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hardwaa · 12-16-2020, 02:49 AM

I did the same thing to drivers door. Painted interior same silver spray can after I replaced the bingo pins.

hardwaa · 12-16-2020, 02:54 AM

Tune up Time. Pertronix , coil, wires, plugs, rotor and cap...STARTS RIGHT UP!!!!

This has been the fast story version. This project was finished up in September 2020.

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-16-2020, 03:18 AM

What did you do to the interior ? Need more pic's .

What's up with Clyde , that wasn't very nice of him . I mean right turn Clyde

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-16-2020, 12:01 PM

Subbing to watch!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-18-2020, 06:32 AM

The door looks so much better now. That is such a straight old truck. I bet it really runs good after that tune up!

hardwaa · 12-19-2020, 11:19 PM

Couple FARMtrucken pics!

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-20-2020, 09:12 AM

I like it, it's so clean.

ChuckDriver · 12-21-2020, 11:18 PM

Great looking '57!!

hardwaa · 12-25-2020, 01:23 PM

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hardwaa · 12-25-2020, 01:25 PM

HotRod breakfast yesterday!
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hardwaa · 12-29-2020, 03:45 AM

New Clutch Psi plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing. Rear diff seal, u joints, rear diff and trans fresh fluid.
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dsraven · 12-29-2020, 04:31 AM

Sorry, got auto corrected.
Snout on trans, not about on trans. That's front bearing retainer in parts guy terminology.

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-29-2020, 04:14 PM

Pic's of the interior as it is now PLEASE ?

hardwaa · 12-30-2020, 03:08 AM

Yes I did clean, inspect, grease all the linkages. I welded up the clutch linkage and hand filed it. Amazing what some maintenance does for the truck. Shifts are smoother and gears have a more distinct feeling on the shifter!!
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hardwaa · 12-30-2020, 04:32 AM

Let’s try the Pic again.
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hardwaa · 01-02-2021, 10:12 PM

Test drive after the Clutch and u joints, What a difference! truck is way smoother! The seat is getting dropped off tues for upholstery will take good interior pics after its installed. Then it will be For Sale time!!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-03-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

....Then it will be For Sale time!!!

WHAT?! Heresy! Heresy! Why sell it? You've just gotten it running right. Did you buy it with the intent of flipping it for a profit?

What a shame.

hardwaa · 12-30-2020, 04:31 AM

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**G&R's57GMC** · 01-04-2021, 10:06 PM

Dan you need to buy it ... that way you can drive it anywhere and not worry about it .

Maybe hit it with some greenish rattle can spray paint ....

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-05-2021, 02:21 AM

Ha!

I've actually thought I should have rebuilt my truck's old 283 and installed the Fatman Fabrication's IFS I bought (never used and still have), then just kept re-rattle canning it when needed would have saved a helluva lot of money and time!

hardwaa · 01-12-2021, 09:32 PM

New water pump, T stat, hoses, Champion 3 core radiator, for my 57. I have used these radiators on 3 previous trucks. They work Great.
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hardwaa · 01-12-2021, 09:35 PM

Adjusted the front altitude and gave the truck some ATTITUDE!! From Farm truck to HotRod Farm truck!! Before After and comparison.
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57tailgater · 01-13-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

Adjusted the front altitude and gave the truck some ATTITUDE!! From Farm truck to HotRod Farm truck!! Before After and comparison.
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How did you adjust the front altitude? Height looks great! Also, what size tires are you running both front and rear?

hardwaa · 01-28-2021, 10:06 PM

Progress. My buddy Mark redid the seat for me. I found some cool patter to use.
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57tailgater · 01-29-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 57tailgater

How did you adjust the front altitude? Height looks great! Also, what size tires are you running both front and rear?

Bump on the questions pleez. Nice stance!

12-16-2020, 02:49 AM	#1
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor I did the same thing to drivers door. Painted interior same silver spray can after I replaced the bingo pins. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

12-16-2020, 02:54 AM	#2
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Tune up Time. Pertronix , coil, wires, plugs, rotor and cap...STARTS RIGHT UP!!!! This has been the fast story version. This project was finished up in September 2020. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

12-16-2020, 03:18 AM	#3
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor What did you do to the interior ? Need more pic's . What's up with Clyde , that wasn't very nice of him . I mean right turn Clyde __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 12-29-2020 at 04:11 PM.

12-16-2020, 12:01 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,919	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Subbing to watch! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-18-2020, 06:32 AM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor The door looks so much better now. That is such a straight old truck. I bet it really runs good after that tune up! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-19-2020, 11:19 PM	#6
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Couple FARMtrucken pics! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

12-20-2020, 09:12 AM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,919	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor I like it, it's so clean. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-21-2020, 11:18 PM	#8
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Great looking '57!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-25-2020, 01:23 PM	#9
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Posted via Mobile Device

12-25-2020, 01:25 PM	#10
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	HotRod breakfast yesterday! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-29-2020, 03:45 AM	#11
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	New Clutch Psi plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing. Rear diff seal, u joints, rear diff and trans fresh fluid. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-29-2020, 04:31 AM	#12
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,913	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Sorry, got auto corrected. Snout on trans, not about on trans. That's front bearing retainer in parts guy terminology.

12-29-2020, 04:14 PM	#13
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Pic's of the interior as it is now PLEASE ? __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

12-30-2020, 03:08 AM	#14
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Yes I did clean, inspect, grease all the linkages. I welded up the clutch linkage and hand filed it. Amazing what some maintenance does for the truck. Shifts are smoother and gears have a more distinct feeling on the shifter!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-30-2020, 04:32 AM	#15
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Let’s try the Pic again. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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01-02-2021, 10:12 PM	#16
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Test drive after the Clutch and u joints, What a difference! truck is way smoother! The seat is getting dropped off tues for upholstery will take good interior pics after its installed. Then it will be For Sale time!!! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

12-30-2020, 04:31 AM	#18
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Posted via Mobile Device

01-04-2021, 10:06 PM	#19
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Dan you need to buy it ... that way you can drive it anywhere and not worry about it . Maybe hit it with some greenish rattle can spray paint .... Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

01-05-2021, 02:21 AM	#20
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: My 1957 farm truck survivor Ha! I've actually thought I should have rebuilt my truck's old 283 and installed the Fatman Fabrication's IFS I bought (never used and still have), then just kept re-rattle canning it when needed would have saved a helluva lot of money and time! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

01-12-2021, 09:32 PM	#21
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	New water pump, T stat, hoses, Champion 3 core radiator, for my 57. I have used these radiators on 3 previous trucks. They work Great. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-12-2021, 09:35 PM	#22
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Adjusted the front altitude and gave the truck some ATTITUDE!! From Farm truck to HotRod Farm truck!! Before After and comparison. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-28-2021, 10:06 PM	#24
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Progress. My buddy Mark redid the seat for me. I found some cool patter to use. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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