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GRIMSS · 08-26-2010, 06:22 PM

Yep need an update. Hope you've been running the poo out of that thing.

blackdiesel · 08-27-2010, 12:21 PM

I will try to get that done. I really like the 5.3 and I need to make a video because you need to hear this thing, it sounds great. I got a job, I've never worked for the MAN before. This punchin a time card sucks. I've always worked for my self, but I was at the Dodge dealership about a month ago, and the service manager has be after me to come wrench for him for a couple years now. Well his diesel tech retired and he was in a bad bind, so he made me an offer that I couldn't turn down. Well to say the least my working at the shop at the house has slowed way down. Grandpa pulled in a 54 3window that he thinks I'm going to biuld for him, ha! He said don't worry you have all winter to get it done. LOL

Russell Ashley · 08-28-2010, 07:54 AM

Your truck is over the top, I love it.

I totally agree with you about the 5.3. I don't have one in my truck but my daily driver is an 02 Suburban with a 5.3. Runs great and gets excellent mileage. If I ever replace the 350 in my truck that's what I'll put in it.

blackdiesel · 09-02-2010, 08:18 PM

blackdiesel · 09-02-2010, 08:19 PM

sorry boys, didnt take the time to clean it up.

blackdiesel · 09-02-2010, 08:23 PM

Here's a sneak peak of my Epic Snap-On tool box. 76"x30"x48" of red (expensive) paint and stainless. I've gotter mostly full of snap-on tools now. A few sets of Matco ratchet wrenches are the only exceptions....

ChuckDriver · 09-03-2010, 04:41 AM

Truck looks AWESOME! Would love to have a box that size full of tools too!

blackdiesel · 09-06-2010, 11:04 AM

DG Racing · 12-20-2010, 03:22 PM

Very Nice truck
So the last picture is without drop spindles ?

56ClassicTruck · 01-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Hey blackdiesel, your truck turn out very nice. Love the stances on it thats how I would like my to turn out but its to high, not sure what we are going told do:-(... Congrats on yours...............
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56ClassicTruck · 01-07-2011, 02:44 PM

Hey blackdiesel, your truck turn out very nice. Love the stances on it thats how I would like my to turn out but its to high, not sure what we are going told do:-(... Congrats on yours...............

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57ToyBox · 03-08-2011, 12:30 AM

Awesome drive train conversion. Incredible build. And sweet Tool Cabinet

AceX · 03-08-2011, 03:57 PM

Moved to Projects and Builds

1956chevtruck · 03-09-2011, 11:46 PM

GREAT 57! I've had a couple AD's and a 55 and a 56. When I started building my 57, I was seriously considering putting an egg crate grille (56/56) in it because I like them so much. But those 57 grilles are awesome too. I'm glad I stuck with my gut decision.

57ToyBox · 03-10-2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

If I lived near Arkansas I'd be there in a minute to take that 4X4 chassis off your hands
Damn I love the way that truck looks. Do you remember what size those tires and rims were.
Thats was a 77 Chevy short box. rite?

blackdiesel · 03-10-2011, 09:03 AM

the tire size is 265x16 on 8" M/T rims at this time. I did have 315's on 10" rims with 4 more inchs of lift at one time. Yes I liked the way it looked back then...BUT it runs and drives SO much better now.

08-26-2010, 06:22 PM	#1
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Project '57 2WD Yep need an update. Hope you've been running the poo out of that thing. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

08-27-2010, 12:21 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project '57 2WD I will try to get that done. I really like the 5.3 and I need to make a video because you need to hear this thing, it sounds great. I got a job, I've never worked for the MAN before. This punchin a time card sucks. I've always worked for my self, but I was at the Dodge dealership about a month ago, and the service manager has be after me to come wrench for him for a couple years now. Well his diesel tech retired and he was in a bad bind, so he made me an offer that I couldn't turn down. Well to say the least my working at the shop at the house has slowed way down. Grandpa pulled in a 54 3window that he thinks I'm going to biuld for him, ha! He said don't worry you have all winter to get it done. LOL __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 08-27-2010 at 07:09 PM.

08-28-2010, 07:54 AM	#3
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Project '57 2WD Your truck is over the top, I love it. I totally agree with you about the 5.3. I don't have one in my truck but my daily driver is an 02 Suburban with a 5.3. Runs great and gets excellent mileage. If I ever replace the 350 in my truck that's what I'll put in it.

09-02-2010, 08:18 PM	#4
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project '57 2WD __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

09-02-2010, 08:19 PM	#5
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project '57 2WD sorry boys, didnt take the time to clean it up. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

09-02-2010, 08:23 PM	#6
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project '57 2WD Here's a sneak peak of my Epic Snap-On tool box. 76"x30"x48" of red (expensive) paint and stainless. I've gotter mostly full of snap-on tools now. A few sets of Matco ratchet wrenches are the only exceptions.... __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 09-02-2010 at 08:33 PM.

09-03-2010, 04:41 AM	#7
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Project '57 2WD Truck looks AWESOME! Would love to have a box that size full of tools too! __________________ 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

09-06-2010, 11:04 AM	#8
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project '57 2WD __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

12-20-2010, 03:22 PM	#9
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: Project '57 2WD Very Nice truck So the last picture is without drop spindles ?

01-07-2011, 02:32 PM	#10
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: Project '57 2WD Hey blackdiesel, your truck turn out very nice. Love the stances on it thats how I would like my to turn out but its to high, not sure what we are going told do:-(... Congrats on yours............... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

01-07-2011, 02:44 PM	#11
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: Project '57 2WD Hey blackdiesel, your truck turn out very nice. Love the stances on it thats how I would like my to turn out but its to high, not sure what we are going told do:-(... Congrats on yours............... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

03-08-2011, 12:30 AM	#12
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Project '57 2WD Awesome drive train conversion. Incredible build. And sweet Tool Cabinet __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

03-08-2011, 03:57 PM	#13
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Project '57 2WD Moved to Projects and Builds __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

03-09-2011, 11:46 PM	#14
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: Project '57 2WD GREAT 57! I've had a couple AD's and a 55 and a 56. When I started building my 57, I was seriously considering putting an egg crate grille (56/56) in it because I like them so much. But those 57 grilles are awesome too. I'm glad I stuck with my gut decision.

03-10-2011, 09:03 AM	#16
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project '57 2WD the tire size is 265x16 on 8" M/T rims at this time. I did have 315's on 10" rims with 4 more inchs of lift at one time. Yes I liked the way it looked back then...BUT it runs and drives SO much better now. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway



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