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**JML55** · 12-15-2009, 12:17 AM

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.

'55Chevylover · 12-15-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

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.

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.

'55Chevylover · 12-15-2009, 10:18 PM

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.

'55Chevylover · 12-15-2009, 10:19 PM

I only had a set of stock exhaust manifolds to put on so I could run the engine.

'55Chevylover · 12-15-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ya it is a classic

wow this is looking very good!!! how did you sand the paint to bare metal? i use a 6in da air sander but i cant get into the cracks like you do. keep it up!!!
ps my bro in law is from charlotte nc. kewl

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.

poncho_villa · 12-16-2009, 01:34 AM

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.

lonelywanderer · 12-16-2009, 05:48 AM

lookin good. do you hve any better pics of your engine mount set up. looking for ideas on how i should make mine

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lonelywanderer

lookin good. do you hve any better pics of your engine mount set up. looking for ideas on how i should make mine

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.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 04:36 PM

Pictures of the new hedders.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

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.

Since that photo was taken, I now have a set of hedders on and it really sounds GOOD

poncho_villa · 12-16-2009, 09:10 PM

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?

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

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?

No I don't, but I really should. Every time I run it I have to leave the garage because it is so loud.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

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?

The hedders are stainless and now that I have run it a few times, they have turned yellow and purple in some places. I really wanted ceramic coated but I got these at a steal. At least I have hedders now. I can always replace them later.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 10:05 PM

This is for Kateaux: Here are some pics I took tonight of the 4-Link set up. Hope these help.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 10:12 PM

Kateaux, here are some more pics.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 10:15 PM

One more of the front 4-Link mount bracket.

Kateaux · 12-16-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by '55Chevylover

Kateaux, here are some more pics.

Thanks, I really appreciate the pics. Got mine mocked up tonight.

Kateaux

my67chevytruck · 12-16-2009, 10:22 PM

nice project, looking good!

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks Heath, I really appreciate the comment. You have a pretty nice ride yourself.

'55Chevylover · 12-16-2009, 10:46 PM

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.

poncho_villa · 01-05-2010, 11:44 PM

Any recent progress??

'55Chevylover · 01-06-2010, 06:47 PM

None to speek of. Too d**n cold hre lately. Can't function too good under 50 degrees in the garage.

ya it is a classic · 01-06-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by '55Chevylover

None to speek of. Too d**n cold hre lately. Can't function too good under 50 degrees in the garage.

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!

'55Chevylover · 01-07-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ya it is a classic

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!

Yea, I figured I would get a comment on the weather. I just can't imagine your temperature. I would just die for sure. Of course, I guess it is all you get used to.

ya it is a classic · 01-07-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by '55Chevylover

Yea, I figured I would get a comment on the weather. I just can't imagine your temperature. I would just die for sure. Of course, I guess it is all you get used to.

ya its -20 now

12-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#1
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	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. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

12-15-2009, 10:18 PM	#3
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	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. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-15-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up I only had a set of stock exhaust manifolds to put on so I could run the engine. __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-16-2009, 01:34 AM	#6
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	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. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis: Last edited by poncho_villa; 12-16-2009 at 01:39 AM.

12-16-2009, 05:48 AM	#7
lonelywanderer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 114	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

12-16-2009, 04:36 PM	#9
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up Pictures of the new hedders. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-16-2009, 09:10 PM	#11
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	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? __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

12-16-2009, 10:05 PM	#14
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	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. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-16-2009, 10:12 PM	#15
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up Kateaux, here are some more pics. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-16-2009, 10:15 PM	#16
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up One more of the front 4-Link mount bracket. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-16-2009, 10:22 PM	#18
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up nice project, looking good! __________________ 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

12-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#19
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up Thanks Heath, I really appreciate the comment. You have a pretty nice ride yourself. __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

12-16-2009, 10:46 PM	#20
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	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. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

01-05-2010, 11:44 PM	#21
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up Any recent progress?? __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

01-06-2010, 06:47 PM	#22
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	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. __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)



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