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JayG · 12-17-2008, 06:38 PM

Really good thinking, planning and execution. Fired me up to get after my '54 burb.

northern 85 · 12-20-2008, 08:23 PM

NICE!!!! Love the fab work

50adrod · 12-21-2008, 10:20 PM

impressive metal working skills, looking good

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-03-2010, 03:25 PM

Here is a little inspiration for your 57 Kim!
Yep... I finally found a video clip of the Beast.

YouTube- RON SMITH INSANE 1956 CHEVY Two 671...

1956 Chevy Truck - Double-Stacked Lightnin'
http://sporttruck.automotive.com/920...uck/index.html

LuckyHenriksen · 12-21-2008, 11:30 PM

I really like the way the bed looks

72BlckButy · 12-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Nice work!

Kim57 · 12-22-2008, 12:58 AM

Thanks again guys for the kind words and encouragement.
Kim

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:49 AM

Been working on getting the tail lights installed.
The pics are pretty self explanatory.
Also ordered a brake pedal assembly from Pirate Jacks and I have to say the were really nice to work with.
Ordered my lower tubular front control arms also and will post pics when they arrive.
Kim

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:52 AM

Here's a few more pics of the tail lights being installed. I still have trouble welding so its good that I can grind and redo them.
Kim

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:58 AM

Started working on frenching my license plate also. I had some 16 gauge bent and then welded it up. I had made deeper than it will end up being. I just wanted a little extra to play with the depth on the bed.
Kim

Daniel U · 02-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Progress is good!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Looking good!

hotrodsbyray · 02-27-2009, 12:17 PM

from post #44 - man, looking at your work, if that's "trouble welding" then I'm gonna just put my Lincoln welder in the front yard and plant pansys in it! Your work is awesome and shows me how I can salvage the front stubs of my subframe!

Kabwe · 02-27-2009, 12:47 PM

Hey Kim,

Looks like you've been busy. The bed looks great. I like, I really like. Great work man

Kim57 · 02-27-2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I really appreciate the kind words.
hotrodsbyray, I still have trouble with the thinner sheet metal but I just keep trying and eventually get something I can live with. Burn through is what really frustrates meat at times. It seems there is a very fine line between not enough power and to much.If I can do it anybody can.
Kim

rockdogg · 02-28-2009, 12:16 AM

very nice work Kim, hopefully I'll be starting my IFS this spring.

Kim57 · 03-06-2009, 01:45 AM

Well I did some more work on the license plate.
I didn't like the first piece I made for it so I made another ( the first one wasn't square).
Did a layout of where it would go drilled some holes and then conected them.

Kim57 · 03-06-2009, 01:48 AM

I still have to finalize the final depth of it but you can get a little idea of what it will look like.
Kim

Kim57 · 03-06-2009, 01:53 AM

The UPS guy droped this off at the house today.
Found it at Pirate Jack for $89.00 which was way cheaper than anywhere else.
Seems to be a real nice piece and their customer service was very good.
Kim

nuke1 · 03-06-2009, 03:22 AM

very nice truck you have there, i like the box idea, very original. as for the pedal assembly, that is what i should have done, oh well live and learn.

Kim57 · 03-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Did some more work on the plate mounting.
The pics are self explanatory.
I just have to do some finish welding and grinding and it'll be good to go.
Kim

Kim57 · 03-19-2009, 05:55 PM

The UPS guy dropped off some more goodies.
These are the upper and lower control arms I'm going to use.
They are made by SPC.
The ball joints are tall polished Howe units.
The lower A-arms will drop the suspension 1" over what the stock ones would set at.
Kim

Kabwe · 03-19-2009, 08:13 PM

Hey Kim,

It looks like you are really picking up the pace on your build. Nice job on the bed and the goodies look great.

Kim57 · 03-20-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey Kim,

It looks like you are really picking up the pace on your build. Nice job on the bed and the goodies look great.

