Father / Son 1957 Build

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My son is almost 15 already and we are starting on a father / son truck build for him. I can't believe how fast they grow up. We purchased a 59 short fleetside truck a little while back. Its a little rough and had no title but the price was right. I have a 57 cab with title and most of the front clip. We also acquired a 1989 chevy k10 blazer. The plan is to use the 57 cab, 59 frame, doors, and bed and the running gear out of the blazer. I just ordered the patch panels for the cab so we are going to get started on it this week. The plan is to take the rocket off the bed and make it look more like a cameo bed. At some point someone made flares out of the wheel openings but I still have the wheel openings I cut out of the bed for big bertha. If the bed was in better shape we would not be going this route but now he will have a custom bed. We have a year and 3 months to complete the project. I wish when I was a kid I could of had a kick ass 57 pickup to start out driving. Here are a couple pics of when we bought it.



The proud new owner


Headed for home