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Re: My long term 57 project
So what's the latest, JJ?
Immediate plans?
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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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Re: My long term 57 project
Hi Dan!
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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Re: My long term 57 project
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You should see Delmo in Burbank, he might have a few laying around. He's got a couple of TF frames under the knife right now. Make sure to start a build thread of your project, would like to see it!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Oh man, you're going to make us wait till fall?? lol. Did I miss something? Are those Cameo bedsides I see?
EDIT: Found it! Over a year ago, I guess my memory is going... Last edited by gotmotors; 07-30-2015 at 08:52 PM. |
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Re: My long term 57 project
Sorry guys, I'll try to get the garage organization moving so I can get back on the frame sooner!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Hey, it's LATE back there, go to bed! Lol
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Re: My long term 57 project
wow!!!!!!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Those bed sides!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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Re: My long term 57 project
Yeah JJ, are you and yours ok?
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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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Re: My long term 57 project
im getting ready to cut a stock 57 frame, not sure what way am going. chuckDriver about what did you new frame rails cost you? it might be the best way to go if I get the porterbuilt kit.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Rails were made locally for $350.
Should be back to work on it very soon!!! Post of pics of your project!!
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Sweet build man!
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Re: My long term 57 project
JJ,
Just for the helluvit I'm going to ask about the Cameo bedsides. There are a pair out here being advertised on Craigslist for $1600 obo. The ad doesn't say if the tailgate or bumper cover is included. I've seen the ad for awhile now so I'm wondering what the going price is for the parts? Can you shed a little light? I'm not seriously considering changing my truck into a Cameo but I admit I'm kind of intrigued by the thought. My bed hasn't yet gone to the body shop but it's next. I know somebody (can't remember who) sells repop bumper covers and maybe tailgates... What about trim? That's a big deal on thes, isn't it?
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Re: My long term 57 project
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Re: My long term 57 project
Dan,
The Cameo prices are all over the place, but I think $1600 for 2 bedsides is high! The trim prices are even higher because they are not being reproduced. There is a guy in MA that puts several Cameo pieces on ebay, seems he has been collecting them for a while. Here's a link to a company that reproduces a lot of the parts, even the taillights and bumpers in fiberglass. http://www.trucksandroadsters.com/CAMEO/index.html Your sheet metal is looking good, can't wait to see it in color!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well guys, time for a little update!
I was able to spend some time getting the garage better organized, built a 24x4 ft. shelf over the garage doors for lots of storage! Got the frame uncovered finally and found a nice brown "patina", meaning surface rust on most of the frame and components. After visiting with Nate Porter at his shop and talking about running coil-overs with the C notch he said I need to lower the notch by 2in. The guys running bags need 5in of clearance between the axle and notch, but with the coil-over set up only 3in is needed. You can see where I removed a 2.75in section from each leg of the notch to get the 2in drop. Still need to trim a little more and square it all up before welding it solid to the frame rails and removing the rail between the legs. Hope to pick up the pace and get some more work done soon. Thanks for hanging in there with me!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Ready to watch you work...Jim
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Re: My long term 57 project
Me too. Your frame is going to be very nice!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Coils are a great choice! they just look right on hot rods, especially if you can see them!
lookin good Chuck!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Impressive frame Chuckdriver!!
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