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**JML55** · 03-14-2010, 01:35 AM

Nice work. Are going to have to move the engine forward or is the firewall clearance still good?

Tri5Nerd · 03-14-2010, 01:36 AM

I think I'm still good but will check it out.

Tri5

Kabwe · 03-14-2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Here's how the work was done, we took 1" out of the frame. Once again, a big thanks Kabwe.

No problem man, I had a good time. Its hard to believe one inch makes that big of a difference isn't it.

Kim57 · 03-14-2010, 10:06 AM

Looks great Tri5.
Kabwe is the MAN.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 03-14-2010, 08:24 PM

Nice work! Hope you get it on the road soon!!

bajabob · 03-14-2010, 10:18 PM

kabwe/tri5
I am blown away by you guys.... I want to be like you when I grow up... oh wait not sure I want to grow up...... Very nice work. Not done with my current build but already planning build number 2.....
thanks

Tri5Nerd · 03-14-2010, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys, and I can't wait to just drive this truck out of the garage just to know it will run!

Tri5

Kabwe · 03-14-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bajabob

kabwe/tri5
I am blown away by you guys.... I want to be like you when I grow up... oh wait not sure I want to grow up...... Very nice work. Not done with my current build but already planning build number 2.....
thanks

Yeah I don't want to grow up either. I still like my toys.

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Thanks for the compliments guys, and I can't wait to just drive this truck out of the garage just to know it will run!

Tri5

If you build it, it will run. Just like in Fields of Dreams.lol

CAL 58 GMC · 03-15-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

50adrod.
I just found a vid of when I rebuilt the top end and started it up for the first time. It needed to be tuned then and now because I know have a FAST 92mm intake and throttle body. This was taken with my HP digital camera, that's why the crackling is here when the motor is reved.

Your motor sounds sweet!

Fat Mike · 03-15-2010, 03:23 PM

Really nice work! I wish Kawbe lived closer to me. I could of used his help when they messed up my sub frame job on my 59.

Kabwe · 03-16-2010, 01:41 PM

Tri5nerd could have done this by himself, he just needed a little push to make the first cut that's all.lol

Fat Mike · 03-16-2010, 03:06 PM

I like the way your subframe ties into your original frame perfect. It looks like it came stock that way. Really looks nice. I like it when a person can subframe a truck and it looks stock. I still have my original frame a could probably subframe it still. Maybe I will try to use your reference points and do mine like yours.

1955 Eddie · 03-16-2010, 11:12 PM

Very nice work!

Tri5Nerd · 03-16-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Mike

I like the way your subframe ties into your original frame perfect. It looks like it came stock that way. Really looks nice. I like it when a person can subframe a truck and it looks stock. I still have my original frame a could probably subframe it still. Maybe I will try to use your reference points and do mine like yours.

I didn't do the subframe, now I wished I had done it, I bought the frame already subbed but it wasn't done correct as you can see.

Tri5

Tri5Nerd · 05-08-2010, 10:51 AM

Haven't been doing much but put all the tin on before taking everything back off to prep and paint the frame one last time. Had a couple hours and rooled the truck out to clean up the garage, here are couple pics:

**JML55** · 05-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Looks good man.

Kim57 · 05-09-2010, 12:30 AM

The stance looks great.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 05-09-2010, 04:45 PM

Very nice!

Tri5Nerd · 05-09-2010, 07:13 PM

Thanks guys, it's you guys that keep me going, even though it's slow going now. Lots more to be done, install hyrdo boost/brake pedal assembly, redo motor and transmission mounts, break down the complete assembly then finsh welding and painting frame, install new A-Arm bushings and much more, this list keeps getting longer every time I look at the build.

Tri5

kq4pc · 05-09-2010, 08:25 PM

Hey Tri5,I am going to look at a frame already subed and rear end done from a camaro this week.wanted to know what is a good price for something like this? thanks Bobby

56ClassicTruck · 05-10-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

It's been awhile since I post an update on my build, well I was in a state of depression after ordering my wheels and finding out that my front wheel was not centered in the wheelwell. After talking to Kabwe here and moping he said to me "What you going to do about it? You have to fix it". He offered to come by and help me with fixing the problem cause I've never done something like this before.
So today we got to work. Take a look at the 2 pictures and you will see the difference.

Hey Tri5 your truck is looking nice... I redid my camaro sub I went back 1"1/2 and I still don't no how its going to look I have to get my fenders back on and see.

