1955 chevy short bed build.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 07:48 PM

First off Kebwe you might have seen this one he lives in your area i think and goes to the car show they hold in Culver City..

This one came to me by word of month, Pat (owner) has owned this truck for over 20 years and use to live in Washington State where they body and paint work had been completed.. He move to So. Calif. and brought the truck down with him and stored it for a few years just buying parts here and there thinking he would get to it someday.. He happen to go to a show and saw another truck we had did some work on and got my number and called.. When i got the truck it was painted, bolted down with all glass installed, motor and trans in but not wired or plumbed. Pretty much a bare body on a frame.. but the bed was full of boxs of parts..and a wise guys seat frame. Our job was just to put it all together for him and make it run..

Let the fun begin...............

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 07:53 PM

Just getting started.. radiator and fan installed

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 07:55 PM

Getting A/C mounted and starting to run lines..

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 07:57 PM

Test fit of the Wise Guys seat frame..

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 08:00 PM

some more a/c pictures..

Kabwe · 07-20-2011, 07:58 PM

Nope I have not seen it but it looks like its gonna look great. The show you are talking about is the George Barris Culver City Car Show I believe. I do go to that one but I have not been in the pass two years. I need to get out more.lol

Thanks for posting pics and I will stay tuned

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Nope I have not seen it but it looks like its gonna look great. The show you are talking about is the George Barris Culver City Car Show I believe. I do go to that one but I have not been in the pass two years. I need to get out more.lol

Thanks for posting pics and I will stay tuned

Yes that's the one... and the two years you've not gone is the two years he went... ha ha.. getting out would be nice..

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 08:06 PM

Picture is worth a 1000 words they say...

getting a switch in the door jam for the dome light Pat wanted..

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 08:15 PM

Getting new gas pedal installed , cleaning up the wiring, and getting a/c hoses hooked up..

parkwood · 07-20-2011, 08:18 PM

putting dropped spindles on from FatMan...

jimig1 · 07-21-2011, 12:00 AM

What is the fuel door on the rear fender from?

parkwood · 07-21-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jimig1

What is the fuel door on the rear fender from?

I think the owner told me it was out of a ford but i'm not sure what.. who every put it did a nice job..
If you really need to know i'll call him and find out for you... no problem..

jimig1 · 07-21-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

I think the owner told me it was out of a ford but i'm not sure what.. who every put it did a nice job..
If you really need to know i'll call him and find out for you... no problem..

It's no big deal but it blended in nice.

Kim57 · 07-21-2011, 12:23 AM

Nice looking truck.
Kim

parkwood · 07-21-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Nice looking truck.
Kim

Thanks Kim, it was a very nice paint job and body work... all done by someone else while he lived up north..

parkwood · 07-21-2011, 01:09 AM

With the dropped spindle's in it sat a little high in the rear, so off came the bed to get rid of the stock spring set up and put in a TCI spring kit with new hangers and shocks.. also cleaned up the gas tank brackets.. the way it was put in you couldn't drop it out without taking the bed off so we redid it..

parkwood · 07-21-2011, 01:51 AM

out with the old and in with the new spring and hangers..

parkwood · 07-21-2011, 01:54 AM

getting the springs painted and gas tank back in..

Kabwe · 07-21-2011, 12:02 PM

Very nice, I'll be looking out for it at the local shows and meet and greets.

**youngrodder** · 07-21-2011, 10:36 PM

Wayne-

Nice work. I have a friend with a 48 5 window that is the same color and same size and style wheels. This one reminds me of my friends. Looks like another great project by Wayne....

Marc

38 Hump · 07-22-2011, 12:08 PM

I've noticed in at least two of your builds that you install a complete headliner. Is there a molded piece on the market that you use as a base or is each one custom made for the individual project? I am at the point of deciding how to do my headliner on my '58 and am struggling with ideas. I'm in Lake Havasu, AZ and heat on the roof is a definite concern for any material attached to the roof.

solidaxel · 07-22-2011, 03:04 PM

Nice ride !!

You put them together faster than T V time!!

parkwood · 07-24-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Nice ride !!

You put them together faster than T V time!!

Thanks Axel,, it helps a lot if they come to you with all body and paint work done like this one did...

parkwood · 07-24-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 38 Hump

I've noticed in at least two of your builds that you install a complete headliner. Is there a molded piece on the market that you use as a base or is each one custom made for the individual project? I am at the point of deciding how to do my headliner on my '58 and am struggling with ideas. I'm in Lake Havasu, AZ and heat on the roof is a definite concern for any material attached to the roof.

sent you a PM

57picupnewbie · 11-29-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 38 Hump

I've noticed in at least two of your builds that you install a complete headliner. Is there a molded piece on the market that you use as a base or is each one custom made for the individual project? I am at the point of deciding how to do my headliner on my '58 and am struggling with ideas. I'm in Lake Havasu, AZ and heat on the roof is a definite concern for any material attached to the roof.

I agree you have a nice ride and have the same question about the headliner. Can you let me know your ideas it is driving me crazy trying to figure the best way. Thanks.

07-20-2011, 07:48 PM	#1
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	1955 chevy short bed build.. First off Kebwe you might have seen this one he lives in your area i think and goes to the car show they hold in Culver City.. This one came to me by word of month, Pat (owner) has owned this truck for over 20 years and use to live in Washington State where they body and paint work had been completed.. He move to So. Calif. and brought the truck down with him and stored it for a few years just buying parts here and there thinking he would get to it someday.. He happen to go to a show and saw another truck we had did some work on and got my number and called.. When i got the truck it was painted, bolted down with all glass installed, motor and trans in but not wired or plumbed. Pretty much a bare body on a frame.. but the bed was full of boxs of parts..and a wise guys seat frame. Our job was just to put it all together for him and make it run.. Let the fun begin............... Attached Images

07-20-2011, 07:53 PM	#2
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Just getting started.. radiator and fan installed Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Getting A/C mounted and starting to run lines.. Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Test fit of the Wise Guys seat frame.. Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. some more a/c pictures.. Attached Images

07-20-2011, 07:58 PM	#6
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Nope I have not seen it but it looks like its gonna look great. The show you are talking about is the George Barris Culver City Car Show I believe. I do go to that one but I have not been in the pass two years. I need to get out more.lol Thanks for posting pics and I will stay tuned

07-20-2011, 08:06 PM	#8
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Picture is worth a 1000 words they say... getting a switch in the door jam for the dome light Pat wanted.. Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Getting new gas pedal installed , cleaning up the wiring, and getting a/c hoses hooked up.. Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. putting dropped spindles on from FatMan... Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. With the dropped spindle's in it sat a little high in the rear, so off came the bed to get rid of the stock spring set up and put in a TCI spring kit with new hangers and shocks.. also cleaned up the gas tank brackets.. the way it was put in you couldn't drop it out without taking the bed off so we redid it.. Attached Images

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parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. out with the old and in with the new spring and hangers.. Attached Images

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Wayne- Nice work. I have a friend with a 48 5 window that is the same color and same size and style wheels. This one reminds me of my friends. Looks like another great project by Wayne.... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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38 Hump Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ Posts: 9	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. I've noticed in at least two of your builds that you install a complete headliner. Is there a molded piece on the market that you use as a base or is each one custom made for the individual project? I am at the point of deciding how to do my headliner on my '58 and am struggling with ideas. I'm in Lake Havasu, AZ and heat on the roof is a definite concern for any material attached to the roof.

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