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GeorgeVale · 07-01-2011, 02:34 AM

Excellent work Kim. I would use spherical rod ends.

Kim57 · 07-01-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Kim, your bed is freakin awesome! When I saw that i swear I heard Bam in my head saying 'what can I cut up next"

Thanks. when I get bored I start cutting things up. As you can see I get bored a lot.

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

checked out the whole thread wow great job killer skills dig the truck!!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by GeorgeVale

Excellent work Kim. I would use spherical rod ends.

I'm leaning toward them as they will give me a real fine adjustment on the hood position.
In reality the cost for the size I need isn't that great.
Kim

FFredo · 07-07-2011, 12:32 PM

I just read this thread, all I can say Kim is WOW!! Thank you for the insperation.

Kim57 · 07-07-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FFredo

I just read this thread, all I can say Kim is WOW!! Thank you for the insperation.

Thanks FFredo.
I get a lot of inspiration from all the builds on this site so I'm glad I can return the favor.
Kim

1985-GMC · 07-17-2011, 11:49 PM

Incredible build Kim! Im amazed at all the work you've put into this truck, keep it up!

Kim57 · 07-18-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Incredible build Kim! Im amazed at all the work you've put into this truck, keep it up!

Thanks for looking.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-27-2011, 06:31 PM

Got a little more done on the hood.
I made the brackets for the rollers that will hold the hood in the rear.
I got the rollers at pic a part for $5.00. They're out of a BMW.
I wanted to use them as they were but they were to short so I made some new brackets.
The pics tell the story of how I did it.
I used some 3/16 plate . A little cutting and I have 2 new brackets.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-27-2011, 06:34 PM

A little more trimming and welding and I have my brackets.
The next step is to bend some 3/8 rod to use as the runners.
I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to do that.
Kim

chevyrestoguy · 07-27-2011, 08:16 PM

Very cool! NICE fab work, Kim!

If they don't make it, or you're too cheap to buy it, then make it yourself. Most of the time, it always turns out nicer anyway, and you can't beat the price!

Kabwe · 07-27-2011, 08:37 PM

Kim,

That is pretty slick, great job man and plus you saved some money. Great job man.

Rods57 · 07-27-2011, 11:50 PM

Kim that is Fab-0-licious! cant wait to see how it all looks when its done.

Kim57 · 07-28-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Very cool! NICE fab work, Kim!

If they don't make it, or you're too cheap to buy it, then make it yourself. Most of the time, it always turns out nicer anyway, and you can't beat the price!

Thanks.
I'm to cheap. The one thing I have plenty of is time.

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Kim,

That is pretty slick, great job man and plus you saved some money. Great job man.

Thanks Bam.

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Kim that is Fab-0-licious! cant wait to see how it all looks when its done.

Thanks.
Kim

jjjmm56 · 07-28-2011, 08:43 AM

I just love the way we keep improving on a design. Your doing a super job on that hood can'i wait to see it finished.

kustombrad · 07-28-2011, 08:57 AM

Dude, that's very slick! Great job!
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Kim57 · 07-28-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jjjmm56

I just love the way we keep improving on a design. Your doing a super job on that hood can'i wait to see it finished.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

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Originally Posted by kustombrad

Dude, that's very slick! Great job!
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks.
Kim

65Pickup · 07-29-2011, 01:01 AM

Cool project, incredible fab skills. I'm subscribed.

**oldman3** · 07-29-2011, 05:01 PM

Kim, computors been in the shop a couple day, no posting, love the brackets.....Jim

Fat Mike · 07-29-2011, 06:31 PM

Looks very good. You always have the coolest ideas. Really like looking at your build.

Kim57 · 07-29-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup

Cool project, incredible fab skills. I'm subscribed.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Kim, computors been in the shop a couple day, no posting, love the brackets.....Jim

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Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Looks very good. You always have the coolest ideas. Really like looking at your build.

Thanks guys.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 07-29-2011, 09:40 PM

So, how many pairs of eye glasses does it take to build a truck???!! Just kidding, I need them too!

Nice work by the way!

Kim57 · 07-29-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

So, how many pairs of eye glasses does it take to build a truck???!! Just kidding, I need them too!

Nice work by the way!

I have about ten pair in the garage. It's where all of my readers end up once they get a scratch in them.
Makes it easy to find a pair near by.
Kim

CAL 58 GMC · 07-31-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

A little more trimming and welding and I have my brackets.
The next step is to bend some 3/8 rod to use as the runners.
I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to do that.
Kim

Nice job Kim!

Kim57 · 07-31-2011, 07:57 PM

Thanks Cal.
Kim

BC Toy chest · 08-01-2011, 03:44 AM

WOW gr8 craftsmenship on the hardware.

Rods57 · 08-01-2011, 09:55 AM

I have the readers all over the shop too, means I am aged well... Cant wait to see more.

07-01-2011, 02:34 AM	#326
GeorgeVale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cublington Buckinghamshire Posts: 49	Re: My 57 Pro Street Excellent work Kim. I would use spherical rod ends.

07-07-2011, 12:32 PM	#328
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: My 57 Pro Street I just read this thread, all I can say Kim is WOW!! Thank you for the insperation.

07-17-2011, 11:49 PM	#330
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: My 57 Pro Street Incredible build Kim! Im amazed at all the work you've put into this truck, keep it up! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

07-27-2011, 06:31 PM	#332
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Got a little more done on the hood. I made the brackets for the rollers that will hold the hood in the rear. I got the rollers at pic a part for $5.00. They're out of a BMW. I wanted to use them as they were but they were to short so I made some new brackets. The pics tell the story of how I did it. I used some 3/16 plate . A little cutting and I have 2 new brackets. Kim Attached Images

07-27-2011, 06:34 PM	#333
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street A little more trimming and welding and I have my brackets. The next step is to bend some 3/8 rod to use as the runners. I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to do that. Kim Attached Images

07-27-2011, 08:16 PM	#334
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: My 57 Pro Street Very cool! NICE fab work, Kim! If they don't make it, or you're too cheap to buy it, then make it yourself. Most of the time, it always turns out nicer anyway, and you can't beat the price! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

07-27-2011, 08:37 PM	#335
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, That is pretty slick, great job man and plus you saved some money. Great job man. Last edited by Kabwe; 07-27-2011 at 08:50 PM.

07-27-2011, 11:50 PM	#336
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim that is Fab-0-licious! cant wait to see how it all looks when its done.

07-28-2011, 08:43 AM	#338
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: My 57 Pro Street I just love the way we keep improving on a design. Your doing a super job on that hood can'i wait to see it finished.

07-28-2011, 08:57 AM	#339
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: My 57 Pro Street Dude, that's very slick! Great job! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

07-29-2011, 01:01 AM	#341
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: My 57 Pro Street Cool project, incredible fab skills. I'm subscribed.

07-29-2011, 05:01 PM	#342
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, computors been in the shop a couple day, no posting, love the brackets.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

07-29-2011, 06:31 PM	#343
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: My 57 Pro Street Looks very good. You always have the coolest ideas. Really like looking at your build. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

07-29-2011, 09:40 PM	#345
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 57 Pro Street So, how many pairs of eye glasses does it take to build a truck???!! Just kidding, I need them too! Nice work by the way! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-31-2011, 07:57 PM	#348
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks Cal. Kim



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08-01-2011, 03:44 AM	#349
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: My 57 Pro Street WOW gr8 craftsmenship on the hardware. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

08-01-2011, 09:55 AM	#350
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