How about some pics of 47-59

[1955 Eddie]

What's going on Kabwe?? That truck is looking good. I registered on this site a long time ago but just wasnt active on it during my truck build. I just bought a 1953 chevy truck so I was out hunting information and made it back here. Man your craftsmanship is still top notch. I was checking out you build thread and as we said before great minds think alike haha. I'm loving the mods. Be carefull on those light with the led turn signal in them. I haven't been happy with them overall. They are all plastic and the blink mode isn't very much brighter then the daytime running light mode. I have that disconnected so they. Basicallygo from off to on when blinking. The light spread is also uneven from left to right. I bought new $50 replacement bulbs and same result just brighter. I'm think maybe some poor craftsmanship in the plastic lens. Anyway we couldgo on for days. Take care and keep the cutter and welder going strong.

[Daniel U]

Originally Posted by 875DVL

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Another TPI truck! Looks clean.

[1955 Eddie]

Flames97
I'll see if i can dig up some old pics of the back half. I'll tell you though if i had to do it all over again I'd follow Kabwe's lead on the frame mods. I have a very similar C notch as he shows on his build thread. My truck already had a bad sub frame hack job when I bought it so i just cut it off and corrected the issues before welding it back on. The front wasnt low enough for me so I cut the bottom of the spring pockets out and extended them lower. When it is laid out it, the lower A frame touches the frame minus a very thin bump stop. I used slam specialities RE8 bags up front. I bought the shorter (I believe 54 inch end to end) s10 disc brake rearend including the leaf springs. I fabricated some brackets to mount the leafs to the frame. RE6 bags out back. Again a lot of man hours in that and the 4 link would have been much nicer and hours considered, cheaper.

[bjcaldwe]

That truck is clean Eddie. What wheels are those?

[1955 Eddie]

Thank you BJCALDWE. They are American racing torque thrust II's. They were custom made with the backspacing that I wanted and chrome centers instead of polished. 18x8 in front and 20x10 rear. I know the back tires are 315/35/20. I believe the fronts are 235/45/18.

[jjjmm56]

I hate you EDDIE !!!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by 1955 Eddie

What's going on Kabwe?? That truck is looking good. I registered on this site a long time ago but just wasnt active on it during my truck build. I just bought a 1953 chevy truck so I was out hunting information and made it back here. Man your craftsmanship is still top notch. I was checking out you build thread and as we said before great minds think alike haha. I'm loving the mods. Be carefull on those light with the led turn signal in them. I haven't been happy with them overall. They are all plastic and the blink mode isn't very much brighter then the daytime running light mode. I have that disconnected so they. Basicallygo from off to on when blinking. The light spread is also uneven from left to right. I bought new $50 replacement bulbs and same result just brighter. I'm think maybe some poor craftsmanship in the plastic lens. Anyway we couldgo on for days. Take care and keep the cutter and welder going strong.

Thanks for the heads up on the lights. Do you think the one with the yellow lens may function better? I don't like the look as much. Maybe I will just go old school and stick my hand out the window I still remember my hand signals.lol

Anyway I love the mod and I will just have to live with it. It makes the truck look meaner.lol For every action there is a reaction ya know.

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by 1955 Eddie

Flames97
I'll see if i can dig up some old pics of the back half. I'll tell you though if i had to do it all over again I'd follow Kabwe's lead on the frame mods. I have a very similar C notch as he shows on his build thread. My truck already had a bad sub frame hack job when I bought it so i just cut it off and corrected the issues before welding it back on. The front wasnt low enough for me so I cut the bottom of the spring pockets out and extended them lower. When it is laid out it, the lower A frame touches the frame minus a very thin bump stop. I used slam specialities RE8 bags up front. I bought the shorter (I believe 54 inch end to end) s10 disc brake rearend including the leaf springs. I fabricated some brackets to mount the leafs to the frame. RE6 bags out back. Again a lot of man hours in that and the 4 link would have been much nicer and hours considered, cheaper.

You have any pictures of the RE8s stuffed in that front end? Im trying to do the same on a 50 with camaro clip and 18s. BTW I work with your cousin Anthony.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by jjjmm56

I hate you EDDIE !!!

Aw jjjmm56, don't be a playa hater.

[truckeez]

Heres my 39 COE--this cab style was used from 36-50 on some 2ton up models--well in the army truck case this one was a 1 1/2 ---3 ton 4x4
if anyone knows of any of the longnose ones sitting in a junkyard-please let me know.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...9&d=1241051085

[1955 Eddie]

KABWE you already know we are on the same page. I love the mod and your nicer then me I wont even use the hand signals.

JJJMM56

BLITZD good to bump into you like this. I dont have any pics of the bags. I can tell you that I flattened the bottom of the frame where the spring sits. I couldnt see cutting the side of the frame out to make room for the bags.(They do the late 60s and 70 models trucks like this) My though was if I ruin an A frame I can get another one of those for next to nothing. Maybe we can arrange something and meet in person so you can check it out. no secrets here, I'll share and help with what I can.



Heres one for you KABWE. The TWINS are out.

[jjjmm56]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Aw jjjmm56, don't be a playa hater.

