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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.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-20-2009, 02:23 PM

Wow very nice idk how i missed this thread?

blackdiesel · 03-20-2009, 05:27 PM

I seen a bed close to your's on a truck on e-bay. Did you see it? It was red and chopped and really nice. I think it was in Dallas.

Kim57 · 03-20-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

I seen a bed close to your's on a truck on e-bay. Did you see it? It was red and chopped and really nice. I think it was in Dallas.

No I didn't see that one. I did see one years ago similar and that's what gave me the idea to do mine.
It's a work in progress that keeps changing as I go along in the build. I pretty much have it the way I want it now and just have to do a little finish welding and then get it primed.
Kim

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-30-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

The axle was narrowed. Heres a couple of the rear.
Kim

ME LIKES THE HINEY!
I would love to set my Ole' "Project: Full Metal Yellow Jacket"

dennis57 · 05-30-2009, 02:48 PM

Nice fab work. I went out and threw rocks at mine after looking at your work.

Kim57 · 05-31-2009, 11:07 AM

1Bad62
Thanks for the compliment.
Kim

Kim57 · 05-31-2009, 11:10 AM

dennis57
Thanks. I've been watching your build and like what you've done.
I have to fix the steps on mine also and appreciate seeing how you did yours.
Kim

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-31-2009, 01:57 PM

No problem.........
Once you go Pro........
You never go slow............

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Kim57 · 05-31-2009, 06:42 PM

1Bad62
Very nice truck.
Did you use trailer fenders for the tubs?
Kim

my67chevytruck · 06-01-2009, 07:22 AM

Nice Work Kim!

Bigblue29 · 06-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Way cool. Very nice fab work. I cant believe I missed this thread too! Can't wait to see a full view of the truck when you get the bed done!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-03-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

1Bad62
Very nice truck.
Did you use trailer fenders for the tubs?
Kim

Yep........
Wish we hadn't did that.
Would of been better using these

Was wanting to buy this Fiberglass Bed for my 62 from USBody, but had alot of people say know. Do not do buisness with them. Anyhoot....

Kim57 · 07-10-2009, 02:50 PM

Thought I would post some updates on what I have been doing to my truck.
Pic #1 is a hydroboost unit out of an 05 chevy truck.
The next 4 pics show a bracket I made to mount the unit on the frame.
The bracket will mount just under the back of the cab witch will put the hydroboost and the master cylinder behind the cab for easy access.
I will connect it to the brake pedal with some DOM tube.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-10-2009, 02:53 PM

These next 2 pics show the finished bracket and unit bolted to it.
I had to modify the mounting flange that was on the unit to work with my bracket.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-10-2009, 03:02 PM

I also had to modify the push rod on the unit so it would attach to the pedal.
I cut the end off the push rod and rounded it off.
I got a 3/8x24 grade 8 bolt and some 3/8 ID DOM tube.
I cut the head off the bolt and rounded that end also.
Kim

02-28-2009, 12:16 AM	#51
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.

03-06-2009, 01:45 AM	#52
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	#53
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	#54
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	#55
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	#56
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	#57
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	#58
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	#60
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.

03-20-2009, 02:23 PM	#61
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03-20-2009, 05:27 PM	#62
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: My 57 Pro Street I seen a bed close to your's on a truck on e-bay. Did you see it? It was red and chopped and really nice. I think it was in Dallas. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

05-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#65
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice fab work. I went out and threw rocks at mine after looking at your work.

05-31-2009, 11:07 AM	#66
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 1Bad62 Thanks for the compliment. Kim

05-31-2009, 11:10 AM	#67
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street dennis57 Thanks. I've been watching your build and like what you've done. I have to fix the steps on mine also and appreciate seeing how you did yours. Kim

05-31-2009, 01:57 PM	#68
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05-31-2009, 06:42 PM	#69
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street 1Bad62 Very nice truck. Did you use trailer fenders for the tubs? Kim

06-01-2009, 07:22 AM	#70
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice Work Kim! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-01-2009, 11:32 AM	#71
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: My 57 Pro Street Way cool. Very nice fab work. I cant believe I missed this thread too! Can't wait to see a full view of the truck when you get the bed done! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-10-2009, 02:50 PM	#73
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thought I would post some updates on what I have been doing to my truck. Pic #1 is a hydroboost unit out of an 05 chevy truck. The next 4 pics show a bracket I made to mount the unit on the frame. The bracket will mount just under the back of the cab witch will put the hydroboost and the master cylinder behind the cab for easy access. I will connect it to the brake pedal with some DOM tube. Kim Attached Images

07-10-2009, 02:53 PM	#74
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street These next 2 pics show the finished bracket and unit bolted to it. I had to modify the mounting flange that was on the unit to work with my bracket. Kim Attached Images

07-10-2009, 03:02 PM	#75
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street I also had to modify the push rod on the unit so it would attach to the pedal. I cut the end off the push rod and rounded it off. I got a 3/8x24 grade 8 bolt and some 3/8 ID DOM tube. I cut the head off the bolt and rounded that end also. Kim Attached Images

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