57 GMC Big Window low budget build

[57bigwindow]

I hate finding damage too, I bought the truck off CL in Utah so it was real tough to get the whole picture until it arrives. All and all I am happy with the truck . Your truck is very nice I can't wait to have that much progress.

[57bigwindow]

Anyone know if there is hole to measure off of to find the front end center line without hanging the fenders on?

[spousta]

What measurement you need I can pull it off my truck or my neighbors for you. Pull from any hole to any part.
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[floyd]

Originally Posted by 57bigwindow

Anyone know if there is hole to measure off of to find the front end center line without hanging the fenders on?

I used the original axle as the centerline, marked the frame above it. You could re-hang the front fenders and slide the c4 clip under the frame rails and adjust and set as needed to get the right look. When I do the camaro clips I like to push the axle centerline forward about an inch.

[57bigwindow]

Originally Posted by spousta

What measurement you need I can pull it off my truck or my neighbors for you. Pull from any hole to any part.
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That would be great thanks, I see two sets of holes one for the flex line on the side of the rail and the other is about a inch behind it on top of the frame rail if you locate center of the axle away from either of those points would be great. My axle is bent pretty bad so I don't know how accurate mine would be.

[57bigwindow]

Yea I just took my cab off but if I can't find the center line I will do that. Thanks for the heads up on moving it foward I've seen people say 1 1/2 to 1/2 I guess it depends on your wheels and tire size Im thinking a inch will be perfect thanks

[Indian113]

Pictures,Pictures keep posting pictures Please!

I like your plan,I also like what you've done so far

[57bigwindow]

Well, I got what I think was allot done today. Got the cab cleaned out found some neat things behind the gas tank. (pictured) I cut the column out broke allot of bolts unbolting the cab and gas tank, found some rot, and got impatient waiting for friends to help take the cab off and ended up taking it off myself and dropping it I finished up the dolly to put the cab on, then looked at my neighbors atv trailer and decided to take the cab off my awesome dolly and use the trailer. The trailer was nice though because I can get everything out of my garage and just concentrate on the frame. Frame time tomorrow! Hope you guys like pics heres a bunch!

[57bigwindow]

seat with mice hotel and three dead mice

[57bigwindow]

found allot of bullets toy gun and this old drag flyer

[57bigwindow]

clean floors very solid and my cab cart

[Indian113]

Man that cab cart would hold up a tank! Your headed in the right direction

[57bigwindow]

my impatient attempt removing the cab , jack stand balance act while sliding the cab out from it whoops

[57bigwindow]

Now I have a frame to start cutting up! Thanks to my neighbor for the awesome trailer I can easily hide everything behind my shed now!
Thats about it for today I rolled the frame in my garage and tomorrow I will start on that! Thanks for looking

[57bigwindow]

enough for one day

[57bigwindow]

thanks it's going to be hard to keep up with everyone on here. I liked the way the cart came out so i almost was going to keep the cab on it but the trailer just worked out soo much better! it's funny in the pic of my truck on the cart you can see the trailer under my neighbors deck. Thanks for the kind words

[57bigwindow]

thanks it's going to be hard to keep up with everyone on here. I liked the way the cart came out so i almost was going to keep the cab on it but the trailer just worked out soo much better! it's funny in the pic of my truck on the cart you can see the trailer under my neighbors deck. Thanks for the kind words

Originally Posted by Indian113

Man that cab cart would hold up a tank! Your headed in the right direction

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by 57bigwindow

found allot of bullets toy gun and this old drag flyer

Wow I must be getting old I remember allthat stuff!

[Kim57]

That's a lot of progress.
Invest in a engine hoist and you'll find getting the cab on and off is a lot easier.
Kim

[spousta]

Take a pic of that measurement you need your post isn't clear, but I could just be illiterate
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[57bigwindow]

Originally Posted by spousta

Take a pic of that measurement you need your post isn't clear, but I could just be illiterate
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I actually was able to get ahold of a truck to measure so Im all set thank you anyways I appreciate your help

[Daze57]

good work so far - you got it goin good !

[57bigwindow]

Originally Posted by Daze57

good work so far - you got it goin good !

Thanks Im trying to hopefully get allot done sunday

[57bigwindow]

Ok this may be a real dumb question ...... don't you love when a conversation starts like this. Above the front spring hanger on both sides of the frame I see some trucks have a tab on the top with 2 rivets on both sides my frame does not what are these for and should I be looking for some?

[Daze57]

i believe you are talkin about the radiator core support which sets on those tabs - did you get a support bracket w/ your truck ? or a radiator?