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Heatwave · 12-24-2004, 09:15 AM

I'm about to embark on a project over the holidays. It started with a steering column replacement and has grown......

Project: Replace steering column, steering wheel, power steering rack (leaking), steering shaft, steering u-joints, power steering hoses, adjust the pressure in the GM power pump to match the MustangII power rack, replace reservois, move ignition switch, move A/C controls.

I will post a photo diary if anyone is interested? Probably start the project Monday or Tuesday.

Brainchild · 12-24-2004, 02:00 PM

Sounds like a nice holiday project.Of course we always like pics

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 04:48 PM

Yeap good luck with it, keep us posted man...Later Mike

Heatwave · 03-07-2005, 12:29 PM

Well...I did a terrible job of keeping a photo jornal of this project! I have some finished pictures and will post them very soon. This project grew from a "Christmas project" to a "Winter project"....I decided to bag the truck with AirRide's Shockwaves at each corner and the RidePro E controls! To do this I changed the rear leaf spring suspension to a height's 4 bar setup with panard bar! What a huge difference! I also c-notched the frame. I will be refinishing the wood in the box and staining it with a red stain.

So here come the few pics I have with explanations.

Heatwave · 03-07-2005, 12:52 PM

Here is the rear frame, Wood, leaf springs removed, C-Notch welded in.

Heatwave · 03-07-2005, 12:56 PM

I hope this picture is better!

Heatwave · 03-07-2005, 01:02 PM

Here is the finished steering column and steering wheel. Also the RidePro controls for the air bags is just sitting on the seat until we can find a good mounting spot....no holes in dash or anything!

Heatwave · 03-07-2005, 01:08 PM

Here is the 4 bar completed rear end completed and painted and shock waves installed. This this will "go down" now!

horvath · 03-08-2005, 05:46 AM

Wow -- nice job, bro' ... and that interior is SWEET!

Heatwave · 03-08-2005, 09:34 AM

Thanks Alan,

I tried to capture this project like you do with yours....didn't turn out that way! I have used your journals to adjust my door latchs ect. thanks.

We are happy with the way it has turned out, now were thinking about what to do next

Wheels, blower, paint...the list just never ends

horvath · 03-08-2005, 11:45 AM

I sure HOPE it never ends! That's the joy of owning one of these treasures, eh?

If all goes well, I'll have my interior looking as nice as yours this Summer.

Yo -- you ought to replace your dash knobs with these Chrome '55 Chevy Knobs

Brainchild · 03-08-2005, 11:47 AM

Great job.I don't have any luck taking progress pics,I always forget to take them lol.

That should make a ton of difference in the handling and performance of your truck.Looks great too

Heatwave · 03-08-2005, 12:08 PM

Alan,

That's a great idea! I will replace those knobs.

Brainchild,

Thanks,

It rides and handles absolutely great! It also transfers the power to the road instantaniously! I couldn't believe the difference, feels like a 5:56 rearend now!

Heatwave · 03-08-2005, 12:11 PM

Question....looking for ideas! If you look at my interior pictures you see that wide ugly black weather stripping/rubber trim or whatever you call it. What can I use to finish off the interior that won't look so out of place?

Any ideas welcome!

solidaxel · 03-08-2005, 09:45 PM

HW, tell me how you painted the chassie with the bed still on the truck not to mention the great job you did on the bags and 4-bar.

Heatwave · 03-08-2005, 10:51 PM

Easy...we took the bed off the chassis

I mentioned I was not very good at the photo journal thing! We took it off right after we welded the C-Notch...I know pretty stupid but I thought I could get away with touchup on the chassis until I tried that

BUXMAN66 · 03-09-2005, 04:05 AM

nice job,.....cool truck!

Heatwave · 03-15-2005, 07:32 PM

Here's a before and after picture of the truck.

horvath · 03-15-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heatwave

Question....looking for ideas! If you look at my interior pictures you see that wide ugly black weather stripping/rubber trim or whatever you call it. What can I use to finish off the interior that won't look so out of place?

Any ideas welcome!

You mean that black windlace around the doors, right?

