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ChuckDriver · 12-08-2009, 08:42 PM

Well she's in SOLID!! Finished it up late last night. I completly welded it in along the edge and plugged the screw holes. Followed by A LOT of grinding and smoothing of the welds. The hardest part was fabbing a very small patch to fill in the corners by the A pillars where the windshield trim ends.

Today I spent time fitting the Chevrolet trim above the glove box. Had to drill 3 holes for the mounting studs. I like it!

My painter says he will be ready for it on Thursday!! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Here's the pic's!!

Kim57 · 12-09-2009, 01:24 AM

Looking good.
Kim

dennis57 · 12-13-2009, 09:43 PM

Looks nice JJ!

**chev3600** · 12-13-2009, 09:47 PM

Looks Great! Keep up the good work.

ChuckDriver · 12-13-2009, 10:15 PM

With the steering column not coming through the dash I needed to fill the hole in the bottom of the speedo housing. All I could think of was some type of mesh that would hold some filler. So I went to the hardware store and came back with some window screen and epoxy. My painter said it will be fine after he covers both sides with "All-Metal". What do you think??

nickp51chevy · 12-13-2009, 10:45 PM

I think as long as you don't hit it hard with anything it will do just fine. It's looking good btw.

ChuckDriver · 12-29-2009, 08:48 PM

I picked these little gems up today, should have the truck back in my garage tomorrow! They were painted with "Hot Rod Red" from the Hot Rod Flatz line of pre-flattened paints. More pics to follow!!

ChuckDriver · 12-31-2009, 09:21 PM

Well I got her back home today!! Made a little progress getting it back together. I think it's going to turn out nice.

nickp51chevy · 12-31-2009, 09:40 PM

That turned out nice.

OrrieG · 12-31-2009, 10:40 PM

Lovin' the dash, looking very cool.

dennis57 · 12-31-2009, 11:44 PM

WoW!! That looks great JJ.

ChuckDriver · 01-03-2010, 08:47 PM

Making progress getting it back together. All that's left is to wire up the new gauges!

ChuckDriver · 01-10-2010, 10:38 AM

Finally it's done! I can't believe it took me so long to complete this mod. But I really think it was worth the time and effort looking at it now. It really changed to look in the cab. Now I've got to do something with the seat and carpet. I was thinking of cutting the back of the seat down a couple of inches so its out of view through the back glass.

I wanted to keep the look of the dash some what original looking so I reused as much of the 59 parts as I could and some from the truck line too. I used the 59 ignition switch and bezels for the lights and wiper switch. But I put the truck knobs on the switchs. I also put the vent pulls back under dash close to their original locations.

The gauges are from Classic Instruments and they look great! I had the signal and high beam indicators installed on the face of the speedo when I ordered them. It follows the orginal theme and keeps the clutter down.

The steering wheel is a cut down version from a 55 Belair. I really like this wheel and I think it fits the overall look I was going for. What do you guys think?

Thanks for all the positive comments and encouragement from all of you! Enjoy the pics!!

I took these at a local Tile store that has this old style gas station built beside it here in Charleston. The owners actually moved it several blocks when they relocated their business.

ChuckDriver · 01-10-2010, 10:43 AM

Here's a few more from the Station.

dennis57 · 01-10-2010, 10:58 AM

My hats off to you that really looks nice JJ

napaaaron · 01-10-2010, 01:02 PM

looking good!!!! really like the backdrop for the pics.

Kim57 · 01-10-2010, 01:26 PM

The dash looks great.
Kim

**JML55** · 01-10-2010, 01:43 PM

Really nice work.

Kateaux · 01-10-2010, 01:55 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! Lookin' good!!

K8O

ChuckDriver · 01-10-2010, 04:24 PM

Thanks again guys for your kind words!!!

nebdrummer · 01-10-2010, 04:58 PM

UGGH! man that engine bay looks so clean. love it. great build! you might wanna turn them turn downs on the exhaust outwards or 45*. they sure do like to kick up the dust in a parking lot.

plan on giving her a coat of paint or not?

nickp51chevy · 01-10-2010, 10:36 PM

The dash looks awesome. It really turned out nice.

GRIMSS · 01-10-2010, 10:44 PM

Nice work on the dash and the very clean engine bay.

