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threeonthetree · 01-31-2011, 12:00 AM

NICE work on that door man
excellent work
are you welding with gmaw?mig?

**JML55** · 01-31-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by threeonthetree

NICE work on that door man
excellent work
are you welding with gmaw?mig?

Thanks, i use a cheapy little gasless mig i bought 20 years ago but still works good.

**JML55** · 02-12-2011, 07:52 PM

Still working on the body work, here are some pictures. A little boring but i know some of you like to see tons of pics. Pass door skin turned out very nice, I'm fine tuning the gaps and edges shape.

I'm off to Mexico in a couple of weeks for my daughter wedding and a little vacation at the same time. Can't wait to get out of this -40 degrees temperature we've had here lately. So work on the truck will be at a stop for the next little while.

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 12:10 AM

Here is one more thing done or i should say redone. I wanted a better looking grill with a more custom look instead of home build like the one i did first. So a couple months ago i got a machinist to designed the new grill on the computer and make it for me. We made this one out of one piece mirror finish stainless steel. Its laser cut and the holes were punched out with this huge computerize puncher machine. The first pic shows the old and new one side by side.

troy54gmc · 03-08-2011, 12:20 AM

that grill is sweet lookin...

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by troy54gmc

that grill is sweet lookin...

Thanks

RockTonka · 03-08-2011, 12:29 AM

Great lookin grill, real nice touch.

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Great lookin grill, real nice touch.

Thanks,

BC Toy chest · 03-08-2011, 12:36 AM

Lookin' real good.

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Lookin' real good.

Thanks, yes it turned out much better then that first one i made out of that exhaust shield.

Kim57 · 03-08-2011, 01:13 AM

The grill looks great.
Kim

bobinbc · 03-08-2011, 01:34 AM

The grill is a very nice custom touch, better than factory.

ratty 46 · 03-08-2011, 01:43 AM

Impressive workmanship so far.

I'm scribed.

Ratty 46

duallyjams · 03-08-2011, 09:51 AM

Can't wait to see the grill on the truck.

ChuckDriver · 03-08-2011, 09:42 PM

Awesome!

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Awesome!

Thanks

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Can't wait to see the grill on the truck.

Yes, me too.

**JML55** · 03-13-2011, 11:12 PM

More body work this weekend, couldn't really do anything else, we got snow in most of the weekend from this blizzard that started Friday night. I hope this snow stop soon or we will still have snow on the ground in June. Anyway got a little more done on the front fenders, tried to fit the headlight ring, the new set i have don't match the fender at all. The originals do fit well so i may be using the old ones and get them chromed. This after market stuff sure doesn't always fit right. I'm happy with the door gaps and the fitment between the doors and the front fenders so far, will see later when i put the door seal on.

Kim57 · 03-14-2011, 12:11 AM

Looking good. I'm hoping to start priming mine soon.
Kim

Kabwe · 03-14-2011, 07:39 PM

Looking great. Keep it up man you are doing a great job.

**JML55** · 03-14-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Looking great. Keep it up man you are doing a great job.

Thanks, its going slow but its getting there.

Maximus · 03-14-2011, 08:36 PM

Looking GREAT! What body filler do you use?

**JML55** · 03-14-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Looking GREAT! What body filler do you use?

Just good quality bondo.

**JML55** · 04-23-2011, 01:47 AM

Wow i'm still doing body work and i thought it was almost ready for paint. Actualy the last guy that did the paint job said it was ready for paint. Been bloc sanding and working on the gaps for hours. Its taking a lot more time that i thought first. It took quite some time to fit the headlight rings, i have three sets and none of them fit right. I finaly put a coat of primer on the doors and fenders tonight. More bloc sanding to come. I still have to install the new driver side step. I should have that done this weekend.

ChuckDriver · 04-23-2011, 08:48 AM

It's really looking slick! I'm sure you are tired of sanding, but the finished results will be worth it, and you can say you did it yourself!!

01-31-2011, 12:00 AM	#351
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC NICE work on that door man excellent work are you welding with gmaw?mig? __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

02-12-2011, 07:52 PM	#353
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Still working on the body work, here are some pictures. A little boring but i know some of you like to see tons of pics. Pass door skin turned out very nice, I'm fine tuning the gaps and edges shape. I'm off to Mexico in a couple of weeks for my daughter wedding and a little vacation at the same time. Can't wait to get out of this -40 degrees temperature we've had here lately. So work on the truck will be at a stop for the next little while. 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

03-08-2011, 12:10 AM	#354
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Here is one more thing done or i should say redone. I wanted a better looking grill with a more custom look instead of home build like the one i did first. So a couple months ago i got a machinist to designed the new grill on the computer and make it for me. We made this one out of one piece mirror finish stainless steel. Its laser cut and the holes were punched out with this huge computerize puncher machine. The first pic shows the old and new one side by side. 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

03-08-2011, 12:20 AM	#355
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC that grill is sweet lookin...

03-08-2011, 12:29 AM	#357
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Great lookin grill, real nice touch. __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

03-08-2011, 12:36 AM	#359
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03-08-2011, 01:13 AM	#361
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC The grill looks great. Kim

03-08-2011, 01:34 AM	#362
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03-08-2011, 01:43 AM	#363
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Impressive workmanship so far. I'm scribed. Ratty 46

03-08-2011, 09:51 AM	#364
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Can't wait to see the grill on the truck. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

03-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#365
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Awesome! __________________ 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

03-13-2011, 11:12 PM	#368
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC More body work this weekend, couldn't really do anything else, we got snow in most of the weekend from this blizzard that started Friday night. I hope this snow stop soon or we will still have snow on the ground in June. Anyway got a little more done on the front fenders, tried to fit the headlight ring, the new set i have don't match the fender at all. The originals do fit well so i may be using the old ones and get them chromed. This after market stuff sure doesn't always fit right. I'm happy with the door gaps and the fitment between the doors and the front fenders so far, will see later when i put the door seal on. 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

03-14-2011, 12:11 AM	#369
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looking good. I'm hoping to start priming mine soon. Kim

03-14-2011, 07:39 PM	#370
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looking great. Keep it up man you are doing a great job.

03-14-2011, 08:36 PM	#372
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04-23-2011, 01:47 AM	#374
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Wow i'm still doing body work and i thought it was almost ready for paint. Actualy the last guy that did the paint job said it was ready for paint. Been bloc sanding and working on the gaps for hours. Its taking a lot more time that i thought first. It took quite some time to fit the headlight rings, i have three sets and none of them fit right. I finaly put a coat of primer on the doors and fenders tonight. More bloc sanding to come. I still have to install the new driver side step. I should have that done this weekend. 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

04-23-2011, 08:48 AM	#375
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC It's really looking slick! I'm sure you are tired of sanding, but the finished results will be worth it, and you can say you did it yourself!! __________________ 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

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