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dwcsr · 11-14-2006, 01:48 AM

good job. thats half the battle.

watahyahknow · 11-14-2006, 08:47 PM

thank god it didn't caught fire , seen it happen once it took the car AND the garage it was sitting in

pgf545 · 11-14-2006, 11:16 PM

55 I love the day you get to fire a new motor. That always gets me going. Plus it will keep you motivated to get the thing finished and driveable

.

Bernie

55ChevyPU · 11-15-2006, 12:41 AM

www.two40musclez.com/chevy/motor.avi

the sound is junk but oh well

mikar · 11-15-2006, 02:12 AM

Congrats 55 Sounds Great!!

Keep up the good work...

CAL 58 GMC · 11-15-2006, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

www.two40musclez.com/motor.avi

the sound is junk but oh well

That was really cool!!!

Did you have opened headers when you shot the video?

55ChevyPU · 11-16-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

That was really cool!!!

Did you have opened headers when you shot the video?

yea it was uncorked, I bled the brakes yesterday and am doing the power steering this morning woohoo I can drive the thing up and down the street

Daniel U · 11-16-2006, 01:06 PM

Sounds good! Looks Pro Street with that side mount tach.

texascowboy593 · 11-19-2006, 11:34 PM

sounds good 55!

Jebb1978 · 11-24-2006, 07:04 AM

Woo Hoo! It sounds healthy!

55ChevyPU · 12-03-2006, 05:51 AM

so ive been pretty busy working lately but got some stuff today. I switched to bear claw latches. I can still use the door handle like it was stock but instead of any resistance at all the I push the handle button a contact switch on the inside activates a solanoid and the door goes "click" open and "click" shut

CAL 58 GMC · 12-03-2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

so ive been pretty busy working lately but got some stuff today. I switched to bear claw latches. I can still use the door handle like it was stock but instead of any resistance at all the I push the handle button a contact switch on the inside activates a solanoid and the door goes "click" open and "click" shut

Got any pictures of the bear claw set up?

55ChevyPU · 12-03-2006, 05:51 PM

yea sure

and here for the "Click" factor

www.two40musclez.com/chevy/bearclaw.avi

poncho_villa · 12-03-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

yea sure

and here for the "Click" factor

www.two40musclez.com/chevy/bearclaw.avi

That "click" factor is great. I hope it still works that good after the door rubber is installed. I have shaved door handles on my truck with bear claws. Once my new rubber has finally settled into place the doors should open nice again.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-03-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

yea sure

and here for the "Click" factor

www.two40musclez.com/chevy/bearclaw.avi

Was it a kit for our years or did you have to fab it your self? And how do you get those video links?

watahyahknow · 12-03-2006, 07:58 AM

niiiiice , verry rolls royce like luxury

make sure you still able to hook up a jumpercable to the battery somewhere under the bed if needed though .
you woulnt be the first locked out of a car running solenoids after they left the lights on overnight

watahyahknow · 12-03-2006, 06:08 PM

looks real good , it might be a nice idea to leave the plate on it unpainted and polisch or chrome it , makes it stand out a little bit more

watahyahknow · 12-27-2006, 10:15 PM

whooooooo someone been a good boy this year ......:P

54chevy · 12-31-2006, 11:25 PM

Looking very good. This is my first post to the site but I have been reading so muuuuch before I get started on my 54 5 window. That motor sounds full grown. Once again, you're looking wonderful!!!

Daniel U · 01-01-2007, 12:50 PM

I can't wait to see that thing in person!BTW, 54chevy post up pics on a build thread asap. Our 54's are kinda unique in ways. Keep me(us) posted.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-01-2007, 07:24 PM

Looking good 55ChevyPU!! Will you be pianting the doors soon?

55ChevyPU · 01-01-2007, 08:07 PM

I can paint the other car parts whenever its sunny and not windy. It has been extremely windy in socal lately

55ChevyPU · 01-15-2007, 07:08 PM

been working on lots of stuff the last couple weeks including getting the bumper mounted, fiberglass kickpanels with speaker pods, fiberglass door panels, and a fiberglass console. I also picked up the rest of my paint and this thursday my new 3inch drop springs, new shocks and shackles will finally be in and ill go pick them up. Ive also been building up a computer specifically for the truck which will have gps capability, of course tons of hard drive space for music and videos and lots of other goodies. In the console I will mount a touch screen to control the pc, im not to worried about the noisy power inverter because well im pretty sure I wont hear much over the engine anyway right? I just hope it works as well on the road as it does off the road

im also working on fiberglass kickpanels with speaker pods, fiberglass door panels, and fiberglass console.

watahyahknow · 01-15-2007, 07:39 PM

man theres an oasis of space over the engine under the hood you could hide a supercharger or stacks under there and stil be able to close he hood without getting dents in it .
maibe someday i come across one of those trucks when i have a wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket (not likely ) i realy like the model and you are making it intoo a great looking ride
oh whell stil buying those lotterytickets every week so who knows

Daniel U · 01-15-2007, 08:48 PM

Your truck is coming along beautifully. I like the idea of having a computer on board with the GPS and stereo interfaced. I buddy of mine did that on his new 350Z. A built in "Ipod" if you will. Cool idea. Someone should start building them and marketing them. I see that as the next big thing in music. The CD/Cassette are a thing of the past.

