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watahyahknow · 10-12-2006, 05:25 AM

nice score , it does mean welding and repainting the frame though but it should be woth it

entourageguy · 10-12-2006, 07:32 AM

What type of link are you going to use? triangulated or 4 link with panhard? Coil spring or shock wave/bags? I'm looking into this for mine as well so post pics....
Brian

Jebb1978 · 10-12-2006, 10:46 AM

Rock on Man! What kinda gears are you going to run?

CAL 58 GMC · 10-12-2006, 10:57 AM

Sound like a sweet deal and disc brakes too!!

55ChevyPU · 10-14-2006, 09:14 PM

Here are some newer pictures, I finally decided I want to turn the motor on so I went and spent some money and have it almost to the point where I just need juices *oil, tranny fluid, antifreeze, fuel.* I also need to fit the new spark plug wires I bought and tighten up all the sheetmetal.

texascowboy593 · 10-14-2006, 10:37 PM

Looks like she's about ready to hummmmm!

Daniel U · 10-16-2006, 03:22 PM

Coming along nicely. Do you have a time she'll be done yet? I'm shooting for the begining of '07.

Jebb1978 · 10-16-2006, 06:26 PM

Lookin good man! I love to see her taking form again!

55ChevyPU · 10-31-2006, 09:04 PM

seats yay

texascowboy593 · 10-31-2006, 09:37 PM

Nice seats. What are they out of? I'm fixing to buy some as well...

55ChevyPU · 10-31-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Nice seats. What are they out of? I'm fixing to buy some as well...

haha you will love this, a garaged 87 honda accord

CAL 58 GMC · 11-01-2006, 05:29 AM

Looks like some good progress 55ChevyPU!

texascowboy593 · 11-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

haha you will love this, a garaged 87 honda accord

Whatever works! They look good to me!

CAL 58 GMC · 11-02-2006, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

haha you will love this, a garaged 87 honda accord

I thought they came out of a Honda. They are like mine. I'm planing on going without the head rest on mine. How the mounting going? What type of modification have you had to do to mount them? I think I'm going to have to use square tubing to mount them.

55ChevyPU · 11-02-2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I thought they came out of a Honda. They are like mine. I'm planing on going without the head rest on mine. How the mounting going? What type of modification have you had to do to mount them? I think I'm going to have to use square tubing to mount them.

the front mounts are angled so I bent them down to be 90 degrees stacked 2 pieces of square tube and bolted through the raised original mount part of the floor. Getting them where I wanted height wise was getting pretty annoying finally I stumbled on an old bed cross sill I had and it was just right. Ill take a couple pictures if you want. The head rests get in the way and personally when I sit down in a car I dont use head rests because im to busy keeping my eyes on the road. I am going to try and get the motor finished and do the motor break-in sometime during the next week or two.

Daniel U · 11-02-2006, 01:26 PM

I am going to try and get the motor finished and do the motor break-in sometime during the next week or two.[/QUOTE]Sounds like fun! How close do you anticipate being finished?

55ChevyPU · 11-10-2006, 02:53 AM

I went through the truck today checking all the bolts and fittings to see if they were tightened etc. All I need for the engine is a radiator hose so im gonna run down to pepboys tomorow, grab one, and possibly start the truck.

CAL 58 GMC · 11-10-2006, 11:34 AM

Cool

Hope all goes well!

55ChevyPU · 11-14-2006, 01:21 AM

fired the truck up today the break-in went pretty good other than a few minor leaks here and there and even drove itno the garage under her own power!

dwcsr · 11-14-2006, 01:48 AM

good job. thats half the battle.

Daniel U · 11-14-2006, 02:02 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeet!

Kabwe · 11-14-2006, 01:26 PM

Hey 55,

The truck is coming along nice. I have a questions, those new doors from brothers How is the fit? I'm thinking about biting the bullet and buying some new doors.

55ChevyPU · 11-14-2006, 03:02 PM

id say the door fit 100x better than the damn fenders haha. So to answer your question the repro doors are really good just make sure you inspect them before you leave the showroom. I had to have them get a diff door because the first one they brought out had a big dent in it *OOPS* on their part.

Kabwe · 11-14-2006, 03:36 PM

Thanks I now that gives me a reason to drive out to brothers.lol

Kabwe · 11-14-2006, 03:37 PM

Thanks I now that gives me a reason to drive out to brothers.lol You brought fenders from them also? I guess I will try to save my fenders if the fitment is not right.

10-12-2006, 05:25 AM	#101
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread nice score , it does mean welding and repainting the frame though but it should be woth it __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-12-2006, 07:32 AM	#102
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 55 project thread What type of link are you going to use? triangulated or 4 link with panhard? Coil spring or shock wave/bags? I'm looking into this for mine as well so post pics.... Brian __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-12-2006, 10:46 AM	#103
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread Rock on Man! What kinda gears are you going to run? __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-12-2006, 10:57 AM	#104
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Sound like a sweet deal and disc brakes too!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

10-14-2006, 09:14 PM	#105
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread Here are some newer pictures, I finally decided I want to turn the motor on so I went and spent some money and have it almost to the point where I just need juices oil, tranny fluid, antifreeze, fuel. I also need to fit the new spark plug wires I bought and tighten up all the sheetmetal. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:21 AM.

10-14-2006, 10:37 PM	#106
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Looks like she's about ready to hummmmm! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-16-2006, 03:22 PM	#107
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Coming along nicely. Do you have a time she'll be done yet? I'm shooting for the begining of '07. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

10-16-2006, 06:26 PM	#108
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread Lookin good man! I love to see her taking form again! __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-31-2006, 09:04 PM	#109
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread seats yay __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:33 AM.

10-31-2006, 09:37 PM	#110
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Nice seats. What are they out of? I'm fixing to buy some as well... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-01-2006, 05:29 AM	#112
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Looks like some good progress 55ChevyPU! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 11-02-2006 at 12:57 AM.

11-02-2006, 01:26 PM	#116
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread I am going to try and get the motor finished and do the motor break-in sometime during the next week or two.[/QUOTE]Sounds like fun! How close do you anticipate being finished? __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-10-2006, 02:53 AM	#117
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I went through the truck today checking all the bolts and fittings to see if they were tightened etc. All I need for the engine is a radiator hose so im gonna run down to pepboys tomorow, grab one, and possibly start the truck. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 11-10-2006 at 02:53 AM.

11-10-2006, 11:34 AM	#118
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Cool Hope all goes well! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

11-14-2006, 01:21 AM	#119
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread fired the truck up today the break-in went pretty good other than a few minor leaks here and there and even drove itno the garage under her own power! __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics



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11-14-2006, 01:48 AM	#120
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 55 project thread good job. thats half the battle.

11-14-2006, 02:02 AM	#121
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Sweeeeeeeeeet! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-14-2006, 01:26 PM	#122
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 project thread Hey 55, The truck is coming along nice. I have a questions, those new doors from brothers How is the fit? I'm thinking about biting the bullet and buying some new doors.

11-14-2006, 03:02 PM	#123
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread id say the door fit 100x better than the damn fenders haha. So to answer your question the repro doors are really good just make sure you inspect them before you leave the showroom. I had to have them get a diff door because the first one they brought out had a big dent in it OOPS on their part. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

11-14-2006, 03:36 PM	#124
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 project thread Thanks I now that gives me a reason to drive out to brothers.lol

11-14-2006, 03:37 PM	#125
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 project thread Thanks I now that gives me a reason to drive out to brothers.lol You brought fenders from them also? I guess I will try to save my fenders if the fitment is not right.

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