Thread: 1951 Chev truck

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personally, I'd keep it stock looking, but add a '53-'62 235 or 261 6cyl engine, to replace the babbit pounding 216.. dual carb/ 2bbl carb and headders, maby get the fully electronic distributor... if it just needs brakes now, it would not be hard to just put in the brakes/ brake lines quick, then tune it up and drive.

Still waiting for a call back, might have to go later this week. I love those 2 tone paint jobs. Really great work!!

Sean

Originally Posted by sgo70

I have to finish my car first, there's no room in my garage.....but there's room in the driveway to store it . It's a 1 ton but there is a guy near by that has a 1/2 ton frame and I could shorten the box.

NOOOOO!!! Don't shorten the box!! haha us long box owners need to prevail! I paid 800 bux US for mine. Body strait, one cab corner, floors, and the good ol' surface rust. Cleaned out gas lines, tank, new filter, new gas, coil, cleaned plugs, and it fired up!! A complete frame off, with the elky subframe and rear, and a young moneyloving little child, i have what i have now!

The fat fender AD trks can be bought for a good price...but due to their gaining popularity the prices are rising. Here are a few shot of mine
Don Meyer

Originally Posted by ceh383

In mine there's almost nothing stock left. A lot of parts can be had through LMC Truck. There are other places as well. I'm not sure where you would go for drive line parts....I never looked

** Just to add, BROTHERS, Heavy Chevy, and Chevy Duty, are all good places for this style of truck, and as for the knicknacks, i've found Old Dog streetrods to be more than helpfull with anything.. *(see im just trying to make ur PARTS BUYING easyer for when you get that truck)*


LONG LIVE THE LONG BED!

LMC is good to . : http://www.lmctruck.com/ parts
and don't forget : http://www.stovebolt.com/ lots of info



TL

Unless you go very radical like the yellow truck Don pictured you're gonna have just another late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck that's been messed with to some degree but doesn't stand out appreciably. I see those era trucks all the time and they're a dime a dozen and boring really. What the hell is the big deal about lowering it some, sticking some crate engine in and throwing a pair of buckets seats in it. That's not an improvment, that's not innovative, that's not unique. That's a late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck "formula" that everybody thinks is original till they see the next one.

Chop the top, do a tilt front with a Chrysler 413 and a hydraulic bed but don't make it a clone truck.

Originally Posted by Twitch

Unless you go very radical like the yellow truck Don pictured you're gonna have just another late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck that's been messed with to some degree but doesn't stand out appreciably. I see those era trucks all the time and they're a dime a dozen and boring really. What the hell is the big deal about lowering it some, sticking some crate engine in and throwing a pair of buckets seats in it. That's not an improvment, that's not innovative, that's not unique. That's a late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck "formula" that everybody thinks is original till they see the next one.

Chop the top, do a tilt front with a Chrysler 413 and a hydraulic bed but don't make it a clone truck.

They were damn good looking trucks to start with, following the "formula" makes them better. I wouldn't screw the truck up just to be different.

Originally Posted by Twitch

Unless you go very radical like the yellow truck Don pictured you're gonna have just another late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck that's been messed with to some degree but doesn't stand out appreciably. I see those era trucks all the time and they're a dime a dozen and boring really. What the hell is the big deal about lowering it some, sticking some crate engine in and throwing a pair of buckets seats in it. That's not an improvment, that's not innovative, that's not unique. That's a late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck "formula" that everybody thinks is original till they see the next one.

Chop the top, do a tilt front with a Chrysler 413 and a hydraulic bed but don't make it a clone truck.

That's not an improvment, that's not innovative, that's not unique? thats where you have to stop and say WHO REALLY BUILT THEIRS? i built my engine, i built my frame, i did all my metal work, i did all my interior, i did the paint, i did EVERYTHING, starting at the age of 14. and i DONT have money. So personally, I take that as an insult. I must say, the thing i find aggravating is the kids who mooch off of their parents and get what ever the hell they want. and i DO like seeing these styles of trucks, stock, radical, or just like something what i did, nothing big ya konw. i just like seeing people with the incentive to own them, to DRIVE THEM, and to work on them. not to PAY others to do it. By the way, not EVERYONE has the money to buy all the radical shit listed...^^ Everyone who builds a truck has their own unique touches here and there, and PERSONALLY i think that a hydraulic bed, a tilt front and a massive chop, looks HORRIBLE on these style of trucks. IMO. but hey, thats just me

Originally Posted by Twitch

What the hell is the big deal about lowering it some, sticking some crate engine in and throwing a pair of buckets seats in it. That's not an improvment, that's not innovative, that's not unique. That's a late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck "formula" that everybody thinks is original till they see the next one.

Chop the top, do a tilt front with a Chrysler 413 and a hydraulic bed but don't make it a clone truck.

Mine got lower as a result of a complete suspension change. The 350 that's in it is not a crate motor. I still have the original seat in it....Don't want buckets. For you to say that's not an improvement is just wrong. It goes, stops, turns, and rides way better than it did when I got it....Sounds like an improvement to me. Chop the top, I'm 6'3" if I did that I couldn't drive it. Tilt front end, complete waste of $$$ I'd rather spend it on suspension. Chrysler 413, why? It's a Chevy. Hydraulic bed....Another why? It's another complete waste of $$$ and it adds a lot of extra weight.
I did toy around with the idea of a big block, but with the added work involved and my limited amount of work space I decided on a small block.
It may be a "formula" truck to you, but I like what I have and enjoy driving it....

I believe in free speech but you had to know this was going to ruffle a few feathers. I like these old trucks done various ways; stock or modified looking. Maybe because we dont see as many here in the rust belt. Is this one original enough?

These trucks are just gorgeous. If you keep the body stock & give it a great paint job it will stand out.
I like to add bucket seats, modern suspension & a nice interior.

Don Meyer

id jump on the chance to buy the truck if possible , i agree with everyone 100% they make really nice rides..

Originally Posted by falconvan

I believe in free speech but you had to know this was going to ruffle a few feathers. I like these old trucks done various ways; stock or modified looking. Maybe because we dont see as many here in the rust belt. Is this one original enough?

Nah, the Mopar flathead 6 is an improvement over a 216 Chevy and the new frame w/ IFS, that's gotta be an improvement too. Looking pretty good

Originally Posted by Twitch

Unless you go very radical like the yellow truck Don pictured you're gonna have just another late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck that's been messed with to some degree but doesn't stand out appreciably. I see those era trucks all the time and they're a dime a dozen and boring really. What the hell is the big deal about lowering it some, sticking some crate engine in and throwing a pair of buckets seats in it. That's not an improvment, that's not innovative, that's not unique. That's a late 40s-early 50s Chevy/GMC truck "formula" that everybody thinks is original till they see the next one.

Chop the top, do a tilt front with a Chrysler 413 and a hydraulic bed but don't make it a clone truck.

Nice part of hot rodding is you get to do what you want and not give a chit what other people think.
So unless it is your truck or your money nobody really cares what you think