1955 2nd Series Build Start

[talmadgemoss]

Thanks Slammed57 I have already purchased the 4 link went with TCI, but will check out the site for anything further.

[talmadgemoss]

Just a few pictures of the motor and trans going in.

[mikebte]

Wow, that looks great. I can't get over how low it sits to the ground.

[talmadgemoss]

Thanks! The wheels and tires came in Friday I'm anxious to get those mounted and on the front to see where it falls out. I'm a little nervous it might be lower than I want, be we'll just have see.

[Purcell69]

That is really looking nice!

-Joe

[duramax55]

hi talmodgemoss was wondering if you could give me the number and with of the boards for the bed. Would save me a lot of figuring Thanks Denis. your project is lloking sweet

[Purcell69]

Originally Posted by duramax55

hi talmodgemoss was wondering if you could give me the number and with of the boards for the bed. Would save me a lot of figuring Thanks Denis. your project is lloking sweet

There are seven bed strips, so it should be eight boards. Mar-K in Oklahoma City has some nice lumber kits if you want a wood bed floor.

-Joe

[talmadgemoss]

Sure this is what I used to make mine.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

[talmadgemoss]

A few pictures of the progress. Moving right along

[talmadgemoss]

Hoping to get the tires mounted to the wheels and check for clearance issue. I went with a 10'' wide rear wheel and plan to mini tub the bed.

[talmadgemoss]

Installed wheels and tires to check fitment. I love the look of them!

[mikebte]

Sweet looking wheels, always liked that look.

[talmadgemoss]

Thanks Mikebte. Got it on the ground now hopefully make some progress this week on it.

[Rickysnickers]

Man, you are going like gangbusters on that thing! Keep up the good work.

[talmadgemoss]

Finally got a set of header's that I think will work with the new steering column and power rack locations. These are the 3rd set luckily Summit has a great return policy.

[talmadgemoss]

Just a few pictures as thing progress. The steering shaft did work with the new hedders! Just pick up a new radiator support mine was pitted pretty bad. Have the power steering hoses on the way and looking for a wiring harness now.

[talmadgemoss]

Test fit the bed yesterday and the wheels and tires almost cleared without a mini tub. If I would have worked the offset they would have cleared, but with very limited room. I think I'm better off with a 3'' tub in the bed for clearance.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by talmadgemoss

Yes plan on redoing the bench seat, installing the missing components from the dash and installing vintage air. I really like my music so I have been looking into the stock (looking) radios with all the modern features. I plan on relocating the fuel tank behind the rear axle under the bed to allow room for speakers. Also plan on loosing the aftermarket gauges the PO had installed and using the original gauge panel.

Love the look of the new wheels and tires; are those American Racing wheels? what's your plan as to the radio antenna? I've had issues with the "hidden antennas", so much interference.

[dsraven]

do you have a plan for the mini tubs? if fabbing yourself you might think of using a steel trailer fender, they are 16ga steel and come in a 9" width usually so you could get both sides done from a single fender. cut the correct width from each side and fill the center part, where the wheels go, with some sheet 16ga. just a thought.
your project is looking good. love the wheel/paint combo.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by talmadgemoss

Thanks for the complements! Looks like this will be a long process but steady working on it.

I assume like many of us, you'll lower the truck some, are you going to C notch the back end with lowered spindles up front? looks very nice

[ChuckDriver]

Cool build!

[Nut Case]

Mr. T-moss

Looking great - strong work

What are the spec's on the rims and tires. They sure look fine.

Thanks in advance

Nut Case

[talmadgemoss]

The wheels are 17 x 7 front and 17 x 9.5 rear. I went with Ridler 635 wheels I purchased them through B&B wheel. I have lowered the truck, but haven't adjusted the coil overs yet. I not sure about C-Notch yet until the ride height is adjusted. I'm running a 2'' drop spindle in the front and the TCI 4 link in the rear with double adjustable shocks front and back.

[talmadgemoss]

Currently installing the new wiring harness and power steering hoses. They shipped standard black rubber hoses so I opted to send them back and found some braided stainless steel hoses just for appearance. The radiator support is in and radiator is installed. I will be posting some more pictures Friday or Saturday.

[Nut Case]

Mr. T

Thanks for the data on the rims they sure look good. What size tires are they.
And would you please measure from the front end, bottom of the frame to the concrete, then do the same at the rear end.

Just when you have time, that info will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance Nut Case