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01spirit750 · 07-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Sweet ride.

How did it sound with the exhaust exiting before the rear wheels (right under the steps)??

I was thinking about routing mine the same but I was concerned about the noice level in the cab.

Of course the mufflers will have a lot to do with the noise level.

parkwood · 07-24-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 01spirit750

Sweet ride.

How did it sound with the exhaust exiting before the rear wheels (right under the steps)??

I was thinking about routing mine the same but I was concerned about the noice level in the cab.

Of course the mufflers will have a lot to do with the noise level.

It didn't sound that bad, the motor was a mild 327 SB and not built...

01spirit750 · 07-24-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

It didn't sound that bad, the motor was a mild 327 SB and not built...

Thanks. I just finished installing the exhaust today. It is not to bad but definitely loud.

Of course I am using the Flowmaster 40 series (aka firecrackers in a steel garbage can). Add to it that I am running 420 hp sbc. In the future I may decide to finish running the exhaust out the back.

parkwood · 07-24-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 01spirit750

Thanks. I just finished installing the exhaust today. It is not to bad but definitely loud.

Of course I am using the Flowmaster 40 series (aka firecrackers in a steel garbage can). Add to it that I am running 420 hp sbc. In the future I may decide to finish running the exhaust out the back.

Oh dude, with that motor you should run stacks.... or ear plugs.. ha ha

got flowmaster's on my nomad and it's loud and it goes out the back..

Daze57 · 07-22-2011, 07:03 PM

very nice indeed

STEVE60 · 07-22-2011, 08:24 PM

Nice ride.
It looks like they notched the frame for the fuel filler neck, did they do any boxing around it. I know there are not going to be much stress on the frame back there.
Do you know what tank they used?
Sorry for the question, but one day mine might look half as good as this one.
You guys are doing a good job, thanks for posting.
Steve

parkwood · 07-24-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by STEVE60

Nice ride.
It looks like they notched the frame for the fuel filler neck, did they do any boxing around it. I know there are not going to be much stress on the frame back there.
Do you know what tank they used?
Sorry for the question, but one day mine might look half as good as this one.
You guys are doing a good job, thanks for posting.
Steve

Steve, no there was no boxing plate put around the notch but it would be a bad idea.. the tank was home made by someone years ago and it was big.. with gas prices today it would cost over a $100 bucks to fill it..
Glad you ask if i can help let me know.. wayne

Daze57 · 07-23-2011, 08:16 PM

beautiful truck guys - you did great work !

tantrumpipeline · 07-24-2011, 01:37 AM

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! looks amazing

parkwood · 07-24-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! looks amazing

Thanks glad you liked it...

OrrieG · 07-24-2011, 12:59 PM

Nice work, I really like the interior colors and carpet.

ChuckDriver · 07-24-2011, 04:07 PM

Nice work, truck looks amazing!!

parkwood · 07-25-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Nice work, truck looks amazing!!

Thanks Chuck, glad you liked it..

parkwood · 07-25-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Nice work, I really like the interior colors and carpet.

Thanks a lot, the owner wanted something not to dark so this what the interior guy came up with.. smelled good too, all leather..

Russell Ashley · 11-29-2011, 11:28 PM

That truck is fine, and I'm wondering about the headliner also.

I wish I'd looked closely at this thread before I installed my Vintage Aire a/c. I followed their instructions but I like the way you ran the hoses through the firewall much better.

**youngrodder** · 11-30-2011, 09:56 AM

Hey wanyne..Next time you talk to your interior guy can you ask him what kind of carpet that was he used in this truck. A source would be great also. I know it is a lot to ask but I know a guy that needs some in black...

Thanks man
Marc

parkwood · 11-30-2011, 02:22 PM

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Hey wanyne..Next time you talk to your interior guy can you ask him what kind of carpet that was he used in this truck. A source would be great also. I know it is a lot to ask but I know a guy that needs some in black...

Thanks man
Marc

Darn it man, he was just at my house last night looking at my coupe giving me some ideas ... but i'll call and ask.. i think i know what it is but if i told you, you might end up with indoor and outdoor carpet.. ha

**youngrodder** · 11-30-2011, 02:56 PM

That's the story of my life. A day late and a dollar short. When I was looking through this build thead, I thought man it would be nice to have someone else complete my interior. Damn you budget!!

Thanks in advance for finding out.

Marc

07-22-2011, 02:49 PM	#1
01spirit750 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 137	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Sweet ride. How did it sound with the exhaust exiting before the rear wheels (right under the steps)?? I was thinking about routing mine the same but I was concerned about the noice level in the cab. Of course the mufflers will have a lot to do with the noise level.

07-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#5
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. very nice indeed

07-22-2011, 08:24 PM	#6
STEVE60 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Inman SC Posts: 29	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Nice ride. It looks like they notched the frame for the fuel filler neck, did they do any boxing around it. I know there are not going to be much stress on the frame back there. Do you know what tank they used? Sorry for the question, but one day mine might look half as good as this one. You guys are doing a good job, thanks for posting. Steve

07-23-2011, 08:16 PM	#8
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. beautiful truck guys - you did great work !

07-24-2011, 01:37 AM	#9
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07-24-2011, 12:59 PM	#11
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07-24-2011, 04:07 PM	#12
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11-29-2011, 11:28 PM	#15
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. That truck is fine, and I'm wondering about the headliner also. I wish I'd looked closely at this thread before I installed my Vintage Aire a/c. I followed their instructions but I like the way you ran the hoses through the firewall much better.

11-30-2011, 09:56 AM	#16
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. Hey wanyne..Next time you talk to your interior guy can you ask him what kind of carpet that was he used in this truck. A source would be great also. I know it is a lot to ask but I know a guy that needs some in black... Thanks man Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

11-30-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 1955 chevy short bed build.. That's the story of my life. A day late and a dollar short. When I was looking through this build thead, I thought man it would be nice to have someone else complete my interior. Damn you budget!! Thanks in advance for finding out. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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