My 57 Pro Street
 

Been here for a while reading everyone elses threads and thought I'd start one.
I bought my truck 16 years ago with the intention of building it after raising my kids. One thing leads to another and its taking longer than expected but I try to do a little when I get the chance and funds.
496 BB
Currie 9" w/4 link
4 speed auto
67 Chevelle front clip
Boxed frame
Smooth fire wall
Custom bed

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When I removed the old fire wall and rusted floor I needed to replace some metal in the front corner. I couldn't find any replacement parts so I made my own.

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I made my own smooth fire wall out of 16 gauge steel. I know when I start setting up the engine I'll have to modify it but I want it to fit around the rocker covers so I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

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I made my own replacement floor also.
I'll post more pics when I get the chance.
Kim

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It looks like you've had some fun! Got any pics of that rear end with 4 link? Did you have to narrow the rear axle? :ito:

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The axle was narrowed. Heres a couple of the rear.
Kim

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Excellent! That'll look great with those fat meats!:ito:

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i like idea of making up my repair panels also, keep up the work looks great

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I'm doing a '73 XJ6 Jag IRS in my '57, it's not too late to change my mind and that sure is tempting.... man that is sweet!


Kenny

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Thanks for the compliments guys.

When I first started mine I had a 77 vette rear suspension in it but got worried it wouldn't handle the torque of the big block so I went with the pro street look.
Kim

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Heres a custom bed I built for my truck. I'm using the original fenders.
I had some metal bent and then welded it all together.

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I wanted to tilt the bed to make it easier to remove the tires so I fabbed up some brackets and a frame for it.

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that's gona look bad a$$....keep up the great work, and pics :)

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Very cool, nice work. Thanks for sharing. Once the 71 GMC is done, I'd like to tub my Studey a bit more than it currently is.

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Nice job Kim!

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Nice work Kim,

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Looking Good.

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Keep us posted! Looking good. Any chance the "kids" will want to help or be interested in the :chevy: rod scene?

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I"ve been able to get a little more done on the bed of my truck.
These are the parts I started with to build the roll pan.
I used 1" tube to create the curve for the rear pan.
I made a jig so I could keep the 2 sides at the same size when they were welded.

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The rear was rolled to match the rear fenders as much as possible but didn't quite make it so I had to strap it down before I welded it.

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Here are a few more pics of the rear pan and the front bed corners.
I used carriage bolts in the ends of the 1" pipe to clean them up.
Hope you all enjoy the pics and I'll post more when I'm able to get more done on it.
Kim

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Looking good! I am in the process of building a 50 five window Pro Street right now. I am using the same TCI crossmember you are. I am going to run a 9" rearend with svo disc brake set up. Good luck with your build!

Renegade

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Nice work Kim!

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Nice work! Whats your plan for the steps?

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Thanks for the compliments and encouragement guys, I do appreciate it.
Kim
Cal, I plan on having my exhaust exit where they would be. When I get to that point in the build I'll have a little more work on the bed but I seem to do that a lot anyway.
Kim

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Wow, nice work Kim.
Do you do all the breaks and bends on the sheet metal?
Looks like you really know how to fabricate.
What type of wheel tubs are you going to use? Are you going to make your own or buy off the shelf tubs?

We just about have the same size rear wheels.

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Very nice work, did you roll the roll pan section your self? On a break? Got me thinking about making mine for my 59 instead of buying one.

I love this site, so much detail on the builds gives us confidence to jump in ourselves.

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Tri5Nerd and OrrieG

I had the shop where I buy my steel from make the bends in the metal.
I drew up some plans with all the dimensions and had them cut and bend it then I welded everything together.
They bent the 1" tube and then did the sheet for the roll pan also. They weren't able to get the pan as tight as the tubes so I had to finish it at home, thats why you see the straps holding it all together.
I saved a ton of money doing it this way. The bed only has $200 in steel including the bends and the roll pan and 2 front corners was only another $80.
Kim

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Really nice work kim57.

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Sweet ride, ours is gunna go a little more resto-mod and were gunna see if we can drive more than our bucket (the bucket has no street manners AT-ALL).

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Heres an up-date on what I've been doing to the truck.
Had some time to work on the core support.
The 1st pic is the material I'm using. 2x4 rectangular stock and 1-1/4 round tube.
Pic #2 it is set up to be welded together.
Pic #3 shows how I had to cut it to fit the frame.
Pic #4 shows how I cut my frame horns to begin.
Pic #5 shows it welded to the frame.

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Hers some more pics of the core support. I didn't just want it square at the transition so this is what I came up with.
The first pic is some cardboard templates I made to dress up the front of the frame.
Pic #2 is some 1/8 inch plate I cut out.
Pic#3 and #4 shows it welded to the frame.
I still have to clean up my welds some.

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wow!

What an inspiration!

Keep up the great work. I'm a year behind you but it's coming!



Kenny

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looking good, keep up the good work!

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Thanks for the encouragement guys.
Kim

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See now that's thinking, nice work man

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Really good thinking, planning and execution. Fired me up to get after my '54 burb.

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NICE!!!! Love the fab work:chevy:

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impressive metal working skills, looking good

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I really like the way the bed looks