11-14-2006, 01:48 AM	#1
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, 08:47 PM	#2
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread thank god it didn't caught fire , seen it happen once it took the car AND the garage it was sitting in __________________ 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

11-14-2006, 11:16 PM	#3
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 55 project thread 55 I love the day you get to fire a new motor. That always gets me going. Plus it will keep you motivated to get the thing finished and driveable . Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-15-2006, 12:41 AM	#4
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread www.two40musclez.com/chevy/motor.avi the sound is junk but oh well __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:13 AM.

11-15-2006, 02:12 AM	#5
mikar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gresham,Oregon Posts: 13	Re: 55 project thread Congrats 55 Sounds Great!! Keep up the good work...

11-16-2006, 01:06 PM	#8
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Sounds good! Looks Pro Street with that side mount tach. __________________ 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

11-19-2006, 11:34 PM	#9
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread sounds good 55! __________________ "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)

11-24-2006, 07:04 AM	#10
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread Woo Hoo! It sounds healthy! __________________ 1959 GMC project Last edited by Jebb1978; 11-24-2006 at 07:04 AM.

12-03-2006, 05:51 AM	#11
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread so ive been pretty busy working lately but got some stuff today. I switched to bear claw latches. I can still use the door handle like it was stock but instead of any resistance at all the I push the handle button a contact switch on the inside activates a solanoid and the door goes "click" open and "click" shut __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 12-03-2006 at 05:53 AM.

12-03-2006, 05:51 PM	#13
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread yea sure and here for the "Click" factor www.two40musclez.com/chevy/bearclaw.avi __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

12-03-2006, 07:58 AM	#16
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread niiiiice , verry rolls royce like luxury make sure you still able to hook up a jumpercable to the battery somewhere under the bed if needed though . you woulnt be the first locked out of a car running solenoids after they left the lights on overnight __________________ 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

12-03-2006, 06:08 PM	#17
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread looks real good , it might be a nice idea to leave the plate on it unpainted and polisch or chrome it , makes it stand out a little bit more __________________ 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

12-27-2006, 10:15 PM	#18
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread whooooooo someone been a good boy this year ......:P __________________ 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

12-31-2006, 11:25 PM	#19
54chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Memphis,TN Posts: 8	Re: 55 project thread Looking very good. This is my first post to the site but I have been reading so muuuuch before I get started on my 54 5 window. That motor sounds full grown. Once again, you're looking wonderful!!!

01-01-2007, 12:50 PM	#20
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread I can't wait to see that thing in person!BTW, 54chevy post up pics on a build thread asap. Our 54's are kinda unique in ways. Keep me(us) posted. __________________ 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 Last edited by Daniel U; 01-01-2007 at 12:51 PM.



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01-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#21
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Looking good 55ChevyPU!! Will you be pianting the doors soon? __________________ 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

01-01-2007, 08:07 PM	#22
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I can paint the other car parts whenever its sunny and not windy. It has been extremely windy in socal lately __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

01-15-2007, 07:08 PM	#23
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread been working on lots of stuff the last couple weeks including getting the bumper mounted, fiberglass kickpanels with speaker pods, fiberglass door panels, and a fiberglass console. I also picked up the rest of my paint and this thursday my new 3inch drop springs, new shocks and shackles will finally be in and ill go pick them up. Ive also been building up a computer specifically for the truck which will have gps capability, of course tons of hard drive space for music and videos and lots of other goodies. In the console I will mount a touch screen to control the pc, im not to worried about the noisy power inverter because well im pretty sure I wont hear much over the engine anyway right? I just hope it works as well on the road as it does off the road im also working on fiberglass kickpanels with speaker pods, fiberglass door panels, and fiberglass console. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 01-15-2007 at 07:15 PM.

01-15-2007, 07:39 PM	#24
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread man theres an oasis of space over the engine under the hood you could hide a supercharger or stacks under there and stil be able to close he hood without getting dents in it . maibe someday i come across one of those trucks when i have a wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket (not likely ) i realy like the model and you are making it intoo a great looking ride oh whell stil buying those lotterytickets every week so who knows __________________ 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

01-15-2007, 08:48 PM	#25
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Your truck is coming along beautifully. I like the idea of having a computer on board with the GPS and stereo interfaced. I buddy of mine did that on his new 350Z. A built in "Ipod" if you will. Cool idea. Someone should start building them and marketing them. I see that as the next big thing in music. The CD/Cassette are a thing of the past. __________________ 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

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