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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Cant. have to be careful. rearend housing is back at the powder coater getting recoated. Put 3rd member in place and they didnt coat far enough on the flange so your saw raw steel all the way around. Looked like crap.
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Hate to hear that. Well take your time. Your build is very inspirational.
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#403 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Well here is the cab.
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
That's beautiful, more pic's please!!!
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#405 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Looks great.
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As Chuck said, "Beautiful!"
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#407 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Yeah, the cab looks ok. I am thinking it wold look much better if it was right side up!!!
:-) Just kidding. It looks good even on its nose. You really are building the truck in your avatar. |
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#408 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Sorry it is my damn phone. It was the only way I could get it to load. I will have more sometime next week hopefully.
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
i had too laugh at this. i must have been real careful on my 8 yr build
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#410 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Got home from vacation today and did some running around and got some parts together and was able to set the rear end in.
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#411 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Wow, thats damn nice looking. I am going to be one of those guys who doesn't read your hole post but just asks instead. What spring hangers and shackles are you using?
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
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AND IF ANYONE THAT READS THIS I AM LOOKING FOR THE HEATER DELETE PLATE FOR THE DASH |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
What JJ said, really pretty.
Do you mind telling us what body shop you're using? I'm a fairly long way from Victorville but for a one time paint job it might be worth it if they're good and their price is reasonable.
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
The rear end looks real nice.
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
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#417 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
It seems like they almost always have holes in them, why?
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Haha....... The 1 I think I accidentally tossed didnt |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
maybe because that's where they put the heater switch
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My first post..........it took me two hours to read everything since 2012, but well worth it. Looking forward to seeing the finished product, Great work!
I'm trying to restore my brother's truck that he had for over 30 years, but passed away in 2012 and wasn't able to restore it. Now I'm going to give it a shot and finish his dream. It's a 1958 GMC 100 step side short bed. I'll be around here often asking for advise since I never done this before. ![]() |
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So am I so if there's anything you need I may be able to help. You do need to start a build thread. Kim |
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Would like to meet if you don't mind and be able to pick your brain on how to start this project. Will send you a PM. Sorry for the hijacking Blue57! ![]() |
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#423 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
No worries. Gotta ask questions somewhere. Start your own build thread so it's easier for you to keep track of what you have going on. Post some pictures. Say what you are intending on doing and ask for suggestions and opinions.
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Now go put some more truck together!!! ![]() |
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#425 |
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
My brother came up yesterday afternoon and helped me get the motor and trans bolted in. Spent most of the day today finishing things up. I got a few small things to do before shes back on all 4, but thats going to have to wait till next week. On another note my dads 58 fired up today for the first time in damn near 30 years.
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