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jkaylor68gmc · 11-26-2008, 11:48 AM

Looking good!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-29-2008, 02:20 PM

Very cool looking good..

snoopy0775 · 02-12-2009, 02:15 PM

Hello,
long time ago since my last post...i have some problems and perhaps you can help me again.
I search for a LH and RH rear steel fender for my PickUp, in good condition, new or used - does anybody an idea where to get for an acceptable price??

Would be nice to get some information from you .... perhaps somebody has such fenders and don´t need them anymore.

Thanks a lot to @

slimneverdies · 02-12-2009, 04:10 PM

I've been searching for months with no feedback and im here in America. Maybe we both have to shell out some crazy $$$. Im still searching and if I run into something interesting I'll send you a honk.

Daniel U · 02-12-2009, 04:29 PM

Aren't the fenders the same from all AD trucks? I think the shipping will kill you. It's a large bulky item. What's your price range? Are your rear fenders beyond repair?

50adrod · 02-12-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Aren't the fenders the same from all AD trucks? I think the shipping will kill you. It's a large bulky item. What's your price range? Are your rear fenders beyond repair?

shipping on a pair of fenders across country was $70 by Greyhound, not to bad

slimneverdies · 02-13-2009, 02:50 AM

none of the big suppliers of parts will ship Greyhound. The cheapest quote I got was $125 for each fender. Most of these guys want $350 for each fender plus shipping

. Thats a grand for two fenders. I would rather buy a parts truck for $1000 and fix the fenders on that

snoopy0775 · 02-13-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Aren't the fenders the same from all AD trucks? I think the shipping will kill you. It's a large bulky item. What's your price range? Are your rear fenders beyond repair?

The sheetmetal of my truck is in extremly bad condition...after the paint was off you could everywhere see through there is hole by hole, enormus primed - shortly:there is so many loss by rust and dents on all parts: Fenders, Cab, running boards, Bed, and so on :-( .... so i have to buy many new complete parts or repair panels... i don´t know how many this will going to cost....i have nightmare´s when i´m thinking from
:-(

Here is for example a shot of my grounded cab:

Regards from germany , Robin. ;-) PS: sorry for my bad english again :-))

Daniel U · 02-13-2009, 12:46 PM

Looks like my mom's '54. I wish I could help more. You cost will be higher due to where you live.

mylow53 · 02-13-2009, 02:00 PM

mine wasn't much better in fact probably worse since it came from oregon. i wouldn't stress about it. it was the funniest part of my build. I'm no pro but there is something about a sunny day a grinder, welder and new sheet metal...without any real training i replaced all the same panels you need and more.... just take it one panel at a time.
GT

Daniel U · 02-13-2009, 07:43 PM

Here's my mom's '54 after tear down on it's way to the blaster!

pgf545 · 02-13-2009, 11:49 PM

Look through my build thread I have replaced about every panel that you will need to replace. Like mylow53 said, with no training I have done it all too. I have more pictures if you need anything let me know and I will post them for you.

Bernie

50adrod · 02-14-2009, 01:09 AM

I have a pair of rear fenders off my 50 in decent shape. not perfect but easily repairable. I went with wider fiberglass ones. shipping may be a pain but let me know if you are interested.

OrrieG · 02-14-2009, 02:22 PM

Just a thought. On another message board a guy in Europe had an Olds he was needing parts for, hood, fenders, seat frames. He had another member collect the parts on the east coast, found someone else that was shipping a complete car to Europe and stuffed his stuff in the container for a small fee. You might check with freight forwarders to see if they work to bundle short loads into container size loads. I also once shipped an engine in the trunk of another car that was being shipped cross country, guy was glad to get some cash to offset his shipping costs.

1956cameo · 02-14-2009, 09:05 PM

The good news is that all of the places that show significant rust are all places that patch panels are made for. Don't apologize about your English, it is much better than our German. Also you make alot more sense in your posts than some of the other guys I have seen on here.

