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Bishops Trucks · 01-08-2008, 06:58 PM

My Dad sent me a pic of the '57 pic-up he's been working on. I'll get more pics when I get up to his place in February.

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Bishops Trucks · 01-09-2008, 04:20 AM

No Comments? I didn't call it a "Ratrod" like so many people call a flat black with red rims vehicle. Oh well, I think it's cool.

samcrf450 · 01-09-2008, 06:23 AM

What kind of paint did he use. I am wanting that look for a while before I save up enough for a more expensive paint job. Looks nice.

Daniel U · 01-09-2008, 06:39 AM

Is it finished or is he still working on it? I can appreciate a rat. What does it have under the hood? Give us some more info.

Bishops Trucks · 01-09-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by samcrf450

What kind of paint did he use. I am wanting that look for a while before I save up enough for a more expensive paint job. Looks nice.

I'm going to call him tonight, I will find out what he used and get back to you.

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Originally Posted by Daniel U

Is it finished or is he still working on it? I can appreciate a rat. What does it have under the hood? Give us some more info.

After he primes the door and adds the hubcaps to the back it will be finished. It has the original 235 6-cyl, bored 30, shaved head, stock cam, Fenton Split Exhaust Manifold, McGurk (3-single barrel carb) setup, stock rear, and a Saginaw 4-speed. I will get more pics and info in February.

rss396 · 01-09-2008, 07:24 PM

Very nice truck. I would like to see some more pictures. Some of the engine and the front of it. Very nice.

magsnubby · 01-10-2008, 03:54 PM

I like it. When i had my primed, slammed '71 Cheyenne i had alot of people ask "You're gonna leave it in primer aren't you?" My '58 will be primer. Most likely gray.

01-08-2008, 06:58 PM	#1
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Dad's Project '57............ My Dad sent me a pic of the '57 pic-up he's been working on. I'll get more pics when I get up to his place in February. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-09-2008, 04:20 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Dad's Project '57............ No Comments? I didn't call it a "Ratrod" like so many people call a flat black with red rims vehicle. Oh well, I think it's cool. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-09-2008, 06:23 AM	#3
samcrf450 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 55	Re: Dad's Project '57............ What kind of paint did he use. I am wanting that look for a while before I save up enough for a more expensive paint job. Looks nice. __________________ 1956 chevy 3100 short bed small window- TCI mustang II with 2" drop spindles, smoothed firewall, CPP brake booster, chevy 10 bolt with disc brakes, c notched. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217757

01-09-2008, 06:39 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Dad's Project '57............ Is it finished or is he still working on it? I can appreciate a rat. What does it have under the hood? Give us some more info. __________________ 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

01-09-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
rss396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 70	Re: Dad's Project '57............ Very nice truck. I would like to see some more pictures. Some of the engine and the front of it. Very nice. __________________ 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton 283 Mustang II 1961 SWB 2x4 235 six 2007 Silverado 1/2 ton Z71 4x4 1968 Camaro SS 396 / 502

01-10-2008, 03:54 PM	#7
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: Dad's Project '57............ I like it. When i had my primed, slammed '71 Cheyenne i had alot of people ask "You're gonna leave it in primer aren't you?" My '58 will be primer. Most likely gray.



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