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Ferrofil · 08-22-2013, 02:41 PM

Nice to see that you are making progress, the stance is looking good!
I am planning to use a Jag irs on my 57 panel, so I'm curius if if you had any trouble with it?! Did you have cut out of the inside of framerail to make room for the springs?
Did you use the xjs 6 axle (61" wide)?
Would love to see more pics of it
Best of luck with rest of the build!
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87Lowrider · 08-28-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrofil

Nice to see that you are making progress, the stance is looking good!
I am planning to use a Jag irs on my 57 panel, so I'm curius if if you had any trouble with it?! Did you have cut out of the inside of framerail to make room for the springs?
Did you use the xjs 6 axle (61" wide)?
Would love to see more pics of it
Best of luck with rest of the build!
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It went in pretty simple but I purchased a mounting kit from CWIINC.com before they fell off the face of the earth. Yes, they had to cut a notch out of the bottom of the frame rail for spring clearance. If you look closely at the pictures, you'll see they reinforced the frame with 1/2" plate to keep it sturdy. Yes, it is the 61" model from a '73 XJ6. I'll be getting more pics of it soon. It won't be long though before the frame goes off for blasting / painting.

87Lowrider · 08-28-2013, 11:40 PM

Got some new goodies for the truck;

New column

New Gauges

Probably install them here

Additional LED's for the rear

New LED Tail Lights

Gonna remove the old ones, smooth out the holes and paint the new ones to match the exterior color.

Still trying to decide on exterior color. I'm looking at a candy similar to this or a REALLY dark midnight blue.

Greenlee · 08-29-2013, 08:33 AM

Sweet truck!
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Baldeagle SR · 08-29-2013, 09:46 AM

Nice gauges. What brand are they?

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

sqrlnts · 08-30-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

Nice gauges. What brand are they?

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

They look to be Omega's.

87Lowrider · 09-01-2013, 09:33 PM

Thanks, yes, they are Omega's. Picked them up at a local show.

Kim57 · 08-29-2013, 11:09 AM

Looking good.
Those are some nice gauges.
Kim

Daze57 · 08-29-2013, 01:08 PM

good work so far

Ferrofil · 09-07-2013, 01:09 AM

Really nice work on the lighting department!
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87Lowrider · 09-08-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferrofil

Really nice work on the lighting department!
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Well, we figured we'd try and make it as visible as possible when I step on the pedal. Most people will be checkin' out the truck and not what it's doing. Maybe this will help.

It should be plenty bright.

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 11:03 AM

I have to redirect all my pics to a different host. Flickr has turned off it's sharing feature. So, I'm looking at options but I do have more pics to put up soon... Should be ordering LS3 plug and play kit from GM Performance soon. /Ken

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Let's try this, new photobucket account

Got the Jag Rear installed

Now, got some catchin' up to do...

Ken

Kim57 · 02-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Looks good.
Kim

**Denee007** · 02-08-2014, 01:19 PM

that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job!
dne'

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007

that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job!
dne'

Thanks Guys!!

Kim57 · 02-08-2014, 09:32 PM

Looking nice.
Kim

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking nice.
Kim

Thanks!

Got lots of stuff to do before summer. I don't think it will be on the road for spring cruises but maybe summer.

I wish I could take credit for the work but no time to spare so it's at the shop. They're doing a terrific job. Pay as you go, so faster I pay, quicker they get done...

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 02:14 PM

The shop got some body work done.

New Cab Corners

Dash started with this

... to this

And is all smooth now

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 02:46 PM

I posted these pics above but somehow, something happened in Photobucket, so here they are again.

This is a '73 Jag XJ6 IRS

Teardown and cleanup

Factory 10 Bolt

Jag Installed

Kim57 · 02-15-2014, 02:26 PM

Looks real nice.
Kim

slowcpe · 02-15-2014, 02:27 PM

Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you.

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you.

Yes you are... well, you'll be one of the first on the board to see her when I get her ready.

slowcpe · 02-15-2014, 03:09 PM

Sweet

-hooch- · 02-15-2014, 08:51 PM

Just read through it all. You've got an awesome goal, and the truck is looking awesome so far. Little jealous of the jag rear end myself

Can't wait to see it done.

08-22-2013, 02:41 PM	#1
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Nice to see that you are making progress, the stance is looking good! I am planning to use a Jag irs on my 57 panel, so I'm curius if if you had any trouble with it?! Did you have cut out of the inside of framerail to make room for the springs? Did you use the xjs 6 axle (61" wide)? Would love to see more pics of it Best of luck with rest of the build! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

08-28-2013, 11:40 PM	#3
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Got some new goodies for the truck; New column New Gauges Probably install them here Additional LED's for the rear New LED Tail Lights Gonna remove the old ones, smooth out the holes and paint the new ones to match the exterior color. Still trying to decide on exterior color. I'm looking at a candy similar to this or a REALLY dark midnight blue. __________________ 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

08-29-2013, 08:33 AM	#4
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Sweet truck! Posted via Mobile Device

08-29-2013, 09:46 AM	#5
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Nice gauges. What brand are they? Rich my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

09-01-2013, 09:33 PM	#7
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Thanks, yes, they are Omega's. Picked them up at a local show. __________________ 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

08-29-2013, 11:09 AM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looking good. Those are some nice gauges. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-29-2013, 01:08 PM	#9
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project good work so far

09-07-2013, 01:09 AM	#10
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Really nice work on the lighting department! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

02-08-2014, 11:03 AM	#12
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I have to redirect all my pics to a different host. Flickr has turned off it's sharing feature. So, I'm looking at options but I do have more pics to put up soon... Should be ordering LS3 plug and play kit from GM Performance soon. /Ken __________________ 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

02-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#13
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Let's try this, new photobucket account Got the Jag Rear installed Now, got some catchin' up to do... Ken __________________ 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 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 07-19-2015 at 07:22 PM.

02-08-2014, 12:01 PM	#14
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-08-2014, 01:19 PM	#15
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job! dne' __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

02-08-2014, 09:32 PM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looking nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-15-2014, 02:14 PM	#19
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project The shop got some body work done. New Cab Corners Dash started with this ... to this And is all smooth now __________________ 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

02-15-2014, 02:46 PM	#20
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I posted these pics above but somehow, something happened in Photobucket, so here they are again. This is a '73 Jag XJ6 IRS Teardown and cleanup Factory 10 Bolt Jag Installed __________________ 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



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02-15-2014, 02:26 PM	#21
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-15-2014, 02:27 PM	#22
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-15-2014, 03:09 PM	#24
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Sweet __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-15-2014, 08:51 PM	#25
-hooch- Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 114	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Just read through it all. You've got an awesome goal, and the truck is looking awesome so far. Little jealous of the jag rear end myself Can't wait to see it done. __________________ Geronimo Build Thread

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