And this is comming from WHO?? Kabwe or is BAM55. I know your dirty little secret,and to keep it I want 10.000 in unmarked dimes and nickels, or I'll squeal yea thats it I'll squeal, squeal like a pig!!!

[jjjmm56]

Originally Posted by 1955 Eddie

KABWE you already know we are on the same page. I love the mod and your nicer then me I wont even use the hand signals.

JJJMM56

BLITZD good to bump into you like this. I dont have any pics of the bags. I can tell you that I flattened the bottom of the frame where the spring sits. I couldnt see cutting the side of the frame out to make room for the bags.(They do the late 60s and 70 models trucks like this) My though was if I ruin an A frame I can get another one of those for next to nothing. Maybe we can arrange something and meet in person so you can check it out. no secrets here, I'll share and help with what I can.



Heres one for you KABWE. The TWINS are out.

Sure rub it in go ahead Got any pics of your supermodel wife too!!! j/k

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by jjjmm56

And this is comming from WHO?? Kabwe or is BAM55. I know your dirty little secret,and to keep it I want 10.000 in unmarked dimes and nickels, or I'll squeal yea thats it I'll squeal, squeal like a pig!!!

Ha ha, I can't be blackmail. BAM55 on trifive.com, mkabwe on cardomain , and kabwe on here are all the same person. Now how you like that? No secrets here my friend may be addicted to cars and forums but not secrets.lol Like I said don't be a playa hater.lol

Now why would he show you of all people a shot of his supermodel wife? You are already hating on his cars, if he showed you his wife you head may explode. We can't have that you have to finish your truck.lol

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by 1955 Eddie

KABWE you already know we are on the same page. I love the mod and your nicer then me I wont even use the hand signals.

Heres one for you KABWE. The TWINS are out.

Yeah I try to be nice but jjjmm56, is starting stuff, but he has a nice build going so I will keep the peace.lol

I can't wait for my twins to come out. Now I have both of them in the hospital. But the 55 Sedan should be ready for summer. The truck is another story.
Well here's a pic before I put her back in the hospital for minor surgery. Sorry truck guys, now back to trucks

[jjjmm56]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Ha ha, I can't be blackmail. BAM55 on trifive.com, mkabwe on cardomain , and kabwe on here are all the same person. Now how you like that? No secrets here my friend may be addicted to cars and forums but not secrets.lol Like I said don't be a playa hater.lol

Now why would he show you of all people a shot of his supermodel wife? You are already hating on his cars, if he showed you his wife you head may explode. We can't have that you have to finish your truck.lol

I'm allways the last to know

[Flames97]

Originally Posted by 1955 Eddie

Flames97
I'll see if i can dig up some old pics of the back half. I'll tell you though if i had to do it all over again I'd follow Kabwe's lead on the frame mods. I have a very similar C notch as he shows on his build thread. My truck already had a bad sub frame hack job when I bought it so i just cut it off and corrected the issues before welding it back on. The front wasnt low enough for me so I cut the bottom of the spring pockets out and extended them lower. When it is laid out it, the lower A frame touches the frame minus a very thin bump stop. I used slam specialities RE8 bags up front. I bought the shorter (I believe 54 inch end to end) s10 disc brake rearend including the leaf springs. I fabricated some brackets to mount the leafs to the frame. RE6 bags out back. Again a lot of man hours in that and the 4 link would have been much nicer and hours considered, cheaper.

Thanks For the info. I have a 4-link w/air and c-notched frame. Originally I wasn't sure if it would allow me to go as low as I wanted. But from the sounds of yours, it will be just right.

[1955 Eddie]

Yes your going to be good with the 4 link. I did have to notch one of the frame supports so the driveshaft wouldn't rub it. It's the one right behind the cab. The front is a little tricky just depending on how you did your subframe. It will work out.

[jjjmm56]

Eddie just want to say that you could not find a more perfect truck than yours. My big struggle is picking a color,and I put black out of my mind awhile back but seeing yours has me rethinking it. You have any inside shots? Would love to see them, and welcome to the family

[1955 Eddie]

jjjmm56 thank you for the compliment and welcoming me to the forum. It has been a rocky road but all of the hard work and late nights are finally coming together. The interior is one of the sections that I have not completed yet, and you just reminded me that I need to get the camera out and take some new pics of it. These are old pics and I've redone some of this work over the last few months, but you can get the idea.





Here is a pic of the bed it is covered with the same material as the seats. This is where I haul all of the cement,glass,dirt, etc...

[1955 Eddie]

I just wanted to make a correction for those of you that asked for wheel spacing and tire details. A member asked for more detail and turns out my memory was a little off.

I pulled my invoice to check the backspacing for you and I was wrong on the width. it is a 18x7 with 3.75 backspacing(235/40/18 tire) up front and a 20x10 with 3 inch backspacing for the rear(315/35/20 tire). Time flies when your having fun, the invoice is dated 5/24/2006

[Mr_Mac]

My '52 doesn't (yet) compare with so many other very nice trucks! Soon...

[LEEVON]

Welcome to the Board Mr. Mac!

[Mr_Mac]

Thanks, Leevon!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Mr_Mac

My '52 doesn't (yet) compare with so many other very nice trucks! Soon...

Welcome, and it looks like you have a nice truck to start with.