My 56 step by step
 

I Like others on this site have been looking but not posting my build for a couple of years now. I have learned a lot from every one on here, this my first real build not much of a writer so here are some pics.

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Welcome.
Nice looking truck.
Kim

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I started by installing a front clip from an el camino

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thank you kim57 I am new and slow at my typing

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That clip install is beautiful.
Is that going to be a 2-link in the rear?
In my area, that original patina is VERY valuable.

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Some sand blasting, I hate this part the most

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Thank you pbeguy it is only the second one I have done the first was in about 1985 on a 58 chevy fleet side with a 1970 chevy impala front clip this one was like staring all over again I guess that dates me. The rear is a home made 2 link I have not completed it yet

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After sand blasting came epoxy primer inside and out

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The frame came out real nice.
Do you do your own blasting?
The cab looks real clean.
Kim

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started some rust repair

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first test fit for this door

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some fender repair

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fitting door and fender

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I did some of the blasting my self but had the cab and larger parts done by a friend with a portable sandblasting unit

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next step started with filler

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at this time I also started to collect engine parts

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now for some primer

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I was burned out on body work so I started on the engine a 355 also started a engine break in stand

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This is where I am today engine finished

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This feller ain't playin'! Good lookin' work!

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wow, immaculate cab. no rust repair on the cab?

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wow that cab is in great shape keep them pix coming

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Very nice work you're doing.
Nice looking engine.
Kim

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Everything is looking great.

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Thank you
every one for your comments, I did have to replace the front cab corners and one rear corner I had a computer problem and lost all photos on it, lucky I still had some on a old desk top. The engine is build for show and no go it is around 300 hp on regular gas.

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Nice work, coming along very nice too.

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What primer are you using in post 31? Very nice build.

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The tan primer is clausen all you need it is magic best thing I have ever used high build, easy sa
nding, water proof, sticks like glue. I just paint right over it.

It is only sold east of the Mississippi I order it from Louisville,ky

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off to a good start

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Do you have the number or description on the primer can? Thanks

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Glad you looked I like the blue on your truck It is hard to find a color you like and don't see all the time you have it right

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This product is spendy but you need no etching or sealers like the name says all u need

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Found the primer. Thanks

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About time you started a build thread on this ride Tim...:lol: Lookin' good. Keep the pics coming!

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I've heard about this mythical primer. Heard it literally is the best stuff you could ever use. Now I'm intrigued on trying to get some.


Hell of a build you have going on man. Love it!!

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I'm guessing you got it here?

http://www.smartshoppersinc.com

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I realllllllly like your truck. That style was my first pickup. I got it from my grandfather when I was 15, here is a pic. of it in 1982 the day I was married

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If you need more than a couple of gallons you should look at Clausens main web site it maybe better priced

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Thanks man!!

That's awesome rolling out from getting married in that super clean Apache!! Love it!

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I Have been busy for a couple of weeks working on anther project. The tractor needed a new engine. I finished it last weekend so I will be back on my pickup.