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04-26-2010, 10:35 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Received my grill and trim. I'm pretty happy with the results but, for as much as I paid, it isn't exactly what I wanted.
As I was out of town most of last week, I only did a few more things like bleeding the clutch and installing the sending unit in the fuel tank. Having to figure out the measurements for the sending unit tasked my pitiful math skills...
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04-26-2010, 11:09 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
That's the fastest chrome work I've ever seen. It takes us YEARS to get stuff back. Who did you use, and would you recommend them?
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04-28-2010, 04:11 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
I went to Performance Plating in Kansas city. They did a fair job but, were kind of pricey. I spent $1K to have everything done.
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05-01-2010, 08:20 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Not too much done today. Was able to get my AC vents mounted and screwed up a few things on the way but, should be able to fix it. Finished up my fan shroud as well as finishing up the floor mount for the steering column.
Finally brought the cell phone so I could take some pictures.
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05-01-2010, 08:23 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
More pictures.
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05-01-2010, 09:14 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Cool truck I like it!
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05-01-2010, 09:20 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Is the paint a single stage, or did you use a base and clear coat? Truck is looking good!!!! Keep going you are doing a great job.
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05-23-2010, 10:41 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Man this build really makes me want to tear mine down and rebuild it... but I drive it every day!!!!!! keep posting,, great job!
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05-31-2010, 12:34 AM
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Re: New 1957 Project
The truck is looking good.
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06-13-2010, 08:06 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Updates finally. I have been pretty, make that very busy with work and with some free time have been able to make some good progress. I've had lots of help from a few folks. Expect to have this done in the next week or so, minus the upholstery.
Here is what I've done since the last update: -Installed and charged the AC -Finished the wiring harness -Installed fuel filler neck. I used a 1 1/2" exhaust pipe for the filler and a 1/2" metal conduit for the vent tube. The first set up had the vent below the fill and I had a reminder to switch it around. Still need to work a mount for it, will probably end up making a bracket that will screw to the bottom of the bed wood or one of the angle strip bolts. -Installed hood--A PITA to get aligned and I'm still not happy with how it fits. -Installed grill I'm sure I've left of a few things but, you should get the idea.
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06-13-2010, 08:09 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
More pictures.
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06-13-2010, 08:12 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Even more pictures.
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08-08-2010, 11:46 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
What did you use for you gas filler. That looks awesome.
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06-14-2010, 11:15 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Your truck looks real familar. lol, That's the way I built mine to start with (4x4, 4 speed, big tires and all) I didn't like the way mine drove, the wind blew it around bad. Didn't corner very well also. I didn't drive it much because of this, that's why I started over and made the new frame. I liked the look of my (and your) truck with the 4x4 and big tires, it just wasn't much fun to drive on a daily basis. I wouldn't even drive it on a dirt road, didn't won't to chip the paint with the big tires and all. So the only time I put it in 4 wheel drive was to get it on the trailer to take it to the muffler shop. All the guys wanted to take it mudin, that wasn't going to happen forsure. I really like your truck, I just hope you didn't make it to nice to use the way it was built for.
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06-20-2010, 06:37 PM
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Almost finished
I'm almost finished. With the help of the wife (who did all of the staining and varnishing), the bed wood is now finished and installed. Also, was able to get the last of the buffing done, and the emblems installed.
Only a few things left to do...
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06-20-2010, 06:41 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
More pictures
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06-20-2010, 06:43 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
The last of the pictures.
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06-20-2010, 07:17 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
This truck is sweet. Great job. Excellent color. Thanks for all the pics
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06-20-2010, 08:04 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Nice truck. Good job
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06-20-2010, 10:52 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Man this is a real nice truck!! WELL DONE! now drive the wheels off of it
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06-20-2010, 11:39 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Nice to see it completed, Can't wait to get mine to that stage.
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06-21-2010, 10:39 AM
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Re: New 1957 Project
The bed wood looks great, so does the rest of the truck.
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06-21-2010, 12:15 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Love the color, looks great on the 4x4. Bed wood is great match too.
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06-21-2010, 09:44 PM
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Re: New 1957 Project
Thanks everyone. I had lots of help but, I'm pretty happy with it.
Just have to figure out the rumbling with the transmission...
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08-08-2010, 12:22 AM
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Re: New 1957 Project
the top idea was great! looks killer still!
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