Kabwe's aka Bam's build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:18 PM

For those that have been following my build thread sorry I deleted it due to me canceling my picture hosting site and all my pics disappeared. I’ve been working over the last couple weeks to put it back up and finally finished it . If I missed something that was there before let me know and I’ll put it back.
Here is what I started with.
1958 Chevy Big Window I only bought it for the cab. The guy I bought it from kept it in a trailer park.

So I’ll start with the frame I installed a Mustang II , 4 link, and c-notched the rear of the frame.

I made a frame rotisserie out of two engine stands to get the frame ready for paint.

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:19 PM

8.5 Chevy Rearend Narrowed to 58 inches (mounting point to mounting point) with moser housing ends and axles.

4 Link install.

I had to modify the caliper bracket and the axles retainer to install my disc brakes.
Here is what I came up with.

The rearend completed . With the micky mouse ears off the rearend looks
cleaner, and will clear the bed floor.

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:20 PM

There was extensive rust damage on this cab but I wanted a big window cab and I had to have it.lol I should have waited because I ended up building a cab.lol I had to replace both cab corners, the steps and rockers, floors, and the roof.
Cab corners replaced

Steps replaced

Floor replaced

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:21 PM

Roof replaced.

Door Repair

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:21 PM

58 Fender repair

I ended up cutting the front portion out and made a better patch to get a nicer edge. You notice it in the final pic.

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:22 PM

After all this work I knew what I really wanted was a 55-56 truck. I have a 55 210 and I always wanted twins.lol

I decided to change the front clip to a 55. How it came about was a friend challenged me to fix some terrible 55 fenders and they came out nice so I said why not.
55 Fenders

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:22 PM

The truck will be running a 2003 5.3 and 40L60E transmission
The motor mounts I fab up.

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:23 PM

Okay that pretty much up to date other than the custom mods I added which are.
55 Chevy car dash

Shaved parking lights

Shaved drip rails

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:24 PM

Smooth the vent cover

Shaved gas filler

Shaved firewall

Smooth the rear section of the cab and added a 3rd brake light

Rounded door corners

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:24 PM

Rounded front and rear bed corners

Mini tubs

Shaved door hands and bearclaws latches installed in reverse because I want the solenoid in the cab corner instead of at the bottom of the door.

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 06:25 PM

47-55 1st Series Chevy Truck Battery access door.

Pancaked the hood. I took an inch out.

A couple of mock up pics.

52 Rat · 01-11-2011, 06:52 PM

Twins are hot; your truck and car are nice too! Nice build project. Keep the pics. coming.

Pop's C-10 · 01-11-2011, 07:18 PM

i was wondering where this build went...glad to see it back up

Kim57 · 01-11-2011, 07:22 PM

I'm still amazed at the amount of work you've done to your truck.
Kim

Kabwe · 01-11-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52 Rat

Twins are hot; your truck and car are nice too! Nice build project. Keep the pics. coming.

Not going there, but my mind did for a second. TWINS are hot.lol Thanks for the compliment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

i was wondering where this build went...glad to see it back up

Sorry man, but there has not been much to update anyway other than I installed the seats. Other than that I've been working on panel alignment issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

I'm still amazed at the amount of work you've done to your truck.
Kim

You got nerve.lol You've done a lot of work also and you've done a great job I might add.

Fat Mike · 01-11-2011, 10:42 PM

Glad to see that your build is back up! I reference it all the time. Thanxs for all the pictures; it sure helps us novice people out with our mods.

**JML55** · 01-12-2011, 12:15 AM

Good to see things are back. I bet you were a little PO.

Kabwe · 01-12-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Glad to see that your build is back up! I reference it all the time. Thanxs for all the pictures; it sure helps us novice people out with our mods.

Thanks Fatmike, that's really nice of you to say.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JML55

Good to see things are back. I bet you were a little PO.

Not really I just did this thread in a word file with all the HTML so it was a simple copy past to put everything back. Plus it gave me a chance to put all my pics in my flickr account. I had them in several locations on the net.

alwaysbroken · 01-12-2011, 02:21 AM

o wow thats a very nice truck and a beautiful car u got. by the looks of your car this truck will be sweet.

Kabwe · 01-12-2011, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysbroken

o wow thats a very nice truck and a beautiful car u got. by the looks of your car this truck will be sweet.

Let's hope so, I sure do.lol Thanks

chevyrestoguy · 01-12-2011, 01:00 PM

I'm glad you were able to get your build thread back on this site. It's one of my favorites, and has given me alot of inspiration to work on my own truck.

I know what you mean about panel fitment issues. This has to be one of the hardest vehicles I have ever had to align doors on. They are curved everywhere, and the body lines always seem to be in the worst places for getting it to look right.

Groyd · 01-12-2011, 01:37 PM

I can't wait to see some pics of the 5.3 install.
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Tri5Nerd · 01-12-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groyd

I can't wait to see some pics of the 5.3 install.
Posted via Mobile Device

Me too... and a video of it running. Thump thump thump!

Kabwe · 01-12-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I'm glad you were able to get your build thread back on this site. It's one of my favorites, and has given me alot of inspiration to work on my own truck.

