J.M. Laflamme Build

[Larry Lindley]

A watts link controls the side movement of the of the rear housing,All ive seen are behind the rear housing,but it appears yours has two arms in front of housing going to the side frame.Anyway very good project.thanks for posting

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

A watts link controls the side movement of the of the rear housing,All ive seen are behind the rear housing,but it appears yours has two arms in front of housing going to the side frame.Anyway very good project.thanks for posting

I kinda thought that was what you meant. yeah that's it. I think it is a stock option though, maybe not. Since it came out of a cruiser.

thanks for the explanation!

I forgot to take pics of my newest presents that FedEx sent me!

I was able to get it installed today too boot!!!

lets bring on some pics...

Brian

[Kim57]

Real nice.
Kim

[Larry Lindley]

You will like that shifter I have it in a 54 I own,and plan to put one in my 55 when time comes.

[jimig1]

Originally Posted by drivea55

I kinda thought that was what you meant. yeah that's it. I think it is a stock option though, maybe not. Since it came out of a cruiser.

thanks for the explanation!

I forgot to take pics of my newest presents that FedEx sent me!

I was able to get it installed today too boot!!!

lets bring on some pics...

Brian

I just got one of those for my birthday from my wife I have not had a chance to install it yet.

[my55chevy3100]

awesome build you have going on there keep it going...i will be looking into alot of people's build to figure out what i should do with mine...the floors in my cab are rotted out as well but a buddy of mine said we could just cut it out, clean it up and then slap some sheet metal in there and button it up...my bed that came with the buy isnt the original, it came from a 70's chevy...and about what you posted in my tread about the cab being 7 grand....yea, i think ill take my chance first at trying to fix the original...worst case scenario for my build, it wont be restored it will become a rat rod...which is a great look that im looking for but only as a last resort

[drivea55]

thanks man!

I finallly got the driveshaft back from the being balanced

Got that little pesky spido cable plug changed out. "crossing fingers"

Started going thru the donors wiring harness, this ought to be really fun!

On the way is;

full door window kit from Ecklers to finish off the elimination of the vent windows.

a pair of front fenders from Up22.com (fiberglass) I hope these are as nice as they say they are.

now toying around with revamping my old headlamp buckets or shelling out 75 a pop for new assemblies. not sure which way to go as of now.

sorry for a boring post with no pics

I have till end of April/May to get it wired and prepped for glass. then she is off to the glass doctor. We will then see what happens, worky or no worky.

stay tuned...

[my55chevy3100]

hey larry, which manual are you using for your 55? is it the advanced design model or task force?? im looking into buying a manual off of a website, i have the 55 first series advanced but the cover on the manual for 55 through 59 has the task force on it...the 47 through 54 manual has the advanced model...im new to the chevy scene and i dont want to buy the wrong manual

[Larry Lindley]

Get the 47-54 AD.54&551st are the same.Follow the 54 parts and you will do fine.there are a few parts that are 54&551st belonging to these years only.

[oldcouple]

Look here. http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/

[Larry Lindley]

Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual 1954 and the Assembly Manual Several Venders carry these.This #may help RS-56-SM. Assembly Manual ASS 47-54.No Limit Eng. chevs of the 40s.Plus many more.

[my55chevy3100]

thanks oldcpouple...i actually had someone else from my thread i made send me to the same site. i printed out over 100 pages worth of specs haha

[drivea55]

You guys want to stop posting non revalant posts in my build thread?

Hello!!!
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[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by drivea55

sorry for a boring post with no pics

^^^it's because of this^^^

nice shifter, lokar makes some real nice stuff.

[Larry Lindley]

sorry have a nice day.

[my55chevy3100]

apologies

[drivea55]

shavy shavy the cowl vent.

carefully hammer and dollied the vents just closed enough so there was enough support for the glass.

Here are a few picks, The vent in the last pics are of it just sitting in there, I have a bit more work to do to it and pick up some 3m body sealer.

27 bux a tube is a tad scary, but eh... maybe it goes a long way.

Thank You Mr. Ogre!

[drivea55]

2 pics of it in place, last pic is my son keeping busy while I work.


thanks for looking

[_Ogre]

Looking good.
Don't forget to plug the wiper drain holes otherwise you'll still get drainage in the cowl
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[drivea55]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

Looking good.
Don't forget to plug the wiper drain holes otherwise you'll still get drainage in the cowl
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thanks for the heads up!

I noticed it at the end of the day. That will be #1 tomorrow

[Kim57]

That came out real nice.
Kim

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by drivea55

Yes i do, as soon as spring hits i am planning on trailering it to the glass place to have the front and rear made and installed. They seem confident in doing it so time will tell.

spring is here, time to get your truck down to the glass shop

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

spring is here, time to get your truck down to the glass shop

Tell me about it...

As soon as my uncle gets up to ma. With the car hauler... he he
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[drivea55]

Made some progress yesterday...

Finished prepping the back of the cab, and I just about got the dash to how I want it.

last pic is of the new gauge custer, just wanted to see how it will look.

[drivea55]

more of it in the more finished state...