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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice work, looks great
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Re: My long term 57 project
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Re: My long term 57 project
ChuckDriver, Great looking truck! Would it be possible to get a measurement from the firewall to the back bottom edge of the dash? And what air conditioning/heater unit you used?
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Re: My long term 57 project
Mike, It may take me a few days to get the measurment, I'm trying hard to get my house ready to sale. I have not installed and AC unit yet, will probably go with a Vintage Air when I do
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Re: My long term 57 project
I just reread your build thread and had some questions. Do you have any more pics of your battery box? Looks stationary. How easy is it to access battery? And last how well does trans cooler work?
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Re: My long term 57 project
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I also measured from the top of the speedo to the windshield and it was 10in exactly, but this probably want help as you will more than likely have the glass out when you do it. Hope this helps and I'll gladly answer any other questions you have, but much sooner next time!
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Trans cooler seems to work fine, but I'm considering installing one with the built in fan and thermostat from B&M
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Re: My long term 57 project
ChuckDriver, No problem. I know moving is B***H. My parents sold there house in only 1 week. Then 30 days to escrow.
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Good idea on the box.
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Re: My long term 57 project
nice fab work
![]() put a jump point on the inner fender or frame (like i don't have, yet ![]()
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Re: My long term 57 project
No jump point, but the battery has both top and side posts. So I use a set of the screw in type posts in the ones on the side to contact a battery charger if I need to.
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Re: My long term 57 project
How many days to fab the 1959 dash install? I'm hoping to do it in 3 day weekend. Do you think its possible?
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It can be done if you have all the tools in place and have a good game plan. And if you happen to have, say a play by play writeup with pic'c, that'll help!! I say go for it, and please post your progress!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Great truck!!!!
Last post 2009.... Is it done yet? More pics... Break You make any trips to Afghanistan in 2009? I rode a C-17 with an SC flag in her at some point that year. And I live up in Fort Mill, SC now... I'm down in Charleston all the time. Scott Navy EOD guy |
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It's still a work in progress. The last thing I've done was install the tubs and wood in the bed earlier this year, other than that I drive it! I made several trips into Afganistan in 2009, you might have been onboard one of those! Next time you're in Chucktown I'd be glad to show you my 57!
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Re: My long term 57 project
JJ,
Good deal, i'll let you know next time i am heading that way... Scott |
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Re: My long term 57 project
Chuck driver could I get the measurement of your column drop?
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But I believe it's a 2 1/2in drop.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Where's your emergency lever?
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Re: My long term 57 project
I removed it and have not installed another one yet.
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Re: My long term 57 project
It's actually a 3 in drop, measuring from the center of the column tube to the swivel point of the mount. And measured vertically from the bottom of the dash down the the same center of the column tube it's 3.5 in. Hope this helps!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Here's a shot showing the drop mounted up with a 1/4in spacer.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Then I welded in this piece of flat stock to stiffen it up.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Then this short piece to tie the dash and coulmn brace together.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Here's a finished shot with the 1/4in spacer painted to match the dash and the 3in drop!
I did have a slight gap between the lower edge of the dash and the factory column brace that I filled in with sheet metal. Hope these help!
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