Thanks Kabwe. I'm trying to make some real progress this year.
Kim

Kabwe · 03-20-2009, 11:25 AM

Me too. Its just that time will not agree with me, I just keeps running out.

12-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#1
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: My 57 Pro Street Really good thinking, planning and execution. Fired me up to get after my '54 burb. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

12-20-2008, 08:23 PM	#2
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: My 57 Pro Street NICE!!!! Love the fab work

12-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: My 57 Pro Street impressive metal working skills, looking good __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

12-21-2008, 11:30 PM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: My 57 Pro Street I really like the way the bed looks __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-21-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-22-2008, 12:58 AM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks again guys for the kind words and encouragement. Kim

02-27-2009, 01:49 AM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Been working on getting the tail lights installed. The pics are pretty self explanatory. Also ordered a brake pedal assembly from Pirate Jacks and I have to say the were really nice to work with. Ordered my lower tubular front control arms also and will post pics when they arrive. Kim Attached Images

02-27-2009, 01:52 AM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Here's a few more pics of the tail lights being installed. I still have trouble welding so its good that I can grind and redo them. Kim Attached Images

02-27-2009, 01:58 AM	#10
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Started working on frenching my license plate also. I had some 16 gauge bent and then welded it up. I had made deeper than it will end up being. I just wanted a little extra to play with the depth on the bed. Kim Attached Images

02-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 57 Pro Street Progress is good! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

02-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#12
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 57 Pro Street Looking good! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-27-2009, 12:17 PM	#13
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: My 57 Pro Street from post #44 - man, looking at your work, if that's "trouble welding" then I'm gonna just put my Lincoln welder in the front yard and plant pansys in it! Your work is awesome and shows me how I can salvage the front stubs of my subframe!

02-27-2009, 12:47 PM	#14
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hey Kim, Looks like you've been busy. The bed looks great. I like, I really like. Great work man

02-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#15
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks for the compliments guys. I really appreciate the kind words. hotrodsbyray, I still have trouble with the thinner sheet metal but I just keep trying and eventually get something I can live with. Burn through is what really frustrates meat at times. It seems there is a very fine line between not enough power and to much.If I can do it anybody can. Kim

02-28-2009, 12:16 AM	#16
rockdogg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield,MI Posts: 40	Re: My 57 Pro Street very nice work Kim, hopefully I'll be starting my IFS this spring.



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03-06-2009, 01:45 AM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Well I did some more work on the license plate. I didn't like the first piece I made for it so I made another ( the first one wasn't square). Did a layout of where it would go drilled some holes and then conected them. Attached Images

03-06-2009, 01:48 AM	#18
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street I still have to finalize the final depth of it but you can get a little idea of what it will look like. Kim Attached Images

03-06-2009, 01:53 AM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street The UPS guy droped this off at the house today. Found it at Pirate Jack for $89.00 which was way cheaper than anywhere else. Seems to be a real nice piece and their customer service was very good. Kim Attached Images

03-06-2009, 03:22 AM	#20
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: My 57 Pro Street very nice truck you have there, i like the box idea, very original. as for the pedal assembly, that is what i should have done, oh well live and learn. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#21
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Did some more work on the plate mounting. The pics are self explanatory. I just have to do some finish welding and grinding and it'll be good to go. Kim Attached Images

03-19-2009, 05:55 PM	#22
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street The UPS guy dropped off some more goodies. These are the upper and lower control arms I'm going to use. They are made by SPC. The ball joints are tall polished Howe units. The lower A-arms will drop the suspension 1" over what the stock ones would set at. Kim Attached Images

03-19-2009, 08:13 PM	#23
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hey Kim, It looks like you are really picking up the pace on your build. Nice job on the bed and the goodies look great.

03-20-2009, 11:25 AM	#25
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Me too. Its just that time will not agree with me, I just keeps running out. Last edited by Kabwe; 03-20-2009 at 01:32 PM.

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