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[dlblzr]

Nice!

[lt155ruck]

Originally Posted by Handfull 54

LT155Ruck,

Nice looking 55. It really looks good with that bed on it. My question is: Did you make those inside front fender wells and if not do you know if the company you got them from makes them for a 54? Keep up the good work.

Thanks, I like yours too. The front fender wells are just stock ones that I filled every single hole in. They have been modified even more now. I wasn't happy with the gaps at the lower section behind the suspension where the panels meet the frame. I welded up a flat piece with a rolled edge to fill it in.

[lt155ruck]

Originally Posted by dbomb53

1957 with 59 fleetside bed four link rear corvette front suspension.

Sweet, its like looking at a twin. What size tire are you running on the front?

[dbomb53]

Originally Posted by lt155ruck

Sweet, its like looking at a twin. What size tire are you running on the front?

20's all they way around, i couldn't find a Cameo bed, so I had to settle. How much of a chop is on yours? Very very clean..

[fist5366]

here she is already for paint and interior, 350, 700r,

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by fist5366

here she is already for paint and interior, 350, 700r,

i like

[dbomb53]

Originally Posted by fist5366

here she is already for paint and interior, 350, 700r,

very nice!

[lt155ruck]

Originally Posted by dbomb53

20's all they way around, i couldn't find a Cameo bed, so I had to settle. How much of a chop is on yours? Very very clean..

Lol, thats exactly why I did the 59 fleet box about 10 years ago..... about 6 months after it was done, Gibbons fiberglass started making reproduction Cameo sides.Ah well. The top is chopped an inch and 9/16. I'm running 20s as well 295/40 on the rear and 255/35 on the front. Im thinking on changing to a 255/40 on the front?...ang going wider in the rear

[dbomb53]

Originally Posted by lt155ruck

Lol, thats exactly why I did the 59 fleet box about 10 years ago..... about 6 months after it was done, Gibbons fiberglass started making reproduction Cameo sides.Ah well. The top is chopped an inch and 9/16. I'm running 20s as well 295/40 on the rear and 255/35 on the front. Im thinking on changing to a 255/40 on the front?...ang going wider in the rear

255-40s in the front and 275-45s out back on mine, 20X8 and 20X10. rear axle is from 2000 carmero posi disc, narrowed 6".

[IndyBowtie]

Got the 216 and straight axle out and the new IFS welded in over the last few days

[xaircav]

'53 5 window with '62 283, SM465 trans and Camaro 10bolt

[patrickth]

Originally Posted by xaircav

'53 5 window with '62 283, SM465 trans and Camaro 10bolt

Now thats a sweetie :-)

[Helilog56]

Wow.....nice looking rides on this thread! My under construction 51 GMC with 235 4 spd. Drove it from southern Oregan up to Vancouver, B.C. ....55mph all the way !!

[Dads Burb]

Here are a couple of pictures of our 55 Suburban. My dad bought this in 1958. It had been in a barn for the past 14 years. We are in the process of bringing it back to life.

[youngrodder]

The Burb looks sweet...

Marc

[wilberweb]

Nice.
its going to be a sweet ride when its restored.

-Larry

[waybad]

lucky man

[Dads Burb]

Thanks. Frame is complete. TCI front clip installed. 5.3L with 4L60E trans from a 2004 Tahoe sets between the frame rails, but still need to finish the wiring harness, cooling system and exhaust.

I would like to install a dash from a 55 Chevy car or maybe from an early Chevy II. Tail lights from a 54 Chevy car. Don't get to work on it as much as I would like to. My wife has her important projects too.

[IndyBowtie]

Got the 283 and T5 in. Now on to the dual master cylinder , exhaust and new fuel and brake lines.

[mknittle]

nice rides guys

[ujsf01]

Here's a 53 3600 with the original drivetrain I'm workin' on with a friend. Hoping to sell it to someone shortly as a running/driving project someone can finish the way they want. very solid body, good running 216, complete brake system rebuild, new glass, etc.

[patrickth]

Just got this 1978 K20 Bonanza yesterday. Got it from a machine shop and they even delivered it. Newly rebuilt th350. Engine totally gone through with crank tunred, new rings, valve job, new water pump, oil pump, gas pump, etc. Has gauge options an at one time ran a light bar on the roof with electric switch still in, wires cut and taped off. Has delay wiper, electric brakes and heavy duty trans/oil cooler.

Going to make it a toy hawler for long distance trips.

Been sitting awhile, so will have some major cleaning to do. Its 100% complete at least.

[gag1025]

This is a California truck. The guys who owned it before me did a lot of work on it buy installing a rebuilt Chevy 350 engine, 350 transmission, and Ford 9" rear end. They did a ton of body work as well, plus a lot of work on the inside of the cab. I have since changed out the wheels and tires, and cut out the metal bed getting it ready for a wooden bed at some point after it is painted. I had to do some work on the suspended brake pedal by lengthing and off setting is as well as install a Chevy S10 gas pedal assembly(as well as move it in closer to the brake pedal) because they were a foot apart (now 3" apart). I removed the bench seat, cut the seat bracket out as well as the gas tank. I installed the gas tank under the bed between the rear end differential and the end of the bed. A new wiper motor made this system work better as well. My next project is to have the floor carpeted and install bucket seats (200 Chevy Silverado) and a console I picked up. I also plan on installing a Mustang II front end which has power disc brakes, coilover shocks, and power rack & pinion steering, as well as rear power disc brakes. Then a Vintage Air system. Additional interior upholstery will be in the works next fall. Then a paint job plus adding trhe wooden bed will just about complete the project. I will also redo the inside as far as building a full length console and moving the transmission shifter to the console as well as the radio. I cannot sit still. I just finished doing an off the frame restoration on my 1979 Triumph Bonneville bike and found myself getting bored. As my wife says "Big Toys For Big Boys". My reply was that I had to find new projects since I could no longer chase women.

[pvienneau]

Picked up another last week. Found this in Worcester MA last week. Picked it up for $1500 and its now in my driveway. Now there are 2.

[patrickth]

For the win! Nice score.