55 2nd serie GMC

[Kim57]

Looking real nice.
Can't wait to see the finished truck.
Kim

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dubie

looking good man. The front springs didn't change much of the ride height. It sits nice and level now. What's next on the assembly agenda?

Thanks man, the new spring actually moved the front end up almost two inches, will have to see a little later when its all assembly how i like it. Next is rear fenders and running boards. I'll do the electrical next week. I'm also trying to finish the interior of the Belair, new seat cover, carpet and headliner but have to finish fixing the floor first. We're taking the Belair to Back to the 50's next week.

[dubie]

oh that's right, I forgot about your road trip. That's gotta be an incredible feeling, to drive a car from the 50's to the Back to the 50's show.

Have fun and be sure to bring back lots of pictures.

[dubie]

Just checking in to see how the Back to the 50's show was and to see if you're back on the truck yet

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dubie

Just checking in to see how the Back to the 50's show was and to see if you're back on the truck yet

Back to the 50s was great, weather wasn't the best there were really bad thunder storm at night so we got a little damp in the tent trailer. Friday night the wind was so strong it moved the trailer about 4 feet back. The Belair drove really good, a little slow but got there and back with only one minor issue. The generator brushes went about 2 hrs outside Minneapolis, swap with a spare one i had with me after we got there. Over 12000 cars registered.

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dubie

Just checking in to see how the Back to the 50's show was and to see if you're back on the truck yet

Will do more stuff on the truck this weekend, i put in the new back window a couple night ago, these new repo sure dont fit like the old ones.

[dubie]

what's been happening bud? Thought I'd give your cool build thread a wake up call. Any progress to report?

I haven't touched mine in over a week but hope to get a few things done this week on it

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dubie

what's been happening bud? Thought I'd give your cool build thread a wake up call. Any progress to report?

I haven't touched mine in over a week but hope to get a few things done this week on it

Not to much, been doing the wiring the last week or so, lots of fun there. I'll try to post some pictures tonight. A couple of great things hapenning in my life in the last month, i became a grand dad for the first time, my youngest daugther had a beautifull baby girl and my girl friend moved in with me so not to much time spend on the truck lately. I'm going to redo the back window seal tomorrow night, i don't like the way the seal fits the cab window opening. The seal i had is very narrow (3/4") the new seal at pickup last week is 1" wide will keep that big back window in place a lot better.

[oldman3]

Congrats on the granddaughter, it will make a difference...Jim

[JML55]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Congrats on the granddaughter, it will make a difference...Jim

Thank you

[JML55]

Doing wiring the last few days, it looks like a mess but its an organize mess. lol

[dubie]

i found that was the worst part of my build. I wired the entire thing and everything works, but I still don't know HOW it all works hahahha.

Nice to see you progressing again bud

[Baldeagle SR]

I sure like the paint choice.
Rich
My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

[JML55]

No pictures to post right now but some progress was done. Finish the wiring last week, with only a couple of minor changes to this after market wiring harness i bought years ago its when in really well. I'm not sure why but this harness had dome light and hazard light working on ignition power witch would have been kind of silly to have to leave the key on to turn on the hazard lights. Next is the upholstery, material has been order should be going to the upholstery shop in a week or two.

[JML55]

Here is a little project i just pick up to fill up my free time , 1955 Chevy long box big back window. It belongs to a friend of mine, has been siting out in the weather for about 20 years, got to make it run again. First ti
hing was to replace the front tires and free up the brakes.

[Baldeagle SR]

That is pretty nice shape. What motor does it have ?
Rich
My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

[Kim57]

Looks like a nicer addition.
Kim

[JML55]

Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

That is pretty nice shape. What motor does it have ?
Rich
My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

Six cylinder 235, yes still nice shape , was painted 20 years ago and just left outside hasn't ran since.

[dubie]

so whats the plan for the long bed? are you getting it running for a friend or is this now yours to get running and sell? it looks to be in VERY nice shape and it's a 1/2 to too. NICE!!

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dubie

so whats the plan for the long bed? are you getting it running for a friend or is this now yours to get running and sell? it looks to be in VERY nice shape and it's a 1/2 to too. NICE!!

Yes just getting it running for my friend, not mine to keep. Its says 1300 on the front fender scripts , i think that mines 1/2 ton.

[JML55]

Working on designing the console tonight with my friend, working with card board is perfect. Little bit more tuning tomorrow and we should be good for the real thing.

[Kim57]

That should look good when done.
Kim

[JML55]

Spend all day working on the truck today, got some good progress done. Got the park brake sorted out, fine tune the console, did more wiring, the doors are on and got the truck outside for a spin around the yard.

[Kim57]

Looks real sharp.
Kim

[JML55]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks real sharp.
Kim

Thanks