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jjjmm56 · 09-10-2021, 10:38 PM

Its good to see it done looks fantastic !!!

BAM55 · 09-14-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjmm56

Its good to see it done looks fantastic !!!

Thank you Sir

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-15-2021, 09:48 AM

Bam, it turned out awesome! What are you going to do with your spare time now?

_Ogre · 09-16-2021, 11:21 AM

great pic of the truck in action, bam

BAM55 · 09-16-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Bam, it turned out awesome! What are you going to do with your spare time now?

Thanks man I appreciate it. Spare time? Man I already started planning out the rebuild of my 55 210. Here is a pic of the suspension thats going in it. Its a flat out engineering front crossmember that I made the frame rails for to slide in as a clip. The suspension components are from a 88-96 C4 Corvette. Its not finished, I will taper the from of the frame rails and I have to make the core support and bumper mounts.

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

great pic of the truck in action, bam

Thank you Sir, My buddy took that pic. Its BCToyBox from this form.

6DoF · 09-20-2021, 07:55 AM

i like where this is going

**Rickysnickers** · 09-20-2021, 10:20 AM

So are you going to start a thread in the Alternate Tinkering section? Hope so, with lots of pictures!!

BAM55 · 09-20-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i like where this is going

Yeah its coming along nicely. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

So are you going to start a thread in the Alternate Tinkering section? Hope so, with lots of pictures!!

Yeah the plan is to do another build thread so I will put it in Alternate Tinkering. I'm still in the planning stage now. When I start the install I will be sure to do it.

**Rickysnickers** · 09-21-2021, 09:41 AM

Please do. You do nice work and I'm sure many others would like to see it as well!!

MARTINSR · 09-21-2021, 10:45 AM

Bam, you have amazing skills for sure!

Brian

BAM55 · 09-21-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Please do. You do nice work and I'm sure many others would like to see it as well!!

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Bam, you have amazing skills for sure!

Brian

Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words. Here is pic of the clip with the frame rails tapered to give it a more clean and streamline look.

burnin oil · 09-22-2021, 12:47 AM

I never commented on your build before but it is pure art. I followed it on here and another site, thinking it was tri five, and all I can say is amazing talent. I stopped watching for awhile when the work slowed down so I am glad that you shared finishing her up. I like the trucks 10 times more than the shoe boxes but that 210 may be my favorite. I can't wait for that build thread as she gets updated. Heck most guys would be proud to own her as is! I can't even imagine what you have planned and not mentioned. For some reason I can see you finding a deal on a wrecked McClaren and doing a full suspension swap and somehow make it look like the General intended it to be that way. Keep up the good work.

BAM55 · 09-22-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by burnin oil

I never commented on your build before but it is pure art. I followed it on here and another site, thinking it was tri five, and all I can say is amazing talent. I stopped watching for awhile when the work slowed down so I am glad that you shared finishing her up. I like the trucks 10 times more than the shoe boxes but that 210 may be my favorite. I can't wait for that build thread as she gets updated. Heck most guys would be proud to own her as is! I can't even imagine what you have planned and not mentioned. For some reason I can see you finding a deal on a wrecked McClaren and doing a full suspension swap and somehow make it look like the General intended it to be that way. Keep up the good work.

Thanks so much for the kind words, I'm still in the planning stages for the 55 210 but I will start a build thread once I actually starting taking the car apart.

Nut Case · 10-24-2021, 03:37 AM

Strong work, well done.......

keep on keepin on

nutz

**slammed57** · 10-24-2021, 01:32 PM

on your way to another build, its in the blood isnt it bam? LOL

svr · 10-25-2021, 10:12 AM

Looking forward to the C4 stuff on the '55, something like that has been rolling around in the back of my mind for awhile.

BAM55 · 10-25-2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut Case

Strong work, well done.......

keep on keepin on

nutz

Thank you Sir

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Originally Posted by slammed57

on your way to another build, its in the blood isnt it bam? LOL

Yep on to another build hopefully the last one.lol After this one I hope I'm cured.

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Originally Posted by svr

Looking forward to the C4 stuff on the '55, something like that has been rolling around in the back of my mind for awhile.

