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57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 10:23 PM

After viewing threads on this website for the past several months, I decided to join today!
I recently ( three months ago) bought a 1957 Chevy Shortbed stepside pickup. I've always loved these trucks and when someone local put a for sale sign on his, I jumped on it.
The truck was built about 10 years ago. The thing is solid as a tank. the entire floor of the cab and steps were replaced with thicker than stock steel
It has the following specs:
1977 chevy 350 engine
three speed manual
custom steel tilt nose
1972 12 bolt GM rear, 411 gears
1968 chevy truck front clip
1975 chevy power steering
tilt steering column

I recently installed a retrosound radio that works great and fits right in the dash.

next on my list is getting heat in the truck. theres no heater core , but everything else is there

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 10:28 PM

deleted per OP's request

Kim57 · 10-30-2013, 10:31 PM

Welcome.
Very nice truck.
Kim

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 10:34 PM

Thank You!

Henry50 · 10-30-2013, 10:51 PM

What are the heater hoses ran to, if there's no heater core?

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 10:54 PM

pics of the engine before I cleaned it up.....

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 10:55 PM

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 10:56 PM

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry50

What are the heater hoses ran to, if there's no heater core?

right now the heater hoses are plugged where they would normally attach to the heater core

57chevyman · 10-30-2013, 11:06 PM

the bed on the truck is from a 1991 chevy truck, which I don't like. its functional. At some point id like to get the correct stepside bed...

Daze57 · 10-31-2013, 05:42 PM

nice lookin truck you have there !

Angryman117 · 10-31-2013, 05:51 PM

Holy huge pictures! Looking good!

57chevyman · 10-31-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Angryman117

Holy huge pictures! Looking good!

Thanks! I know , I tried to delete the huge pics and it wouldn't let me

FarmerSid · 10-31-2013, 06:31 PM

Nice job on the flip hood.

57chevyman · 10-31-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Nice job on the flip hood.

Thanks, its the original hood, fenders, and a 1956 grill all welded together. they did a real nice job

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-31-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57chevyman

Thanks! I know , I tried to delete the huge pics and it wouldn't let me

I got them out for ya
Welcome to the forum

57chevyman · 10-31-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I got them out for ya
Welcome to the forum

Thanks Bill!

57ToyBox · 10-31-2013, 08:50 PM

Nice looking truck... Are you gonna try and find an OEM heater core? or pick up one of those HVAC systems you see on ebay?

57chevyman · 10-31-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57ToyBox

Nice looking truck... Are you gonna try and find an OEM heater core? or pick up one of those HVAC systems you see on ebay?

well, id like to find the oem heater core... I like the look of the original metal heater box and blower assembly, plus those complete systems on ebay cost a fortune

57chevyman · 10-31-2013, 09:30 PM

I can get by in NY without AC, but I definitely want to get the heat working.

87Lowrider · 11-03-2013, 02:09 AM

Welcome... nice truck! /Ken

57chevyman · 11-03-2013, 05:09 PM

Thanks Ken!

62lwbc10 · 11-03-2013, 09:57 PM

Nice, yeah you need to get some heat going, especially with the weather we have tonight and tomorrow! I had my 58 out tonight and had the deluxe heater cranking. Man that thing throws out a TON of heat!

57chevyman · 11-06-2013, 09:23 PM

OrrieG · 11-07-2013, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57chevyman

well, id like to find the oem heater core... I like the look of the original metal heater box and blower assembly, plus those complete systems on ebay cost a fortune

There is a concurrent TF heater core thread where the OP said his radiator guy found one for $50.

10-30-2013, 10:23 PM	#1
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	1957 Chevy Truck After viewing threads on this website for the past several months, I decided to join today! I recently ( three months ago) bought a 1957 Chevy Shortbed stepside pickup. I've always loved these trucks and when someone local put a for sale sign on his, I jumped on it. The truck was built about 10 years ago. The thing is solid as a tank. the entire floor of the cab and steps were replaced with thicker than stock steel It has the following specs: 1977 chevy 350 engine three speed manual custom steel tilt nose 1972 12 bolt GM rear, 411 gears 1968 chevy truck front clip 1975 chevy power steering tilt steering column I recently installed a retrosound radio that works great and fits right in the dash. next on my list is getting heat in the truck. theres no heater core , but everything else is there Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 10-31-2013 at 07:19 PM. Reason: per OP's request

10-30-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck deleted per OP's request Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 10-31-2013 at 07:19 PM.

10-30-2013, 10:31 PM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Welcome. Very nice truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-30-2013, 10:34 PM	#4
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Thank You!

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Henry50 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Evansville In Posts: 173	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck What are the heater hoses ran to, if there's no heater core?

10-30-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck pics of the engine before I cleaned it up.....

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57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck

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57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck the bed on the truck is from a 1991 chevy truck, which I don't like. its functional. At some point id like to get the correct stepside bed...

10-31-2013, 05:42 PM	#11
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck nice lookin truck you have there !

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Angryman117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: VAFB, CA Posts: 227	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Holy huge pictures! Looking good! __________________ Angryman117's 47 Chevy Build 89 Silverado Z71 LS Swap (sold)

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FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Nice job on the flip hood. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

10-31-2013, 08:50 PM	#18
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Nice looking truck... Are you gonna try and find an OEM heater core? or pick up one of those HVAC systems you see on ebay? __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

10-31-2013, 09:30 PM	#20
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck I can get by in NY without AC, but I definitely want to get the heat working. __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

11-03-2013, 02:09 AM	#21
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Welcome... nice truck! /Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71



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11-03-2013, 05:09 PM	#22
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Thanks Ken! __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

11-03-2013, 09:57 PM	#23
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Nice, yeah you need to get some heat going, especially with the weather we have tonight and tomorrow! I had my 58 out tonight and had the deluxe heater cranking. Man that thing throws out a TON of heat!

11-06-2013, 09:23 PM	#24
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

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