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**JML55** · 06-12-2010, 01:17 PM

It has been a while but the primer is on, paint is going on today.

Kabwe · 06-12-2010, 04:16 PM

Looking good man.

Kim57 · 06-13-2010, 12:34 AM

The cab looks great.
Kim

**JML55** · 06-13-2010, 11:40 PM

Well here is the truck with some color on it.

Kim57 · 06-14-2010, 12:09 AM

That does look sharp.
Kim

OKGMC4 · 06-14-2010, 08:11 AM

It aint easy being green - Kermit the Frog

Looks good!

Tri5Nerd · 06-14-2010, 08:59 AM

Nice, now you're starting to see the light at the end of tunnel! When I see paint being layed on then I know you're getting close to finishing the truck.

Tri5

Kabwe · 06-14-2010, 11:38 AM

Looking great.

**JML55** · 06-14-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Looking great.

Thanks man, now i cant wait to put it back together and move it on its own power.

**JML55** · 06-14-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Nice, now you're starting to see the light at the end of tunnel! When I see paint being layed on then I know you're getting close to finishing the truck.

Tri5

Hope to get it done in the next couple of months.

**JML55** · 06-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OKGMC4

It aint easy being green - Kermit the Frog

Looks good!

I know but you are sure going to see me coming.

56chevy1300 · 06-18-2010, 05:10 PM

Awesome colour...love the 2 tone

**JML55** · 06-18-2010, 05:15 PM

Thanks man, not quite the 2 tone i was planning in the beginning but it works.

**JML55** · 06-20-2010, 11:04 PM

Got it back home today. will start reassembly shortly.

Kabwe · 06-21-2010, 05:02 PM

I hope that is not your shop in the pic, if it is I'm jealous and its not cool to be jealous.lol I need the room man. Anyway the truck is looking really nice keep us in the loop and post those pics.

**JML55** · 06-21-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I hope that is not your shop in the pic, if it is I'm jealous and its not cool to be jealous.lol I need the room man. Anyway the truck is looking really nice keep us in the loop and post those pics.

Yes it is, been here just over six years and love the place. That is what you get in the country, 10 acres lot with 2000 square feet of work space, i can fit easily six or seven cars in there. I will keep posting pics has i go for sure, right now we ran into some issues with the clear coat finish on the cab, lots of orange peal. I need to sort that out before i can do anything else.

Kabwe · 06-22-2010, 11:40 AM

You should be able to cut and buff that orange peel now problem. I hope it all works out for you and man you are lucky to have that amount of space.

57picupnewbie · 06-25-2010, 10:22 PM

Like the Flip Hood Kit. It would look great on my '57. Where did you get it, or did you manf. it? If so, do you have specs and drawings you will share?

**JML55** · 06-25-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57picupnewbie

Like the Flip Hood Kit. It would look great on my '57. Where did you get it, or did you manf. it? If so, do you have specs and drawings you will share?

Got it from NoLimit, http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CTHK-557. It a bolt on kit fairly easy to install.

OKGMC4 · 07-04-2010, 10:10 AM

Quick question...how did you work out your tank filler? I got one yesterday just to have it but all the filler necks I saw at the salvage were bigger than the pipe on the tank. Did you find an easy way to hook it up? Maybe two hoses and an exhaust reducer piece? Thanks...Mike

**JML55** · 07-04-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Quick question...how did you work out your tank filler? I got one yesterday just to have it but all the filler necks I saw at the salvage were bigger than the pipe on the tank. Did you find an easy way to hook it up? Maybe two hoses and an exhaust reducer piece? Thanks...Mike

My gas door is off a Dakota and yes some fab is required for the filler tube to the tank, right now i have to redo the first one i did. I don't really like the way it turned out, its a combination of steal pipe and rubber hose. The rubber hose has to be rated for gasoline.

OKGMC4 · 07-04-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JML55

My gas door is off a Dakota and yes some fab is required for the filler tube to the tank, right now i have to redo the first one i did. I don't really like the way it turned out, its a combination of steal pipe and rubber hose. The rubber hose has to be rated for gasoline.

Funny, the door I got came off a Ramcharger. I guess Dodges ARE good for something! (I have two of them in the driveway BTW)

hotrod1 · 07-05-2010, 02:13 PM

tell me more about the tailgate chainless kit. Looks great. Where do I get the parts and directions.

**JML55** · 07-05-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcelaya

tell me more about the tailgate chainless kit. Looks great. Where do I get the parts and directions.

Got the kit from Mar-k.com, fairly simple to install, just make sure you mesure twice and and drill only once. They will bind up if not install propely.

OrrieG · 07-05-2010, 04:31 PM

http://www.mar-k.com/41-87_GM_Step_TG_hidden_latch.pdf

They make a kit for adapting later model bar type tailgate supports too.

06-12-2010, 01:17 PM	#251
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC It has been a while but the primer is on, paint is going on today. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

06-12-2010, 04:16 PM	#252
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looking good man.

06-13-2010, 12:34 AM	#253
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC The cab looks great. Kim

06-13-2010, 11:40 PM	#254
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Well here is the truck with some color on it. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

06-14-2010, 12:09 AM	#255
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC That does look sharp. Kim

06-14-2010, 08:11 AM	#256
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,245	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC It aint easy being green - Kermit the Frog Looks good! __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

06-14-2010, 08:59 AM	#257
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Nice, now you're starting to see the light at the end of tunnel! When I see paint being layed on then I know you're getting close to finishing the truck. Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513 Last edited by Tri5Nerd; 06-14-2010 at 08:59 AM.

06-14-2010, 11:38 AM	#258
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looking great.

06-18-2010, 05:10 PM	#262
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Awesome colour...love the 2 tone

06-18-2010, 05:15 PM	#263
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Thanks man, not quite the 2 tone i was planning in the beginning but it works. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

06-20-2010, 11:04 PM	#264
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Got it back home today. will start reassembly shortly. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

06-21-2010, 05:02 PM	#265
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC I hope that is not your shop in the pic, if it is I'm jealous and its not cool to be jealous.lol I need the room man. Anyway the truck is looking really nice keep us in the loop and post those pics.

06-22-2010, 11:40 AM	#267
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC You should be able to cut and buff that orange peel now problem. I hope it all works out for you and man you are lucky to have that amount of space.

06-25-2010, 10:22 PM	#268
57picupnewbie '57 Rosa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fitzgerald,GA Posts: 162	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Like the Flip Hood Kit. It would look great on my '57. Where did you get it, or did you manf. it? If so, do you have specs and drawings you will share? __________________ My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" (Current Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post4118721 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 (Daily Driver) Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs Dru~ USN Retired

07-04-2010, 10:10 AM	#270
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,245	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Quick question...how did you work out your tank filler? I got one yesterday just to have it but all the filler necks I saw at the salvage were bigger than the pipe on the tank. Did you find an easy way to hook it up? Maybe two hoses and an exhaust reducer piece? Thanks...Mike __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167



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07-05-2010, 02:13 PM	#273
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC tell me more about the tailgate chainless kit. Looks great. Where do I get the parts and directions.

07-05-2010, 04:31 PM	#275
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC http://www.mar-k.com/41-87_GM_Step_TG_hidden_latch.pdf They make a kit for adapting later model bar type tailgate supports too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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