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Re: My long term 57 project
Looks great.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Big difference..Jim
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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice job on the bumper. Agree with OrrieG. Those things have really grown on me. Dug
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Love it! Have always wanted to do this myself. Can't wait until you get the Cameo bed on, its going to be (.)(.) 's!!!!
Have you noticed a difference in engine water temps? I have read several people say the 55/56 GMC's ran hotter due to the front end design. Again, great job. |
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Thanks!
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looks good chuckdriver
always liked the gmc grill, but couldn't get past the non-chevy dash now you have the best of both worlds ![]()
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Thanks!
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I've always liked how you've gone about doing stuff! Very nice work dude!
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Thanks Brad! Your work is awesome!
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Modified the brake pedal, using a piece from a second one, so that I could install a "Power Brake" pad from a 58 sedan that I picked up at the Good Guys show in Charlotte last fall!
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Thats awesome! So seriously they had a wider pedal for a bit more foot power? Hilarious.
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That's slick.
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great thread
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I've really enjoyed your build. Like seeing all of the pieces coming together, and I am anxious to see the bedsides go on. You still flying? And if so, what do you fly? P.S, the grill looks great.
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Yep still flying the Airbus 320/321, its a nice ride! FYI, hope to have a BIG update soon!!!
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It's been a month, JJ. Are you teasing us? C'mon buddy, let us in on the surprise.
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Wow Dan, it has been a month! I've been waiting on a big shipment of parts and they arrived today, unfortunately I'm out of town! So it will be this weekend before I can show you what I've got in store for the next phase of my "long term project"!
But trust me when I say it will be worth it!
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Ok, ok, you tease!
But seriously, I love seeing what you do on your truck
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Hahaha, I'm already sitting in my chair waiting for the pics to come!!
I like surprises!!
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Cant wait to see whats coming next!
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Thanks guys, sorry for keeping you waiting but I think you're gonna like it!
Saved up my pennies and made a trip out to Apache Junction, AZ and spent some time with Nate Porter at PBFab. He is building some killer suspension components for the TF trucks. Decided to go with the coilover version of his Dropmember and his newly designed tubular inner-frame structure. Well enough talking for now, I know you want to see the pic's!
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That's worth the wait!!
I think it's an excellent choice you made there!! I say this because I'm plain jealous.... ![]() Can't wait to see it on the truck!
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