New 1957 Project

[renegade6]

Paint is starting to go on! So far, the fenders and bed are painted. Should paint the cab next weekend and start assembling. Also I was able to install and run the fuel line.

Forgot to take pictures but, should get some this week.

[renegade6]

Everything is painted except for the cab. Hopefully that will be taken care of next week and I can start putting it together.

Now that I'm just about finished with the body, I decided to start working on the wiring. I'm putting in a American Autowire kit and so far, it seems like a pretty good kit.

On to the pictures...

[bobinbc]

Truck is really looking great and I really like your choice of color. Care to share the source? I understand if you want to keep it to yourself, should be quite a standout in a sea of red and blue!

[robgrin]

I like the way you did your e brake. I'm trying to decide how to do mine. What is that peddle out of ?

[renegade6]

Bob;

It is "Stealth Gray metallic" which is used on newer GMs. It does have a lot more clear on it than the factory paint, which I think makes a huge difference.

Rob;

It is from a late 80s Dodge pickup.

[renegade6]

Finally starting to re-assemble

Didn't get a whole lot done other than mounting the cab and messing around with the transmission hump to fit over the SM 465.

[renegade6]

More pictures.

[Kim57]

Looking good. Love the color.
Kim

[waybad]

OUCH





thought I would say it first...
that is when you get your first scratch on that beautiful truck!

sweeet keep posting!!!

[renegade6]

Thanks everyone.

Made a bit more progress today. Did the following:

-Brake pedals, master cylinder and slave cylinder
-Finished running brake lines and bled brakes
-Inner fenders, inner fender seals
-Kick panels
-Cowl panel, panel seal and wiper trim rings
-Gorilla mat (sound deadener) on inside of firewall
-Installed steering column

[renegade6]

Received my grill and trim. I'm pretty happy with the results but, for as much as I paid, it isn't exactly what I wanted.

As I was out of town most of last week, I only did a few more things like bleeding the clutch and installing the sending unit in the fuel tank. Having to figure out the measurements for the sending unit tasked my pitiful math skills...

[blackdiesel]

That's the fastest chrome work I've ever seen. It takes us YEARS to get stuff back. Who did you use, and would you recommend them?

[renegade6]

I went to Performance Plating in Kansas city. They did a fair job but, were kind of pricey. I spent $1K to have everything done.

[renegade6]

Not too much done today. Was able to get my AC vents mounted and screwed up a few things on the way but, should be able to fix it. Finished up my fan shroud as well as finishing up the floor mount for the steering column.

Finally brought the cell phone so I could take some pictures.

[renegade6]

More pictures.

[1985-GMC]

Cool truck I like it!

[Panelman55]

Is the paint a single stage, or did you use a base and clear coat? Truck is looking good!!!! Keep going you are doing a great job.

[renegade6]

It is a base clear coat.

[renegade6]

Finally an update with pictures. In the past few weeks I was able to get a bit done (with a bit of help).

-Installed one piece windows, and all of the glass
-installed my homemade fan shroud
-Installed the stainless overflow tank and windshield washer resevoir
-Mocked up the vintage air system, just waiting a 180 degree fitting to finish it
-installed both front fenders
-started installation of the wiring harness
-installed the seat
-installed seat belts
-installed shocks and steering stabilizer

Now, on to the pictures.

[renegade6]

With pictures this time.

[renegade6]

More pictures

[waybad]

Man this build really makes me want to tear mine down and rebuild it... but I drive it every day!!!!!! keep posting,, great job!

['58Patch]

Originally Posted by renegade6

-Installed one piece windows, and all of the glass

Did you use the Brothers kit? How hard was it to do?
Thanks!

[renegade6]

The kit was from classic truck glass. It was pretty easy to do but, the instructions left a bit to be desired. Pretty happy with the kit but, I do probably need to replace a window regulator.

[renegade6]

Now for an update.

Most importantly, it is now running again!

Except for some minor dressing up, the wiring harness is installed. All of the lights work. Also I'm about 90% complete with the AC install, just have to install one more line when I get a 180 degree fitting and finish tightening up the evaporator.

As far as the body, the rear fenders, steps, grill, bumper and hood are all installed, just need to make a few minor adjustments.

I've started with the bed wood by painting the bottom with POR-15 and hopefully the wife can stain and varnish it this week.

I see me buying a fan shroud...Have not had much luck with the one I made.