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jjjmm56 · 05-10-2010, 05:50 PM

looks great. Just 1 tip before any body work install your door rubber to make your doors close! It took me 2 days to get mine to work.

Tri5Nerd · 05-10-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjmm56

looks great. Just 1 tip before any body work install your door rubber to make your doors close! It took me 2 days to get mine to work.

I'm already having issues with lining up the doors, if there is a good write up on how to line up these door to get the correct gap, someone please let me know.

Tri5

jjjmm56 · 05-10-2010, 08:27 PM

The best way for me to tell you is 1st align the window frame with the cab. Line up your body lines at the top and the belt line. Watch your top corner so it does not hit the top of the cab and center the door in that opening first. The body lines are more imporant than the gaps. You can close the gaps by welding filler in. I used a motorcycle lift to help lift the doors and hold them

OrrieG · 05-10-2010, 08:33 PM

This is for AD but the principle is the same. In the same section is other information on rebuilding hinges, installing and adjusting strikers, etc.

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/doors/alignment.htm

I used a floor jack and helper on mine, but I can see where a MC jack would be better. They are pretty cheap at Harbor Freight.

renegade6 · 05-10-2010, 08:46 PM

They are a pain to adjust, no getting around it. Lots of trial and error.

hotrodsbyray · 05-13-2010, 02:38 PM

webrodder.com has a great little set of articles on 55-59 body work and a specific article on door alignment

Tri5Nerd · 05-16-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodsbyray

webrodder.com has a great little set of articles on 55-59 body work and a specific article on door alignment

Thanks for the info, I had that site bookmarked but forgot about it, lots of useful information there.
I need to finish my hydroboost before I move on to another small task like lining up the doors, small task

Tri5

Kim57 · 05-27-2010, 06:08 PM

Tri5
Did you get a proportioning valve with your hydroboost unit?
I didn't with mine and can't get a good answer wether it needs one or not.
Do you now if it's built into the master cylinder or not?
I called a chevy dealer and the parts guy didn't show one for my unit.
It just seems odd it wouldn't have one.
Thanks for any info.
Kim

Tri5Nerd · 05-27-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Tri5
Did you get a proportioning valve with your hydroboost unit?
I didn't with mine and can't get a good answer wether it needs one or not.
Do you now if it's built into the master cylinder or not?
I called a chevy dealer and the parts guy didn't show one for my unit.
It just seems odd it wouldn't have one.
Thanks for any info.
Kim

Kim,

I got one with my Hydroboost, I pulled the complete unit; MC, Hyrdoboost and Proportioning valve..

Tri5

Kim57 · 05-28-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Kim,

I got one with my Hydroboost, I pulled the complete unit; MC, Hyrdoboost and Proportioning valve..

Tri5

What did you get your unit from?
I went back to the yard I got mine from and none of the trucks had prop valves on them. The parts guy at the chevy dealership couldn't find one listed for an 05 truck. Now I'm really confused. I'll have to research a little more and see what I come up with.
Kim

Tri5Nerd · 05-28-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

What did you get your unit from?
I went back to the yard I got mine from and none of the trucks had prop valves on them. The parts guy at the chevy dealership couldn't find one listed for an 05 truck. Now I'm really confused. I'll have to research a little more and see what I come up with.
Kim

I got it from the Pyrite Pick A Part yard from a 96 AstroVan.
Tri5

hotrod1 · 08-01-2010, 05:00 PM

Tri5

I just noticed your firewall. Tell me more about it? It looks like you went all the way up with it. What did your use for metal? What did you do with the inner cowl? Get rid of it? Do you have any pictures of it along the way?

Look Great.

Tri5Nerd · 08-01-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Tri5

I just noticed your firewall. Tell me more about it? It looks like you went all the way up with it. What did your use for metal? What did you do with the inner cowl? Get rid of it? Do you have any pictures of it along the way?

Look Great.

What I did is not the norm, I welded the seam on top from the inside and the shave the lip on the firewall to get it smooth then vut the firewall from 18 gauge steel and you know the rest, I also use some of the holes on the orginal firewall to mate with the new firewall by welding them together.

Tri5

Tri5Nerd · 08-01-2010, 11:46 PM

Since Kabwe, Kim57 and I talked about doing this mod and Kabwe did his I said what the heck, lets try it, here is my attempt at sectioning my hood.
Looking back I would make the cut line a little higher, this would create less work like adding little pieces of filler metal on the corners. Or better yet when cutting the bottom line, instead of cutting 1" take a about 1/2" when doing the corners. I also use those black maker lines to line up both top and bottom when tacking everything back together. Now it's time to take the hood off and finish welding then metal finish and do the brace. Do you see the slope?

Kim57 · 08-02-2010, 12:29 AM

Looks good Tri5.
Kim

Kabwe · 08-02-2010, 10:14 AM

looking good, now its kim57's turn.lol

CAL 58 GMC · 08-03-2010, 12:49 AM

Ok, now you guys are makeing me want to get a new hood and start chopping! Looks great Tri5!

OKGMC4 · 08-04-2010, 09:06 AM

Yeah, I want to do it too but with my tall air intake i can't. Yours is looking good, though. Try not to get addicted like Kabwe. Pretty soon you'll start dreaming of what to cut up next.

