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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Congrats on the new glass.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Ugh, sorry to hear that. Hope you'll fully recover.
Thanks guys for the congrats. The new windshield is the green tint with the band across the top. I know it's not everyone's favorite but I like it because I remember my Dad's '59 Fleetside had that. Bring back old memories. |
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Just thought I'd mention that a HAMB member hooked me up with a good deal on the Altman latch kit for our trucks so I ordered that yesterday. I'm excited about getting it and (finally) not having to worry about my doors flying over - as they have done - and losing something...or someone, lol.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Happy 4th to you also.
Be sure and post the install of the latch kit. Kim |
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Going through the complete thread. Your truck reminds me of mine when I got it in '89 in Riverside. It may look like Fred Sanford's, but look at it this way; A lot of people pay big money to have the outside of the truck look like yours... keep up the great work! My '57 is in the shop now after sitting in my garage for 24 years.... can't wait to get it back and finish it up. /Ken
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
It does?!!! Lol
Actually, it looked like a truck that even Fred Sanford wouldn't drive when I got it so I take that as a compliment. I'm enjoying it and that's all that really matters to me. By the way, thanks for taking the time to read through all my yada yada. I tend to get wordy. Posted via Mobile Device |
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no pics of the windshield?
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Dan where did you get the door latch kit from?
Thanks Rich |
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Ha ha, using my own words against me huh?
I DID take pics with my iPhone but I'm having trouble emailing them to my laptop so I can upload to photobucket. Tried the cord and still didn't work. I need a trip to the geeks at the wonderbar at the Apple store. As for the Altman latch kit, a HAMB member PM'd me with an offer. I didn't get it from a retailer. I will PM him again and ask if he'll extend the offer to others. Posted via Mobile Device |
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And here I thought you'd gone through the whole thing. Trust me it doesn't look all THAT different after the first 10 pages. You'll just find out I'm a self admitted chrome whore! My buddy says a rattle canned 50 year old truck with a lot of chrome is like a wrinkled up old..."lady of the evening" with red lipstick and too much cheap jewelry! I told him I don't care, I LIKE it. Posted via Mobile Device |
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... watching the NCIS Marathon, just finished the thread.
Great find! Solid truck (as most in SoCal are). I dolly'd mine back to KY from Riverside in '92. Keep up the great work. (I'll be watching) /Ken
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Thanks Ken. I was at a family BBQ and the NCIS marathon was on too!
Thanks for the kind words. Please take in process photos of your truck at the body shop and post them, I'd love to see it take shape. |
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As for the Altman latch kit, a HAMB member PM'd me with an offer. I didn't get it from a retailer. I will PM him again and ask if he'll extend the offer to others.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Dan, Rec. IFS for freeway driving. I'm using Bill's Hot Rod Co. a/c & alt bracket on my 57 chevy stepside mounts on waterpump & intake manifold. P/S pump & bracket you can find at the wrecking yard.
Big cam in your truck, Use a remote vacuum reservoir or hydroboost brake master cylinder. Mounted remote vacuum reservoir on my bro 67 chevelle ss convertible & power brakes work great. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=3 ![]() |
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Dan,
Bills hot rods is right down the street from me. Probably 1/2 mile away so it is very local to you too. ![]() Posted via Mobile Device
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Yup, I'm aware of Bill's brackets. IF I use them I think I'd buy the full set as pictured to sort of "balance" the appearance. In that photo it looks like the AC compressor and alternator really stick up high. Not sure how I'd feel about that but it may be the only alternative. As for hydroboost; yeah I'm aware that's an option too. But I think I should probably consider swapping the cam before doing all that. Then the truck would run better too! Remote vacuum reservoir? I am not familiar with that but it must be just a big can of some type, huh? I'll have to Google that and do some reading. Thanks again. - Dan |
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![]() http://marchperf.com/index.html you are correct on the vacuum reservoir some factory ones looked like un opened sliced pineapple cans with a couple tubes soldered on them. I think I have one I'll see if I can find it and get a picture. |
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Outstanding....but not cheap. Plus I don't see any mention of whether they fit early heads without bolt holes in the heads?
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
Honestly? I haven't the slightest idea what motor mounts I have, DUH!
I welded shut three holes on each door panel today. The original owner had installed some pretty ugly (and huge!) rubber armrests with molded in door pulls. I ground the welds down with a flap disc - TRYING not to get too hot, not sure I succeeded - and mixed up a little Bondo to smooth things out a bit. Tomorrow I'll sand and prime in preparation for my "final" (for a while) rattle can two-tone paint job in my revised (temporary) color palette of Rustoleum Oregano and Almond. I forgot to take a picture of this work but took this generic one after washing it: ![]() |
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Very nice.
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Re: Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window
looks v v nice
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