57 Truck build

[62 Barnfind]

I have been working on small to dos on the frame for the past few weeks. I lost some motivation when the KBS system crapped out on me. It too two weeks to get the frame looking ok. This weekend I ran the fuel lines and painted the rear diff and I’ll try to get it in place this week so I can move on to building the exhaust. I now have all the parts except the v bands. I still have to make some brackets to to hold the fuel lines next to the engine.

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

I used the KBS frame coater kit and I have spent two weeks of sanding and respraying trying to get it to look right. I dont recommend the products all. Finally got it looking ok and I’ll start putting it back together tomorrow.

Hey john , lookin great. quick question, did you like the kbs paint for the frame? I was thinking of going with it for my frame. and tricks to getting the paint to lay down?

[daveshilling]

Nice progress!! Keep putting in the time, it's looking good.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by daveshilling

Nice progress!! Keep putting in the time, it's looking good.

Thanks! I seem to be moving an inch instead of a foot. Today I finished reassembling my rear diff and making my power steering lines. Tomorrow I’ll install the diff and tighten everything down. Up next is the exhaust mock up. Diy kit and mufflers are on hand.

[62 Barnfind]

I know my posts have been a little boring but I finally feel like I accomplished something! The painted rear end is in and it’s a roller again. Next week I’ll start working on getting the exhaust cut and tacked together and hopefully on the the emergency brake set up. Any recommendations out there? I’m looking at the American shifter trans mount. Hadn’t really decided if I want another shifter sticking out of the floor board. Recommendations welcome.

[bigmoe]

I went with the Sidewinder shifter (Art Carr Winters) for a few reasons. Firstly it's cable operated which is easier to hook up and makes positioning more flexible. Next it's available with neutral safety and reverse light switches which are way easier than messing with wiring at the trans. I plan to replace the knob with something a bit taller.

[Jason 56]

Looking good. Nice to have it rolling again! I just looked into that American shifter E-brake kit... I like it.

[bigmoe]

I have straight dumps out of my Magnaflows and I’ve got some major drone at cruising rpm. Getting tail pipes next week and will see how it helps.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by bigmoe

I have straight dumps out of my Magnaflows and I’ve got some major drone at cruising rpm. Getting tail pipes next week and will see how it helps.

My 62 has dumps also and I get the same drone. I don’t know what I’m going to do because the tank and the read diff don’t give me any room to extend the pipes to the roll,pan. Thanks for the advice.

[G&R's57GMC]

You might try installing a 36” glass pack ahead of the muffler or a H pipe to balance the system to kill the drone .

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

You might try installing a 36” glass pack ahead of the muffler or a H pipe to balance the system to kill the drone .

Good idea! Thanks!

[6DoF]

is that a 3rd brake light hole?

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

is that a 3rd brake light hole?

Yes, I thought I needed something a little different.

[62 Barnfind]

Took two days off to install the new roof. Removal wasn’t to bad just a bunch of spot weld cutting. Once removed. I found more rust and warped inner roof that I had to fix. Then coated the inner roof with por 15. I decided to buy a spot welder to make the job easier. Thanks to Slammed 57 for helping me out! It came out real good!

[62 Barnfind]

I put the front of the truck back together to finalize the gaps and start the body work. It’s funny how these things move after you fix them and take them apart. I have a few fixes on the body but an overall good fit.

[dsraven]

Some recommend using the drivers side front cab mount as a stationary pivot and with the other mounts loosened off, pivot the cab a bit to get the gaps like they need to be. Especially hood gaps are affected.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Some recommend using the drivers side front cab mount as a stationary pivot and with the other mounts loosened off, pivot the cab a bit to get the gaps like they need to be. Especially hood gaps are affected.

Good idea. I will try it.

[57tailgater]

I ran across this video on youtube. Has a similar starting point at dsraven pointed out.

https://youtu.be/RgUwd9PdWiA

[slammed57]

Lookin great John, all the hard work is starting to come together

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by slammed57

Lookin great John, all the hard work is starting to come together

Thanks! I found more problems when I put it back together. It will get there.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by 57tailgater

I ran across this video on youtube. Has a similar starting point at dsraven pointed out.

https://youtu.be/RgUwd9PdWiA

Thanks! I did do this to the cab already. I have aftermarket doors and front fenders so I an going to grind and add some metal in places to get the gaps straight.

[dsraven]

A wooden paint stir stick of the right thickness makes a good gauge to slip in the gap and give an idea of how things are shaping up or work as a spacer when bolting stuff together. I suppose a plastic stick would work too just not as easy to pick up and wooden stir sticks are free most of the time

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by dsraven

A wooden paint stir stick of the right thickness makes a good gauge to slip in the gap and give an idea of how things are shaping up or work as a spacer when bolting stuff together. I suppose a plastic stick would work too just not as easy to pick up and wooden stir sticks are free most of the time

I use a paint stick with some sand paper on it that measure 3/16. So when I cut the gap it’s a little ice 3/16and under 1/4 to allow for the primer and paint. So I should be right at the 3/16 gap all the way around. .

[mrbuck]

62– how big is that 3rd brake light on the inside of the cab? I wanna do one on my 56 but not sure how to finish the inside, where it will be visible from in the cab. You got any pics inside?

[62 Barnfind]

The brake light hole is 8in long. To cover it from the inside I’m planning on covering it with my speaker box to hide the wires and housing box. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else.