my 57 ..project

[_Ogre]

stock mirror on the drivers side is pretty worthless with the side mounted spare
(as i learned here) chevy added the peep mirror along with the stock mirror to see over the spare
though i didn't have as much problem with stock mirror until i put a P235/70R15 on an 8'' rim up there

according to the assembly manual, they also added a 3/8 shim under the drivers rear spring to make up for the added weight of the spare.

[8baller]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

stock mirror on the drivers side is pretty worthless with the side mounted spare
(as i learned here) chevy added the peep mirror along with the stock mirror to see over the spare
though i didn't have as much problem with stock mirror until i put a P235/70R15 on an 8'' rim up there

according to the assembly manual, they also added a 3/8 shim under the drivers rear spring to make up for the added weight of the spare.

im going to have to check that out when i re-assemble it..i am going to get rid of the spare fender for a non spare...we'll see what happens...have alot o' parts waiting to be installed..just waiting on the tubing for the 4 link before i go much farther now though

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by 8baller

i am going to get rid of the spare fender for a non spare...

Oh the shame


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[8baller]

oh well both fenders are finally done enough to hang outta the way...doors are coming off next to get new bottoms ..after that its onto the suspension before i yank the cab off...

[8baller]

gotta finish smoothing the welds on the inner...

[8baller]

wondering if priming the inside of the door and hitting it with some rubberized under coating would be a good idea..any thoughts?

[Kim57]

Looks good.
I used a product similar to POR on my inner doors.
Kim

[8baller]

inner..done..well for the most part..at least it's solid now and not swiss cheese

[8baller]

started doing the chassis work...well my buddy started doing the chassis and suspension work..don't trust my fabricating enough to weld on my frame...besides he has a shop and has done this kind of stuff before

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

[8baller]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks good.
Kim

thanks Kim...it has a long way to go yet..but slowly it's getting there...

[8baller]

so I decided to ditch the late model smallblock and go with a 235..picked this one up from a guy who had it and the ironglide trans completely rebuilt ..got a great deal on it and couldn't pass them up...besides I like the way they sound

[8baller]

still trying to decide on the carbs i'm going to use...probably buy some from langdons...and I am thinking either a t-5 trans or a 200 4r...probably sell the trans..anyone know what these are going for rebuilt?

[Kim57]

That's a nice looking engine.
Kim

[8baller]

Originally Posted by Kim57

That's a nice looking engine.
Kim

thank kim...now if I can just get the rest done