My 57 Pro Street - Page 35 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Baldeagle SR · 05-10-2014, 12:18 AM

I will be waiting.
Rich
my build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

made2drag · 07-22-2014, 12:09 PM

i love the copper c clamp idea and also the cab dolly flip idea....awesome

hotrod1 · 07-22-2014, 12:24 PM

I like the sill idea also. Going to take it and make it mine as well.

Kim57 · 07-22-2014, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by made2drag

i love the copper c clamp idea and also the cab dolly flip idea....awesome

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod1

I like the sill idea also. Going to take it and make it mine as well.

Thanks guys.
Haven't been able to do much as I have my son and grand daughter to take care of until school is back in session.
My boy is also playing in a band that performs every Wednesday at Disneyland so getting to and from rehearsals takes up a bunch of time.
Looking forward to school starting back up.
Kim

tpimuncie · 08-06-2014, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Thanks guys.
Haven't been able to do much as I have my son and grand daughter to take care of until school is back in session.
My boy is also playing in a band that performs every Wednesday at Disneyland so getting to and from rehearsals takes up a bunch of time.
Looking forward to school starting back up.
Kim

Nice! look forward to some pics

hydrojunkie · 09-11-2014, 12:12 AM

Your cab and bed look awesome!!!! Super clean work you do. Patience of a saint you have. I lack that.

Kim57 · 09-11-2014, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpimuncie

Nice! look forward to some pics

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrojunkie

Your cab and bed look awesome!!!! Super clean work you do. Patience of a saint you have. I lack that.

Thanks.

Finally a littler progress to show.
Got the top and bottom of the cab in primer.
Last pic is after a lite sanding with some 80 grit on a long board.
I may be able to get by with a coat of spray on filler as its not too bad.
Kim

**oldman3** · 09-11-2014, 07:40 PM

Kim, glad to see the update...Jim

ricott · 09-11-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Kim, glad to see the update...Jim

I second that. Great seeing this project moving at this stage.

Ricky

Kim57 · 09-11-2014, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Kim, glad to see the update...Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricott

I second that. Great seeing this project moving at this stage.

Ricky

Thanks guys.
I hope to be able to make some decent progress now that school is back in session.
Kim

**Advanced Design** · 09-11-2014, 11:35 PM

Kim, I sat down tonight and went through your entire build thread. Like many have commented you do great work and have so many excellent fabrication ideas. Learned a lot tonight and thank you for sharing your journey. Love it!

Kim57 · 09-12-2014, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Kim, I sat down tonight and went through your entire build thread. Like many have commented you do great work and have so many excellent fabrication ideas. Learned a lot tonight and thank you for sharing your journey. Love it!

Thanks for the kind words.
I get a lot of inspiration from all the guys on this board.
Kim

_Ogre · 09-12-2014, 06:55 PM

glad to see you back on your truck
nothing on these trucks requires a long board
long board will do nothing but make flat spots on a convex surface
try using a long piece of hard foam that will conform to the curves of that roof

truk never saw a hard block for sanding, foam blocks for every surface

Kim57 · 09-12-2014, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadkill58

Looking good Kim.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

glad to see you back on your truck
nothing on these trucks requires a long board
long board will do nothing but make flat spots on a convex surface
try using a long piece of hard foam that will conform to the curves of that roof

truk never saw a hard block for sanding, foam blocks for every surface

Thanks for the info.
The board I used is a Dura Block that's only 16-1/2 inches but it's the longest I have.
Kim

RockTonka · 09-15-2014, 12:39 AM

Cab is looking good Kim...I'm not looking forward to starting ours

TowwDogg · 09-17-2014, 08:51 PM

This is an awsome build. great job

Kim57 · 09-18-2014, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TowwDogg

This is an awsome build. great job

Thanks.
Kim

FarmerSid · 09-18-2014, 08:41 AM

I can appreciate the work you have done so far on the cab. I'm at the same stage with smoothing seams. Great build.

RockinKees · 09-19-2014, 03:56 PM

Spent a few hours reading back your whole build...did someone allready said you are a true Craftsman???

I learned a lot only from looking at your pics!
It's like a book you must have when you have a TF truck!!

So, keep building, so I can read it with pleasure!!

Great truck!!!

Kim57 · 09-19-2014, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerSid

I can appreciate the work you have done so far on the cab. I'm at the same stage with smoothing seams. Great build.

Thanks.
I wish I was better at body work.
What takes me hours I'm sure a pro could do in no time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Spent a few hours reading back your whole build...did someone allready said you are a true Craftsman???

I learned a lot only from looking at your pics!
It's like a book you must have when you have a TF truck!!

So, keep building, so I can read it with pleasure!!

