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57ToyBox · 11-10-2013, 12:17 AM

I'm back with another project.. I have acquiring parts to start this new project and today I finally picked up my doner chassis.
Here is what I'm shooting to achieve

As it stands I have picked up two cabs which will make up the extended cab.
I have a step side short box and a couple of fenders.

Now I will let my pictures do the rest of the talking
Here are pics from this past summer when I picked up my first cab

57ToyBox · 11-10-2013, 12:40 AM

I haven't got any detailed pictures of the second Cab other then this showing how I used a lazer to mark were I'am gonna make my cut for the extended cab

57ToyBox · 11-10-2013, 12:45 AM

Here is the DONER TRUCK that I picked up today (Nov 09 2013)

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2013, 01:32 AM

Interesting for sure. What's the condition: mileage, etc. of the donor?

Isn't the track width of the donor too wide for the TF truck unless you do some custom backspaced rims at minimum? If so, what are your plans to address that issue? I'll look forward to seeing this come together!

**buggy5872** · 11-10-2013, 10:22 AM

Looks like a great project.

Kim57 · 11-10-2013, 12:22 PM

This looks like a real cool project.
Be sure and post lots of pics of your progress.
Kim

Number 9 · 11-10-2013, 12:33 PM

Have fun. I like the look of the red one.

57chevyman · 11-10-2013, 01:02 PM

you sure have your work cut out for you!

looking forward to following your progress

57ToyBox · 11-11-2013, 12:12 PM

Thanks gang. I appreciate you all checking out my thread.

57ToyBox · 11-11-2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Interesting for sure. What's the condition: mileage, etc. of the donor?

Isn't the track width of the donor too wide for the TF truck unless you do some custom backspaced rims at minimum? If so, what are your plans to address that issue? I'll look forward to seeing this come together!

I don't expect the track is going to be a huge issue. The 2001 has a track of 78" outer side wall to outer side wall. The 57 has a measurement 78.5" rear fender across to rear fender.

I anticipate I may have to order custom rims to compensate but as the first picture shows this guy was able to pull it off with a 2003 Silverado 2500HD

Anythings possible if you through enough money at it

57ToyBox · 11-07-2014, 05:36 PM

I realize it's been a while, but here is a few picture updates on my 57 Chev extended cab build.
I'm real happy with the tracking with the chassis is going be.

Kim57 · 11-07-2014, 05:38 PM

Looks good.
Kim

11-10-2013, 12:17 AM	#1
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	1957 Chev Truck REBORN I'm back with another project.. I have acquiring parts to start this new project and today I finally picked up my doner chassis. Here is what I'm shooting to achieve As it stands I have picked up two cabs which will make up the extended cab. I have a step side short box and a couple of fenders. Now I will let my pictures do the rest of the talking Here are pics from this past summer when I picked up my first cab __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403 Last edited by 57ToyBox; 11-10-2013 at 12:47 AM.

11-10-2013, 12:40 AM	#2
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN I haven't got any detailed pictures of the second Cab other then this showing how I used a lazer to mark were I'am gonna make my cut for the extended cab __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

11-10-2013, 12:45 AM	#3
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN Here is the DONER TRUCK that I picked up today (Nov 09 2013) __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

11-10-2013, 01:32 AM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN Interesting for sure. What's the condition: mileage, etc. of the donor? Isn't the track width of the donor too wide for the TF truck unless you do some custom backspaced rims at minimum? If so, what are your plans to address that issue? I'll look forward to seeing this come together! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-10-2013, 10:22 AM	#5
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN Looks like a great project. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

11-10-2013, 12:22 PM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN This looks like a real cool project. Be sure and post lots of pics of your progress. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-10-2013, 12:33 PM	#7
Number 9 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boulder creek ca. Posts: 102	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN Have fun. I like the look of the red one.

11-10-2013, 01:02 PM	#8
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN you sure have your work cut out for you! looking forward to following your progress __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

11-11-2013, 12:12 PM	#9
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN Thanks gang. I appreciate you all checking out my thread. __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

11-07-2014, 05:36 PM	#11
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN I realize it's been a while, but here is a few picture updates on my 57 Chev extended cab build. I'm real happy with the tracking with the chassis is going be. __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

11-07-2014, 05:38 PM	#12
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chev Truck REBORN Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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