Here I will document my TS50 build.  I will include product links and progress pics and videos.

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1970 TS50 build....before
MY current WISH LIST:
  • Remove most of the rear springs
  • Install 3.73 axle from C3500HD @ 100 inch wheelbase
  • Install rear axle airbag assist
  • Install 4L80e transmission
  • Change to 8 lug single wheels
  • Install 50 inch wide flatbed with semi truck fenders
  • Electric fans
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • Repaint to original Chevy red with white top
  • 12bolt.com cyl head with 1.84 valve and intake lump kit.   Click HERE
  • 12bolt.com cyl heads. Click HERE
  • Used 2012 C3500HD AAM 11.5, 3.73 rear axle, FB Marketplace
  • 8x6.5 to 8x275 wheel adapters. Click HERE
  • Cool TRuck Stuff.  Click HERE
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4L80E with 3.73 axle
PROGRESS UPDATE:
4//4/24  Purchased 2006 C4500 Front Axle
4/28/24  Scored a 1994 4L80E with Ebrake out of a box truck at the swap meet.
5/1/24  Received my dual exhaust manifolds from 12bolt.com
6/21/24 Building parking pad and gantry for lifting cab of of the frame.

PAGE UPDATES:

3/24/24  Created webpage
3/25/24 Updated wish list and products
3/27/24 Updated wish list and products
4/4/24  Blog update
4/13 update purchased list
5/1 updated progress
5/8 updated purchased list
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New look shortened to 100in wheelbase
Purchased products list:

Material for floor step inside door,both sides.  Click HERE
Upper dual amber turn signals.  Click HERE
Dual Airhorns.  Click HERE
12bolt.com Exhaust manifold upgrade.  Click HERE
Dual 2"x3"out Y pipe,3" 90 deg elbow, 3:x10ft pipe. 3" rain cap Ebay
3x22 glasspack muffler. Click HERE
Used 2006 C4500Kodiak front axle, FB Marketplace
Holley Sniper BBD carb, 370 CFM, Click HERE
Offy 4bbl intake, $499 Ebay
4bbl to 2 bbl adapter, Click HERE
B&M ProGate 4sp Auto Shifter 80902 Click HERE
Summit HEI Dist Click HERE
1994 4L80E with e-brake, $250, swap meet treasure
Transgo (4L80E-HD2) Transmission Reprogramming Kit
292L6 flexplate for 4L80e transmission

updated on 5/8/24