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Glad to see you back at it. Cant wait to see this one done.

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LMAO!!!!!
But BajaBob is right, you do set the bar high. Its all good, just makes the rest of us strive to build our trucks by following your lead. Brothers 2020, heck I think I might be ready by then also. :metal::metal:

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Frame work looks awesome!

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Damn Bam ! That is a really sweet setup! Def worth redoing a few things. Good meeting you on Saturday and Choppin it up.

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That's cool, but now i have to make sure that I keep telling myself "I will not cut mine up again and follow BAM"

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Thanks guys.

Hopped up it was great to finally meet you. Vdog finally made things right.lol

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Once again it my fault. Its all good. :metal::metal::metal:

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Nice work, Bam! I know exactly what you mean about doing something and then tearing it all out later. I've doing it for years!

Don't tell anyone, but I've been working on my '55 for the last few days. The Old Girl needed some love, and I spent the last couple of days going through all my parts and doing an inventory. I've got a game plan, and want to have it at a certain point before Father's Day. Gotta set some goals!

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Thanks guys,

The set back of installing the x member means I can no longer use the factory brake assembly. So here is my brake bracket I fabricated. As you can see I also had to notch the frame to have clearance for the Hydroboost unit.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7626/1...4031b8d73a.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8722/1...74c0833095.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8737/1...38d92e9876.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8701/1...cbb7ae718f.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7648/1...6dfb3b6a36.jpg
I already modified the panel assembly, all that is required is a push rod extension but I think I better wait until the cab is back on to mock it up so that I know the brake is in the right spot.

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Bam is back in business!!!

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Tight fit in there!
Looks great!

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Nice job on that stuff Bam.
Kim

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"HE'S ALIVE!, HE'S ALIVE!":lol:

Nice restart. I like it, very nicely done. What's next?

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Great looking truck project. I'm building a 56 stepside shortbox to mount above a newer Yukon or Tahoe 4x4 chassis. I've got a lot of patch panel and dolly work behind me, but still need cab corners, steps, rails, etc.
I just found a 56 car dash and was wondering if ya had any tips or tricks for the swap? I dont have the dash out of the car yet, so Im starting fresh.
thanks, appreciate any advice,
Dave

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Here is the piece I fabricated for the pedal assembly. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8695/1...380ea6c964.jpg
After a lot of measuring here it is tacked in place. I'm going to leave it tacked until the cab is back on the frame, because I may have to move it a little bit.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8734/1...29f3b4d927.jpg
Here is the pedal installed. Yes the push rod connection clears the bottom tube by about 1/2 inch. As you can see I need to make or purchase a longer push rod extension.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7612/1...1099a32231.jpg

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Nice fab work Bam.
Kim

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Very nice!

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Looking good...Jim

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You should be able to make it out of thick wall DOM tubing and then just drill it to size and tap it. Im doing the same thing on mine, I have the same unit.

I think Im gonna clevis the Booster end, then tap one side LH thread and one side RH thread on the rod. With RH and LH rod ends this will make it adjustable in place.

lookin good!

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Smart!:metal:

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Some impressive work Bam.

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Nice work Bam!

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Looking good Bam!

I finally got my chassis sorted out. Mounted the m/c just under front of bed.
Need to make and extension too.





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Mr. Bam you're the man. Your creativity is exceptional. What Hydro-boost are you going to use? New? salvage? Dodge? Chev? I sure hope that truckin gods smile down upon you and you're blessed with time, health, and fundage to keep on truckin. Be safe Chase

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Thanks for the kind words everyone

My hyrdroboost unit is salvaged. Its from a Chevy Astro Van.

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I got the frame repainted.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8762/1...cfb61dc02e.jpg
Here is the push rod connection to the brake pedal I had to fab up the mount for the brake pedal.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8717/1...f731ae255e.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7711/1...3fd33a8a8f.jpg

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Looks Great!! You went with a flat or semi gloss this time instead of the gloss? Any reason, or just preference?

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Real nice Bam.
Kim

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Just preference. I wanted a satin black but all they had was flat black and I like it.

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Looks good just saw it on Flickr, I'll have to grab the pics and do an update on my Bam build page along with mine and Donnies build , good job , I like that flat black, it came out gr8. I need to get over there soon and get a few more pics, I sure you won't mind:lol::devil::sumo::lol:

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Nope you stay on your side of the fence and I'll stay on my side.

Tony can come by because I need him to help me get the cab back on the frame. You can't help with that so stay on your side of the fence.lol

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:lol:Com' on that aint the way to treat the only friend u got... OHH SORRY I mean u the only friend I have:waah: who else am I going to be able to pester?

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Looks good. Glad to see you back on it

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LMAO!!!

Bam where did you find that connecting rod that's on the bottom of your brake pedal?

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I got it from jegs. It does not come with the clevis. It has 3/8 -21 female and 3/8 -21 male on the other end. Its about 9 inches long but I had to cut it down and drill and tap it to fit my application.

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Thanks sir, I need something like that for my carb linkage. Also let BC come by and take pics, that way were all up to date on what your doing. :metal:

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...yes I agree with VDOG let me come over , on one condition you don't let your dog loose on me again:waah::lol:

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Looking pretty Awesome Bam!!! I' haven't been in here for quit some time Looks like you've been BUSY

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Nice work here Bam - thats the way Im gonna have to reconfigure mine too as the m/c with the hydro-booster hits my trans x-member. It was becoming a head scratcher for me....

Your work gives people ideas and the where-with-all to re-fab stuff that just doesnt fit this new "Bolt-on Accessory" world we live in... THANK YOU!!!