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1951 White

Bob's steps to building the '51 White

Follow the build with Bob.  See details below the video.

watch the 1951 White build Step-by-step below

watch the 1951 White build Step-by-step below

watch the 1951 White build Step-by-step below

watch the 1951 White build Step-by-step below

watch the 1951 White build Step-by-step below

watch the 1951 White build Step-by-step below

step 1: Piecing out the donor truck and the White(s) to get started

Body and parts from TWO Whites.  

One from a mine in Ely, Nevada.  

The other from a farm in Montana.

Donor chassis is a 2003 Chevy 2500 HD

Donor chassis is a 2003 Chevy 2500 HD

Donor chassis is a 2003 Chevy 2500 HD

Donor chassis is a 2003 Chevy 2500 HD

Body and parts from TWO Whites.  

One from a mine in Ely, Nevada.  

The other from a farm in Montana.

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step 2: Customizing the frame

Removed donor steering box & replaced with 2nd idler arm.  Built bell crank and installed reverse steering box.

Removed donor steering box & replaced with 2nd idler arm.  Built bell crank and installed reverse steering box.

Removed donor steering box & replaced with 2nd idler arm.  Built bell crank and installed reverse steering box.

Removed donor steering box & replaced with 2nd idler arm.  Built bell crank and installed reverse steering box.

Removed donor steering box & replaced with 2nd idler arm.  Built bell crank and installed reverse steering box.

Removed donor steering box & replaced with 2nd idler arm.  Built bell crank and installed reverse steering box.

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step 3: engine set-up

Set-up and mount engine and transmission

Set-up and mount engine and transmission

Set-up and mount engine and transmission

Set-up and mount engine and transmission

Build headers and exhaust

Build headers and exhaust

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step 4: cab modifications

Built storage compartment

Built storage compartment

Extend fenders and steps

Extend fenders and steps

Extend fenders and steps

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step 5: bed construction

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step 6: Fabricated parts

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step 7: Body prep and paint

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step 8: Interior design and installation

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STEP 9: Upgrades after build lift spindles & Big brakes

Original spindles replaced with upgraded CST 4" lift spindles

 

CST 4" lift spindles installed

All new Big Brake system from Wilwood 16" Rotors W/6 piston Calipers

Stock 12" Disc Brakes

New 16" Wilwood Brakes installed  Great improvement in stopping power

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