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[drivea55]

thought you guys would get a kick out of this picture. i have posted pics of my truck but i got this from the guy whom i bought it from...

now i seen it all...

look close, home made supports going through the fenders, looks like a home made camper...
and to boot... see the "tube" going from the cab to the camper? thats the " heat duct" ! lol....

enjoy...

[LOW DOUGH]

Cool trucks everyone!

[Lil'Debbie57]

Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bought her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon.


The first one is before I lowered her.

[3r!c84]

is the lowering done yet? any pics

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Lil'Debbie57

Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bout her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon.


The first one is before I lowered her.

Looks like a very nice truck.
You need to do a build thread with lots of pics.
Kim

[Lil'Debbie57]

No I haven't completely lowered it yet cause the tires were gonna rub against the fenders, but I just bought rims for her.

[Steve@OldSub.com]

My current project is a '54 GMC 1-ton. I'm building the truck to pull my car trailer. I plan to use a Cadillac 500 with TH 400 and a GM 14-bolt at the rear with a '72 Chevy C20 IFS at the front.

This is the truck.

It's an original Hydra-Matic dually. The motor runs terrible and the transmission shifts clunky. It also has a 70's type sunroof and the seat pan has been removed. I don't think its a candidate for restoration.

But since the Hydra-Matic frame is special I'm using this truck, another '54 GMC as a frame donor. This cab isn't as nice as it looks.


This picture is the frame pushed out in the yard for a bath. You can see the IFS mocked-up on the front and the 14-bolt in place at the rear.


In this picture I've almost completed mounting the IFS and power steering box.

Ignore the red lines and text, I accidentally saved those while dialoging with my brother about some details of the project.

Since that picture was taken I've disassembled the rear springs to clean them up and correct some wear issues. Once I have them back in place I'll take some final measurements and then commit to the mounting location for the IFS.

And once both front and rear suspension are complete I'll mount a cab (probably the white one) and start working on the location and mounts for the motor and trans.

Thanks for looking!

[LOW DOUGH]

Steve, you need a build thread with lots of pics.

[LOW DOUGH]

Good looking 57 there Debbie.

[kalirodding]

Here you go Lil Debbie.

[Lil'Debbie57]

yeah that's the way it should look.

[nickp51chevy]

Originally Posted by CTZR1

Honestly I am doing a restore with a few mods. With a super duper paint job I plan to do myself. Practice will make perfect... so they say

That works to. Are you doing a build thread also? Post up the link for us all.

[dcpetty]

Here's mine so far. It belonged to my father-in-law. I bought it to biuld for my wife and 7 y/o son.

[57ToyBox]

I'm workin on my 57 Panel
Link to the build thread is at bottom

[heavy_chevy]

Here is my 55 I picked up. Can't wait to finish the project I am working on so I can start this one

[addicted2dunes]

Oh boy, the plan:



The Parts:









3 cabs, 7 doors, 1 bed, and one 1.5 ton front clip down, 1 cab to go!

[ss69bowtie]

Just picked up a 57 chevy half ton short bed with a 4" chopped roof. I obviously got a 58 or 59 front end, anyone want to trade so I can make this what it is supposed to be? What I would really like is a 55-56 Gmc grille, bumpers, and fenders and a 57 GMC hood. This stuff hasn't got any rust holes so should be able to get something for it. Oh yeah, this has a camaro front end too.

[1952ssr]

My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels.

[truckerbob56]

This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it.

[MeanYellowZ]

1952ssr: Are those the 20x8.5 all the way around?? Also, what size tires?? I'm looking at the same wheels for my 59

[1952ssr]

Originally Posted by MeanYellowZ

1952ssr: Are those the 20x8.5 all the way around?? Also, what size tires?? I'm looking at the same wheels for my 59

They are 18x8 on front w/ 225-40-18 and 20x10 on back w/ 255-35-20
BOSS 338 with spinners

[southbounddee]

my '03 daily driver...my '72 summer cruiser...my '52 Gmc kustom/ S-10 swap...

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels.

Looks good for a mutt! What size rim and tires are you running?

Tri5

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by truckerbob56

This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it.

Those wheels bring back memories ! Looking good !

[1952ssr]

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Looks good for a mutt! What size rim and tires are you running?

Tri5

18 X 8 w/ 225-40-18's front & 20 X 10 w/ 255-35-20's back
Thanks for the compliment!