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BAM55 · 12-05-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

I like this!
But Maybe a dumb question, why the few inch open piece in the middle?

Not a dumb question at all. I was going to run the wires through that piece but I found if I drilled a new hole and ran the wires across the radiator support all the wires would be hidden behind the hood latch panel. I did end up running a couple of ground wire through there.

Rods57 · 12-05-2018, 05:55 PM

That is very clean. nice work as always...

MARTINSR · 12-05-2018, 06:01 PM

Yep, that is as good as it gets.

Brian

**oldman3** · 12-05-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BAM55

Oldman3 I guess pun was intended.lol

Yes it was, I guess what seems funny to me, may not to others. You do great work and are always coming up with new ways to get things done, and keep them clean looking...Jim

RockinKees · 12-06-2018, 05:38 AM

Thanks Bam, that makes sence

You know I want to know everything

BAM55 · 12-10-2018, 12:48 PM

Well I’m finally getting this thing to look like a something. I got the complete dog house install, along with the headlights and turn signals, and an engine cover (I think it’s temporary until I have time to fab something). I also started wet sanding the fenders.

RockinKees · 12-10-2018, 01:58 PM

Really nice Bam, I love the color in combination with chrome.
Do you happen to have an overall shot, with the box on it yet?
I’m curious about that...

FleetsideBill · 12-10-2018, 03:40 PM

sooooo Jealous
What headlights are those BTW?

BAM55 · 12-10-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Really nice Bam, I love the color in combination with chrome.
Do you happen to have an overall shot, with the box on it yet?
I’m curious about that...

The bed is not painted yet. It will be the last thing I do. The doors are not on either. I will try to get the doors painted and installed over the holidays.

If you like the combination now it should look much better after I finish color sanding that is with 1000 grit taking away the shine.

BAM55 · 12-10-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsideBill

sooooo Jealous
What headlights are those BTW?

Don't be jealous (well the truck is green.lol) get to work and get even. The headlights are 7 Inch H4 Fluted Headlights with clear turn signals with a amber bulb. I got them from Speedway Motor but I seen them for sale at other places.

BAM55 · 12-10-2018, 05:04 PM

The wifey said the truck was way too loud.lol She will be in it with me and I want her comfortable so I had to compromise. I installed new mufflers. The were cheap but got good reviews. So for the price I tried them. They are Jones Exhaust Max Air Flows.

Heres what the truck sounds like now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnrz3v1YTs

dsraven · 12-10-2018, 05:14 PM

sounds good, looks good. driving in no time.

BAM55 · 12-10-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

sounds good, looks good. driving in no time.

Lets hope, wish, and pray its so.lol

**oldman3** · 12-10-2018, 08:58 PM

Bam, the engine compartment is nice and clean, looks super, even with the stock cover. New mufflers sound good...Jim

BAM55 · 12-10-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Bam, the engine compartment is nice and clean, looks super, even with the stock cover. New mufflers sound good...Jim

Thanks a lot man I really appreciate it

BLAC · 12-11-2018, 01:33 AM

I've been following this build for a while and is part of the reason i ended up getting a 59 fleetside =)

You do incredible work! I'd love to see this one day, I'm in culver city, maybe when I get mine running we can have a meetup

Kim57 · 12-11-2018, 08:43 AM

Looking great.
Kim

BAM55 · 12-11-2018, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAC

I've been following this build for a while and is part of the reason i ended up getting a 59 fleetside =)

You do incredible work! I'd love to see this one day, I'm in culver city, maybe when I get mine running we can have a meetup

Whats up my Culver City Southern Cal homeboy. I drive through Culver City everyday on my way to work at Santa Monica College. Thanks for all the compliments and I'm sure we will meet up soon. By the way I go here sometimes its in Gardena on Sunday's http://www.socalcarculture.com/Image...isersAssoc.pdf
They also have another one at Lowes in Hawthrone every other Sunday at 1 pm. Just some place to go once you get the truck running or even if you don't have it running you can go look at some rides.

