Chevy 51" original Texas truck,,now in Holland

[YahamaR1]

First shipment was in Holland, where a lot of boxes...
4 new fenders and a radiator...

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[YahamaR1]

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All new fenders/compleet new bed,its to much to list... And I finisht the front
Of the engine,a new March set.. This friday I will try to start for the first time, movie will follow.. In a month the next shipment will arrive, with the Scotts frontend/wheels/ and the TCI set for the back...
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[61 son of a Gun]

subscribed !

[oldman3]

Engine looks great, and love the new parts....Jim

[Bomp]

Can't wait to see you put it together. Subscribed.

[YahamaR1]

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Placed the radiator, tomorrow trying to start for the first time....

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Also placed the new Brothers Gastank,, easy to instal..

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And placed the new Bed from LMC..
Now waiting for the next container, with my Wheels and the Scotts frontend...
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[63split]

lots of progress Fer, its looking good.

[YahamaR1]

Thanks,,, I wish I had your skills, but I don't ,, so I orderd a lot of stock parts..
Its my first build,, so lets see how it is going....
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[Bomp]

So far I'd say it looks GREAT!

[oldman3]

Nice work and progress...Jim

[YahamaR1]

Thanks guys, do my best to keep you up to date..
Today I test fitted a old fender, en the rolpann..
I recived news that my next container with the new wheels,
Scotts frontend, TCI leaf lowering set will be here in 4 weeks.
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The plan today was to start the engine for the first time, but was a really busy day
So had to work all day...

[YahamaR1]

Today I removed the old frontend, now I have to wait untill the Scotts frontend is here.. [IMG][/IMG]
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[Root2812]

Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Just an idea but that gas tank is quite away away from the back of the truck. Won't it be a challenge to fill it? If you open the tail gate its a long reach and if you go over the side you have to reach over the fender and you risk scratching the new paint job you will have.

Maybe you should brace the back frame rails apart with some square tube and then remove the back cross member. If you weld in some square tube it will keep the rails in place and stay strong but will allow the removal of that factory cross member and give you the room to bring the tank back some.

Just an idea.. I like what you have so far.

[YahamaR1]

Thanks, that is a good idea..
When I have the tags, and licence plate, I am going to bring it
More to the back of the truck.. For now, I can not weld or do
Things to the chassis, otherwise I will never get a licence plate..
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[RINC]

Looking good ..... keep it up !

[YahamaR1]

Did'nt do much today, I only removed the rear axle and springleafs...
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[Bomp]

Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Did'nt do much today, I only removed the rear axle and springleafs...
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Some days thats all ya get. Looks like great progress!!!

[YahamaR1]

Today I made a new accu box..
Its not yet finisht, but 1 or 2 hours more, then I am done..
This box is coming under the Cab,on his original place..

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[YahamaR1]

Only powdercoat, and its finisht..
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[oldman3]

Nice job....Jim

[Sin7]

you have several Mexico plates. Are you from there? Just curious. Truck is coming along nicely. I like seeing trucks being built over seas. Keep up the great work.

-Luis

[Big Block 454]

A Hagen battery? Don't they make ice cream?
I admire your determination considering all the trouble of registering an old imported vehicle and the difficulty obtaining parts.
Since I'm part Dutch, I have no choice but to subscribe.
P.S. Boss are nice wheels

[YahamaR1]

Thanks everyone for the comments..

I work all over the world, I am a supervisor for greenhouse construction.
The last 3 years I was working in Monterrey/ Mexico.. Just under Texas.
Now I am in Bejing, China..
And I work many times in The USA. I like it a lot there, I see a lot of nice cars there..
So every where I come I take home some licence plates.. Some kind of hobby.
I visit a lot of different country's, so my shop is almost full with plates..

This site is really good, a lot of information, and nice people that help other Chevy fans, The last years I got a lot of information from all of your builds, I check the site everyday...

Now I have to wait for 2 weeks more, then I can install the frontend, and new Wheels... Pictures will follow..
Thanks Guys...
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[YahamaR1]

Originally Posted by Big Block 454

A Hagen battery? Don't they make ice cream?
I admire your determination considering all the trouble of registering an old imported vehicle and the difficulty obtaining parts.
Since I'm part Dutch, I have no choice but to subscribe.
P.S. Boss are nice wheels

Thanks, I really like the Boss wheels, I seea lot off wheels, but these
i really like..
You are part dutch!? Your parents where from holland?
Wich place?
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[arturo7]

Originally Posted by YahamaR1

The last 3 years I was working in Monterrey/ Mexico..

Did you make it to El Rey del Cabrito?