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**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-13-2014, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Gave my 57 a facelift!!

JJ, you know I love your truck but what are your plans? Are you turning it into a GMC step side or maybe a GMC Suburban Carrier? Those are more rare than hen's teeth as I'm sure you know.

I thought you'd posted awhile ago that you intended to make your truck into a Cameo, but now I'm a bit confused. She's still a GREAT looking truck!

47 Fasttoys · 07-14-2014, 07:02 AM

Dang Softpatch, I think what you really need is a few more leaf springs. What was that thing hauling, all the steel to build the Titanic?
Rob

capnduane · 07-14-2014, 04:48 PM

My cab had been smelling like gasoline when I would fuel up. Large hose would leak no matter how tight the clamp was. So I ordered a set of hoses, and a new filler neck grommet, as the 60 yr old original was looking a bit tired.... Got them off the internet from Grumpys parts in Arizona. They arrived in two days! Hoses and grommet fit perfectly, just a bit of grunting, and a little lube, to get them on. 81 deg and 50% humidity here in So Cal today, actually had a tiny bit of rain!

mechanixman · 07-15-2014, 12:20 AM

Sweet Capnduane!
I finally got my master cylinder mounted!

ChuckDriver · 07-15-2014, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

JJ, you know I love your truck but what are your plans? Are you turning it into a GMC step side or maybe a GMC Suburban Carrier? Those are more rare than hen's teeth as I'm sure you know.

I thought you'd posted awhile ago that you intended to make your truck into a Cameo, but now I'm a bit confused. She's still a GREAT looking truck!

Dan, Just going to run the GMC for now, the Cameo conversion is a long ways off!

topdown99 · 07-15-2014, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Gave my 57 a facelift!!

Looks AMAZING!

What grill/front end is that? - nevermind, I found it!

wolffcub · 07-15-2014, 12:39 PM

Got the front fenders and grille on last friday.

Softpatch · 07-17-2014, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Gave my 57 a facelift!!

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great looking truck ....

Would like to know more about the wheels (Rim's)
like the color.! what is it (orange) your handy work..?
How did you do it Spraybomb.?
Two stage ?.
.Base-clear coat.?
.........Thanks Sp

ChuckDriver · 07-17-2014, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Softpatch

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great looking truck ....

Would like to know more about the wheels (Rim's)
like the color.! what is it (orange) your handy work..?
How did you do it Spraybomb.?
Two stage ?.
.Base-clear coat.?
.........Thanks Sp

Thanks Sp! I bought the rims from Stockton Wheel, 15x8 fronts and 16x10 rear, and the were powder coated orange by them too.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-17-2014, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Dan, Just going to run the GMC for now, the Cameo conversion is a long ways off!

Thanks JJ.
Are you missing pieces to complete the Cameo conversion?

Since you're wheels are orange I'm wondering what your eventual final color scheme is planned to be? Orange two tone could look great. A little like a 50-50 bar!

Russell Ashley · 07-17-2014, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolffcub

Got the front fenders and grille on last friday.

I like the direction this truck is going. I was looking for a truck with a six in it when I bought mine.

Tomb23 · 07-17-2014, 09:09 PM

Got My column almost done . Made new shifter Knob & Made new Handle Boot.

crossfire84 · 07-19-2014, 01:31 PM

My new dyna tech driveshaft came today, one step closer!

**rgunlock** · 07-19-2014, 08:06 PM

That is a dang nice job on the shifter knob Tomb23!

Half Baked · 07-20-2014, 10:35 PM

Started to tear apart rear brakes...a major overhaul is needed.

OrrieG · 07-21-2014, 12:13 PM

Welding and finish work on the step repair. Major shop cleanup after finishing woodworking honey dos.

crossfire84 · 07-21-2014, 07:36 PM

Scrubbed down the C4 rear end now all clean and shiny.

wolffcub · 07-24-2014, 02:45 PM

Installed the seat covering, hood and finished up the front wiring over the last few days.

nvrdone · 07-25-2014, 10:44 AM

Noticed an oil spot on the floor under the right rear wheel, so decided to find out what's up.
Found grease seal was leaking & wheel bearing was real noisy. When I pulled it apart, the axle out, the bearing rollers fell out of the cage and rolled down the axle tube into the diff.
So after replacing bearings, seals & brakes on both sides plus draining the diff & removing the bearing rollers, today its off to the tile store to get tile for a bathroom remodel

crossfire84 · 07-25-2014, 04:36 PM

Fixed the dash for the radio, put 2 fender washers in the new holes i just cut to fix the ugly that was left behind.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-25-2014, 11:22 PM

Looking at the radio photo for some reason the ground metal looked like old fashioned clear glass cabinet knobs. They're not but then I thought, "...that might be cool!"

nvrdone · 07-26-2014, 12:32 PM

Took my wife out for dinner last night in the truck. She enjoyed the re done interior and the quieter exhaust. Woo hoo - points for me !!!

