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Still plugging away on this project. I put a battery in it to see where I was on everything that has been done electrically so far. Was able to communicate with the PCM and found a couple of codes for the gas pedal which was my fault as I got a couple of the wires crossed when I took the connector apart to get it through the firewall. The second problem is it would not turn over and that was a broken wire in the supplied engine harness so now will turn over. I wired in the Dakota Digital dash which went really well and programmed it. I am going to try and start it soon and see how that goes. Steve
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I really like the color combo. Isn't wiring fun??
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Made some good progress the last week or 2. I now have it running, brakes are bled and got all the fluid in the transmission and it does work. Right now working on a parking brake so it will pass New York state inspection. No pictures to show but still working away on it. Steve
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Some more progress on the 57 project. I was able to finish the parking brake and installed the trim on the doors and rear window area. Started to come together. Here are some pics. Steve
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Along with that, I'd love to see how you mounted your 2 to 1 bracket for the parking brake. Is that the Lokar kit?
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I’m interested also, especially the cable from the stock handle. The stock lever action sat very high on the firewall and I’d like to keep it clean now that it is smooth. Would prefer not to see it under the hood.
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Here are the pics of the cable hook up, handle hook up and where it exits the firewall. Steve
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the detail pics on the brake cables! I really like your steering wheel… where did you find that and what is it?
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One more quick question on your cables. I couldn't tell from the pics, bit we're you able to run your cables through the original brake line bracketed holes, to run to inside of frame rails? Or are they just running from caliper to cable coupler bracket?
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Would it be possible to see how you routed your brake cables to the rear on your axle? I ask because i am using a 85 C4 rear end in my 58, just was wondering how you routed them. Thank you very much! |
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Thank you Very Much!
appreciate the pics, I also need to route my brake lines and this gives me a better view of were they need to go also! Thank you again Allen |
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made some great progress on my 57 project. Some friends came over and helped me get the bed partially together and then finished putting it back together and the same bunch of friends came over and got the bed back on the truck. Really starting to come together. Here are some pics. Steve
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I forgot one picture of the back. I like having all the chains and exposed latches hidden. Looks cleaner. Steve
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Thats a big milestone! congrats
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Looks awesome! You’re making great progress. I like the clean look also. It’s going to look amazing when it’s done.
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Thanks for the kind words. Made more progress on my project. Put the back bumper on and finished wiring the rear, tailgate hardware and a picture of the current wheels that came with it. What's everyone's opinion on these. they are 15" American Racing Hopsters with 255/70 rear 225/70 front. They kind of fit the truck. My original plan and still may do is a set of 20" wheels and tires. Steve
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Some more progress I made this week. I got the aluminum panel back with carpet on back from the trim shop and installed it, installed the carpet, kick panels, sill plates, and mocked up the panels for the door trim that will get covered in leather and carpet. I also finished the tail pipes. Steating to come together. Steve
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Since you asked for feedback on the wheels, the wheel itself is nice. The 15” size is very dated based on what most of the builds are doing today to fit bigger brakes and go-fast equipment. Everyone has an opinion on what they like or would do differently, so run what you like. Wheel/tire combos can dramatically change the look for you or the next guy.
Very nice work and colors on yours. I’m impressed with the speed at which you are moving. Looking forward to seeing it fully assembled. Don’t forget to put some black vinyl or carpet over that Fat Mat extending above the carpet at the firewall! |
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I prefer a wheel in the 17" or 18" range. As you know though, it all depends on the look you are going for. I think they look nice.
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More progress on my project. Got the front sheet metal wet sanded and rubbed. Install the front fenders, lights and grille. Still looking for a glass shop to put the front and rear window in. Have a shop that will do the alignment just have to figure out what specs to use. Steve
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Looking good!
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I got the hood back on and aligned so the body is pretty well complete. I did end up getting a set of 20" wheels and nitto tires it will be close but believe they will fit. I have a appointment to have the front and back windows installed and have someone to paint in the tailgate lettering. The big hold up right now is the rest of the interior. The engine cover will be painted the vanilla shake like the roof and a polished LS 6.0 logo for it. Starting to really look like a truck. Steve
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The final punch list has to be getting short. Looks to be time for a plate and the first drive. Those wheels should really finish it off. I like your choice
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Looks nice!
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too bad it looks so awesome, now you won't wanna drive it. haha
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REALLY looking good!, nice wheel choice!
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Thanks for the positive comments. I was able to get the tires mounted and balanced and test fit on the truck. Here are a couple of pics one with the 20's and one with the 15's. The 20's really change the attitude of the truck. Steve
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