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#51 |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Chelmsford, Ma
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
The front end came in the bed of my truck so I never got to disassemble it. I was looking at some other gmc builds on here and some dont have them on the frame, did every truck rad support mount the same v8-v6 chevy to gm? If I need them does anyone have a scrap frame the could cut them off of and sell them to me? Thanks for your response
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Great job! Now go rest you will need it this is only day one. And is that a McNab(dog) in the photo?
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#53 |
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Thanks I got the frame in the garage now and almost got the front all stripped down. The dog in the pic is my neighbors he is a 12 yr old black lab. heres a pic of my two dogs.
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#54 |
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Got the front frame rails pretty well stripped down and cut out old motor mount crossmember, gotta say I am very impressed with the Eastwood versa cut plasma cutter as well as the 220v mig welder. I sat the corvette suspension between the rails to see what I'm in for and it dose not look that bad. Hopefully I can get it all mocked up and welded in this week.
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#55 |
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
More pictures
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
front end just pushed up between the rails
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Looks like a good start on the frame.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Thanks I hope to have the front end welded in this week. A little change of plan for the rear end, I got a 85 corvette complete rear end for $200 I couldn't pass it up. A little more work than the 9 inch but keeping it gm, I just have to pull it out of the car.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Boy that K member looks familiar...good score on the rear end.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Wow that's I nice fit if I knew that i would of tossed the mII ifs out the door.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
I was not able to get much done this week or weekend due to playing lumberjack in my back yard. This week I will have the front end in and put some pictures up.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Nice
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
what are your plans for that stock front axle? would you be willing to sell? providing of course the shipping cost would not be more than buying new.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Ok well I'm going to try not making deadlines because I can't meet them, theres just not enough hours in the day. With that said I have made little progress stripping my frame. Here are some pictures of me getting rid of the bow in the frame for the old steering box.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
hopefully allot more to come over the next few weeks.
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
I have made little progress but I do have the front suspension torn down and the frame notched to mock up before welding Im just waiting on the right upper control arm bolts before I can establish the perfect center line. I made a purchase today that Im real excited about. I got 1957 Cameo bed sides, 2 tailgates, tail light housings and lenses, bed strip and some other odds and ends!
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
great find! cant wait to see more of the bed
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
nice find on the cameo bed parts
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#73 |
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Thanks I have some plans to modify the bed by leaning the tail gate forward and using 55 Belair tail lights/bumper
Thank you I was surprised to find them I think they will be a great addition to the truck |
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#74 |
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Re: 57 GMC Big Window low budget build
Small update I have been working on the truck some and hope to have the front suspension welded in this week. I've got a few much need kicks in the butt to get back on this.
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