57 Step Side

[hotrod1]

Hey Candyx:

Where are the new pictures? Are you done yet?

[candyx]

Took it out today around town after throwing the seat in.Its pretty loud in the cab but i guess thats how they sound.All that is left is to have the carpet installed.

[hotrod1]

That is NICE!!!!!

[Kabwe]

Nice, but tell us about the handling and braking etc. We are excited for you but you have to give up the info.lol

NICE JOB!

[candyx]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Nice, but tell us about the handling and braking etc. We are excited for you but you have to give up the info.lol

NICE JOB!

Thanks,i haven't had the front end alined yet but it drives straight as an arrow,brakes nice.Biggest improvement is the power steering handles nice not to jumpy on the wheel.I put the shim kit in the power steering pump since its a gm pump with ford rack.Rides alot smoother then it did with the stock suspension,truck stays level going around a turn.The No Limit IFS feels great hooks around a corner nicely.Its going to be a nice cruiser with the 3.08 rear,i don't have a tach but the engine doesn't sound like its running that high at all cruising around 40.Not really comfortable yet driving it but each time i take it out i'm sure that will change.Got that fear something will break or not work right since its my first build.

Kawbe since i'm done i figured that you would send me a plane ticket to attend your blocking party.

[OKGMC4]

Looks awesome! I especially like the color, but I'm biased. Be sure to post pics of the interior when it's all together.

[candyx]

Pictures didn't turn out that good,its just my phone camera thats why they look a little hazy.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by candyx

Thanks,i haven't had the front end alined yet but it drives straight as an arrow,brakes nice.Biggest improvement is the power steering handles nice not to jumpy on the wheel.I put the shim kit in the power steering pump since its a gm pump with ford rack.Rides alot smoother then it did with the stock suspension,truck stays level going around a turn.The No Limit IFS feels great hooks around a corner nicely.Its going to be a nice cruiser with the 3.08 rear,i don't have a tach but the engine doesn't sound like its running that high at all cruising around 40.Not really comfortable yet driving it but each time i take it out i'm sure that will change.Got that fear something will break or not work right since its my first build.

Kawbe since i'm done i figured that you would send me a plane ticket to attend your blocking party.

That's great to hear. Your first build turned out great. Plane ticket? You don't need no freakin plane ticket. Its a good reason to drive the truck.lol

[Kim57]

Looks awesome.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Simply beautiful! Now get out there and put some miles on her!

[apache200]

The truck turned out great. Congrats!!

[candyx]

Thanks to all once again,when i started it last November I didn't think it would take that long but that was a year ago.So missed a whole car season and winter is just setting in so another 4 months to wait for the good weather again.I should get a few more rides in before the salt flys.

[candyx]

Finally got the interior done,upholstery guy works on his schedule not yours.But he did a nice job though so i can't complain on a low budget simple interior.

[ChuckDriver]

Wow! That turned out real nice!

[Kim57]

Very nice interior.
Kim

[OKGMC4]

Agreed, looks like it was worth the wait! Verrry nice.

[oldcouple]

Originally Posted by candyx

Pictures didn't turn out that good,its just my phone camera thats why they look a little hazy.

Deja Vu

[hotrod1]

Hey CandyX, What vintage air system did you use? Are you happy with it?

[candyx]

The compact unit with defroster, systems works great.Haven't used the air yet but the heat works great.You have to lose the glove box though because there is just not enough room for everything.

[hotrod1]

Did u buy the entire kit with the compressor and condenser or did you piece it together? If so, where did u get it? Good price?

[55Cameo]

Very nice build. Love the color and the frame!!

[candyx]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Did u buy the entire kit with the compressor and condenser or did you piece it together? If so, where did u get it? Good price?

I brought the whole system except for the compressor which came on the gm belt unit.The condenser is ok from Vintage nothing special ,i wanted to get one of those that come as a unit with the radiator but i was tight for space.They sold it as peices though,unit,dryer,condesor,heat valve,vents,controller,hoses and fittings.You just go on Vintage Air online catolog and write down all the parts you want.The guy at the place also installs them so he was helpful to point out certian things if you forget them.

http://www.carstreetrodparts.com/car.htm

[candyx]

Charged the Vintage Air conditioning with the freon,got lucky no leaks,electrical system turns fan on when AC is turned on.Very cool on the inside of the cab now compared to when i had no power steering and no AC and was trying to parallel park on a hot summer day,lol.

[Rude Dude]

Where did you get that gas cap, Oustanding work and truck!!

Originally Posted by candyx

Bed is on and bolted down and gas cap on,gas cap would of been easier to install before the bed was bolted down.

[_Ogre]

turned out very nice, like the color: stick-in-your-eye-orange
something about bright colors on a classic that i like.
interior looks great too