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- - My 57 Pro Street (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=283107)

hotrod1

02-08-2014 03:25 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 6515407)

I have a bunch of small holes to weld up in the floor of my cab so I came up with this to make it a little easier.
Took an old C clamp and attached it to a strong magnet and epoxied a piece of copper to it.
Not sure how the epoxy will last with the heat. If it comes off the pressure alone will hold the copper to the area I need to weld.
Kim

That is a great idea. I have something similar. Its called a sister.

ChuckDriver

02-08-2014 08:07 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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You might just slip a copper tubing cap over the end.

Kim57

02-08-2014 09:34 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 6515800)

You might just slip a copper tubing cap over the end.

Great idea, thanks.
Kim

lowrodderchev

02-08-2014 09:49 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

dude that's freakin awesome were where you 3 days ago when I was trying to weld a hole in my tailgate that had a nut on the other side. defiantly going to steal that idea

Kim57

02-12-2014 06:10 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Working on the bottom of the cab i got tired of having to straighten the door sills out. My originals were toast and my new ones kept on getting banged up as they seem to be a weak spot.
This is what i did.
Took some 1"x2" rectangular tube and cut out a couple of braces.
Got them welded in and now my sills can hold me.
Kim

Kim57

02-12-2014 06:13 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Here they are welded in. I have no idea what the factory did to protect them.
Kim

oldman3

02-12-2014 06:27 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Kim, the new pieces look great, and should work out well, nice job...Jim

waybad

02-12-2014 07:41 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

sweet!! well done!!

wickid demon

02-12-2014 10:54 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

I like it. That is a easy fix for a serious problem. Keep up the good work.

Kim57

02-13-2014 12:00 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 6522619)

Kim, the new pieces look great, and should work out well, nice job...Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by waybad (Post 6522760)

sweet!! well done!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickid demon (Post 6523122)

I like it. That is a easy fix for a serious problem. Keep up the good work.

Thanks guys.
Kim

Flames97

02-13-2014 01:04 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Adds strength and looks good too. Nice work.

Rods57

02-13-2014 09:45 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Dear 1950's chevy factory, this is Kim he has fixed the problem with your rockers, thanks.....

ChuckDriver

02-13-2014 09:47 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Exactly Rod!

Kim57

02-14-2014 01:09 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flames97 (Post 6523345)

Adds strength and looks good too. Nice work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rods57 (Post 6524553)

Dear 1950's chevy factory, this is Kim he has fixed the problem with your rockers, thanks.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 6524558)

Exactly Rod!

Thanks guys.
My originals were beat to hell and the new ones kept on getting banged up in the garage so I needed to do something.
Kim

fabguy

02-14-2014 07:25 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Looks really good. Very nice work Kim

87Lowrider

02-14-2014 11:52 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

All caught up now. Nice Work!

Ken

Mattyparty

03-29-2014 10:24 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Nice build!

Kim57

03-30-2014 11:41 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by Mattyparty (Post 6602047)

Nice build!

Thanks.
Kim

tpimuncie

04-01-2014 12:15 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

looking good

Kim57

04-01-2014 04:53 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by tpimuncie (Post 6606191)

looking good

Thanks.
Kim

dug224

05-08-2014 06:19 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

My sills still had the "protection" in place. A small 45 degree gusset about midway that was spot welded to the sill and the step. I was going to reinstall but have now decided I will be copying your design. Nice. Dug

Kim57

05-09-2014 09:46 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by dug224 (Post 6665294)

My sills had nothing and I was getting tired of having to straighten them every time I bumped them.
Glad I had an idea that others can use.
Kim

made2drag

05-09-2014 05:52 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

your build is amazing. i love checking in with it to see your awesome progress pics!

Kim57

05-10-2014 12:10 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by made2drag (Post 6666675)

your build is amazing. i love checking in with it to see your awesome progress pics!

Thanks.
Unfortunately for me life's thrown some things my way that have slowed progress for a while.
Hope to be back on it soon.
Kim

Baldeagle SR

05-10-2014 12:18 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

I will be waiting.
Rich
my build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

made2drag

07-22-2014 12:09 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

i love the copper c clamp idea and also the cab dolly flip idea....awesome

hotrod1

07-22-2014 12:24 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

I like the sill idea also. Going to take it and make it mine as well.

Kim57

07-22-2014 03:13 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Quote:

Originally Posted by made2drag (Post 6771217)

i love the copper c clamp idea and also the cab dolly flip idea....awesome

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 6771230)

I like the sill idea also. Going to take it and make it mine as well.

Thanks guys.
Haven't been able to do much as I have my son and grand daughter to take care of until school is back in session.
My boy is also playing in a band that performs every Wednesday at Disneyland so getting to and from rehearsals takes up a bunch of time.
Looking forward to school starting back up.
Kim

tpimuncie

08-06-2014 10:59 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 6771429)

Nice! look forward to some pics

hydrojunkie

09-11-2014 12:12 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Your cab and bed look awesome!!!! Super clean work you do. Patience of a saint you have. I lack that. :(

Kim57

09-11-2014 01:49 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by tpimuncie (Post 6790677)

Nice! look forward to some pics

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrojunkie (Post 6838479)

Your cab and bed look awesome!!!! Super clean work you do. Patience of a saint you have. I lack that. :(

Thanks.

Finally a littler progress to show.
Got the top and bottom of the cab in primer.
Last pic is after a lite sanding with some 80 grit on a long board.
I may be able to get by with a coat of spray on filler as its not too bad.
Kim

oldman3

09-11-2014 07:40 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Kim, glad to see the update...Jim

ricott

09-11-2014 07:58 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 6839456)

Kim, glad to see the update...Jim

I second that. Great seeing this project moving at this stage.

Ricky

Kim57

09-11-2014 10:43 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 6839456)

Kim, glad to see the update...Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricott (Post 6839483)

I second that. Great seeing this project moving at this stage.

Ricky

Thanks guys.
I hope to be able to make some decent progress now that school is back in session.
Kim

Advanced Design

09-11-2014 11:35 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Kim, I sat down tonight and went through your entire build thread. Like many have commented you do great work and have so many excellent fabrication ideas. Learned a lot tonight and thank you for sharing your journey. Love it!

Kim57

09-12-2014 09:28 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design (Post 6839784)

Thanks for the kind words.
I get a lot of inspiration from all the guys on this board.
Kim

Roadkill58

09-12-2014 11:32 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Looking good Kim.

_Ogre

09-12-2014 06:55 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

glad to see you back on your truck
nothing on these trucks requires a long board
long board will do nothing but make flat spots on a convex surface
try using a long piece of hard foam that will conform to the curves of that roof

truk never saw a hard block for sanding, foam blocks for every surface

Kim57

09-12-2014 10:45 PM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

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Originally Posted by Roadkill58 (Post 6840162)

Looking good Kim.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by _Ogre (Post 6840645)

Thanks for the info.
The board I used is a Dura Block that's only 16-1/2 inches but it's the longest I have.
Kim

RockTonka

09-15-2014 12:39 AM

Re: My 57 Pro Street

Cab is looking good Kim...I'm not looking forward to starting ours :waah:

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