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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Thanks for the tip... I've considered it but haven't done it yet.
The clip is still in place, ready for final fitting. Needing a welder to stop by and help me.. waiting for that currently. Ken
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
OK, Quick update;
Spring approaching... long winter with wifes wreck and distruction of family (company) van. '87 Lowrider is sold and somewhere in Wisconsin now. The '57 is being loaded and sent to my body man for suspension installation, body work, paint and final assembly since I can't seem to find the time to work on it myself. I'll post some pics at progress starts to happen.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Funny.. I sold the '87Lowrider last month... got me an '05 Z71 Stepper 4x4.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Congrats man, beautiful truck
Good luck man, looking forward for more photos
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
No time to do it so it's off to the body shop for assembly body work and paint... will keep you posted as work progresses / Ken
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Cab looks great.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Looks real clean.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Cab looks fantastic
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
I stopped by the shop this afternoon to see the rest of the parts. Everything looked great! Just a few minor fixes.
![]() One little spot on the step at the base of the A post to fix and fill in the fuel filler hole since the gas tank will be frame mounted, not in the truck (gotta have a place for the subs ya know!) ![]() All the body lines look great... I'm excited to see it's in great shape. ![]() There were some cheap gauges in the dash when I bought the truck in '89. Going to smooth that area out. Not sure where I'm going to put the radio yet. Thoughts? Ken
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Somebody is going to have fun with that part under the big rear window, I know I did on mine. It does look like good metal...
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
I need to look at that closer. I don't remember it being that banged up.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Here's a pic from a board members battery installation;
![]() I've got a couple ideas about how to access the battery more easily if needed for replacement (after I put the cab on the frame). 1. Use a lockable / slideout shelf (if there's room) 2. create a hinged opening at the base and back of the step. Thoughts and pics of your experiences? Thanks in advance...
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
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the way they have all your parts stacked, plan on fixing more little bang ups. i do like the battery box built into the step well, makes the battery very accessible a drop down battery box on a lowered truck makes no sense at all, you'd have to jack up the truck to drop the battery
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
I stopped by the body shop yesterday and looked at the back of the cab. The picture is an illusion, thankfully. It's not a dent.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Shy not just the commonly available "drop out" battery box? They've relatively cheap and already engineered for you.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
No particular reason... will look at the common places and see what they offer.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
I've been thinking about this too. Not sure if stainless steel is really necessary? Maybe just one of those special pads for the battery to sit on.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Brothers has a Stainless and a black painted one.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=DDBT060 I like the black one best. May have to repaint to lengthen it's life even though the truck will be garage kept.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Looks like it should work out real well.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
This guy is not a fab kinda guy.. will be glad to get it back and start working on some of the main systems, then give it back to 'em for body work and paint... /Ken
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
Sold my '86 GMC Jimmy today... proceeds go to the '57 fund...
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First mock up with Jag IRS...
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Looks good.
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
I wish I had it ready for next months trip to AZ...
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
patience grasshopper
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