Kabwe · 05-10-2010, 02:54 PM

Well those front wheels look nice and centered now, no doubt about that. You have to roll them out of the garage every now and then just to appreicate them. I know I do.

Tri5Nerd · 05-10-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kq4pc

Hey Tri5,I am going to look at a frame already subed and rear end done from a camaro this week.wanted to know what is a good price for something like this? thanks Bobby

I really don't what the going price for a frame like that would cost, but It's going to be up to you to get the best price. You should also have a fair price in mine when looking for one.

Tri5

Tri5Nerd · 05-10-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

Hey Tri5 your truck is looking nice... I redid my camaro sub I went back 1"1/2 and I still don't no how its going to look I have to get my fenders back on and see.

You need to hang the fenders and look again, we took 1" out of the frame to get mine centered.

Tri5

Tri5Nerd · 05-10-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Well those front wheels look nice and centered now, no doubt about that. You have to roll them out of the garage every now and then just to appreicate them. I know I do.

I just need to find some 2" drop spindle that will work with my setup and the frontend will on the ground. I know I can get the back on the ground.

Tri5

03-14-2010, 01:35 AM	#51
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Tri5 55 build Nice work. Are going to have to move the engine forward or is the firewall clearance still good? __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-14-2010, 01:36 AM	#52
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Tri5 55 build I think I'm still good but will check it out. Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

03-14-2010, 10:06 AM	#54
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Tri5 55 build Looks great Tri5. Kabwe is the MAN. Kim

03-14-2010, 08:24 PM	#55
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Tri5 55 build Nice work! Hope you get it on the road soon!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

03-14-2010, 10:18 PM	#56
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: Tri5 55 build kabwe/tri5 I am blown away by you guys.... I want to be like you when I grow up... oh wait not sure I want to grow up...... Very nice work. Not done with my current build but already planning build number 2..... thanks

03-14-2010, 10:23 PM	#57
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Tri5 55 build Thanks for the compliments guys, and I can't wait to just drive this truck out of the garage just to know it will run! Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

03-15-2010, 03:23 PM	#60
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Tri5 55 build Really nice work! I wish Kawbe lived closer to me. I could of used his help when they messed up my sub frame job on my 59. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

03-16-2010, 01:41 PM	#61
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Tri5 55 build Tri5nerd could have done this by himself, he just needed a little push to make the first cut that's all.lol Last edited by Kabwe; 03-17-2010 at 01:59 PM.

03-16-2010, 03:06 PM	#62
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Tri5 55 build I like the way your subframe ties into your original frame perfect. It looks like it came stock that way. Really looks nice. I like it when a person can subframe a truck and it looks stock. I still have my original frame a could probably subframe it still. Maybe I will try to use your reference points and do mine like yours. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

03-16-2010, 11:12 PM	#63
1955 Eddie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 46	Re: Tri5 55 build Very nice work!

05-08-2010, 10:51 AM	#65
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Tri5 55 build Haven't been doing much but put all the tin on before taking everything back off to prep and paint the frame one last time. Had a couple hours and rooled the truck out to clean up the garage, here are couple pics: Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513 Last edited by Tri5Nerd; 05-08-2010 at 10:52 AM.

05-08-2010, 11:04 AM	#66
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Tri5 55 build Looks good man. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

05-09-2010, 12:30 AM	#67
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Tri5 55 build The stance looks great. Kim

05-09-2010, 04:45 PM	#68
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Tri5 55 build Very nice! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

05-09-2010, 07:13 PM	#69
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Tri5 55 build Thanks guys, it's you guys that keep me going, even though it's slow going now. Lots more to be done, install hyrdo boost/brake pedal assembly, redo motor and transmission mounts, break down the complete assembly then finsh welding and painting frame, install new A-Arm bushings and much more, this list keeps getting longer every time I look at the build. Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513



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05-09-2010, 08:25 PM	#70
kq4pc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lebanon tn. Posts: 96	Re: Tri5 55 build Hey Tri5,I am going to look at a frame already subed and rear end done from a camaro this week.wanted to know what is a good price for something like this? thanks Bobby __________________ 36 master 36 master delux coupe,6cly,3sp. 58 impala,348 3 duces,4 sp. 56 belair,302,4sp,12 bolt. 2000 silverado,5.3 auto. 65 foo foo rd,352 auto,for sale

05-10-2010, 02:54 PM	#72
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Tri5 55 build Well those front wheels look nice and centered now, no doubt about that. You have to roll them out of the garage every now and then just to appreicate them. I know I do.

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