Tri5 55 build

[Tri5Nerd]

Haven't been doing much but put all the tin on before taking everything back off to prep and paint the frame one last time. Had a couple hours and rooled the truck out to clean up the garage, here are couple pics:

[JML55]

Looks good man.

[1955 Eddie]

Very nice work!

[Kim57]

The stance looks great.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Very nice!

[Tri5Nerd]

Thanks guys, it's you guys that keep me going, even though it's slow going now. Lots more to be done, install hyrdo boost/brake pedal assembly, redo motor and transmission mounts, break down the complete assembly then finsh welding and painting frame, install new A-Arm bushings and much more, this list keeps getting longer every time I look at the build.

Tri5

[kq4pc]

Hey Tri5,I am going to look at a frame already subed and rear end done from a camaro this week.wanted to know what is a good price for something like this? thanks Bobby

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by kq4pc

Hey Tri5,I am going to look at a frame already subed and rear end done from a camaro this week.wanted to know what is a good price for something like this? thanks Bobby

I really don't what the going price for a frame like that would cost, but It's going to be up to you to get the best price. You should also have a fair price in mine when looking for one.

Tri5

[Kabwe]

Well those front wheels look nice and centered now, no doubt about that. You have to roll them out of the garage every now and then just to appreicate them. I know I do.

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Well those front wheels look nice and centered now, no doubt about that. You have to roll them out of the garage every now and then just to appreicate them. I know I do.

I just need to find some 2" drop spindle that will work with my setup and the frontend will on the ground. I know I can get the back on the ground.

Tri5

[jjjmm56]

The best way for me to tell you is 1st align the window frame with the cab. Line up your body lines at the top and the belt line. Watch your top corner so it does not hit the top of the cab and center the door in that opening first. The body lines are more imporant than the gaps. You can close the gaps by welding filler in. I used a motorcycle lift to help lift the doors and hold them

[OrrieG]

This is for AD but the principle is the same. In the same section is other information on rebuilding hinges, installing and adjusting strikers, etc.

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/doors/alignment.htm

I used a floor jack and helper on mine, but I can see where a MC jack would be better. They are pretty cheap at Harbor Freight.

[renegade6]

They are a pain to adjust, no getting around it. Lots of trial and error.

[hotrodsbyray]

webrodder.com has a great little set of articles on 55-59 body work and a specific article on door alignment

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by hotrodsbyray

webrodder.com has a great little set of articles on 55-59 body work and a specific article on door alignment

Thanks for the info, I had that site bookmarked but forgot about it, lots of useful information there.
I need to finish my hydroboost before I move on to another small task like lining up the doors, small task

Tri5

[Kim57]

Tri5
Did you get a proportioning valve with your hydroboost unit?
I didn't with mine and can't get a good answer wether it needs one or not.
Do you now if it's built into the master cylinder or not?
I called a chevy dealer and the parts guy didn't show one for my unit.
It just seems odd it wouldn't have one.
Thanks for any info.
Kim

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Tri5
Did you get a proportioning valve with your hydroboost unit?
I didn't with mine and can't get a good answer wether it needs one or not.
Do you now if it's built into the master cylinder or not?
I called a chevy dealer and the parts guy didn't show one for my unit.
It just seems odd it wouldn't have one.
Thanks for any info.
Kim

Kim,

I got one with my Hydroboost, I pulled the complete unit; MC, Hyrdoboost and Proportioning valve..

Tri5

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Kim,

I got one with my Hydroboost, I pulled the complete unit; MC, Hyrdoboost and Proportioning valve..

Tri5

What did you get your unit from?
I went back to the yard I got mine from and none of the trucks had prop valves on them. The parts guy at the chevy dealership couldn't find one listed for an 05 truck. Now I'm really confused. I'll have to research a little more and see what I come up with.
Kim

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by Kim57

What did you get your unit from?
I went back to the yard I got mine from and none of the trucks had prop valves on them. The parts guy at the chevy dealership couldn't find one listed for an 05 truck. Now I'm really confused. I'll have to research a little more and see what I come up with.
Kim

I got it from the Pyrite Pick A Part yard from a 96 AstroVan.
Tri5

[hotrod1]

Tri5

I just noticed your firewall. Tell me more about it? It looks like you went all the way up with it. What did your use for metal? What did you do with the inner cowl? Get rid of it? Do you have any pictures of it along the way?

Look Great.

[Kim57]

Looks good Tri5.
Kim

[Kabwe]

looking good, now its kim57's turn.lol

[CAL 58 GMC]

Ok, now you guys are makeing me want to get a new hood and start chopping! Looks great Tri5!

[OKGMC4]

Yeah, I want to do it too but with my tall air intake i can't. Yours is looking good, though. Try not to get addicted like Kabwe. Pretty soon you'll start dreaming of what to cut up next.

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Yeah, I want to do it too but with my tall air intake i can't. Yours is looking good, though. Try not to get addicted like Kabwe. Pretty soon you'll start dreaming of what to cut up next.

Well, I have a couple things that I want to do if this goes well but until then I'll try to get this done the best way I can, I'm still learning so next time I can do it better and cleaner.
BTW: No one cal be like the Professor Kawbe.

Tri5