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Re: My long term 57 project
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04-23-2015, 10:28 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
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The pedal is just mounted flat to the floor close to the original location, I plan to move it up onto the angled toe-board to get a little more legroom. Hope this helps!
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04-23-2015, 11:40 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks chuck. I love the look. What kind of tach is it? Did the pod come with it?
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04-24-2015, 04:46 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
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Thanks Kim!
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05-18-2015, 10:30 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well I was finally able to get some serious garage time over the weekend and made some good progress!
I was anxious about drilling the first hole in the new rails, but after a lot, and I mean a lot of measuring, I jumped to it and got it done. The new rails look great and complement the PB parts perfectly. Here are the pics!!
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05-18-2015, 10:33 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
And started putting the cab and 4-Bar mounts in place.
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04-24-2015, 08:28 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice tach.
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05-18-2015, 10:35 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Lookin good. You should sell those rails
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05-18-2015, 11:41 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
If I can ask ... do you intend to weld the front & rear sections where they bolt on or are the bolts & nuts enough?
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05-19-2015, 07:40 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Wow, that's looking really great...Jim
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05-19-2015, 07:53 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Nice work Chuckdriver. That is the longest steel rule I've ever seen. Perfect for this application.
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05-19-2015, 08:29 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Going to be a great looking frame.
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05-19-2015, 05:05 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
That is looking great!!
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05-19-2015, 05:48 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks for the compliments guys!
For now I plan to use Grade 8 hardware to hold it all together, the C-Notch will be welded to the frame. Would be cool to sell the rails or a complete frame. Yea, the 6FT rule from Lowes worked perfect! Need to finish up the mounts and get started on brake and fuel lines.
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07-19-2015, 03:00 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Subscribed, just love this thread.
Question about your frame rails. I need 2- 7' long rails as a sub frame for my 57 body on 05 Silvy 4x4. Hope to have them done at place in Reno Nevada. Do you happen to have the dimensions you gave your shop for the channel dimensions? I'm going to use the original 57 cross members and cab mounts. Thanks |
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07-22-2015, 08:45 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
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Hope this helps!
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07-22-2015, 09:49 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks, came up with the same specs you did with 5 3/4" on inside of C channel. They are done and will be delivered to my work fri.
Noticed you are not using the 2 cross members in the middle of the frame. One mounts the e brake brackets, but identical. If you would like to part with those send me a PM. Thanks again. |
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07-22-2015, 09:44 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
So what's the latest, JJ?
Immediate plans?
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07-23-2015, 07:04 PM
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Frame work is on hold, just moved to a new house last month, still trying to get the garage organized. Hope to make some good progress this fall! Your work is looking good!
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09-09-2015, 12:28 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
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08-02-2015, 02:22 AM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Hey, it's LATE back there, go to bed! Lol
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09-09-2015, 12:28 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Those bed sides!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-12-2015, 07:17 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Chuck, were you affected by the flood? I hope you are OK.
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10-12-2015, 08:22 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Yeah JJ, are you and yours ok?
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10-12-2015, 08:46 PM
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks Russell and Dan!
We are high and dry here finally, no damage to report other than some leaky flashing around the chimney! A lot of areas around town did have a lot of water, I've never seen so much rain in my life! Still nothing to report on the frame yet, been helping a buddy with his new 69 Camaro!! Thanks guys!
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