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Tri5Nerd · 09-11-2008, 05:02 PM

Wow, nice work Kim.
Do you do all the breaks and bends on the sheet metal?
Looks like you really know how to fabricate.
What type of wheel tubs are you going to use? Are you going to make your own or buy off the shelf tubs?

We just about have the same size rear wheels.

OrrieG · 09-11-2008, 05:40 PM

Very nice work, did you roll the roll pan section your self? On a break? Got me thinking about making mine for my 59 instead of buying one.

I love this site, so much detail on the builds gives us confidence to jump in ourselves.

Kim57 · 09-11-2008, 08:40 PM

Tri5Nerd and OrrieG

I had the shop where I buy my steel from make the bends in the metal.
I drew up some plans with all the dimensions and had them cut and bend it then I welded everything together.
They bent the 1" tube and then did the sheet for the roll pan also. They weren't able to get the pan as tight as the tubes so I had to finish it at home, thats why you see the straps holding it all together.
I saved a ton of money doing it this way. The bed only has $200 in steel including the bends and the roll pan and 2 front corners was only another $80.
Kim

Kabwe · 09-19-2008, 11:15 AM

Really nice work kim57.

mountainkowboy · 09-19-2008, 01:48 PM

Sweet ride, ours is gunna go a little more resto-mod and were gunna see if we can drive more than our bucket (the bucket has no street manners AT-ALL).

Kim57 · 12-15-2008, 02:23 PM

Heres an up-date on what I've been doing to the truck.
Had some time to work on the core support.
The 1st pic is the material I'm using. 2x4 rectangular stock and 1-1/4 round tube.
Pic #2 it is set up to be welded together.
Pic #3 shows how I had to cut it to fit the frame.
Pic #4 shows how I cut my frame horns to begin.
Pic #5 shows it welded to the frame.

Kim57 · 12-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Hers some more pics of the core support. I didn't just want it square at the transition so this is what I came up with.
The first pic is some cardboard templates I made to dress up the front of the frame.
Pic #2 is some 1/8 inch plate I cut out.
Pic#3 and #4 shows it welded to the frame.
I still have to clean up my welds some.

87Lowrider · 12-15-2008, 05:20 PM

wow!

What an inspiration!

Keep up the great work. I'm a year behind you but it's coming!

Kenny

my67chevytruck · 12-15-2008, 05:35 PM

looking good, keep up the good work!

Kim57 · 12-17-2008, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the encouragement guys.
Kim

Kabwe · 12-17-2008, 04:32 PM

See now that's thinking, nice work man

JayG · 12-17-2008, 06:38 PM

Really good thinking, planning and execution. Fired me up to get after my '54 burb.

northern 85 · 12-20-2008, 08:23 PM

NICE!!!! Love the fab work

50adrod · 12-21-2008, 10:20 PM

impressive metal working skills, looking good

LuckyHenriksen · 12-21-2008, 11:30 PM

I really like the way the bed looks

72BlckButy · 12-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Nice work!

Kim57 · 12-22-2008, 12:58 AM

Thanks again guys for the kind words and encouragement.
Kim

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:49 AM

Been working on getting the tail lights installed.
The pics are pretty self explanatory.
Also ordered a brake pedal assembly from Pirate Jacks and I have to say the were really nice to work with.
Ordered my lower tubular front control arms also and will post pics when they arrive.
Kim

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:52 AM

Here's a few more pics of the tail lights being installed. I still have trouble welding so its good that I can grind and redo them.
Kim

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:58 AM

Started working on frenching my license plate also. I had some 16 gauge bent and then welded it up. I had made deeper than it will end up being. I just wanted a little extra to play with the depth on the bed.
Kim

Daniel U · 02-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Progress is good!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Looking good!

hotrodsbyray · 02-27-2009, 12:17 PM

from post #44 - man, looking at your work, if that's "trouble welding" then I'm gonna just put my Lincoln welder in the front yard and plant pansys in it! Your work is awesome and shows me how I can salvage the front stubs of my subframe!

Kabwe · 02-27-2009, 12:47 PM

Hey Kim,

Looks like you've been busy. The bed looks great. I like, I really like. Great work man

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I really appreciate the kind words.
hotrodsbyray, I still have trouble with the thinner sheet metal but I just keep trying and eventually get something I can live with. Burn through is what really frustrates meat at times. It seems there is a very fine line between not enough power and to much.If I can do it anybody can.
Kim

09-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#26
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: My 57 Pro Street Wow, nice work Kim. Do you do all the breaks and bends on the sheet metal? Looks like you really know how to fabricate. What type of wheel tubs are you going to use? Are you going to make your own or buy off the shelf tubs? We just about have the same size rear wheels.