I plan on covering mine with whatever vinyl/leather I do the interior with -- wrap the round part and hand-stich it (that'll look killer! Then glue the vinyl to the flat part and wrap it around ... you know?

Heatwave · 03-20-2005, 08:50 PM

Finally completed the bed wood today! Project DONE!

horvath · 03-20-2005, 09:04 PM

Looks good, man.

Congratulations!

12-24-2004, 09:15 AM	#1
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Christams holiday project..... I'm about to embark on a project over the holidays. It started with a steering column replacement and has grown...... Project: Replace steering column, steering wheel, power steering rack (leaking), steering shaft, steering u-joints, power steering hoses, adjust the pressure in the GM power pump to match the MustangII power rack, replace reservois, move ignition switch, move A/C controls. I will post a photo diary if anyone is interested? Probably start the project Monday or Tuesday. __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

12-24-2004, 02:00 PM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Sounds like a nice holiday project.Of course we always like pics __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-31-2004, 04:48 PM	#3
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Yeap good luck with it, keep us posted man...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

03-07-2005, 12:29 PM	#4
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Well...I did a terrible job of keeping a photo jornal of this project! I have some finished pictures and will post them very soon. This project grew from a "Christmas project" to a "Winter project"....I decided to bag the truck with AirRide's Shockwaves at each corner and the RidePro E controls! To do this I changed the rear leaf spring suspension to a height's 4 bar setup with panard bar! What a huge difference! I also c-notched the frame. I will be refinishing the wood in the box and staining it with a red stain. So here come the few pics I have with explanations. __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-07-2005, 12:52 PM	#5
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Here is the rear frame, Wood, leaf springs removed, C-Notch welded in. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-07-2005, 12:56 PM	#6
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	I hope this picture is better! Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-07-2005, 01:02 PM	#7
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Here is the finished steering column and steering wheel. Also the RidePro controls for the air bags is just sitting on the seat until we can find a good mounting spot....no holes in dash or anything! Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-07-2005, 01:08 PM	#8
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Here is the 4 bar completed rear end completed and painted and shock waves installed. This this will "go down" now! Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-08-2005, 05:46 AM	#9
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	Wow -- nice job, bro' ... and that interior is SWEET! __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

03-08-2005, 09:34 AM	#10
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Thanks Alan, I tried to capture this project like you do with yours....didn't turn out that way! I have used your journals to adjust my door latchs ect. thanks. We are happy with the way it has turned out, now were thinking about what to do next Wheels, blower, paint...the list just never ends __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-08-2005, 11:45 AM	#11
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	I sure HOPE it never ends! That's the joy of owning one of these treasures, eh? If all goes well, I'll have my interior looking as nice as yours this Summer. Yo -- you ought to replace your dash knobs with these Chrome '55 Chevy Knobs __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

03-08-2005, 11:47 AM	#12
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Great job.I don't have any luck taking progress pics,I always forget to take them lol. That should make a ton of difference in the handling and performance of your truck.Looks great too __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-08-2005, 12:08 PM	#13
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Alan, That's a great idea! I will replace those knobs. Brainchild, Thanks, It rides and handles absolutely great! It also transfers the power to the road instantaniously! I couldn't believe the difference, feels like a 5:56 rearend now! __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-08-2005, 12:11 PM	#14
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Question....looking for ideas! If you look at my interior pictures you see that wide ugly black weather stripping/rubber trim or whatever you call it. What can I use to finish off the interior that won't look so out of place? Any ideas welcome! __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-08-2005, 09:45 PM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	HW, tell me how you painted the chassie with the bed still on the truck not to mention the great job you did on the bags and 4-bar. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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03-08-2005, 10:51 PM	#16
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Easy...we took the bed off the chassis I mentioned I was not very good at the photo journal thing! We took it off right after we welded the C-Notch...I know pretty stupid but I thought I could get away with touchup on the chassis until I tried that __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-09-2005, 04:05 AM	#17
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	nice job,.....cool truck! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

03-15-2005, 07:32 PM	#18
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Here's a before and after picture of the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-20-2005, 08:50 PM	#20
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Finally completed the bed wood today! Project DONE! Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

03-20-2005, 09:04 PM	#21
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	Looks good, man. Congratulations! __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

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