57 Truck with a Danish touch

[57HotTruck]

Hi Steve. No. In my country it is not legal to change that. so I have decided me for a straight axle with 3 inches drop

[bensimmons_05]

This is looking great! Where did you get the fender supports? Were they listed as 58-59 ? That is all I can find them listed as. Can't wait to see more.

[57HotTruck]

Hello. Bensimmons 05 my fender supports is also for model 58-59. I had not seen before you said it. but now I looked at it and I think they'll fit just fine, see photo

[57HotTruck]

Now begins the fun part, by installing new parts.

[longbike]

Thats the fun part bolting on new parts! Lookin great!

[bensimmons_05]

Thanks for the reply and the photos! My fender braces are about like yours, and I have looked and looked and I can only find that part listed for 58-59. I assumed they would work, but I was never sure. Thanks again, looking GREAT!

[57HotTruck]

Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

This is looking great! Where did you get the fender supports? Were they listed as 58-59 ? That is all I can find them listed as. Can't wait to see more.

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Hello bensimmons 05
I've looked a little more into the fender supports. GOLDEN STATE PARTS also have them, and there they stand. for 55 - 59 (Parts Number 16-40BL)

[57HotTruck]

The engine and gearbox has been installed, and I have made brake lines today

[Dan in Pasadena]

It looks like you're doing really, really nice work. Not to be a naysayer, but are those copper brake lines? I'm no expert but I THINK those are a definite no-no. I'm sure someone will chime in with a more expert opinion. Can't wait to see more photos.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It looks like you're doing really, really nice work. Not to be a naysayer, but are those copper brake lines? I'm no expert but I THINK those are a definite no-no. I'm sure someone will chime in with a more expert opinion. Can't wait to see more photos.

Dan he is in Europe and they use a copper nickle alloy for brake lines on some of their cars its not your standard copper that is a no no for sure. But if he is using what I think he is its fine.

[57HotTruck]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It looks like you're doing really, really nice work. Not to be a naysayer, but are those copper brake lines? I'm no expert but I THINK those are a definite no-no. I'm sure someone will chime in with a more expert opinion. Can't wait to see more photos.

Hi Dan. That is correct what Kabwe says.
Almost all cars have changed their brake lines when they are 6 to 8 years old here. We use salt on the roads. on vitres. which is very hard on the cars. And is there the smallest amount of rust on the brake lines the car can not be approved to drive on the roads.
All cars must be approved every 2 years. but not cars over 35 years. its every 8 years
So everyone uses these copper tubes. I do not know the exact alloy

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by 57HotTruck

Hi Dan. That is correct what Kabwe says.

Its good to know I'm correct about something.lol With a mind like mines I'm not so sure sometimes.lol

[57HotTruck]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Its good to know I'm correct about something.lol With a mind like mines I'm not so sure sometimes.lol

. Yes it's always good to talk about a subject you know something about.
The beauty of copper tubes is that it is very easy to bend. and if you make a wrong bend. you can easily straighten it out again. and start over.
Regards to the wrong bends I speak from experience

[57HotTruck]

Today's work

[57HotTruck]

Today's work

[spousta]

looks like good work, do you have to pass government inspection in denmark, like you do in britain? looks like with your work you would have no problem passing. again keep it up.

[57HotTruck]

Originally Posted by spousta

looks like good work, do you have to pass government inspection in denmark, like you do in britain? looks like with your work you would have no problem passing. again keep it up.

Hi spousta .
All cars must be approved by the government every 2 years. but not cars over 35 years. its every 8 years

[57HotTruck]

I did a little test alignment Today

[Kim57]

Man that looks great.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Wow! You are making some great progress!

[longbike]

Great progress! Man I bet that truck will stand out over there "Talk about the one and only" in the area!

[1956chevtruck]

Wow, your truck is coming along great! I really like your arched top door to your garage. You just don't see many of those in Canada.
Byron

[Wheelie]

I dig everything but the wheels! LOVE the truck!

[55metalmonkey]

Originally Posted by 1956chevtruck

Wow, your truck is coming along great! I really like your arched top door to your garage. You just don't see many of those in Canada.
Byron

I agree, nice work on the truck. the brick arched door caught my eye too
One thing you also don't see around here is anything made of brick (Vancuver Island)

[57HotTruck]

Originally Posted by 55metalmonkey

I agree, nice work on the truck. the brick arched door caught my eye too
One thing you also don't see around here is anything made of brick (Vancuver Island)

Hey guys.
Thank you for your positive feedback. my house was built in 1934, so when I should build my garage, it should be in the same style. I would think that 90 to 95% of all houses in Denmark are built in bricks