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drivea55 · 01-24-2010, 03:18 AM

thought you guys would get a kick out of this picture. i have posted pics of my truck but i got this from the guy whom i bought it from...

now i seen it all...

look close, home made supports going through the fenders, looks like a home made camper...
and to boot... see the "tube" going from the cab to the camper? thats the " heat duct" ! lol....

enjoy...

LOW DOUGH · 01-25-2010, 05:31 PM

Cool trucks everyone!

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-01-2010, 07:23 PM

Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bought her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon.

The first one is before I lowered her.

3r!c84 · 02-01-2010, 07:35 PM

is the lowering done yet? any pics

Kim57 · 02-01-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil'Debbie57

Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bout her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon.

The first one is before I lowered her.

Looks like a very nice truck.
You need to do a build thread with lots of pics.
Kim

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-01-2010, 08:43 PM

No I haven't completely lowered it yet cause the tires were gonna rub against the fenders, but I just bought rims for her.

Steve@OldSub.com · 02-02-2010, 12:20 AM

My current project is a '54 GMC 1-ton. I'm building the truck to pull my car trailer. I plan to use a Cadillac 500 with TH 400 and a GM 14-bolt at the rear with a '72 Chevy C20 IFS at the front.

This is the truck.

It's an original Hydra-Matic dually. The motor runs terrible and the transmission shifts clunky. It also has a 70's type sunroof and the seat pan has been removed. I don't think its a candidate for restoration.

But since the Hydra-Matic frame is special I'm using this truck, another '54 GMC as a frame donor. This cab isn't as nice as it looks.

This picture is the frame pushed out in the yard for a bath. You can see the IFS mocked-up on the front and the 14-bolt in place at the rear.

In this picture I've almost completed mounting the IFS and power steering box.

Ignore the red lines and text, I accidentally saved those while dialoging with my brother about some details of the project.

Since that picture was taken I've disassembled the rear springs to clean them up and correct some wear issues. Once I have them back in place I'll take some final measurements and then commit to the mounting location for the IFS.

And once both front and rear suspension are complete I'll mount a cab (probably the white one) and start working on the location and mounts for the motor and trans.

Thanks for looking!

LOW DOUGH · 02-02-2010, 10:43 AM

Steve, you need a build thread with lots of pics.

LOW DOUGH · 02-02-2010, 10:45 AM

Good looking 57 there Debbie.

kalirodding · 02-03-2010, 02:01 AM

Here you go Lil Debbie.

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-03-2010, 07:11 PM

yeah that's the way it should look.

nickp51chevy · 02-03-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTZR1

Honestly I am doing a restore with a few mods. With a super duper paint job I plan to do myself. Practice will make perfect... so they say

That works to. Are you doing a build thread also? Post up the link for us all.

dcpetty · 02-04-2010, 08:18 PM

Here's mine so far. It belonged to my father-in-law. I bought it to biuld for my wife and 7 y/o son.

57ToyBox · 02-08-2010, 11:16 AM

I'm workin on my 57 Panel
Link to the build thread is at bottom

heavy_chevy · 02-13-2010, 01:05 AM

Here is my 55 I picked up. Can't wait to finish the project I am working on so I can start this one

addicted2dunes · 02-14-2010, 02:34 AM

Oh boy, the plan:

The Parts:

3 cabs, 7 doors, 1 bed, and one 1.5 ton front clip down, 1 cab to go!

ss69bowtie · 02-21-2010, 09:46 PM

Just picked up a 57 chevy half ton short bed with a 4" chopped roof. I obviously got a 58 or 59 front end, anyone want to trade so I can make this what it is supposed to be? What I would really like is a 55-56 Gmc grille, bumpers, and fenders and a 57 GMC hood. This stuff hasn't got any rust holes so should be able to get something for it. Oh yeah, this has a camaro front end too.

1952ssr · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels.

truckerbob56 · 02-25-2010, 12:06 AM

This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it.

MeanYellowZ · 03-01-2010, 02:20 AM

1952ssr: Are those the 20x8.5 all the way around?? Also, what size tires?? I'm looking at the same wheels for my 59

1952ssr · 03-01-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeanYellowZ

1952ssr: Are those the 20x8.5 all the way around?? Also, what size tires?? I'm looking at the same wheels for my 59

They are 18x8 on front w/ 225-40-18 and 20x10 on back w/ 255-35-20
BOSS 338 with spinners

southbounddee · 03-06-2010, 02:41 PM

my '03 daily driver...my '72 summer cruiser...my '52 Gmc kustom/ S-10 swap...

Tri5Nerd · 03-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels.

Looks good for a mutt! What size rim and tires are you running?