I re-engineered things a bit. I narrowed the crossmember so that it has the same track width as the trifive, I extended the front of the frame horns to match that of the bumber. I also ditched the corvette rack once I narrowed it and added a 89-97 t-bird rack which match the pivot points of the control arms since its been narrowed.

71'tahoe · 10-26-2021, 07:27 PM

Love how this build is going! Keep up the good work. Is there any chance you could help me out with a few measurements? I have a couple C4 corvette front suspensions but I don't have the measurements between the upper control arms or the lower control arms, the nagle of the upper control arm mounts or the distance between the upper mounts and the lower mounts. I have tried to find them on different websites and I am not having any luck. Any help would be grateful!

Indian113 · 11-10-2021, 02:47 PM

Bam, your talents amaze me and if that 210 turns out as nice as I think it will be it's going to be AWESOME! Love the way your truck looks- bet you get a Million Smiles per Mile.

BAM55 · 02-08-2022, 05:28 PM

Hey guys,

As promised, I started a new build thread for my 55 210 in the Alternate Tinkering section. Heres the link for those that are interested https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post9031970

55taskforce · 04-01-2022, 09:27 AM

Gorgeous truck! I appreciate all of the pics and explanations in this post as they have helped me tremendously over the last few years!

BAM55 · 04-04-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 55taskforce

Gorgeous truck! I appreciate all of the pics and explanations in this post as they have helped me tremendously over the last few years!

Thanks so much for the compliments.

09-10-2021, 10:38 PM	#2476
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Its good to see it done looks fantastic !!!

09-15-2021, 09:48 AM	#2478
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Bam, it turned out awesome! What are you going to do with your spare time now? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-16-2021, 11:21 AM	#2479
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build great pic of the truck in action, bam __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-20-2021, 07:55 AM	#2481
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build i like where this is going

09-20-2021, 10:20 AM	#2482
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,017	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build So are you going to start a thread in the Alternate Tinkering section? Hope so, with lots of pictures!!

09-21-2021, 09:41 AM	#2484
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,017	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Please do. You do nice work and I'm sure many others would like to see it as well!!

09-21-2021, 10:45 AM	#2485
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Bam, you have amazing skills for sure! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-22-2021, 12:47 AM	#2487
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I never commented on your build before but it is pure art. I followed it on here and another site, thinking it was tri five, and all I can say is amazing talent. I stopped watching for awhile when the work slowed down so I am glad that you shared finishing her up. I like the trucks 10 times more than the shoe boxes but that 210 may be my favorite. I can't wait for that build thread as she gets updated. Heck most guys would be proud to own her as is! I can't even imagine what you have planned and not mentioned. For some reason I can see you finding a deal on a wrecked McClaren and doing a full suspension swap and somehow make it look like the General intended it to be that way. Keep up the good work.

10-24-2021, 03:37 AM	#2489
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Strong work, well done....... keep on keepin on nutz __________________ Been there, wrecked that

10-24-2021, 01:32 PM	#2490
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build on your way to another build, its in the blood isnt it bam? LOL __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

10-25-2021, 10:12 AM	#2491
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking forward to the C4 stuff on the '55, something like that has been rolling around in the back of my mind for awhile. __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

10-26-2021, 07:27 PM	#2493
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Love how this build is going! Keep up the good work. Is there any chance you could help me out with a few measurements? I have a couple C4 corvette front suspensions but I don't have the measurements between the upper control arms or the lower control arms, the nagle of the upper control arm mounts or the distance between the upper mounts and the lower mounts. I have tried to find them on different websites and I am not having any luck. Any help would be grateful!

11-10-2021, 02:47 PM	#2494
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Bam, your talents amaze me and if that 210 turns out as nice as I think it will be it's going to be AWESOME! Love the way your truck looks- bet you get a Million Smiles per Mile.

02-08-2022, 05:28 PM	#2495
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Hey guys, As promised, I started a new build thread for my 55 210 in the Alternate Tinkering section. Heres the link for those that are interested https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post9031970 __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

04-01-2022, 09:27 AM	#2496
55taskforce Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Daphne, Al. Posts: 1	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Gorgeous truck! I appreciate all of the pics and explanations in this post as they have helped me tremendously over the last few years!



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