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**JML55** · 02-22-2016, 12:56 AM

Well the front part is done all welded up.

**JML55** · 02-22-2016, 01:06 AM

Will be driving this thing pretty soon.

Nev68 · 02-22-2016, 03:58 AM

I hope you were making the appropriate engine noises.

Kim57 · 02-22-2016, 09:18 AM

Vroom Vroom.
Kim

**JML55** · 02-28-2016, 10:21 PM

More frame work this weekend. C notch the back, blasted the whole frame then POR15.

**JML55** · 02-28-2016, 10:25 PM

And the chrome fairy was in too!!

58-GMC · 02-28-2016, 10:30 PM

Your truck is turning out better and better! Keep it up!

Think you'll have it down to MN for Back to the Fifties this year?

Nev68 · 02-28-2016, 10:30 PM

Nice photo of working in the snow. We are still getting some 35 degree C (95 F) days at the moment.

I love new Chrome.

**JML55** · 02-28-2016, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58-GMC

Your truck is turning out better and better! Keep it up!

Think you'll have it down to MN for Back to the Fifties this year?

Thats the plan, to drive it to BTTF in June

**JML55** · 02-28-2016, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nev68

Nice photo of working in the snow. We are still getting some 35 degree C (95 F) days at the moment.

I love new Chrome.

It was only -3 degree C here yesterday almost summer temps for here. LOL

faribran · 02-28-2016, 10:51 PM

What Millermatic is that I see in the background? I have a 250. Wondered if that's what you have.

**JML55** · 02-29-2016, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faribran

What Millermatic is that I see in the background? I have a 250. Wondered if that's what you have.

i borrowed it from a buddy of mine, worked great for all the welding I had to do on the frame.

Kim57 · 02-29-2016, 09:08 AM

Looking good.
Kim

**JML55** · 03-14-2016, 12:32 AM

Working on assembling the grill today.

**JML55** · 03-14-2016, 12:35 AM

Got the truck to the exhaust shop last week.

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 12:58 PM

Been working on fitting the front sheet metal on the cab this past week, its now almost ready to go to the body man for the final bodywork. I can't believe how much work it was to fit that new right front fender, nothing would line up. I had to use the front section of a used fender i had around to make it work. The left side fitted very well, just a little work to fit the headlight bezel to the fender.

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 01:04 PM

The damage inside the cab was only to the right side corner of the dash and glove box cover. Was thinking of replacing the whole dash but opted for just replacing the damage section instead.

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 01:07 PM

Honey I installed the front bumper but i think there's still something missing!!!

RockinKees · 03-25-2016, 01:12 PM

Great progress Jean-Marc!
Lots and lots of hours go into this rebuild (that you didn't plan......)

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 01:19 PM

I like this new rad all aluminum but original looking tanks, my last one was aftermarket square looking thing i thing this is much better.

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Great progress Jean-Marc!
Lots and lots of hours go into this rebuild (that you didn't plan......)

Thanks, yes that's for sure i didn't plan this but i upgraded a few things so should be better.

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 04:08 PM

New wheels, well I think I need bigger brakes

dug224 · 03-25-2016, 05:07 PM

On my "build break", I apparently missed the wreck. Glad to see you guys are OK. I hate to see that you have to backtrack like this. By the way, what kind of seat belts were you wearing, if any? Lap? Shoulder? Looking good. dug

**JML55** · 03-25-2016, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dug224

On my "build break", I apparently missed the wreck. Glad to see you guys are OK. I hate to see that you have to backtrack like this. By the way, what kind of seat belts were you wearing, if any? Lap? Shoulder? Looking good. dug

Thanks, had no belts but will most likely install lap belt in it this time.

papastrk · 03-26-2016, 06:13 AM

That was some major left fender reconstruction shown in post #941! It's disappointing that the fit was that bad. Your truck is coming along great. That should be one great ride!

02-22-2016, 12:56 AM	#926
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Well the front part is done all welded up. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-22-2016, 01:06 AM	#927
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Will be driving this thing pretty soon. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-22-2016, 03:58 AM	#928
Nev68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 241	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC I hope you were making the appropriate engine noises. __________________ Nev Need a bigger garage so I can keep more cool cars alive My build, a long way to go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595909

02-22-2016, 09:18 AM	#929
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Vroom Vroom. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-28-2016, 10:21 PM	#930
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC More frame work this weekend. C notch the back, blasted the whole frame then POR15. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-28-2016, 10:25 PM	#931
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC And the chrome fairy was in too!! Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-28-2016, 10:30 PM	#932
58-GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 119	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Your truck is turning out better and better! Keep it up! Think you'll have it down to MN for Back to the Fifties this year? __________________ Build Thread: 1958 GMC Memorial Build

02-28-2016, 10:30 PM	#933
Nev68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 241	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Nice photo of working in the snow. We are still getting some 35 degree C (95 F) days at the moment. I love new Chrome. __________________ Nev Need a bigger garage so I can keep more cool cars alive My build, a long way to go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595909

02-28-2016, 10:51 PM	#936
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC What Millermatic is that I see in the background? I have a 250. Wondered if that's what you have. __________________ "

02-29-2016, 09:08 AM	#938
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-14-2016, 12:32 AM	#939
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Working on assembling the grill today. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-14-2016, 12:35 AM	#940
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Got the truck to the exhaust shop last week. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-25-2016, 12:58 PM	#941
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Been working on fitting the front sheet metal on the cab this past week, its now almost ready to go to the body man for the final bodywork. I can't believe how much work it was to fit that new right front fender, nothing would line up. I had to use the front section of a used fender i had around to make it work. The left side fitted very well, just a little work to fit the headlight bezel to the fender. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011 Last edited by JML55; 03-25-2016 at 01:59 PM.

03-25-2016, 01:04 PM	#942
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC The damage inside the cab was only to the right side corner of the dash and glove box cover. Was thinking of replacing the whole dash but opted for just replacing the damage section instead. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-25-2016, 01:07 PM	#943
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Honey I installed the front bumper but i think there's still something missing!!! Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011



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03-25-2016, 01:12 PM	#944
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Great progress Jean-Marc! Lots and lots of hours go into this rebuild (that you didn't plan......) __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

03-25-2016, 01:19 PM	#945
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC I like this new rad all aluminum but original looking tanks, my last one was aftermarket square looking thing i thing this is much better. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-25-2016, 04:08 PM	#947
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC New wheels, well I think I need bigger brakes Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

03-25-2016, 05:07 PM	#948
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC On my "build break", I apparently missed the wreck. Glad to see you guys are OK. I hate to see that you have to backtrack like this. By the way, what kind of seat belts were you wearing, if any? Lap? Shoulder? Looking good. dug __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

03-26-2016, 06:13 AM	#950
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC That was some major left fender reconstruction shown in post #941! It's disappointing that the fit was that bad. Your truck is coming along great. That should be one great ride!

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