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meter swinger · 05-31-2011, 01:36 PM

Looking good old jimmy. Glad to see someone doing cv clip, haven't pulled the trigger on that one yet. Maybe i will when i see yours. Thx for the pics.
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OldJimmy57 · 06-01-2011, 02:26 AM

Some more updates.

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Finally got the front end measured and put into place. Definitely getting excited to see it.

OldJimmy57 · 06-10-2011, 04:51 AM

OK so this was a I was bored and decided to play around day. I purchased some wheels off craigslist and wanted to see what ride height was gonna look like when i get some weight on the front end of the truck so the engine is basically just to have some weight there. Not what is going to be used.

OldJimmy57 · 06-17-2011, 01:41 AM

Some more updates. Got the motor that is going to be used in the truck. Again it is sitting in place but mount still need to be welded on and lines ran etc.. [IMG]

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Got the front end from storage and now mock-up begins to get fun

watahyahknow · 06-17-2011, 01:45 PM

realy like those trucks , i have a couple of newer trucks but would trade them in for one of those in good condition

OldJimmy57 · 06-17-2011, 01:48 PM

This one my mom and dad bought me for a graduation present. And my grandfather taught me to drive a 57 GMC. So they have always been my favorite as

watahyahknow · 06-17-2011, 01:59 PM

there was a build of an metalic orange 57 on this forum somewhere , its "done" now but oh wat a beauty that is , there where some problems with the first paintshop another painter took over and realy done a good job on it , lotsah chrome in the enginebay the timeless aloy american racingwheels under there its just a great truck

OldJimmy57 · 06-17-2011, 02:02 PM

Think you mean cal's 58 gmc and yes that truck is gorgeous. Used it for inspiration when i get discouraged.

05-31-2011, 01:36 PM	#26
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Front axle centerline questions. Looking good old jimmy. Glad to see someone doing cv clip, haven't pulled the trigger on that one yet. Maybe i will when i see yours. Thx for the pics. Posted via Mobile Device

06-01-2011, 02:26 AM	#27
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: Front axle centerline questions. Some more updates. [IMG] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/IMG] Finally got the front end measured and put into place. Definitely getting excited to see it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432

06-10-2011, 04:51 AM	#28
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: Front axle centerline questions. OK so this was a I was bored and decided to play around day. I purchased some wheels off craigslist and wanted to see what ride height was gonna look like when i get some weight on the front end of the truck so the engine is basically just to have some weight there. Not what is going to be used. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432

06-17-2011, 01:41 AM	#29
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: Front axle centerline questions. Some more updates. Got the motor that is going to be used in the truck. Again it is sitting in place but mount still need to be welded on and lines ran etc.. [IMG][/IMG] Got the front end from storage and now mock-up begins to get fun __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432

06-17-2011, 01:45 PM	#30
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Front axle centerline questions. realy like those trucks , i have a couple of newer trucks but would trade them in for one of those in good condition __________________ 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

06-17-2011, 01:48 PM	#31
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: Front axle centerline questions. This one my mom and dad bought me for a graduation present. And my grandfather taught me to drive a 57 GMC. So they have always been my favorite as __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432

06-17-2011, 01:59 PM	#32
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Front axle centerline questions. there was a build of an metalic orange 57 on this forum somewhere , its "done" now but oh wat a beauty that is , there where some problems with the first paintshop another painter took over and realy done a good job on it , lotsah chrome in the enginebay the timeless aloy american racingwheels under there its just a great truck __________________ 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

06-17-2011, 02:02 PM	#33
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: Front axle centerline questions. Think you mean cal's 58 gmc and yes that truck is gorgeous. Used it for inspiration when i get discouraged. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432



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