My 57 Pro Street

[hotrod1]

Hey Kim:

Ever thought about a one piece front end? You have the mechanism down.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Hey Kim:

Ever thought about a one piece front end? You have the mechanism down.

I have thought about it slightly.
I don't like the angle cuts on the front fenders and sliding the whole front end forward to eliminate that causes a slight problem.
I guess I could utilize the hydraulics for it though.
Years ago I saw a early 50s chevy wagon that was done that way and it worked pretty good but there was a lot of engineering in it.
Kim

[hotrod1]

I was thinking about it but have never seen one that was done good. In fact, I have not seen that many.

[Chevette]

Kim: Your fab skills are second to none. I saw that you've used weld on nuts and it gave me an idea on how to improve my upper control arm mounting. I just ordered a couple of packs from motorsportsunlimited312. Your truck is lookin' good. Any updates to show us?

[Denee007]

How old is your son? and btw, I think you really need a car lift! ; ) Makes like so much more fun!
dne'

[Kim57]

Our son is 11 years old. We adopted him when he was 6 after being his legal guardians from about the age of 1.
I would love a lift. Unfortunately my garage has bedrooms above it so it isn't high enough.
Kim

[Denee007]

What a great age for your son! A lot going on at that age! Is he interested in your workings in the garage? Does he like tinkering?

As for lifts~ I was fortunate when I bought my lift~ it was 1800, now they've gone up a bit, but when I spend thousands here and thousands there on my projects, the cost for my little lift doesn's sound so bad. My garage ceiling is 7'11". Of course my Apache can't go very high. I guess my body just doesn't do well with a car only off the floor 15"s or so. I didn't have my lift until AFTER I was finished with my stang! lol I thought I was finished with car restorations! But I keep having to put the stang on the lift for odds n end servicing.
I keep coming back to your build, You're so talented! ; )

[Larry Lindley]

nice build,lots of fab work,do you work from prints or just free hand it as it comes along.once again very nice.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Denee007

What a great age for your son! A lot going on at that age! Is he interested in your workings in the garage? Does he like tinkering?

As for lifts~ I was fortunate when I bought my lift~ it was 1800, now they've gone up a bit, but when I spend thousands here and thousands there on my projects, the cost for my little lift doesn's sound so bad. My garage ceiling is 7'11". Of course my Apache can't go very high. I guess my body just doesn't do well with a car only off the floor 15"s or so. I didn't have my lift until AFTER I was finished with my stang! lol I thought I was finished with car restorations! But I keep having to put the stang on the lift for odds n end servicing.
I keep coming back to your build, You're so talented! ; )

Thanks Denee
He's into Legos and playing the guitar and base. He takes lessons twice a week and is in a band with other kids his age. He also swims on a private team for his heart. He was a premee and had to have surgery at a week old to fix a coarctation of the aorta. I have two older sons who never really got into hot rods either. One is an excellent tattoo artist and the other is just a normal person.

Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

nice build,lots of fab work,do you work from prints or just free hand it as it comes along.once again very nice.

Thanks Larry
I pretty much just wing as I go along. I will make cardboard templates for some things but generally just do a lot of measuring and drawing on the metal that I need to cut.
Kim

[Kim57]

Right now I'm trying to find a reasonable price on getting the frame blasted.
Now that I'm close to painting it I'm having trouble deciding on a color.
Decisions decisions.
Kim

[hotrod1]

Can you please tell us what that will cost you when all is said and done?

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Can you please tell us what that will cost you when all is said and done?

I've called a few sand blasters in my area and it seems like it's going to be around $200 for my bare frame and rear end housing.
I was hoping to pay less than that but I may just have to bite the bullet and get it done.
Kim

[Chevette]

Originally Posted by Kim57

I've called a few sand blasters in my area and it seems like it's going to be around $200 for my bare frame and rear end housing.
I was hoping to pay less than that but I may just have to bite the bullet and get it done.
Kim

I bought my own ten gal. about five years ago and put a big hd deadman on it. The blasters works great and I use it more than I expected I would. I'm running it off the 120 gal compressor in my garage. Most often use glass bead. Makes a mess, but I bought a couple of 12X36 tarps that I hang when I use it in the garage. I will use it on my frame when the time comes.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Right now I'm trying to find a reasonable price on getting the frame blasted.
Now that I'm close to painting it I'm having trouble deciding on a color.
Decisions decisions.
Kim

I am at the color ofthe week stage!

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by mknittle

I am at the color ofthe week stage!

I'm having this trouble with my frame. I can't wait to see how anal I get when I'm ready to paint the body.
Kim

[Larry Lindley]

In my city the blasters want 400.00 to blast two fenders and two bed sides. I dont think so.How ever I did find a large powerdcoat and blast frame for 500 to 600.00.Kim your project is going along well.good luck with the blasters.

[Daze57]

hey kim

out here its about 500 to get frame blasted and powder coated - i did my frame in black -it looks good and am happy with it - good luck with yours

[Kim57]

Thanks for the info guys. I don't have the compressor to run a blaster so I'll just have to bite the bullet and pay the price.
Kim
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[hotrod1]

It will be a lot cleaner for you. By the way, a cabinet blaster is fantastic for small parts. I use it all the time, especially after fabing a part.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

It will be a lot cleaner for you. By the way, a cabinet blaster is fantastic for small parts. I use it all the time, especially after fabing a part.

My brother has one in his garage that I'm going to use for the small stuff.
Kim
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Thanks for the info guys. I don't have the compressor to run a blaster so I'll just have to bite the bullet and pay the price.
Kim
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Kim let me tell you right now as someone who does have the compressor and blaster to do it. Don't.lol That stuff goes everywhere and clean up is crazy. I've done the tarp thing and it only helped a little. Tried recycling the media and it cause clogging, stop fix clog started over. What a headache.lol I said forget this and had the cab media blasted and it was one of the best investments I've made on the truck. If you need big items blasted take it to the blaster. For small items hotrod1 is on point the blasting cabinets are great.

Question? I did not blast my frame and I was able to clean it up nicely with just good old fashion elbow grease. Is that not an option for you?

[hotrod1]

Hey BAM: Its an option for me. When should I bring my frame over?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Hey BAM: Its an option for me. When should I bring my frame over?

Originally Posted by seanery

hotrod1 has the idea!!!

The way its going at work I may have to open a frame cleaning biz if they decide to start laying off people.LOL

Nothing is wrong with blasting the frame I actually would have like to done it myself but I have more patience than money.lol So I invested in some wire wheels, strip disk, and phosphoric acid and went to work.

If you are powder coating the frame that's different and that's what I meant by if its not an option. You mightiest well have the powder coater blast the frame before powder coating, but if you are going to paint the frame I'd save the money and put it somewhere else.

Another reason I asked if it was an option for Kim is because I remember him telling me he had a bad back or something. But if he builds that rotisserie out of two engine stands like I did he does not have to worry about his back. The rotisserie is great for cleaning and painting.

[seanery]

hotrod1 has the idea!!!

[Larry Lindley]

Kim you cant beat a deal like that agree with hot rod 1 everbody to Bams house.