OrrieG · 01-10-2010, 11:37 PM

Yes, it did turn out nice. Rest is great too, especially the engine compartment.

lonelywanderer · 01-11-2010, 12:17 AM

dash came out super nice and your engine bay is so clean

12-08-2009, 08:42 PM	#101
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Well she's in SOLID!! Finished it up late last night. I completly welded it in along the edge and plugged the screw holes. Followed by A LOT of grinding and smoothing of the welds. The hardest part was fabbing a very small patch to fill in the corners by the A pillars where the windshield trim ends. Today I spent time fitting the Chevrolet trim above the glove box. Had to drill 3 holes for the mounting studs. I like it! My painter says he will be ready for it on Thursday!! I'll keep my fingers crossed. Here's the pic's!! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-09-2009, 01:24 AM	#102
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My long term 57 project Looking good. Kim

12-13-2009, 09:43 PM	#103
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My long term 57 project Looks nice JJ! __________________

12-13-2009, 09:47 PM	#104
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: My long term 57 project Looks Great! Keep up the good work.

12-13-2009, 10:15 PM	#105
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project With the steering column not coming through the dash I needed to fill the hole in the bottom of the speedo housing. All I could think of was some type of mesh that would hold some filler. So I went to the hardware store and came back with some window screen and epoxy. My painter said it will be fine after he covers both sides with "All-Metal". What do you think?? Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#106
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My long term 57 project I think as long as you don't hit it hard with anything it will do just fine. It's looking good btw. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-29-2009, 08:48 PM	#107
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project I picked these little gems up today, should have the truck back in my garage tomorrow! They were painted with "Hot Rod Red" from the Hot Rod Flatz line of pre-flattened paints. More pics to follow!! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-31-2009, 09:21 PM	#108
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Well I got her back home today!! Made a little progress getting it back together. I think it's going to turn out nice. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-31-2009, 09:40 PM	#109
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My long term 57 project That turned out nice. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-31-2009, 10:40 PM	#110
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My long term 57 project Lovin' the dash, looking very cool. __________________ 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

12-31-2009, 11:44 PM	#111
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My long term 57 project WoW!! That looks great JJ. __________________

01-03-2010, 08:47 PM	#112
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Making progress getting it back together. All that's left is to wire up the new gauges! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-10-2010, 10:38 AM	#113
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Finally it's done! I can't believe it took me so long to complete this mod. But I really think it was worth the time and effort looking at it now. It really changed to look in the cab. Now I've got to do something with the seat and carpet. I was thinking of cutting the back of the seat down a couple of inches so its out of view through the back glass. I wanted to keep the look of the dash some what original looking so I reused as much of the 59 parts as I could and some from the truck line too. I used the 59 ignition switch and bezels for the lights and wiper switch. But I put the truck knobs on the switchs. I also put the vent pulls back under dash close to their original locations. The gauges are from Classic Instruments and they look great! I had the signal and high beam indicators installed on the face of the speedo when I ordered them. It follows the orginal theme and keeps the clutter down. The steering wheel is a cut down version from a 55 Belair. I really like this wheel and I think it fits the overall look I was going for. What do you guys think? Thanks for all the positive comments and encouragement from all of you! Enjoy the pics!! I took these at a local Tile store that has this old style gas station built beside it here in Charleston. The owners actually moved it several blocks when they relocated their business. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-10-2010, 10:43 AM	#114
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Here's a few more from the Station. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-10-2010, 10:58 AM	#115
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My long term 57 project My hats off to you that really looks nice JJ __________________



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01-10-2010, 01:02 PM	#116
napaaaron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: winamac indiana Posts: 13	Re: My long term 57 project looking good!!!! really like the backdrop for the pics.

01-10-2010, 01:26 PM	#117
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My long term 57 project The dash looks great. Kim

01-10-2010, 01:43 PM	#118
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: My long term 57 project Really nice work. __________________ 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

01-10-2010, 01:55 PM	#119
Kateaux Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dacula Georgia Posts: 57	Re: My long term 57 project Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! Lookin' good!! K8O __________________ 1958 3100 w/55 frontend and 55 Cameo Bed (in progress)

01-10-2010, 04:24 PM	#120
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Thanks again guys for your kind words!!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-10-2010, 04:58 PM	#121
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: My long term 57 project UGGH! man that engine bay looks so clean. love it. great build! you might wanna turn them turn downs on the exhaust outwards or 45*. they sure do like to kick up the dust in a parking lot. plan on giving her a coat of paint or not? __________________ 1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212

01-10-2010, 10:36 PM	#122
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My long term 57 project The dash looks awesome. It really turned out nice. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

01-10-2010, 10:44 PM	#123
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My long term 57 project Nice work on the dash and the very clean engine bay. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

01-10-2010, 11:37 PM	#124
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My long term 57 project Yes, it did turn out nice. Rest is great too, especially the engine compartment. __________________ 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

01-11-2010, 12:17 AM	#125
lonelywanderer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 114	Re: My long term 57 project dash came out super nice and your engine bay is so clean

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