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wutnxt · 06-12-2012, 01:15 PM

Nice ride.......
You do good work....I bet you can't wait till it's done...

Kim57 · 06-12-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Nice ride.......
You do good work....I bet you can't wait till it's done...

Thanks.
You're right I can't wait till I'm where you're at on yours.
If I could just leave well enough alone I'd be farther along.
I'm in the middle of putting hydraulics on it to operate the bed and also lowering my tank from its original position. After seeing it in for a while I decided it was to high.
Kim

faribran · 06-12-2012, 04:52 PM

is that a KWIK AC bracket ?

Kabwe · 06-12-2012, 07:24 PM

Everything is looking great Kim.

Kim57 · 06-12-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by faribran

is that a KWIK AC bracket ?

Yes it is.

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Everything is looking great Kim.

Thanks Bam.
Kim

focusedontheprize · 06-13-2012, 08:53 AM

Your truck looks real good Kim. Incredibly impressed by your metal fabrication skills.

Kim57 · 06-13-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Your truck looks real good Kim. Incredibly impressed by your metal fabrication skills.

Thanks.
Kim

Kim57 · 06-14-2012, 12:05 AM

A little update.
The more I looked at the tank the more I hated how high I had it sitting in the frame.
I ended up putting it under it instead of on top.
I got some weld in bungs and put them in and bolted the tank to them.
The move meant some rerouting of the fuel lines and a smaller pre-filter which I still have to mount.
It should still be hidden by my bed once its on.
Kim

Kim57 · 06-14-2012, 12:11 AM

I decided to use hydraulics to raise the bed.
Linear actuators just weren't going to raise it as high as I need it to go without a lot of trouble.
I got a system that the low riders use for their suspension and adapted it to work for my bed. It should take the bed vertical without any problems.
Kim

Kim57 · 06-14-2012, 12:13 AM

A few more pics of the hydraulics. I had to re-route some fuel lines to make room for the hydraulic lines.
Kim

**oldman3** · 06-14-2012, 10:19 AM

Kim, looks real good....Jim

Rude Dude · 06-14-2012, 08:59 PM

I like the hydro set up same pumps as lift gates, great work!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-15-2012, 09:24 AM

I can't wait to see this done. This going to be a bad truck.

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Kim57 · 06-15-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Kim, looks real good....Jim

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I like the hydro set up same pumps as lift gates, great work!

It turned out to be the best fit for my situation. Has a real smooth operation.

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

I can't wait to see this done. This going to be a bad truck.

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I hope to get the frame blasted and painted in the next couple of weeks.
Kim

Daze57 · 06-15-2012, 01:06 PM

kim

your skills absolutley rock !!!

blue57 · 06-22-2012, 11:23 PM

looks really nice. Are two filters really needed? i am just wondering because i am almost at the point where i need to get all my components together to get my frame togeter.

Kim57 · 06-22-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

kim

your skills absolutley rock !!!

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue57

looks really nice. Are two filters really needed? i am just wondering because i am almost at the point where i need to get all my components together to get my frame togeter.

Not sure if they're really needed but I want to keep stuff out of the pump to make it last as long as possible. Plumbing for it was easy so the only down side is the cost of the filter.
I got one that filters 100 micron or larger to keep the restriction down.
Kim

blue57 · 06-22-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Thanks.

Not sure if they're really needed but I want to keep stuff out of the pump to make it last as long as possible. Plumbing for it was easy so the only down side is the cost of the filter.
I got one that filters 100 micron or larger to keep the restriction down.
Kim

ok, thanks. I see an LS motor in the back ground...... is that what you will be running in this truck? If so what headers will you be using?

parkwood · 07-10-2012, 09:52 PM

Kim you're going to have to leave the bed off so everyone can see all the great work... nice job...

hotrod1 · 07-10-2012, 10:41 PM

Hey Kim:

As one of the members said at the Brothers show, I want to see you make all your own bolts and nuts.

paintman5851 · 07-10-2012, 11:32 PM

friggin....just..... well......just.......friggin WOW

Kim57 · 07-10-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blue57

ok, thanks. I see an LS motor in the back ground...... is that what you will be running in this truck? If so what headers will you be using?

LS2 from a 07 Trailblazer SS. I'm running Sanderson headers.

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Originally Posted by parkwood

Kim you're going to have to leave the bed off so everyone can see all the great work... nice job...

Thanks. I've actually thought about leaving the bed open.

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Hey Kim:

As one of the members said at the Brothers show, I want to see you make all your own bolts and nuts.

I have made a few special nuts that I couldn't find and I think I'm a little nuts on my own for doing some of this stuff.
Kim

BC Toy chest · 07-11-2012, 02:08 AM

Hey Kim it was really nice to meet you at the Brothers Truck Show. Looking forward to seeing your ryde in person.

Kim57 · 07-11-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Hey Kim it was really nice to meet you at the Brothers Truck Show. Looking forward to seeing your ryde in person.

Same here BC.
Kim

hp1957 · 07-30-2012, 04:16 PM

Kim57 Extra effort in custom fabrication looks great!!

Harvey

1957 Chevy Stepside

1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...65#post5510465

06-12-2012, 01:15 PM	#626
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice ride....... You do good work....I bet you can't wait till it's done... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

06-12-2012, 04:52 PM	#628
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: My 57 Pro Street is that a KWIK AC bracket ? __________________ "

06-12-2012, 07:24 PM	#629
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Everything is looking great Kim.

06-13-2012, 08:53 AM	#631
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: My 57 Pro Street Your truck looks real good Kim. Incredibly impressed by your metal fabrication skills. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

06-14-2012, 12:05 AM	#633
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street A little update. The more I looked at the tank the more I hated how high I had it sitting in the frame. I ended up putting it under it instead of on top. I got some weld in bungs and put them in and bolted the tank to them. The move meant some rerouting of the fuel lines and a smaller pre-filter which I still have to mount. It should still be hidden by my bed once its on. Kim Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-14-2012, 12:11 AM	#634
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street I decided to use hydraulics to raise the bed. Linear actuators just weren't going to raise it as high as I need it to go without a lot of trouble. I got a system that the low riders use for their suspension and adapted it to work for my bed. It should take the bed vertical without any problems. Kim Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-14-2012, 12:13 AM	#635
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street A few more pics of the hydraulics. I had to re-route some fuel lines to make room for the hydraulic lines. Kim Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-14-2012, 10:19 AM	#636
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, looks real 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 />

06-14-2012, 08:59 PM	#637
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: My 57 Pro Street I like the hydro set up same pumps as lift gates, great work! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

06-15-2012, 09:24 AM	#638
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: My 57 Pro Street I can't wait to see this done. This going to be a bad truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

06-15-2012, 01:06 PM	#640
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: My 57 Pro Street kim your skills absolutley rock !!!

06-22-2012, 11:23 PM	#641
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: My 57 Pro Street looks really nice. Are two filters really needed? i am just wondering because i am almost at the point where i need to get all my components together to get my frame togeter.

07-10-2012, 09:52 PM	#644
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim you're going to have to leave the bed off so everyone can see all the great work... nice job...

07-10-2012, 10:41 PM	#645
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hey Kim: As one of the members said at the Brothers show, I want to see you make all your own bolts and nuts.

07-10-2012, 11:32 PM	#646
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07-11-2012, 02:08 AM	#648
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hey Kim it was really nice to meet you at the Brothers Truck Show. Looking forward to seeing your ryde in person. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

07-30-2012, 04:16 PM	#650
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