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking great.
Kim

Thanks Kim

FleetsideBill · 12-11-2018, 04:14 PM

Sounds good i'll be doing the same thing, I want mine to be QUIET you know lul them into a false sense of "oh hes got nothing " then open up the cut outs!
lol
Keep at your almost there

BAM55 · 12-11-2018, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsideBill

Sounds good i'll be doing the same thing, I want mine to be QUIET you know lul them into a false sense of "oh hes got nothing " then open up the cut outs!
lol
Keep at your almost there

Well my issue is quite simple. Momma has got to be comfortable when she is in the truck with me..lol. Happy wife, happy life.

BLAC · 12-11-2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BAM55

Whats up my Culver City Southern Cal homeboy. I'm drive through Culver City everyday on my way to work at Santa Monica College. Thanks for all the compliments and I'm sure we will meet up soon. By the way I go here sometimes its in Gardena on Sunday's http://www.socalcarculture.com/Image...isersAssoc.pdf
They also have another one at Lowes in Hawthrone every other Sunday at 1 pm. Just some place to go once you get the truck running or even if you don't have it running you can go look at some rides.

Awesome! My shop is a couple blocks from the Culver Hotel. I have another fun car that I can take out to the show until my truck is done

**slammed57** · 12-11-2018, 07:35 PM

Wheeeew! looking REAL good!

BAM55 · 12-12-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

Wheeeew! looking REAL good!

Thanks buddy

BAM55 · 12-12-2018, 03:18 PM

Let there be lights

BAM55 · 12-24-2018, 12:19 AM

I believe in having working parking brakes but I wanted a electric parking brake, but I was not willing to pay 400 bucks for one so I fabricated my own.

I have this wired when the parking brake is on the little (P) stays lit.

It works pretty good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8helOr-WoE

12-05-2018, 05:55 PM	#2127
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build That is very clean. nice work as always... __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

12-05-2018, 06:01 PM	#2128
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Yep, that is as good as it gets. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-06-2018, 05:38 AM	#2130
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks Bam, that makes sence You know I want to know everything __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

12-10-2018, 12:48 PM	#2131
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Well I’m finally getting this thing to look like a something. I got the complete dog house install, along with the headlights and turn signals, and an engine cover (I think it’s temporary until I have time to fab something). I also started wet sanding the fenders. __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

12-10-2018, 01:58 PM	#2132
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Really nice Bam, I love the color in combination with chrome. Do you happen to have an overall shot, with the box on it yet? I’m curious about that... __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

12-10-2018, 03:40 PM	#2133
FleetsideBill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: ALLEN NJ Posts: 32	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build sooooo Jealous What headlights are those BTW?

12-10-2018, 05:04 PM	#2136
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build The wifey said the truck was way too loud.lol She will be in it with me and I want her comfortable so I had to compromise. I installed new mufflers. The were cheap but got good reviews. So for the price I tried them. They are Jones Exhaust Max Air Flows. Heres what the truck sounds like now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnrz3v1YTs __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation Last edited by BAM55; 12-10-2018 at 06:30 PM.

12-10-2018, 05:14 PM	#2137
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,183	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build sounds good, looks good. driving in no time.

12-10-2018, 08:58 PM	#2139
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Bam, the engine compartment is nice and clean, looks super, even with the stock cover. New mufflers sound good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-11-2018, 01:33 AM	#2141
BLAC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 62	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I've been following this build for a while and is part of the reason i ended up getting a 59 fleetside =) You do incredible work! I'd love to see this one day, I'm in culver city, maybe when I get mine running we can have a meetup __________________ 1959 Apache Fleetside Short Bed

12-11-2018, 08:43 AM	#2142
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking great. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-11-2018, 04:14 PM	#2144
FleetsideBill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: ALLEN NJ Posts: 32	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Sounds good i'll be doing the same thing, I want mine to be QUIET you know lul them into a false sense of "oh hes got nothing " then open up the cut outs! lol Keep at your almost there

12-11-2018, 07:35 PM	#2147
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Wheeeew! looking REAL good! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

12-12-2018, 03:18 PM	#2149
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Let there be lights __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation Last edited by BAM55; 12-12-2018 at 03:39 PM.

12-24-2018, 12:19 AM	#2150
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I believe in having working parking brakes but I wanted a electric parking brake, but I was not willing to pay 400 bucks for one so I fabricated my own. I have this wired when the parking brake is on the little (P) stays lit. It works pretty good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8helOr-WoE __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation Last edited by BAM55; 12-24-2018 at 02:03 AM.



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