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Jerrycpp · 10-13-2005, 08:42 AM

I have a 1957 5700 Low Cab Forward - a truck I've wanted since they came out in '55. No engine or mounts, no bed, and the Muncie SM420 got cooked while towing at 55 mph in 1st gear. Yes, I forgot to put it in neutral and didn't take the driveshaft off. The body is perfect - it's been sitting for at least 30 years - no cancer, no dings. My 327 will slip right in, as it had a 265 originally. The only problem at the moment is the front mounts are missing - the two 90 degree brackets that bolt on the front of the engine, and the posts that go from the frame to those brackets. Anyone have those laying around? Chevy Duty has the whole mess, but it's quite spendy. I'm currently in Alabama due to Hurricane Katrina, but will get back home in a month or so and back on the project. Also - anyone have a spare title or know an easy way to get one? Looking forward to hearing from you. Jerry

CG · 10-13-2005, 09:35 AM

welcome to the board from monroe wa.

smirch9 · 10-13-2005, 11:18 AM

Welcome!

***Liz*** · 10-18-2005, 02:46 AM

Mongo · 10-22-2005, 01:42 AM

sigh..... I gues better lat than never. welcomt to the board.

10-13-2005, 08:42 AM	#1
Jerrycpp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 2	New Washington State with '57 5700 LCF I have a 1957 5700 Low Cab Forward - a truck I've wanted since they came out in '55. No engine or mounts, no bed, and the Muncie SM420 got cooked while towing at 55 mph in 1st gear. Yes, I forgot to put it in neutral and didn't take the driveshaft off. The body is perfect - it's been sitting for at least 30 years - no cancer, no dings. My 327 will slip right in, as it had a 265 originally. The only problem at the moment is the front mounts are missing - the two 90 degree brackets that bolt on the front of the engine, and the posts that go from the frame to those brackets. Anyone have those laying around? Chevy Duty has the whole mess, but it's quite spendy. I'm currently in Alabama due to Hurricane Katrina, but will get back home in a month or so and back on the project. Also - anyone have a spare title or know an easy way to get one? Looking forward to hearing from you. Jerry

10-13-2005, 11:18 AM	#3
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Welcome! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

10-18-2005, 02:46 AM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: New Washington State with '57 5700 LCF

10-22-2005, 01:42 AM	#5
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Re: New Washington State with '57 5700 LCF sigh..... I gues better lat than never. welcomt to the board. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

10-13-2005, 09:35 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	welcome to the board from monroe wa.



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