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12-15-2009, 12:17 AM | #1 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Who did you get the 4 link kit from? Can you post a closeup pic of how the panhard bar is attached? My kit uses a different style panhard bar but i like yours much better.
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12-15-2009, 10:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
I got it from Classic Chevrolet. Here are a few pics of how it attaches. The first shows the rear attachment. It bolts through the lower link to a pivot and the panhard bar bolts through the hole. The second pic shows where it attaches to the front using the same type bolting. The third shows the bar from the top.
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God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made) |
12-15-2009, 10:18 PM | #3 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
After I got the frame home, I had to come up with a way to run the engine so I could keep it from drying out while I finished the rest of the truck. I saw a portable run station on a web site and of course I could not afford that so I had to come up with my own interpretation for running the engine. I also had a lot of problems with the power steeting lines but finally got that cleared up after several weeks going back and forth with the frame shop to get the correct fittings. I had ordered a braided line kit but it did not have the right fittings. I came up with this plan, I built a basic start panel that has the tach, oil pressure, temp and volt meters. I wired up an ignition and start switch and fastened that temporarily to the frame. I used the radiator from my wrecked 92 camaro and the only fan I had was a house box fan. I got it all set up and have been running the engine for some time now. Don't laugh, it works.
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12-15-2009, 10:19 PM | #4 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
I only had a set of stock exhaust manifolds to put on so I could run the engine.
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12-15-2009, 01:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
The frame was sandblasted. That is the only way to get into all the cracks and crevices. Any rust pits need to be filled and primed with filler primer and sanded down before painting.
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12-16-2009, 01:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Looks great. But there's still lots to do. When I first saw the picture of the engine in the run station, I thought, "jeez that's gonna be loud,... til the valves burn up". But then I saw the post about the stock manifolds you used. Ya had me goin for a minute there.
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12-16-2009, 05:48 AM | #7 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
lookin good. do you hve any better pics of your engine mount set up. looking for ideas on how i should make mine
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12-16-2009, 04:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
I have attached a couple of pics of the motor mounts. They were made of tubing welded to a plate that boxed in the frame at the motor mount location. Hope this helps some.
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12-16-2009, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Pictures of the new hedders.
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12-16-2009, 09:10 PM | #11 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Looks like those hedders are good quality items. I like those thick flange ones as they are less prone to leaking. They aren't very tarnished yet. Too bad that has to happen, but it does add to the character of the chrome. Do you wear ear plugs when you fire it up?
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12-16-2009, 10:05 PM | #14 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
This is for Kateaux: Here are some pics I took tonight of the 4-Link set up. Hope these help.
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12-16-2009, 10:12 PM | #15 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Kateaux, here are some more pics.
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12-16-2009, 10:15 PM | #16 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
One more of the front 4-Link mount bracket.
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12-16-2009, 11:10 PM | #17 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Thanks, I really appreciate the pics. Got mine mocked up tonight.
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12-16-2009, 10:22 PM | #18 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
nice project, looking good!
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12-16-2009, 10:28 PM | #19 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Thanks Heath, I really appreciate the comment. You have a pretty nice ride yourself.
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12-16-2009, 10:46 PM | #20 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
I have been working on the gas filler hole in the cab the same time as the dash panel. This is definetely tricky because of the double curve in that corner of the cab.
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01-05-2010, 11:44 PM | #21 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
Any recent progress??
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01-06-2010, 06:47 PM | #22 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
None to speek of. Too d**n cold hre lately. Can't function too good under 50 degrees in the garage.
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01-06-2010, 09:34 PM | #23 |
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Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
good god man it 50 and you think its cold?!?!?! up in the MT its -2 and it sucks! 50 might seem cold in the NC but if was that up here i would be so glad. or if i had a heated shop i would be glad too. either way would work! keep up the good work this thread is coming along nice!
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