Tri5

NONHOG · 03-10-2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckerbob56

This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it.

Those wheels bring back memories ! Looking good !

1952ssr · 03-10-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Looks good for a mutt! What size rim and tires are you running?

Tri5

18 X 8 w/ 225-40-18's front & 20 X 10 w/ 255-35-20's back
Thanks for the compliment!

01-24-2010, 03:18 AM	#101
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: Show us your projects thought you guys would get a kick out of this picture. i have posted pics of my truck but i got this from the guy whom i bought it from... now i seen it all... look close, home made supports going through the fenders, looks like a home made camper... and to boot... see the "tube" going from the cab to the camper? thats the " heat duct" ! lol.... enjoy... Attached Images __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

01-25-2010, 05:31 PM	#102
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Show us your projects Cool trucks everyone!

02-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#103
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bought her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon. The first one is before I lowered her. Last edited by Lil'Debbie57; 02-01-2010 at 09:02 PM.

02-01-2010, 07:35 PM	#104
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Show us your projects is the lowering done yet? any pics __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-01-2010, 08:43 PM	#106
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects No I haven't completely lowered it yet cause the tires were gonna rub against the fenders, but I just bought rims for her.

02-02-2010, 12:20 AM	#107
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: Show us your projects My current project is a '54 GMC 1-ton. I'm building the truck to pull my car trailer. I plan to use a Cadillac 500 with TH 400 and a GM 14-bolt at the rear with a '72 Chevy C20 IFS at the front. This is the truck. It's an original Hydra-Matic dually. The motor runs terrible and the transmission shifts clunky. It also has a 70's type sunroof and the seat pan has been removed. I don't think its a candidate for restoration. But since the Hydra-Matic frame is special I'm using this truck, another '54 GMC as a frame donor. This cab isn't as nice as it looks. This picture is the frame pushed out in the yard for a bath. You can see the IFS mocked-up on the front and the 14-bolt in place at the rear. In this picture I've almost completed mounting the IFS and power steering box. Ignore the red lines and text, I accidentally saved those while dialoging with my brother about some details of the project. Since that picture was taken I've disassembled the rear springs to clean them up and correct some wear issues. Once I have them back in place I'll take some final measurements and then commit to the mounting location for the IFS. And once both front and rear suspension are complete I'll mount a cab (probably the white one) and start working on the location and mounts for the motor and trans. Thanks for looking!

02-02-2010, 10:43 AM	#108
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Show us your projects Steve, you need a build thread with lots of pics.

02-02-2010, 10:45 AM	#109
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Show us your projects Good looking 57 there Debbie.

02-03-2010, 02:01 AM	#110
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: Show us your projects Here you go Lil Debbie.

02-03-2010, 07:11 PM	#111
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects yeah that's the way it should look.

02-04-2010, 08:18 PM	#113
dcpetty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LaVergne,TN Posts: 82	Re: Show us your projects Here's mine so far. It belonged to my father-in-law. I bought it to biuld for my wife and 7 y/o son. Attached Images

02-08-2010, 11:16 AM	#114
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Show us your projects I'm workin on my 57 Panel Link to the build thread is at bottom __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

02-13-2010, 01:05 AM	#115
heavy_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 32	Re: Show us your projects Here is my 55 I picked up. Can't wait to finish the project I am working on so I can start this one

02-14-2010, 02:34 AM	#116
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Show us your projects Oh boy, the plan: The Parts: 3 cabs, 7 doors, 1 bed, and one 1.5 ton front clip down, 1 cab to go! Last edited by addicted2dunes; 02-14-2010 at 02:36 AM.

02-21-2010, 09:46 PM	#117
ss69bowtie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects Just picked up a 57 chevy half ton short bed with a 4" chopped roof. I obviously got a 58 or 59 front end, anyone want to trade so I can make this what it is supposed to be? What I would really like is a 55-56 Gmc grille, bumpers, and fenders and a 57 GMC hood. This stuff hasn't got any rust holes so should be able to get something for it. Oh yeah, this has a camaro front end too.



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02-23-2010, 01:03 PM	#118
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Show us your projects My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels. Attached Images Last edited by 1952ssr; 02-23-2010 at 01:03 PM.

02-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#119
truckerbob56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winnipeg Manioba Posts: 21	Re: Show us your projects This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it. Attached Images

03-01-2010, 02:20 AM	#120
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: Show us your projects 1952ssr: Are those the 20x8.5 all the way around?? Also, what size tires?? I'm looking at the same wheels for my 59

03-06-2010, 02:41 PM	#122
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: Show us your projects my '03 daily driver...my '72 summer cruiser...my '52 Gmc kustom/ S-10 swap... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385860

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