I am sure that classic american cars are fairly rare in Europe, but you would think that there are enough that someone would open up a classic american auto parts supply company in certain parts of the continent. Shouldn't be too hard to field orders from other countries since you all use the euro. Just a business idea I would be thinking about if I lived over there.

snoopy0775 · 02-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Hi to @ again...

this week i have had a conversation with the man of the body shop. After he told me what it will be going to cost to repair all the sheetmetal damages i´ve decided to bought new doors, new rear fenders, new tailgate, and new bedsides...because with all the necessary work to do this is the cheaper way in the end. I´ve done the order at classicparts...hope the parts will arrive in good / excellent condition here in (cold ...brrrrr...) germany ;-)

The bodywork on the cab is nearly done...next work would be customize and attach the front crossmember/radiator support.

I will going to take pictures again, when the parts have arrived.....

Man, this project gets much more expensive than i expected.....i should have an sponsor (!!!!!) ......bounties will be gladly accepted

Some nice greetings again from Backnang (near Stuttgart) / germany

-Robin-

c10addict · 02-24-2009, 05:25 PM

Great work!! Beautiful Chassis..

snoopy0775 · 02-26-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

Great work!! Beautiful Chassis..

Thanks a lot for the compliment ! ... and hello to all again.

Today i have again a question where i need your

:
Does anybody know the exact dimensions of the bed-wood-planks? Remember that the truck is a 1954 build one....i think it has 8 or 9 planks. (???)
Perhaps anybody have a sketch or can draw fastly one with the correct measurements (L / W / H and size of the channel for the bed-strips).

Have you do/got a underbody coating on your beds?

Greetings, Robin

PS: Today i get the shipping quote for the ordered parts (2 doors, 2 fenders, tailgate, bed sides, 2 repair-panels): ~US $1665 !!!!! (i can´t believe.... :-/ :-(

OrrieG · 02-26-2009, 03:59 PM

Mar-K has dimensions on their web site, I think LMC and Jim Carter might too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoopy0775

Thanks a lot for the compliment ! ... and hello to all again.

Today i have again a question where i need your

:
Does anybody know the exact dimensions of the bed-wood-planks? Remember that the truck is a 1954 build one....i think it has 8 or 9 planks. (???)
Perhaps anybody have a sketch or can draw fastly one with the correct measurements (L / W / H and size of the channel for the bed-strips).

Have you do/got a underbody coating on your beds?

Greetings, Robin

PS: Today i get the shipping quote for the ordered parts (2 doors, 2 fenders, tailgate, bed sides, 2 repair-panels): ~US $1665 !!!!! (i can´t believe.... :-/ :-(

snoopy0775 · 03-25-2009, 05:06 AM

Hello again from germany,

Today i have some good and some bad news:

Good news:
doors, rear fenders, bedsides, tailgate and repair panels for the front fenders arrived here in germany last week...

Bad news:
I have to stop the restauration for an indefinite time because of the world economic crisis.
I work for the automotive industry and the orders brake down about 50% the last two months ...so at the moment we have to work short hours, so i can´t spend money for the truck at this time

Would be a good thing to find some sponsors...but that dream i think wouldn´t become true

So that´s all for the moment - i will keep you up to date,

Greetings, Robin

mylow53 · 03-25-2009, 01:18 PM

sorry to hear about the build but remember your truck is 55 years old it can wait a year.
GT

Daniel U · 03-26-2009, 11:26 AM

Another '54 on hold. My brother, mom and I all have '54 in various stages of re-build. All 3 are on hold as we are all saving for "the end of the world", lol. Anyone else feel the U.S. is in for another civil war?

snoopy0775 · 04-28-2009, 04:56 AM

Hello to all...
haven´t good news...restauration is still on hold because of the bad employment situation / financial condition....it spiral downwards day by day

At the moment i´m looking for some

-sponsors...but haven´t find help until now...people don´t like to donate in such an financial situation
Yesterday i create a donate-button over PayPal, but after a few minutes i have to close it because of security problems (hackers would be able to disuse my acount)

So i have the same situation like a few weeks ago.....now at first i have to solicit orders - or searching a new job.

