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Looks great Jim, and you are so correct about all the nooks and cranny's, it seems like it takes forever to get them all and then make sure there's enough paint, you did a great job...Jim

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Very nice work Jim, the frame looks great!

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looking good !!!:chevy:

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A couple more...better shot of color with sun out....front end parts ready for epoxy touch up and then hi-build .....we all laugh at Harbor Freight but that winch in attic has paid many a dividends.....jim

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OHHHH, that looks real slick.

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Wow Jim that paint looks amazing

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Chassis is turning out very nice. Should look good when it's all put together.

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Awesome work on the paint job!:metal:

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Any body notice how those bolts where porter's stuff bolts in just disappear with paint.....looked like Christmas ornaments before...lol...And yes all those "extra" holes in the frame drive me crazy...but made decision to leave em and spend time elsewhere...for those of you who asked me about powdercoating this....figured cost of epoxy,primer,base, and clear (just what i used...not complete containers..lots left)...$230-$250.....more this week..jim

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looks great and my opinion is power coating is over rated. It will scratch just like paint and in my opinion is not much more durable then a good base clear paint.

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Looks Awesome !

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Looks great. Now I bet you can't wait to bolting goodies back on.

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Looks great man, keep this awesome build rolling

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Hey Jim, what's going on man, no post in over a month? Your fans need an update...Jim

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I'm on it.....another swapmeet ...then i bought this............sooooooooo.....i'm putting chassis together now....just lot goin on....pics this week

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Nice, now we need more info on this one, engine, trans, etc...Jim

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1957 ...built by the former crew chief of pro stock driver Mike Edwards....a recreation of "black widow" cars chevy built in 57...327 w/double humps..solid shaft...4 spd....definitely "old school" haul azz car for 5500 lbs..but screamin for ls and 6 spd manual!! that will be later ...it is a blast to drive like it is....4 wheel disc..tubular control arms...3 1/2" lower than stock...17's w/ decent meat under it...more on truck this week..thanx for askin.....jim

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That 57 is beautiful, can't wait to see more progress on the truck

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Thanks Jim, it is a beautiful ride...Jim

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One of the straightest cars i've ever owned....but it's stayin in the garage for now...truck is coming 1st.

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Looking good.

Have you figured out a way to jack it up if there was a flat tire or bag failure?

Thanks

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GoJax!

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Very nice looking 55! Love it:metal:

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No but you got me thinking..saw your thread on that last week

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57 ......I'm fond of black...but can't get away from red for this truck..here's another little project i just finished for wife.....her comment was "MORE BLACK?...OH WELL I LOVE THE SAINTS!"......Im a Cowboys fan but like my son says.."My dad has a weakness when it comes to my momma!!....LOL

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I dig it!!

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I just read through this this morning. Awesome work. I love the the dash and the frame looks amazing

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Cool, Let me know what you come up with.

Here is the Thread.
Jacking Options for Frame-Laying Trucks

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My mistake, I thought it was a 55 post. It's an awesome car.
I'm with you on the red paint.:metal:
Nice work on the golf cart too!

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Got shop cleaned and parts ready to install...........more tomorrow

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Well bout' got it back together ....except panhard rod..forgot to paint it...did today...and will install tomorrow....nice to get it rollin again...will start to wire and plumb rear next.along with drivetrain...jim

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Smooth looking, man!

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It's been three years. Is this another build or the same :lol:

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I always knew Iowa was close to Missouri and Arkansas where all my OTHER BUDDIES that stay on me live at!!....I guess i need to BUS all of you down here to help (inside joke on that bus thing....he'll be on here soon!!)....lol...jim

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Hey Jim, I swear I posted yesterday, but it doesn't show, maybe I didn't. Anyhow frame looks great, what time can I expect the bus...Jim

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Looking Awesome man !

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Man, that frame looks awesome

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It's coming ...more pics tomorrow...been busy with honey do's....lol....jim

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Very nice work, looks like a work of art.

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Awesome work on the frame. You made that assembly look too easy.