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Kim57 · 03-14-2008, 09:59 PM

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

Kim57 · 03-14-2008, 10:06 PM

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.

Kim57 · 03-14-2008, 10:09 PM

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.

Kim57 · 03-14-2008, 10:13 PM

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

poncho_villa · 03-14-2008, 10:32 PM

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?

Kim57 · 03-15-2008, 12:16 AM

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

87Lowrider · 03-15-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

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

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

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-30-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

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

ME LIKES THE HINEY!
I would love to set my Ole' "Project: Full Metal Yellow Jacket"

dennis57 · 05-30-2009, 02:48 PM

Nice fab work. I went out and threw rocks at mine after looking at your work.

poncho_villa · 03-15-2008, 12:57 AM

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

pugs · 03-15-2008, 01:24 AM

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

Kim57 · 03-15-2008, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Quote:

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!

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

Kim57 · 03-15-2008, 10:37 AM

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.

Kim57 · 03-15-2008, 10:42 AM

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.

Fat Mike · 10-27-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

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.

The picture of the rear portion of the frame where you narrowed it did you reinforce the inside of the frame before you boxed it in? Also how did you attach the two frames together? Later in the picture of your frame you also triangulated the frames together with gussets. Did this add alot of strength to the frame?

Fat Mike · 10-27-2011, 10:33 PM

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tiggerstoy · 03-15-2008, 07:06 PM

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

49studebaker · 03-15-2008, 07:47 PM

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.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-15-2008, 08:05 PM

Nice job Kim!

Kabwe · 03-15-2008, 10:26 PM

Nice work Kim,

my67chevytruck · 03-15-2008, 11:08 PM

Looking Good.

Daniel U · 03-15-2008, 11:56 PM

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

rod scene?

Kim57 · 09-10-2008, 02:25 PM

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.

Kim57 · 09-10-2008, 02:30 PM

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.

renegade8720 · 09-10-2008, 05:44 PM

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

03-14-2008, 09:59 PM	#1
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	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 Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:06 PM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:13 PM	#4
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street I made my own replacement floor also. I'll post more pics when I get the chance. Kim Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:32 PM	#5
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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?

03-15-2008, 12:16 AM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street The axle was narrowed. Heres a couple of the rear. Kim Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:09 PM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. Attached Images

05-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#9
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice fab work. I went out and threw rocks at mine after looking at your work.

03-15-2008, 12:57 AM	#10
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: My 57 Pro Street Excellent! That'll look great with those fat meats!

03-15-2008, 01:24 AM	#11
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: My 57 Pro Street i like idea of making up my repair panels also, keep up the work looks great __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

03-15-2008, 10:37 AM	#13
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. Attached Images

03-15-2008, 10:42 AM	#14
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. Attached Images

10-27-2011, 10:33 PM	#16
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: My 57 Pro Street This is your frame that I am talking about & here is mines which I need some advice on. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

03-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#17
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: My 57 Pro Street that's gona look bad a$$....keep up the great work, and pics

03-15-2008, 07:47 PM	#18
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

03-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#19
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice job Kim! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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03-15-2008, 10:26 PM	#20
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice work Kim,

03-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#21
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03-15-2008, 11:56 PM	#22
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09-10-2008, 02:25 PM	#23
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. Attached Images

09-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#24
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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. Attached Images

09-10-2008, 05:44 PM	#25
renegade8720 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 193	Re: My 57 Pro Street 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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