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GMtrucknut!! · 01-31-2013, 10:17 PM

Excellent craftsmanship has been displayed throughout your entire build ,a little oops makes you human!

63split · 02-01-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

So how can you tell there in backwards? is it a visual thing?

see the link OrrieG posted

63split · 02-02-2013, 02:15 PM

Today it was nice weather the sun was shining and the snow is gone,

so i put the truck in daylight and made a short spin around the block

Bomp · 02-02-2013, 02:37 PM

Very well done build Sir.
Learned a lot.
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**oldman3** · 02-02-2013, 04:12 PM

Just beautiful, one super nice ride...Jim

apache200 · 02-02-2013, 06:26 PM

Sweet!!!

63split · 02-02-2013, 07:16 PM

thank you all for the nice words

ChuckDriver · 02-02-2013, 09:56 PM

You've done a fantastic job, it looks perfect!!

**buggy5872** · 02-02-2013, 10:28 PM

I have been watching this since you started this thread. I must say that truck tuned out great. The fabrication you did really set this truck apart from the others. Good job.

GMtrucknut!! · 02-02-2013, 10:38 PM

That has to be one of the best looking 55 Chevies I have ever looked at !!

YahamaR1 · 02-03-2013, 11:32 AM

Echt super netjes geworden,
Een echte Showcar....
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sgtusmc · 02-04-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Echt super netjes geworden,
Een echte Showcar....
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Not sure what that means, but I second that!!! Great attention to detail. Interior is one off and well executed. My hats off to you.

Thanks for sharing the build with us.

63split · 02-04-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Not sure what that means, but I second that!!! Great attention to detail. Interior is one off and well executed. My hats off to you.

Thanks for sharing the build with us.

interior still needs to be finished so more picture will follow

thanks Sander,

Wheelie · 02-04-2013, 09:52 PM

Awesome!!

63split · 02-12-2013, 06:30 PM

have been working on some arm rests
these will blend into the door panel when finished

butchp · 02-12-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 63split

made an upgrade to the stealth latch kit
got rid of the ugly red plastic knobs

and made new one's from stainless steel
put in ss allen button head screws

also been working on the check link straps made a few hole's and grinding and grinding

to get a smooth surface ready for polishing one side almost done

What is the center hole dim. On the strap or length of each from center to center. Thanks
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**oldman3** · 02-12-2013, 08:03 PM

Looking good...Jim

Kim57 · 02-12-2013, 08:07 PM

Those look real nice.
Kim

63split · 02-15-2013, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butchp

What is the center hole dim. On the strap or length of each from center to center. Thanks
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Hi the total lenght from center to center for each strap is 222 mm or 8.3/4 inch
the holes are 6mm or 1/4 inch

the traps are 20mm x 4mm

Sander,

hotrod1 · 02-15-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63split

Hi the total lenght from center to center for each strap is 222 mm or 8.3/4 inch
the holes are 6mm or 1/4 inch

the traps are 20mm x 4mm

Sander,

What did you counter sink the holes with? They look so clean.

63split · 02-17-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod1

What did you counter sink the holes with? They look so clean.

just used this ?

hotrod1 · 02-17-2013, 05:02 PM

Your work is just beautiful. What is the trucks rake and how low to the ground is the lowest part of the front fender-rocker (behind the front wheel)?

63split · 02-18-2013, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Your work is just beautiful. What is the trucks rake and how low to the ground is the lowest part of the front fender-rocker (behind the front wheel)?

i will get some measurements for you tomorrow

63split · 02-24-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Your work is just beautiful. What is the trucks rake and how low to the ground is the lowest part of the front fender-rocker (behind the front wheel)?

Sorry for my late answer but here the figures lowest point behind the front wheel is 4.3/4 inch and the rake is 1, 8 degrees

Sander.
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Wheelie · 02-24-2013, 10:19 AM

I gotta stop checking your thread. I about have to change my drawers every time. Just awesome!

01-31-2013, 10:17 PM	#551
GMtrucknut!! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Attica,indiana Posts: 264	Re: Dutch 1955 build Excellent craftsmanship has been displayed throughout your entire build ,a little oops makes you human!

02-02-2013, 02:15 PM	#553
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build Today it was nice weather the sun was shining and the snow is gone, so i put the truck in daylight and made a short spin around the block __________________ 1955 project my 59 olds conv. project

02-02-2013, 02:37 PM	#554
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Dutch 1955 build Very well done build Sir. Learned a lot. Posted via Mobile Device

02-02-2013, 04:12 PM	#555
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Dutch 1955 build Just beautiful, one super nice ride...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

02-02-2013, 06:26 PM	#556
apache200 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 275	Re: Dutch 1955 build Sweet!!! __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside 1955 BBW Fleetside

02-02-2013, 07:16 PM	#557
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build thank you all for the nice words __________________ 1955 project my 59 olds conv. project

02-02-2013, 09:56 PM	#558
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Dutch 1955 build You've done a fantastic job, it looks perfect!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

02-02-2013, 10:28 PM	#559
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Dutch 1955 build I have been watching this since you started this thread. I must say that truck tuned out great. The fabrication you did really set this truck apart from the others. Good job. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

02-02-2013, 10:38 PM	#560
GMtrucknut!! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Attica,indiana Posts: 264	Re: Dutch 1955 build That has to be one of the best looking 55 Chevies I have ever looked at !!

02-03-2013, 11:32 AM	#561
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Dutch 1955 build Echt super netjes geworden, Een echte Showcar.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

02-04-2013, 09:52 PM	#564
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: Dutch 1955 build Awesome!! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

02-12-2013, 06:30 PM	#565
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build have been working on some arm rests these will blend into the door panel when finished __________________ 1955 project my 59 olds conv. project

02-12-2013, 08:03 PM	#567
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Dutch 1955 build Looking good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

02-12-2013, 08:07 PM	#568
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Dutch 1955 build Those look real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-17-2013, 05:02 PM	#572
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Dutch 1955 build Your work is just beautiful. What is the trucks rake and how low to the ground is the lowest part of the front fender-rocker (behind the front wheel)?



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02-24-2013, 10:19 AM	#575
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: Dutch 1955 build I gotta stop checking your thread. I about have to change my drawers every time. Just awesome! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

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