YahamaR1 · 07-26-2014, 06:03 PM

Was is Bakersfield CA for this last month, orderd a lot of stuff by Summit.
4 boxes of dynamat extreme.. And a lot of little things for the lokar shifter..
Did'nt know the dynamat is so heavy.. Did not fit in my suitcase to the Netherlands.. So now its going with usps.. Hope to continue soon with my build...

OrrieG · 07-26-2014, 09:34 PM

Worked on the door edge, getting close.

OrrieG · 07-28-2014, 11:30 PM

Worked on the door some more. Took a break and did the paint and body work on this 1940's desk we scored at a yard sale. Cannot believe the 60 year old melamine top survived (did take an hour and a half to get the old tape off with laquer thinner).

07-14-2014, 07:02 AM	#3602
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Dang Softpatch, I think what you really need is a few more leaf springs. What was that thing hauling, all the steel to build the Titanic? Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

07-14-2014, 04:48 PM	#3603
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? My cab had been smelling like gasoline when I would fuel up. Large hose would leak no matter how tight the clamp was. So I ordered a set of hoses, and a new filler neck grommet, as the 60 yr old original was looking a bit tired.... Got them off the internet from Grumpys parts in Arizona. They arrived in two days! Hoses and grommet fit perfectly, just a bit of grunting, and a little lube, to get them on. 81 deg and 50% humidity here in So Cal today, actually had a tiny bit of rain! Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

07-15-2014, 12:20 AM	#3604
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Sweet Capnduane! I finally got my master cylinder mounted! Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

07-15-2014, 12:39 PM	#3607
wolffcub Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 348	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the front fenders and grille on last friday.

07-17-2014, 09:09 PM	#3612
Tomb23 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 201	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got My column almost done . Made new shifter Knob & Made new Handle Boot. Attached Images

07-19-2014, 01:31 PM	#3613
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? My new dyna tech driveshaft came today, one step closer! __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

07-19-2014, 08:06 PM	#3614
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? That is a dang nice job on the shifter knob Tomb23! __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

07-20-2014, 10:35 PM	#3615
Half Baked Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Media, Pa Posts: 11	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started to tear apart rear brakes...a major overhaul is needed. __________________ Cheers, Chris 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pick up

07-21-2014, 12:13 PM	#3616
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Welding and finish work on the step repair. Major shop cleanup after finishing woodworking honey dos. __________________ 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

07-21-2014, 07:36 PM	#3617
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Scrubbed down the C4 rear end now all clean and shiny. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

07-24-2014, 02:45 PM	#3618
wolffcub Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 348	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed the seat covering, hood and finished up the front wiring over the last few days.

07-25-2014, 10:44 AM	#3619
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Noticed an oil spot on the floor under the right rear wheel, so decided to find out what's up. Found grease seal was leaking & wheel bearing was real noisy. When I pulled it apart, the axle out, the bearing rollers fell out of the cage and rolled down the axle tube into the diff. So after replacing bearings, seals & brakes on both sides plus draining the diff & removing the bearing rollers, today its off to the tile store to get tile for a bathroom remodel

07-25-2014, 04:36 PM	#3620
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Fixed the dash for the radio, put 2 fender washers in the new holes i just cut to fix the ugly that was left behind. Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

07-25-2014, 11:22 PM	#3621
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Looking at the radio photo for some reason the ground metal looked like old fashioned clear glass cabinet knobs. They're not but then I thought, "...that might be cool!" __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

07-26-2014, 12:32 PM	#3622
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took my wife out for dinner last night in the truck. She enjoyed the re done interior and the quieter exhaust. Woo hoo - points for me !!!



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07-26-2014, 06:03 PM	#3623
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Was is Bakersfield CA for this last month, orderd a lot of stuff by Summit. 4 boxes of dynamat extreme.. And a lot of little things for the lokar shifter.. Did'nt know the dynamat is so heavy.. Did not fit in my suitcase to the Netherlands.. So now its going with usps.. Hope to continue soon with my build... __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

07-26-2014, 09:34 PM	#3624
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Worked on the door edge, getting close. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-28-2014, 11:30 PM	#3625
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Worked on the door some more. Took a break and did the paint and body work on this 1940's desk we scored at a yard sale. Cannot believe the 60 year old melamine top survived (did take an hour and a half to get the old tape off with laquer thinner). Attached Images __________________ 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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