My rusty/ratty 1948 Chevrolet truck

Well that answers my second question! Tire size. I guess you would need to tuck them if they are that far up in the wheel well. Hadn't considered that part of the equation.

jfg455 said:

Well that answers my second question! Tire size. I guess you would need to tuck them if they are that far up in the wheel well. Hadn't considered that part of the equation.

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Rear tires are 275/55/20 in case you were wondering about those.

The old truck handles and brakes pretty darn good with that much tire.

In my opinion, you need a whole lot of tire on the rear to make the flatbed look right. I've seen flatbeds with smaller tires and the proportions aren't as good. ...at least to me.

I'd like to see one done with stock 2 ton rear end, wheels, and tires.

15's?


17's?

Love the truck , nice build !

Fixed the massive oil leak. When dad installed the oil pan, he guessed wrong on which rubber piece he should use for the front. He used a thin one when he should have picked the thick one....and didn't use any permatex at all.

When ever we would hit the brakes, the oil would slosh forward and gush out between the pan and the timing cover. What a mess!

Got everything cleaned cleaned up and the right gaskets installed. No more leak....but man that was a pain to do in the truck. The oil pan couldn't clear the frame crossmember. It had to be done with the pan just dangling.

This is what I have to work with. This pic is circa 1983? ish. Still have the truck though. I think I would even leave the crane. Maybe drop the whole thing and shorten the bed to about 8'. it is a 12' bed now. [

jfg455 said:

This is what I have to work with. This pic is circa 1983? ish. Still have the truck though. I think I would even leave the crane. Maybe drop the whole thing and shorten the bed to about 8'. it is a 12' bed now. [

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Sounds like a plan.

I'd Z the frame in the rear some (not sure how much) to mimic the S-10 frame kick-up.

jfg455 said:

hey I meant to ask if you had any shots up under the cab? How close was the S10 frame to the body mounts? Also, what was the S10 before ie: reg cab, ext cab? Just curious. I have a 50 GMC 2 1/2 ton that I am not sure if I am going to use as a car hauler or put it into a street rod. Thanks in advance!

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I remembered to snap some pics under the truck.

rearmost cab mount on passenger side


center cab mount. yes that is oil on the outside of the frame rail! I had one hell of an oil leak ! ! ! !


front cab mount


all 3 from the rear

Brakes, wiring and fender braces





rear wiring bundle goes to the dash, forward goes to headlights/turn signals/cooling fan. ...and parking brake cable.



and the front sheetmetal mount

cool, thanks. The mounts are simple and effective. Now i'm at a loss as to what i want to do with the truck. I do want to drag it up from the woods so I can start doing something on it before winter. It has been in the family since cali in '78.

jfg455 said:

cool, thanks. The mounts are simple and effective. Now i'm at a loss as to what i want to do with the truck. I do want to drag it up from the woods so I can start doing something on it before winter. It has been in the family since cali in '78.

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If it has been in the family that long, I wouldn't hack it to bits. Maybe a healthy lowering job and a moderm powerplant.

Would make a nice old slammed car hauler! That will probabaly be my next project. But my son just bought a 40 chevy pick up so we'll see.

I was in Memphis this weekend and took the truck out Saturday afternoon/night. Me and my son drove around downtown Memphis checking out the scenery and then went and hung out on Summer Ave until after midnight.......good times.

man o man i like your truck! it looks cool, and fun to drive! im looking for a project now, and im leaning toward one like yours! later, brian

I just like taking pics of the truck. From this past weekend.

I'm a second generation flatbed owner....dad's toyota was first!

I have enjoyed this thread and learned alot. There may be an S10 in my future, got another cab w/title sitting outside.

Made it to Frog follies for the third time. Dad didn't make it because of his leg. He still has another 5 weeks before he is supposed to be walking on it. Wife and kids went in his place.

Truck now has over 6,600 miles on it

Thats Bad Flipper! RR [dr

I had a camera in my hand.

Always looks good.

Went to the Delta River Cruisin' at Samstown Casinio in Tunica, MS this past weekend. It was a pretty nice show. Being able to go to a car show and have good food that close by is nice.

The lighting made my front wheels look huge.