New Project 57 Chevy panel on 78 chevy frame

[T-P Auto]

Hello;

I just got a 57 chevy panel truck(very rusty) (pic)
I gave 200.00 for body plus 100.00 for a S-10 frame.
This truck is very rusty in both ft door pillers. (pic)
Dr side is bent bad.( 2pic)
The ft floor n kick also rusty. (pic)
The wood in the bed looks good as does the roof ( 2 pic)
Will need to find !!
Doors
Fenders
Hood.
Have a couple of leads on the doors n fenders.
Found a hood for 500.00 just to high.
Can get new from LMC for 450.00
Will be tear down the 78 chevy for the frame n running gears.
Once it warms up .

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Tim

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Hello;
more pic as build start to come together !!

[Advanced Design]

Looks like a fun project Tim! I will be tagging along.

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Hello;

Well just though that I would post some more pic of the 57 panel.
I look for a panel with windows in both sides.
I only found one photo of a 3/4 ton panel with the duel windows. (pic)
The dr side door frame is twisted n rusty thur. (pic)
Something fell thur the ft windsheld n bent the dash alot. (pic)
The wood floor n the top look good. (pic)
The ds fear panel has a dent behind the wheel area. (pic)

I'm thinking about useing the 78 frame that I have a title for.
I also know that this frame is solid n will ride good.
With the 78 I can use the ralley wheels with caps n rings. (old school)
Thinking about the fire wall n the dash out of the 78 in the panel.
This build will be for my sister. So want to make it comfee for her to drive.
Thinking of doing the inside in gray (nuteral).
The outside will be a 2 tone(I think)
I'm doing this with out my sister knowing about it. ! ! !


Thanks everyone;

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Tim

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A couple more pics to go with the post;

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Hello;

Well just got a few parts for the panel; (pics)
1 Hood
1 ds fender
2 ps fenders

I had to travel around trip 220 miles for the parts.
I got all 4 parts for 100.00;
He also has a front complete firewall with the door frames.
He also has some doors(both sides)
He has to ask the guys about the parts.
I told him I would give a 100.00 each for the doors;
I hope that I will hear from him on the prices;
so here are the pics;

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Tim

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Good score on the parts. Hope you can get the doors too.

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Hello;

Was looking for a 57 hood for the panel.
I think the one I got is a 58;
Just had not been around this year model much;
Still the price was right so went with it.

Still a little cold here so just doing what I can in way of parts.
Trying to get a lot of part together be fore starting the full build.
Still have to get the 78 stripped to the frame.
Got the panel under the hoist at this time.
Doing some frame swapping to get a rolling frame under the panel.
Will make it easy to move around.

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Tim

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hello;

just wanted to know if someone can tell me the differents between ;
55-56 hood
57 hood
58-59 hood

went to my LCM parts book.
the 55-56 is one part #
the 57 is a different #
the 58-59 is yet another #
Is the 57 hood a one only year ?

Any help will be appreciated;

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Tim

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Hello;

Have started getting some parts for my project;
A NEW pic of the 78 chevy pu of the frame;
A NEW pic of the panel with the front end set on;
Still have not found a set of doors.
Have found a front firewall window frame( better then what is on the panel);
Have come across a cab in very good shape (58 Big window ) very good shape at the bottom pillar and the floor. (no Pic yet)

Still looking for parts for the panel;
Once i start the build I'll update pic as I go.
Have a lot of body work (bullet hole, dents and firewall window frame replacement) will try to show all work as I get to it.

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Tim

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Update;
HelloAll ;

It has been some time since I posted.
Have been try to find parts for the panel truck.
Have found a set of doors with the V on the doors. pic
Both inter fender wells. pic
Front radiator mount. pic
Found a front cab/firewall assy - rough shape. pic
Got a complete big window cab for the front fire wall. no pic yet
Still have not found a good set of fenders.
Still try to find parts before starting build.

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Tim

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More pics;

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hello;

Got both doors inter fenders n radiator mount all for 250.00
The big back window cab was 200.00.

Have been busy try to get the yard n shop done.
Dirt work on the yard n concret in the shop.

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Tim

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Hello;

I have been busy doing yard work around the place;
New Fence on back yard. (pic)
Getting ready for concrete in shop. (pic)
New roofs on both shops
Once the floors are in the shop I will start work on the 57 panel.