Keep you up-to-date

Again greetings from germany,
yours Robin

PS: Have to learn better english - sorry for this bad spelling/writing

OrrieG · 04-28-2009, 11:34 AM

Sorry to hear the economy in Europe is taking a hit too. I feel your pain, as a business owner I have went from 9 to 2 staff in 18 months. But in the last two weeks I have picked up 5 new restaurant projects, 2 now 3 in June and a small 5,600 SF house to design. My 59 is suffering the cash flow blues too and I'm running out of no cost things to do on it. But I think things are starting to pick up, at least in my part of the world.

snoopy0775 · 06-11-2009, 01:29 AM

Hello again from the south of germany

...i need some help

What is the different between a single and dual brake booster kit?? And which size is the best choice??

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...at=1057&page=1

Would be kind from you to get some help

Yours Robin

PS: I Have a disc/drum-combination on my truck.

11-26-2008, 11:48 AM	#51
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02-12-2009, 02:15 PM	#53
snoopy0775 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Backnang / Germany Posts: 84	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Hello, long time ago since my last post...i have some problems and perhaps you can help me again. I search for a LH and RH rear steel fender for my PickUp, in good condition, new or used - does anybody an idea where to get for an acceptable price?? Would be nice to get some information from you .... perhaps somebody has such fenders and don´t need them anymore. Thanks a lot to @

02-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#54
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck I've been searching for months with no feedback and im here in America. Maybe we both have to shell out some crazy $$$. Im still searching and if I run into something interesting I'll send you a honk. __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

02-12-2009, 04:29 PM	#55
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Aren't the fenders the same from all AD trucks? I think the shipping will kill you. It's a large bulky item. What's your price range? Are your rear fenders beyond repair? __________________ 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 Last edited by Daniel U; 02-12-2009 at 04:35 PM.

02-13-2009, 02:50 AM	#57
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck none of the big suppliers of parts will ship Greyhound. The cheapest quote I got was $125 for each fender. Most of these guys want $350 for each fender plus shipping. Thats a grand for two fenders. I would rather buy a parts truck for $1000 and fix the fenders on that __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

02-13-2009, 12:46 PM	#59
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Looks like my mom's '54. I wish I could help more. You cost will be higher due to where you live. __________________ 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

02-13-2009, 02:00 PM	#60
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck mine wasn't much better in fact probably worse since it came from oregon. i wouldn't stress about it. it was the funniest part of my build. I'm no pro but there is something about a sunny day a grinder, welder and new sheet metal...without any real training i replaced all the same panels you need and more.... just take it one panel at a time. GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

02-13-2009, 07:43 PM	#61
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Here's my mom's '54 after tear down on it's way to the blaster! __________________ 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

02-13-2009, 11:49 PM	#62
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Look through my build thread I have replaced about every panel that you will need to replace. Like mylow53 said, with no training I have done it all too. I have more pictures if you need anything let me know and I will post them for you. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

02-14-2009, 01:09 AM	#63
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck I have a pair of rear fenders off my 50 in decent shape. not perfect but easily repairable. I went with wider fiberglass ones. shipping may be a pain but let me know if you are interested. __________________ 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

02-14-2009, 02:22 PM	#64
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Just a thought. On another message board a guy in Europe had an Olds he was needing parts for, hood, fenders, seat frames. He had another member collect the parts on the east coast, found someone else that was shipping a complete car to Europe and stuffed his stuff in the container for a small fee. You might check with freight forwarders to see if they work to bundle short loads into container size loads. I also once shipped an engine in the trunk of another car that was being shipped cross country, guy was glad to get some cash to offset his shipping costs. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-14-2009 at 02:23 PM.

