My Blue 1957 build - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blue57 · 06-20-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jones

Nice! Hurry up and put everything back together.

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.

Mr.Jones · 06-20-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blue57

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.

Hate to hear that. Well take your time. Your build is very inspirational.

blue57 · 06-26-2014, 06:58 PM

Well here is the cab.
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ChuckDriver · 06-26-2014, 07:05 PM

That's beautiful, more pic's please!!!

Kim57 · 06-26-2014, 07:44 PM

Looks great.
Kim

**Denee007** · 06-26-2014, 08:11 PM

As Chuck said, "Beautiful!"

sqrlnts · 06-26-2014, 10:03 PM

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.

blue57 · 06-26-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sqrlnts

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.

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.

_Ogre · 06-27-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blue57

Takes longer when you have to be careful.

i had too laugh at this. i must have been real careful on my 8 yr build

blue57 · 06-28-2014, 12:34 AM

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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sqrlnts · 06-28-2014, 12:40 AM

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?
Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

blue57 · 06-28-2014, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sqrlnts

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?
Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

They are the ones included in the TCI kit

AND IF ANYONE THAT READS THIS I AM LOOKING FOR THE HEATER DELETE PLATE FOR THE DASH

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-28-2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

That's beautiful, more pic's please!!!

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.

sqrlnts · 06-28-2014, 01:16 AM

Hahaha, tonights your night. You can have it if you want it.

Kim57 · 06-28-2014, 10:47 AM

The rear end looks real nice.
Kim

_Ogre · 06-28-2014, 12:23 PM

i have one you can have too that's already been patched

sqrlnts · 06-28-2014, 02:04 PM

It seems like they almost always have holes in them, why?

blue57 · 06-28-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sqrlnts

It seems like they almost always have holes in them, why?

Haha....... The 1 I think I accidentally tossed didnt

_Ogre · 06-28-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sqrlnts

It seems like they almost always have holes in them, why?

maybe because that's where they put the heater switch

my 59 panel didn't have the hole, but it also didn't have a factory heater

357Warrior · 06-28-2014, 11:07 PM

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.

Kim57 · 06-29-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 357Warrior

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.

I see you're in Corona, Ca.
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

357Warrior · 06-30-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

I see you're in Corona, Ca.
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

Thanks for the offer Kim57!

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!

blue57 · 06-30-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 357Warrior

Thanks for the offer Kim57!

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!

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.

sqrlnts · 06-30-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blue57

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.

I will second that. There is something very cool about having a place to not only show, tell and share but to also ask, receive and learn. I am very convinced I get to enjoy and drive my truck today because of this board and the HAMB. Good stuff.

Now go put some more truck together!!!

blue57 · 07-03-2014, 09:06 PM

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.

06-26-2014, 06:58 PM	#403
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: My Blue 1957 build Well here is the cab. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

06-26-2014, 07:05 PM	#404
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My Blue 1957 build That's beautiful, more pic's please!!! __________________ 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

06-26-2014, 07:44 PM	#405
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My Blue 1957 build Looks great. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-26-2014, 08:11 PM	#406
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: My Blue 1957 build As Chuck said, "Beautiful!" __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

06-26-2014, 10:03 PM	#407
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	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.

06-28-2014, 12:34 AM	#410
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	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. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

06-28-2014, 12:40 AM	#411
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	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? Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

06-28-2014, 01:16 AM	#414
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: My Blue 1957 build Hahaha, tonights your night. You can have it if you want it.

06-28-2014, 10:47 AM	#415
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My Blue 1957 build The rear end looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-28-2014, 12:23 PM	#416
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: My Blue 1957 build i have one you can have too that's already been patched __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-28-2014, 02:04 PM	#417
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: My Blue 1957 build It seems like they almost always have holes in them, why?

06-28-2014, 11:07 PM	#420
357Warrior Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 8	Re: My Blue 1957 build 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.

07-03-2014, 09:06 PM	#425
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	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. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711



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