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Kim57 · 04-22-2013, 02:07 AM

Tanks for the info Denee. That's a cool idea.
Kim

ET56 · 04-22-2013, 08:27 PM

Hi Kim57, after reading the posts about making your own tools, which I like to do also, I just had to post this web site I recieved today. You may have seen this before but if not check it out. I found it very interesting.
HomemadeTools.net sorry I don't know how to post a link yet. Maybe there is a tool for that...

Outlaw26 · 04-22-2013, 09:47 PM

Kim, very nice build, keep up the good work!!!

Kim57 · 04-23-2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET56

Hi Kim57, after reading the posts about making your own tools, which I like to do also, I just had to post this web site I recieved today. You may have seen this before but if not check it out. I found it very interesting.
HomemadeTools.net sorry I don't know how to post a link yet. Maybe there is a tool for that...

I've been there. Lots of cool things to see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw26

Kim, very nice build, keep up the good work!!!

Thanks.

Kim

JR25 · 06-03-2013, 10:09 PM

Whats been going on with your truck lately? Ive been following you for a couple of months now, Ive got some great ideas from you and BAM, but havent seen any updates here lately!
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Kim57 · 06-04-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JR25

Whats been going on with your truck lately? Ive been following you for a couple of months now, Ive got some great ideas from you and BAM, but havent seen any updates here lately!
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I've been working on getting the body stripped and primed.
Tedious boring work. Not much to show yet as far as progress goes.
When I get something worth showing I'll post pics.
Kim

Kabwe · 06-04-2013, 12:04 PM

Yes it is tedious work but I'm looking forward to the pics buddy.

Kim57 · 06-04-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yes it is tedious work but I'm looking forward to the pics buddy.

I've been researching epoxy primers and it seems SPI is the best bang for the buck so I'll be ordering some so I can get it primed.
Kim

blue57 · 06-04-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

I've been researching epoxy primers and it seems SPI is the best bang for the buck so I'll be ordering some so I can get it primed.
Kim

You dont need primer. I think I am taking mine to Brother's in five different colors.
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Kabwe · 06-04-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

I've been researching epoxy primers and it seems SPI is the best bang for the buck so I'll be ordering some so I can get it primed.
Kim

Yeah I really like the stuff and its not bad on the wallet either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue57

You dont need primer. I think I am taking mine to Brother's in five different colors.

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I hope to meet and your rainbow color truck in person buddy.

blue57 · 06-04-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yeah I really like the stuff and its not bad on the wallet either.

I hope to meet and your rainbow color truck in person buddy.

Hey no rainbows here. Haha. I should be able to get it there. Just waiting on brothers for some parts.
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Kim57 · 06-04-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blue57

You dont need primer. I think I am taking mine to Brother's in five different colors.
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Sanding mine revealed in order:
green
grey
yellow
grey
red
black
grey
That's what was on all the fenders and hood.
The cab isn't quite as bad.
Kim

mknittle · 06-04-2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Sanding mine revealed in order:
green
grey
yellow
grey
red
black
grey
That's what was on all the fenders and hood.
The cab isn't quite as bad.
Kim

it will be 50 pounds lighter when you get done sanding!

JR25 · 06-04-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Sanding mine revealed in order:
green
grey
yellow
grey
red
black
grey
That's what was on all the fenders and hood.
The cab isn't quite as bad.
Kim

WOW!!! Mine was predominantly "rust" colored! LOL
The last coat of paint was red, so of course as it aged, it made the entire truck appear to be nothing but rust.

**oldman3** · 06-04-2013, 11:40 PM

Whoa, that's a lot of repaints, and a lot of work to remove...Jim

Kim57 · 06-05-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Whoa, that's a lot of repaints, and a lot of work to remove...Jim

I used the clean and strip discs on my 4-1/2" angle grinder so it came off pretty quick but did make one heck of a mess.
Kim

87Lowrider · 07-05-2013, 11:40 PM

Just caught myself up on the thread. Nice work!!

Kim57 · 07-06-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Just caught myself up on the thread. Nice work!!

Thanks.
Kim

vht · 07-06-2013, 08:43 PM

Kim your doing 1 amazing job. You ought to be real proud of this project.

55Cameo · 09-01-2013, 01:50 PM

Looking real nice. I like how the engine is looking.
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mr incredible · 09-01-2013, 08:55 PM

this is just fantastic glad i found this thread

Kim57 · 09-02-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 55Cameo

Looking real nice. I like how the engine is looking.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by mr incredible

this is just fantastic glad i found this thread

Thanks guys.
Now that my son and granddaughter are back in school I hope to make some more progress on it.
Kim

Ferrofil · 09-07-2013, 03:39 AM

This is my favourite build thread so far!
Lots of good ideas and nice design!
Good inspiration for me when planning for my -57 Panel truck build
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Kim57 · 09-07-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrofil

This is my favourite build thread so far!
Lots of good ideas and nice design!
Good inspiration for me when planning for my -57 Panel truck build
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Thanks for the kind words.
I get plenty of inspiration from the members of this board as well.
Kim

57picupnewbie · 09-08-2013, 07:02 PM

Kim - The build is coming along quite nicely. I cannot wait to see the end result. I look forward to following along on your journey.

04-22-2013, 02:07 AM	#1
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Tanks for the info Denee. That's a cool idea. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-22-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
ET56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SCS Mi. Posts: 43	Re: My 57 Pro Street Hi Kim57, after reading the posts about making your own tools, which I like to do also, I just had to post this web site I recieved today. You may have seen this before but if not check it out. I found it very interesting. HomemadeTools.net sorry I don't know how to post a link yet. Maybe there is a tool for that... __________________ 56 Chevy Pickup, 66 Corvette

04-22-2013, 09:47 PM	#3
Outlaw26 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ponchatoula LA Posts: 38	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, very nice build, keep up the good work!!!

06-03-2013, 10:09 PM	#5
JR25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 131	Re: My 57 Pro Street Whats been going on with your truck lately? Ive been following you for a couple of months now, Ive got some great ideas from you and BAM, but havent seen any updates here lately! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3200 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582898

06-04-2013, 12:04 PM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Yes it is tedious work but I'm looking forward to the pics buddy.

06-04-2013, 11:40 PM	#15
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street Whoa, that's a lot of repaints, and a lot of work to remove...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

07-05-2013, 11:40 PM	#17
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: My 57 Pro Street Just caught myself up on the thread. Nice work!! __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

07-06-2013, 08:43 PM	#19
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim your doing 1 amazing job. You ought to be real proud of this project.

09-01-2013, 01:50 PM	#20
55Cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 151	Re: My 57 Pro Street Looking real nice. I like how the engine is looking. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Build thread:55 Cameo R!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519851

09-01-2013, 08:55 PM	#21
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: My 57 Pro Street this is just fantastic glad i found this thread __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them

09-07-2013, 03:39 AM	#23
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: My 57 Pro Street This is my favourite build thread so far! Lots of good ideas and nice design! Good inspiration for me when planning for my -57 Panel truck build Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

09-08-2013, 07:02 PM	#25
57picupnewbie '57 Rosa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fitzgerald,GA Posts: 162	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim - The build is coming along quite nicely. I cannot wait to see the end result. I look forward to following along on your journey. __________________ My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" (Current Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post4118721 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 (Daily Driver) Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs Dru~ USN Retired



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