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12-12-2009, 08:53 PM
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1955 Short Bus build
I figured it would be better to start a build thread that I can keep updating with pics and post questions. I bought this from a guy who drove it when it was brand new and then bought it from the school district in '62. He put a couple of beds, a counter sink and small stove in it and used it for camping a few times. It hadn't really been used in the last 20+ years when I finally talked him into selling. After 3 years of bugging the poor guy, he must have just gotten tired of me coming by. It's been sitting on the back burner for the last 9 months or so, and I had actually listed it for sale, but my kids gave me SOoooo much crap about it that I decided to keep it and just get started on it. Here's some pics of when I bought it. When the 355/350 gets put in this next week or so, I'll post some more pics.
Nik And when I said that it was short, I meant short. That's an 18 foot car trailer that we hauled it home on. |
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12-13-2009, 12:17 AM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
man that is awesome!!!
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12-13-2009, 10:28 PM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
That is going to be a cool ride.
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12-13-2009, 11:05 PM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
Foose did a Ford version for John Force on overhaulin. It Looked great when it was done. I think your's is shorter, judging by the number of windows.
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JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57 Last edited by ChuckDriver; 12-13-2009 at 11:06 PM. |
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12-14-2009, 06:11 PM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
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................................................................ Brian ......  My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW   59 Chev Apache PRAISE THE LOWERED 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 12-14-2009 at 06:12 PM. |
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12-14-2009, 07:23 PM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
That's cool!
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12-15-2009, 09:39 AM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
More inspiration...
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12-15-2009, 07:25 PM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
Nice!!!
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12-16-2009, 03:09 PM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
Quote:
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12-17-2009, 12:22 AM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
I LOVE IT. Im looking for one for our church.
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12-17-2009, 12:37 AM
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Re: 1955 Short Bus build
Here is a 57 from a friend of mine.
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