Great truck!!!

Thanks.
When I go back and look at what I have done I can't believe it sometimes myself.
There's no way I could do it again.
Kim

**oldman3** · 11-05-2014, 12:20 AM

Really taking shape, nice work. Who makes slick sand..Jim

RockinKees · 11-05-2014, 08:29 AM

Right on!
Good to see an update again Kim!
Hope all goes well now?

Kim57 · 11-05-2014, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Really taking shape, nice work. Who makes slick
sand..Jim

It's made by Evercoat.
I found it on Amazon for $60.00 a gallon with the hardener.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stepside Jim

Ahhh, I remember those days, priming, sanding, priming, sanding........

Looking good, carry on. Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Looking really good Kim. Just a question because I'm at a similar state on my build, but why more epoxy over the slick sand rather than go straight to sealer? Jim - I'd hope you remember those days, you've been living them for quite some time now haven't you

I had a couple of spots on the edge where I got back down to bare metal as I didn't have a heavy coverage of the Slick Sand and it will be a while before I get to the actual paint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Right on!
Good to see an update again Kim!
Hope all goes well now?

Thanks for the positive comments guys.
Even though this part of the build can be tedious I'm motivated to stay with it.
Kim

ricott · 11-05-2014, 09:37 AM

Good looking progress on your roof. I love SlickSand - I'm just a couple of years away from needing it on my project! Have you decided on a paint color?

OrrieG · 11-05-2014, 04:36 PM

I have been using Urofill, not as thick a build up as Slickcoat, but thicker than regular primer, and compatible with 2K sealer.

05-10-2014, 12:18 AM	#1
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Re: My 57 Pro Street I will be waiting. Rich my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

07-22-2014, 12:09 PM	#2
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: My 57 Pro Street i love the copper c clamp idea and also the cab dolly flip idea....awesome __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

07-22-2014, 12:24 PM	#3
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: My 57 Pro Street I like the sill idea also. Going to take it and make it mine as well.

09-11-2014, 12:12 AM	#6
hydrojunkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Posts: 292	Re: My 57 Pro Street Your cab and bed look awesome!!!! Super clean work you do. Patience of a saint you have. I lack that. __________________ Magic happens with a welder and a grinder. My custom tubular c10 laying rockers. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...78#post5970778

09-11-2014, 07:40 PM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, glad to see the update...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 />

09-11-2014, 11:35 PM	#11
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, I sat down tonight and went through your entire build thread. Like many have commented you do great work and have so many excellent fabrication ideas. Learned a lot tonight and thank you for sharing your journey. Love it! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-12-2014, 06:55 PM	#13
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: My 57 Pro Street glad to see you back on your truck nothing on these trucks requires a long board long board will do nothing but make flat spots on a convex surface try using a long piece of hard foam that will conform to the curves of that roof truk never saw a hard block for sanding, foam blocks for every surface __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-15-2014, 12:39 AM	#15
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: My 57 Pro Street Cab is looking good Kim...I'm not looking forward to starting ours __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

09-17-2014, 08:51 PM	#16
TowwDogg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fairview Missouri Posts: 58	Re: My 57 Pro Street This is an awsome build. great job __________________ 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 1965 Chevy C-10 on '61 Apache Frame [90s Build] 1997 3500 Chevrolet Custom Mega Cab Project My son's '92/'93/'94 GMC K2500 Conversion Project

09-18-2014, 08:41 AM	#18
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: My 57 Pro Street I can appreciate the work you have done so far on the cab. I'm at the same stage with smoothing seams. Great build. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

09-19-2014, 03:56 PM	#19
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 57 Pro Street Spent a few hours reading back your whole build...did someone allready said you are a true Craftsman??? I learned a lot only from looking at your pics! It's like a book you must have when you have a TF truck!! So, keep building, so I can read it with pleasure!! Great truck!!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

11-05-2014, 12:20 AM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 57 Pro Street Really taking shape, nice work. Who makes slick sand..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 />

11-05-2014, 08:29 AM	#22
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 57 Pro Street Right on! Good to see an update again Kim! Hope all goes well now? __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

11-05-2014, 09:37 AM	#24
ricott Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 285	Re: My 57 Pro Street Good looking progress on your roof. I love SlickSand - I'm just a couple of years away from needing it on my project! Have you decided on a paint color? __________________ Rick's 55 TF/Fleetside/LSx build 1958 Corvette LS1/T56 Build 1966 GTO LQ9/T56 Restomod

11-05-2014, 04:36 PM	#25
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My 57 Pro Street I have been using Urofill, not as thick a build up as Slickcoat, but thicker than regular primer, and compatible with 2K sealer. __________________ 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



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.