Did find a 348 chevy motor (pic)
Going to a swap meet in Sept, looking for a set of fenders for the 57 panel.

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Hello.
More pics of shop.
Sorry about the upside down one ;
Sorry about the dark pic; NO lites in the shop yet.

[ptc]

Yeah thats definately a 58-59 hood you got there in the first pics, that will only fit a 4 headlight fender setup unless you do alot of fabrications work (like I did).



You can see what I did to fit a 58 on a 57 on my build page starting at post #370 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...663322&page=15

The 55-56 hoods are pretty much smooth with no shapes added into them. The front edge is very high, most people slit the sides and cut them down in the front a bit to give it a little slant.



The 57 hood is one of a kind in that it has more of a slant than the 55-56 and it has the 'darts' that run the complete top of the hood.

[OrrieG]

Looks like a good project. Love the 348, but parts can be pricey. Did I miss that you found the cowl/floor/A pillars? should be the same as a pickup.

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OrrieG
Yes; I did find a full cab for the parts that I need.
It is a BIG Window cab.
I have not had time to go get it home yet.
Plus it is in his guys back yard n hard to get to.
Will try to go get next month.

Have been redoing the shop floor from dirt to concrete,getting it done the 7 or 8 of Sept. Had to redo the roof also.
Once the concrete is done then I can redo the walls n lighting inside also.
The reason why it is so dark.
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Tim

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Tim, you've been busy! Concrete in the shop will be so nice. Congrats on that nice upgrade.
Will be a nice place this fall to work on your truck. Enjoy.

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Hello;

I have all so put New roof on the shops to help the concrete last.
Looking forward to the swap meet the 3th weekend in Sept in Los Lunas.
Looking for a set of 57 Fenders for the panel.
With haveing to replace the firewall cowl area.
I'm thinking of looking for either a 59 chevy car dash or a 57 chevy car dash.
I have found a chrome 57 chevy pu grille,fender chrome scrip,rear view mirror plus chrome "chevolet" scrip. Gave 400.00 for the above items.
Pick up a set of 56 chevy fender skirts, thinking about redoing the rear wheel opening to fit the skirts.
I know that I have a lot of body work to do n a lot of fabbing also.
That is the reason for the concrete shop floor, Will have a heater"gas" in the shop for winter work.

The 348 chevy motor still turns over by hand,it has water pump, fuel pump,dist,exhaust, intake with 4bd, had to get a flywheel "Auto" for it.
Once I get the shop floor set I'll get the 348 on the stand n ck the compression.
Then go from there.
The 348 is not going in the panel.
The panel will get a 300hp 350 with a 350 trans all setting on a 78 chevy 1/2 ton frame.

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Tim

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Hello;

Got the NEW concrete floor done today. (pic)
Will get the other floor done next month.
Have to replace the roof before I do the concrete floor.

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Tim

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Hello;

Got the concrete in the shop done.
Got the floor painted after I reinstalled the air compressor n the heater system. pic
Picked up a NEW 4wheel engine stand for the 348 to set on.
Found a drip pan to fit under the 348 to keep the NEW floor clean.
NO lites yet,want to put installation in the wall before covering with press wood.
Then paint the shop white enamal befor the lites go up.
Should make for a nice bright warm shop for the winter.

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Tim

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Hello Everyone;

Have been working on the yard n shop all summer.
Have all so been finding parts for the 57 panel project.
Have not been able to find a set of front fenders that are in fair condition.
Been think about cross breeding a set of 57 chevy car fenders to the 57 panel fenders.
Found a set of 57 car fenders for 125 each, with the headlite chrome.
This will take some thinking n work on my part to make to look right.
I just do not like the druppy eye look of the 57 panel/trucks.
What with the other planned custom work on this panel.
Fender skirts (56 chevy) rear tail lites (Caddy) all on a 78 chevy pu frame.
May have to all so drop the frame to set the body lower ??
Here are the pic of the two fender side by side. (pic)

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Hello;

Will get pics of the tail lites to post.
Also will try to set the fender skirts for pics

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Tim

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Hello'

Will got some pic to post;
Tail lites (Caddy) pic
Chrome front grill pic
Gave 300 for the grill n 40 for the tail lites.

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Tim