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Re: My long term 57 project
You talkin to me?
I'm old too, I guess. Soon to be 62. You're recommending I consider going with a salvaged LS engine?
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Re: My long term 57 project
I'm hoping to do an LS install with the new frame.
Here's another video for your viewing pleasure! https://youtu.be/EagvZBY0MVk
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Re: My long term 57 project
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What's happening with the new frame?
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Re: My long term 57 project
Sounds really good!!!!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
I really like your truck Chuckdriver.
It sounds great, has the perfect stance and it just looks right!! So, are you keeping it this way with your new frame and maybe a LS motor? I want to know so I can sleep again ![]() ![]()
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Did a little on the frame, got the notches cut down and trimmed flush to the bottom of the frame. Going to have a pro weld them in, I want the welds to be perfect!
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Now get some sleep! ![]()
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Re: My long term 57 project
Just woke up
![]() ![]() Looking forward to the swap, it's getting better and better!
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Re: My long term 57 project
CD
Those are the best car stands yet!!! Over kill is under rated. The new frame looks great. Keep on keeping on Nut Case
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks Nut Case!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well guys, I still haven't made any progress on the frame, but I did get my door panels done!!
My interior guy used the red textured fabric from the 63 Impala seat to cover the Altman Latch long door panel inserts. I think they turned out great! Stay tuned Dan, there might be a seat coming along soon! ![]()
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Re: My long term 57 project
Looks great...Jim
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Re: My long term 57 project
Very nice.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Really, really nice JJ!
I've thought about something similar except I liked the phony "stainless" I simulated with paint on my door panels. I've thought about having the door panels chromed just to get the raised detail (like around your upholstered insert panel) chrome, then paint the outside part like you did and use an upholstered panel inset like yours. Looks really great, congrats!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice headway on the door panels. I see you have AC in your shop. The only way to go!! dug
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Re: My long term 57 project
Door panels and frame look great JJ! Saw your truck up in Myrtle Beach back in the Spring but you weren't around.
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Re: My long term 57 project
I should be a Bessinger's BBQ next week!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks guys for all the compliments! It should all come together soon when the seat and headliner are done!
Dan, I've seen one done the way you described, I might try doing that with a chrome wrap. ![]()
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Re: My long term 57 project
JJ,
If you figure out some way to make that raised detail look like smooth chrome I'll be all ears to see how you did it! Everything's looking SO good on your truck!
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Re: My long term 57 project
CD After seeing the excellent job your upholstery guy did on the door panels that interior is going to look great.
Dan, you might take a look at "Spectra Chrome" process to get the chrome door panels done. Maybe ask your painter. Earl
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Re: My long term 57 project
I will have to try and get it out there then...I haven't been in a long time. Would love to catch up with you. There's a show/swap meet at the Tattooed Moose on Johns Island this Sunday and I think they are going to gave it the first Sunday of every month. Right down the road from me so I'm going to check it out.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice door panels!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Looking good JJ. Geez, I got get over here more often. Door panels look great.
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You need to show the great work you are doing on your TF over here too! ![]()
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