slammed 57

[Kartch1]

The truck is looking amazing! We talked a while back when I was "slammed" with the pandemic stuff. You really helped me getting going on my project. Thanks!!!

Random question: Do you remember the backspacing on your front rims? My Scotts seems like the rotor sits pretty far back towards the frame. Also, what did you end up with on clearance between the front tire and fender?

Thanks again for helping me out so much at the beginning of my project.

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by Kartch1

The truck is looking amazing! We talked a while back when I was "slammed" with the pandemic stuff. You really helped me getting going on my project. Thanks!!!

Random question: Do you remember the backspacing on your front rims? My Scotts seems like the rotor sits pretty far back towards the frame. Also, what did you end up with on clearance between the front tire and fender?

Thanks again for helping me out so much at the beginning of my project.

Hey bud, good hearing from you, glad to see your getting some work done on it. For my front wheels they are 8" wide with 4.5" back spacing on them. if you get a measurement from your rotor to your frame I'll compare it to mine, also your hub to hub track width.
as for tire to fender I have 3.5" of clearance. Remember when you ride these trucks low your going to need some clearance for turning. having then this low your always going to rub some where ( its just the nature of the beast) question is, when you get a good turning radius do you want it to rub on the outer lip of the wheel opening of the fender or the frame. I pick the frame because its a smooth surface and no one will ever see the rub mark . the wheel opening on your fender is going to chew up your tires and even worse damage your fender a bit. mine rubs just ever so slightly on the frame at full steering lock. hope this helps.

[slammed57]

AAAAAnd it is in! now back to color sanding and polishing the rest of the truck!

[BIGglaSS]

Looks good! Get'r done!

[Kartch1]

Originally Posted by slammed57

Hey bud, good hearing from you, glad to see your getting some work done on it. For my front wheels they are 8" wide with 4.5" back spacing on them. if you get a measurement from your rotor to your frame I'll compare it to mine, also your hub to hub track width.
as for tire to fender I have 3.5" of clearance. Remember when you ride these trucks low your going to need some clearance for turning. having then this low your always going to rub some where ( its just the nature of the beast) question is, when you get a good turning radius do you want it to rub on the outer lip of the wheel opening of the fender or the frame. I pick the frame because its a smooth surface and no one will ever see the rub mark . the wheel opening on your fender is going to chew up your tires and even worse damage your fender a bit. mine rubs just ever so slightly on the frame at full steering lock. hope this helps.

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I will message you some measurement tomorrow. What you say makes total sense. I went with the Scotts Hotrod superslam after talking to you a while back. Great kit.
Your project is looking great!! So awesome to see it come together.

[8man]

I just went through your build and wanted to say very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[slammed57]

Well been working slow motion here. Had my mother in law and father in law pass away so I been dealing with them and their assets. But I did manage to finish up the engine bay took it for a spin around the block a few times, then to have a rear main seal redone due to it leaking, so I had to pull the tranny to fix it. But it’s done and runs REAL good and zero leaks. I also added a hydroboost system for the cam gave me poor vacuum for the brakes( I had a gut feeling that was going to happen) but it stops on a dime now. Iam moving on to finish color sanding and getting the rest together. Talk to y’all soon

[dsraven]

sorry to hear about your loss, never good. hope you can work through it. best wishes for that and prayers for you and your family.
truck looks great.

[Rickysnickers]

Sorry about the passing of your parents. Condolences to you and your family.

[Kevin_C]

My condolences.

[Jason 56]

So sorry for your loss. I find tinkering with my project helps occupy my mind during difficult times. On a different note… Hydroboost looks good!

[58CameoAZ]

Hey Slammed,

Just stopped by to catch up on your build and seen your post, My Condolences
on your loss , So Very, Very Sorry Guy.

Amazing progress on your truck Buddy! looks Awesome!

Allen,
Payson Az.

[oldman3]

Sorry for your loss.

[my56chevytruck]

My friend, I am so sorry for your loss.

[slammed57]

Still chugging along here

[oldman3]

Taking shape, looks great...Jim

[Jason 56]

It’s coming together! Great job on the bodywork and paint. It’s going to be stunning when it’s finished.

[dsraven]

looks great. keep plugging along and soon you will be driving it and getting all kinds of thumbs up and stares.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by slammed57

Still chugging along here

wowza, been offline for a while. you can seriously do some great body work Mike. Thats beautiful. Question, where did you learn to do such great work??

[Kevin_C]

Black and red is a great combo. Truck really has some attitude just sitting there

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

wowza, been offline for a while. you can seriously do some great body work Mike. Thats beautiful. Question, where did you learn to do such great work??

Hey Morrie How are you. its been a while since we spoke. as for the body work.... Just watched a ton of youtube and Tylor over at Trueblox has a extensive of "how to" literature. heres the web site https://www.trueblox.com/ click on the Learn tab.... theres hours of really good info on that site.... Hope you and the Mrs. are doing well my fried

[slammed57]

Thanks all for the kind comments

[Oldtruckwelder]

Originally Posted by slammed57

Hey Morrie How are you. its been a while since we spoke. as for the body work.... Just watched a ton of youtube and Tylor over at Trueblox has a extensive of "how to" literature. heres the web site https://www.trueblox.com/ click on the Learn tab.... theres hours of really good info on that site.... Hope you and the Mrs. are doing well my fried

Slammed I have spent time going back over your build multiple times.
What a awesome build with great skills.
Thank you for the link to Trueblox.. great site with a lot of helpful information
Thanks
JT from SC

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by Oldtruckwelder

Slammed I have spent time going back over your build multiple times.
What a awesome build with great skills.
Thank you for the link to Trueblox.. great site with a lot of helpful information
Thanks
JT from SC

Thanks so much I appreciate it

[SDRRACING]

I'm new to this forum and going through the projects and builds. Just finished going through your build. Awesome job and beautiful truck. Makes me anxious to get started on my 55.