I know what you mean about panel fitment issues. This has to be one of the hardest vehicles I have ever had to align doors on. They are curved everywhere, and the body lines always seem to be in the worst places for getting it to look right.

Thanks man and yeah panel fitment is nuts on these things but I knew that before I started working on this one.lol Anyway the build is in the details, if you skip the details the truck is not as nice as it should or could be. BTW your truck is looking sweet, got me thinking about bagging mine.lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groyd

I can't wait to see some pics of the 5.3 install.
Posted via Mobile Device

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Me too... and a video of it running. Thump thump thump!

When the time comes I'll be sure to post.

Tri5Nerd · 01-12-2011, 02:56 PM

I think the time has come, I know everyone would agree with me.
Can you at least tell or show us what you're doing to the engine in detail with pictures please, pretty please. LOL

Tri5

01-11-2011, 06:18 PM	#1
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Kabwe's aka Bam's build For those that have been following my build thread sorry I deleted it due to me canceling my picture hosting site and all my pics disappeared. I’ve been working over the last couple weeks to put it back up and finally finished it . If I missed something that was there before let me know and I’ll put it back. Here is what I started with. 1958 Chevy Big Window I only bought it for the cab. The guy I bought it from kept it in a trailer park. So I’ll start with the frame I installed a Mustang II , 4 link, and c-notched the rear of the frame. I made a frame rotisserie out of two engine stands to get the frame ready for paint. Last edited by Kabwe; 02-01-2011 at 04:20 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:19 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build 8.5 Chevy Rearend Narrowed to 58 inches (mounting point to mounting point) with moser housing ends and axles. 4 Link install. I had to modify the caliper bracket and the axles retainer to install my disc brakes. Here is what I came up with. The rearend completed . With the micky mouse ears off the rearend looks cleaner, and will clear the bed floor. Last edited by Kabwe; 09-24-2012 at 06:50 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:20 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build There was extensive rust damage on this cab but I wanted a big window cab and I had to have it.lol I should have waited because I ended up building a cab.lol I had to replace both cab corners, the steps and rockers, floors, and the roof. Cab corners replaced Steps replaced Floor replaced

01-11-2011, 06:21 PM	#4
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Roof replaced. Door Repair Last edited by Kabwe; 01-20-2011 at 05:42 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:21 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build 58 Fender repair I ended up cutting the front portion out and made a better patch to get a nicer edge. You notice it in the final pic. Last edited by Kabwe; 11-10-2011 at 12:47 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#6
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build After all this work I knew what I really wanted was a 55-56 truck. I have a 55 210 and I always wanted twins.lol I decided to change the front clip to a 55. How it came about was a friend challenged me to fix some terrible 55 fenders and they came out nice so I said why not. 55 Fenders

01-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build The truck will be running a 2003 5.3 and 40L60E transmission The motor mounts I fab up. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-14-2011 at 07:04 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:23 PM	#8
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Okay that pretty much up to date other than the custom mods I added which are. 55 Chevy car dash Shaved parking lights Shaved drip rails Last edited by Kabwe; 01-24-2011 at 06:22 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#9
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Smooth the vent cover Shaved gas filler Shaved firewall Smooth the rear section of the cab and added a 3rd brake light Rounded door corners Last edited by Kabwe; 01-15-2011 at 11:09 AM.

01-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#10
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Rounded front and rear bed corners Mini tubs Shaved door hands and bearclaws latches installed in reverse because I want the solenoid in the cab corner instead of at the bottom of the door. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-24-2011 at 06:01 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:25 PM	#11
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build 47-55 1st Series Chevy Truck Battery access door. Pancaked the hood. I took an inch out. A couple of mock up pics. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-24-2011 at 06:16 PM.

01-11-2011, 06:52 PM	#12
52 Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 291	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Twins are hot; your truck and car are nice too! Nice build project. Keep the pics. coming. __________________ My build project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4158671

01-11-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build i was wondering where this build went...glad to see it back up

01-11-2011, 07:22 PM	#14
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I'm still amazed at the amount of work you've done to your truck. Kim

01-11-2011, 10:42 PM	#16
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Glad to see that your build is back up! I reference it all the time. Thanxs for all the pictures; it sure helps us novice people out with our mods. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848



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01-12-2011, 12:15 AM	#17
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Good to see things are back. I bet you were a little PO. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-12-2011, 02:21 AM	#19
alwaysbroken Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sooke canada Posts: 211	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build o wow thats a very nice truck and a beautiful car u got. by the looks of your car this truck will be sweet. __________________ chevys the way to go.

01-12-2011, 01:00 PM	#21
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I'm glad you were able to get your build thread back on this site. It's one of my favorites, and has given me alot of inspiration to work on my own truck. I know what you mean about panel fitment issues. This has to be one of the hardest vehicles I have ever had to align doors on. They are curved everywhere, and the body lines always seem to be in the worst places for getting it to look right. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

01-12-2011, 01:37 PM	#22
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I can't wait to see some pics of the 5.3 install. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

01-12-2011, 02:56 PM	#25
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I think the time has come, I know everyone would agree with me. Can you at least tell or show us what you're doing to the engine in detail with pictures please, pretty please. LOL Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

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