Tri5Nerd · 08-04-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Yeah, I want to do it too but with my tall air intake i can't. Yours is looking good, though. Try not to get addicted like Kabwe. Pretty soon you'll start dreaming of what to cut up next.

Well, I have a couple things that I want to do if this goes well but until then I'll try to get this done the best way I can, I'm still learning so next time I can do it better and cleaner.
BTW: No one cal be like the Professor Kawbe.

Tri5

Kabwe · 08-04-2010, 01:26 PM

See there you guys go.lol

Tri5 its looking really good.
OKGMC4, stop making fun of me, its not right to tease people who have a sickness. Yes I'm a cutaholic.

m6z · 10-22-2010, 01:47 PM

nice build. Any updates?

Tri5Nerd · 10-22-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m6z

nice build. Any updates?

Not too much to report, just been doing stuff around the yard: tearing down and building a new BBQ island and little things with the truck. I still need to finish the hood, Hydroboost and install the drop spindles before moving on to other task.

Tri5

DG Racing · 10-22-2010, 05:35 PM

Nice projet with your diff at 58 inch what size is your big rear tires ?

thanks

Tri5Nerd · 10-22-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DG Racing

Nice projet with your diff at 58 inch what size is your big rear tires ?

thanks

I got 20x10" and running 295/35/20, I wish I could get some 12" wide wheels because I have a lot of space between the wheel and the frame.

Tri5

DG Racing · 10-22-2010, 10:35 PM

Those tires are size 20 ?

05-10-2010, 05:50 PM	#76
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Tri5 55 build looks great. Just 1 tip before any body work install your door rubber to make your doors close! It took me 2 days to get mine to work.

05-10-2010, 08:27 PM	#78
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Tri5 55 build The best way for me to tell you is 1st align the window frame with the cab. Line up your body lines at the top and the belt line. Watch your top corner so it does not hit the top of the cab and center the door in that opening first. The body lines are more imporant than the gaps. You can close the gaps by welding filler in. I used a motorcycle lift to help lift the doors and hold them

05-10-2010, 08:33 PM	#79
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Tri5 55 build This is for AD but the principle is the same. In the same section is other information on rebuilding hinges, installing and adjusting strikers, etc. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/doors/alignment.htm I used a floor jack and helper on mine, but I can see where a MC jack would be better. They are pretty cheap at Harbor Freight. __________________ 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; 05-10-2010 at 08:34 PM.

05-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#80
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: Tri5 55 build They are a pain to adjust, no getting around it. Lots of trial and error. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

05-13-2010, 02:38 PM	#81
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: Tri5 55 build webrodder.com has a great little set of articles on 55-59 body work and a specific article on door alignment

05-27-2010, 06:08 PM	#83
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Tri5 55 build Tri5 Did you get a proportioning valve with your hydroboost unit? I didn't with mine and can't get a good answer wether it needs one or not. Do you now if it's built into the master cylinder or not? I called a chevy dealer and the parts guy didn't show one for my unit. It just seems odd it wouldn't have one. Thanks for any info. Kim

08-01-2010, 05:00 PM	#87
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Tri5 55 build Tri5 I just noticed your firewall. Tell me more about it? It looks like you went all the way up with it. What did your use for metal? What did you do with the inner cowl? Get rid of it? Do you have any pictures of it along the way? Look Great.

08-01-2010, 11:46 PM	#89
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Sectioning the hood Since Kabwe, Kim57 and I talked about doing this mod and Kabwe did his I said what the heck, lets try it, here is my attempt at sectioning my hood. Looking back I would make the cut line a little higher, this would create less work like adding little pieces of filler metal on the corners. Or better yet when cutting the bottom line, instead of cutting 1" take a about 1/2" when doing the corners. I also use those black maker lines to line up both top and bottom when tacking everything back together. Now it's time to take the hood off and finish welding then metal finish and do the brace. Do you see the slope? Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

08-02-2010, 12:29 AM	#90
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Tri5 55 build Looks good Tri5. Kim

08-02-2010, 10:14 AM	#91
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Tri5 55 build looking good, now its kim57's turn.lol

08-03-2010, 12:49 AM	#92
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Tri5 55 build Ok, now you guys are makeing me want to get a new hood and start chopping! Looks great Tri5! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-04-2010, 09:06 AM	#93
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,220	Re: Tri5 55 build Yeah, I want to do it too but with my tall air intake i can't. Yours is looking good, though. Try not to get addicted like Kabwe. Pretty soon you'll start dreaming of what to cut up next. __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

08-04-2010, 01:26 PM	#95
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Tri5 55 build See there you guys go.lol Tri5 its looking really good. OKGMC4, stop making fun of me, its not right to tease people who have a sickness. Yes I'm a cutaholic.

10-22-2010, 01:47 PM	#96
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Tri5 55 build nice build. Any updates? __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

10-22-2010, 05:35 PM	#98
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: Tri5 55 build Nice projet with your diff at 58 inch what size is your big rear tires ? thanks



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10-22-2010, 10:35 PM	#100
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: Tri5 55 build Those tires are size 20 ? Attached Images

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