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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Nice work, i like big back window and visor combo looking good.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Thanks for the comments guys keep them coming good and bad.
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Deal or no deal?
I picked up a boat anchor flat tappet 305 today for 300. With it I got
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
The UPS guy made a delivery late today. I have another one that will most likely arrive Monday. Time to get to work.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
I would have to say that I like the '57 best out of the rest of the TF's, mostly the grill. I can't wait to see the finished truck.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Are you going with TPI? I decided to do that on my '54 after learning about my '88 IROC's TPI.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
I drove 4 hours North and paid $500 for a 5.7 with a "complete" TPI system, that I found out after I got there, was missing the port matched plenum. Needless to say, my wife was upset. I'd say the TPI is well worth the $300.
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Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe ![]() |
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
nice project dennis, dounds like what i was thinking for my project long time ago. good luck
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
I made some progress today. Fit the lower left rear door jam and the step/rocker. WOW they used to put stuff together well. I had a heck of a time getting the step out.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Looking good. How was the fit of the panels?
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Awesome progress Dennis...
Nothing better than working with NEW replacement panels, instead of piecing together your own. Looks like they're going together nicely ![]()
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
looking good, keep at it.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Nice looking project. I have my eye on a 58 Chevy sb/fleetside I want to buy as soon as I sell my Jimmy. Your picturs have inspired to buid an older truck.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Right on. I'm glad to have helped persuade you into building a 50 year old truck. So far this has been a fun project. Although the floor and door jam on the passenger side kicked my butt all day and its not fit yet.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Good start! The nice thing about these trucks is that it's a relatively minor chore to fit wide tires out back -- cut the bedsides or go a step further and relocate the springs. There really isn't a need to cut the rails.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Nice job so far!
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Looking good, keep up the good work.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Getting things done a little at a time. I'm kind of held up waiting for the lower door hinge attach panels. But I did manage to fit the rear right door jam and get both roughed in.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
A little at a time is better than it just sitting like mine.
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
I got a bit more done this morning. The lower forward door jam parts showed up yesterday so I could get back to doing something.
I got the right side roughed in and the hinge close out. ![]() ![]() Moving on to the left side. I hope to have this finished by the end of next week and sitting on its floor so I can see how the door fit now and start on the dash. |
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Your moving along pretty quick
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Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
Looking good...
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