02-14-2009, 09:05 PM	#65
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck The good news is that all of the places that show significant rust are all places that patch panels are made for. Don't apologize about your English, it is much better than our German. Also you make alot more sense in your posts than some of the other guys I have seen on here. I am sure that classic american cars are fairly rare in Europe, but you would think that there are enough that someone would open up a classic american auto parts supply company in certain parts of the continent. Shouldn't be too hard to field orders from other countries since you all use the euro. Just a business idea I would be thinking about if I lived over there.

02-21-2009, 02:22 PM	#66
snoopy0775 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Backnang / Germany Posts: 84	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Hi to @ again... this week i have had a conversation with the man of the body shop. After he told me what it will be going to cost to repair all the sheetmetal damages i´ve decided to bought new doors, new rear fenders, new tailgate, and new bedsides...because with all the necessary work to do this is the cheaper way in the end. I´ve done the order at classicparts...hope the parts will arrive in good / excellent condition here in (cold ...brrrrr...) germany ;-) The bodywork on the cab is nearly done...next work would be customize and attach the front crossmember/radiator support. I will going to take pictures again, when the parts have arrived..... Man, this project gets much more expensive than i expected.....i should have an sponsor (!!!!!) ......bounties will be gladly accepted Some nice greetings again from Backnang (near Stuttgart) / germany -Robin-

02-24-2009, 05:25 PM	#67
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Great work!! Beautiful Chassis.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile



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03-25-2009, 05:06 AM	#70
snoopy0775 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Backnang / Germany Posts: 84	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Hello again from germany, Today i have some good and some bad news: Good news: doors, rear fenders, bedsides, tailgate and repair panels for the front fenders arrived here in germany last week... Bad news: I have to stop the restauration for an indefinite time because of the world economic crisis. I work for the automotive industry and the orders brake down about 50% the last two months ...so at the moment we have to work short hours, so i can´t spend money for the truck at this time Would be a good thing to find some sponsors...but that dream i think wouldn´t become true So that´s all for the moment - i will keep you up to date, Greetings, Robin

03-25-2009, 01:18 PM	#71
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck sorry to hear about the build but remember your truck is 55 years old it can wait a year. GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

03-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#72
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Another '54 on hold. My brother, mom and I all have '54 in various stages of re-build. All 3 are on hold as we are all saving for "the end of the world", lol. Anyone else feel the U.S. is in for another civil war? __________________ 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

04-28-2009, 04:56 AM	#73
snoopy0775 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Backnang / Germany Posts: 84	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Hello to all... haven´t good news...restauration is still on hold because of the bad employment situation / financial condition....it spiral downwards day by day At the moment i´m looking for some -sponsors...but haven´t find help until now...people don´t like to donate in such an financial situation Yesterday i create a donate-button over PayPal, but after a few minutes i have to close it because of security problems (hackers would be able to disuse my acount) So i have the same situation like a few weeks ago.....now at first i have to solicit orders - or searching a new job. Keep you up-to-date Again greetings from germany, yours Robin PS: Have to learn better english - sorry for this bad spelling/writing

04-28-2009, 11:34 AM	#74
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Sorry to hear the economy in Europe is taking a hit too. I feel your pain, as a business owner I have went from 9 to 2 staff in 18 months. But in the last two weeks I have picked up 5 new restaurant projects, 2 now 3 in June and a small 5,600 SF house to design. My 59 is suffering the cash flow blues too and I'm running out of no cost things to do on it. But I think things are starting to pick up, at least in my part of the world. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 04-28-2009 at 11:35 AM.

06-11-2009, 01:29 AM	#75
snoopy0775 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Backnang / Germany Posts: 84	Re: My 1954 Chevy PickUp-truck Hello again from the south of germany ...i need some help What is the different between a single and dual brake booster kit?? And which size is the best choice?? http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...at=1057&page=1 Would be kind from you to get some help Yours Robin PS: I Have a disc/drum-combination on my truck.

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