09-11-2008, 05:40 PM	#27
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My 57 Pro Street Very nice work, did you roll the roll pan section your self? On a break? Got me thinking about making mine for my 59 instead of buying one. I love this site, so much detail on the builds gives us confidence to jump in ourselves.

09-11-2008, 08:40 PM	#28
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Tri5Nerd and OrrieG I had the shop where I buy my steel from make the bends in the metal. I drew up some plans with all the dimensions and had them cut and bend it then I welded everything together. They bent the 1" tube and then did the sheet for the roll pan also. They weren't able to get the pan as tight as the tubes so I had to finish it at home, thats why you see the straps holding it all together. I saved a ton of money doing it this way. The bed only has $200 in steel including the bends and the roll pan and 2 front corners was only another $80. Kim

09-19-2008, 11:15 AM	#29
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Really nice work kim57.

09-19-2008, 01:48 PM	#30
mountainkowboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Socal Mtns Posts: 39	Re: My 57 Pro Street Sweet ride, ours is gunna go a little more resto-mod and were gunna see if we can drive more than our bucket (the bucket has no street manners AT-ALL).

12-15-2008, 02:23 PM	#31
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Heres an up-date on what I've been doing to the truck. Had some time to work on the core support. The 1st pic is the material I'm using. 2x4 rectangular stock and 1-1/4 round tube. Pic #2 it is set up to be welded together. Pic #3 shows how I had to cut it to fit the frame. Pic #4 shows how I cut my frame horns to begin. Pic #5 shows it welded to the frame. Attached Images

12-15-2008, 02:28 PM	#32
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hers some more pics of the core support. I didn't just want it square at the transition so this is what I came up with. The first pic is some cardboard templates I made to dress up the front of the frame. Pic #2 is some 1/8 inch plate I cut out. Pic#3 and #4 shows it welded to the frame. I still have to clean up my welds some. Attached Images

12-15-2008, 05:20 PM	#33
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: My 57 Pro Street wow! What an inspiration! Keep up the great work. I'm a year behind you but it's coming! Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

12-15-2008, 05:35 PM	#34
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street looking good, keep up the good work! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-17-2008, 04:02 PM	#35
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks for the encouragement guys. Kim

12-17-2008, 04:32 PM	#36
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street See now that's thinking, nice work man

12-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#37
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: My 57 Pro Street Really good thinking, planning and execution. Fired me up to get after my '54 burb. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

12-20-2008, 08:23 PM	#38
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: My 57 Pro Street NICE!!!! Love the fab work

12-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#39
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: My 57 Pro Street impressive metal working skills, looking good __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

12-21-2008, 11:30 PM	#40
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12-21-2008, 11:47 PM	#41
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-22-2008, 12:58 AM	#42
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks again guys for the kind words and encouragement. Kim

02-27-2009, 01:49 AM	#43
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Been working on getting the tail lights installed. The pics are pretty self explanatory. Also ordered a brake pedal assembly from Pirate Jacks and I have to say the were really nice to work with. Ordered my lower tubular front control arms also and will post pics when they arrive. Kim Attached Images

02-27-2009, 01:52 AM	#44
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Here's a few more pics of the tail lights being installed. I still have trouble welding so its good that I can grind and redo them. Kim Attached Images

02-27-2009, 01:58 AM	#45
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Started working on frenching my license plate also. I had some 16 gauge bent and then welded it up. I had made deeper than it will end up being. I just wanted a little extra to play with the depth on the bed. Kim Attached Images

02-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#46
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 57 Pro Street Progress is good! __________________ 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

02-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#47
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 57 Pro Street Looking good! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-27-2009, 12:17 PM	#48
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: My 57 Pro Street from post #44 - man, looking at your work, if that's "trouble welding" then I'm gonna just put my Lincoln welder in the front yard and plant pansys in it! Your work is awesome and shows me how I can salvage the front stubs of my subframe!

02-27-2009, 12:47 PM	#49
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hey Kim, Looks like you've been busy. The bed looks great. I like, I really like. Great work man

02-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#50
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks for the compliments guys. I really appreciate the kind words. hotrodsbyray, I still have trouble with the thinner sheet metal but I just keep trying and eventually get something I can live with. Burn through is what really frustrates meat at times. It seems there is a very fine line between not enough power and to much.If I can do it anybody can. Kim

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