

id scoop it back but too much changed for my liking.
8k? Try again
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/210819361094235/
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 02, 2021, 07:05:15 PM: ya i saw it re listed again after it was sold from the guy that bought it from me for 8500. he offered it back to me for 8K, i would have taken it if he didnt shit it up so bad with clap trap. clean papers and new tires.

looks in this listing other that the horrible seats, wheel, center consol, cab lights, garbage in bed the first guy added, the vortec cover is now removed. weird.