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67Step · 02-19-2012, 10:33 PM

Well I got my frame this weekend. It ended up being a 74 shortbed frame with power steering, power brakes, 12 bolt rear, rally wheels and the guy left the bumpers on it. Front bumper is nice with bumper guards. Motor ended up being an 010 block, and tranny is a 91 700R4. Motor is complete and still in frame with mufflers and all. Got it all for $700. Frame is pretty nice. Now if I just had the frame painted and the brackets to mount the 55 on it. Motor was running when truck was tore apart. Tranny was good. Going to have to find a drive shaft.

drivea55 · 02-19-2012, 11:46 PM

engine looks great!

57picupnewbie · 02-21-2012, 02:01 PM

thanks guys! 67step, that frame should work fine. Post some pics. I am buying my plasma cutter so body work begins. Already started with the smothing of the firewall. MAN THERE IS ALOT OF HOLES....lol

57picupnewbie · 03-08-2012, 07:46 PM

Dropped in motor today for the first mock-up. I needed to check the firewall clearance for the distributor. Found out I have plenty of room thanks to the EZ Chassis Swap. Todd, at the school is having to cut his firewall back to allow room for his distributor. He did not go with the EZ Chassis Swap Kit. His cab sits lower. Now I can pull it back out and continue filling holes in the firewall.

02-19-2012, 10:33 PM	#1
67Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anna, IL Posts: 127	Re: My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" Well I got my frame this weekend. It ended up being a 74 shortbed frame with power steering, power brakes, 12 bolt rear, rally wheels and the guy left the bumpers on it. Front bumper is nice with bumper guards. Motor ended up being an 010 block, and tranny is a 91 700R4. Motor is complete and still in frame with mufflers and all. Got it all for $700. Frame is pretty nice. Now if I just had the frame painted and the brackets to mount the 55 on it. Motor was running when truck was tore apart. Tranny was good. Going to have to find a drive shaft. __________________ 1967 Chevy Shortbed, 454 CI, 700R4, currently work in progress. Check out the build up at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2933497/1. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=264458 1956 Chevy 3100 4x4 Stepside Truck. Sitting on Tahoe frame with LS motor.

02-19-2012, 11:46 PM	#2
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" engine looks great! __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

02-21-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
57picupnewbie '57 Rosa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fitzgerald,GA Posts: 162	Re: My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" thanks guys! 67step, that frame should work fine. Post some pics. I am buying my plasma cutter so body work begins. Already started with the smothing of the firewall. MAN THERE IS ALOT OF HOLES....lol __________________ My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" (Current Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post4118721 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 (Daily Driver) Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs Dru~ USN Retired

03-08-2012, 07:46 PM	#4
57picupnewbie '57 Rosa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fitzgerald,GA Posts: 162	Re: My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" Dropped in motor today for the first mock-up. I needed to check the firewall clearance for the distributor. Found out I have plenty of room thanks to the EZ Chassis Swap. Todd, at the school is having to cut his firewall back to allow room for his distributor. He did not go with the EZ Chassis Swap Kit. His cab sits lower. Now I can pull it back out and continue filling holes in the firewall. Attached Images __________________ My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" (Current Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post4118721 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 (Daily Driver) Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs Dru~ USN Retired



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