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Kim57 · 08-16-2011, 06:51 PM

Looking real nice. Love the color.
Kim

Daze57 · 08-16-2011, 07:54 PM

very very clean motor

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-20-2011, 11:53 AM

Your 57 is a SWEET truck, but don't take this the wrong way...I have to ask if those late model seats really go with the restof the gasser theme.

jayman68 · 08-20-2011, 12:05 PM

Looks great. Fast progress, between post dates anyway.

509nat · 10-14-2011, 10:31 PM

It took awhile to track down a windshield installer for my truck. I finally lucked out and found a father (Dave) and son (Chris) team and they got the job done. I installed new emblems as well.

509nat

1Bad62Pro/Street · 10-14-2011, 10:42 PM

Here is some inspiration 509nat

"Mr. Chevy" - A Period Perfect Gasser...

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509nat · 10-14-2011, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the videos for inspiration!!!

Kim57 · 10-14-2011, 11:14 PM

The truck is looking good.
Kim

509nat · 10-14-2011, 11:32 PM

Got the short stepside box from body and paint!

509nat

**jocko** · 10-15-2011, 01:32 AM

caramba, that's SWEET! First time I've seen this thread! Very nice truck.

509nat · 10-15-2011, 05:24 PM

Notice!
In the past few weeks I found out a few things after missing around with the frontend, where I added the 2" lift blocks to help raise the front height up and added the after market power steering kit. On the maiden road test found out real quick what bump steer and steering wobble are all about, which I discovered real fast. It was back to drawing board and research for answers. I still wanted the high boy look so I ordered new front springs fabbed with 6" archs. I also read an article on positive caster from a gasser link. I measured 0 degree caster on my exiting setup with a magnetic degee finder on the I-beam and the drag link had a 3.5" offset with pitman arm. The article mentioned using a 10 degree positive caster setup and making the drag ling parallel with with the pitman arm. I installed the new springs with 6 degree shims for now and corrected the drag link 3.5" offset to pitman arm. Waiting to do another road test to see if changes are headed in the right direction.

509nat

entourageguy · 10-15-2011, 05:38 PM

a little bit scary

Coupeguy2001 · 10-16-2011, 10:35 AM

I would think a straight tube axle would cure a lot of the problems associated with your steering,. also a 1" block under the front springs is max..
The other thing that is alarming is where you put the front brake lines/ hose connections.
If you put them through the frame, and you possibly broke a leaf spring or rhe axle shifted position, the front brake line wouldn't be in the way of getting hit. The axle can't go any higher than the frame.
Just saying....
Other than that, I'm jealous.

small suggestions....
1. I would powdercoat the oval piece in the grille white instead of black....it would add to the whitewalls.
2. Paint the sheet metal under the grille blue . It would help the "complete" look of the front.
3. use seats that don't stick up in the rear window.
4. Add the 57 year only V on the doors. They kind of break up the slab look of truck doors since the doors are so tall.

But then, it's not mine, but I would do those things if it were.

509nat · 10-16-2011, 01:32 PM

Coupeguy2001,

Thanks for chimming in on some very good points and suggestions. In the near future some more changes are in store for this project truck.

509nat · 11-08-2011, 03:15 PM

I took the truck out for a spin after re-doing the the suspension work and it drives three times better than before and much more stable! New pictures!

590nat

509nat · 11-08-2011, 04:26 PM

Pictures from bottom side!

509nat · 11-08-2011, 04:33 PM

Fenders and tailgate installed and other pieces!

OrrieG · 11-08-2011, 05:12 PM

looking good, that front end is just screaming for a Moon gas tank between the bumper brackets...

Kim57 · 11-08-2011, 06:02 PM

Looks real nice. I agree with the Moon tank idea.
Kim

hopped up · 11-08-2011, 07:35 PM

i would changs those seats for some econoline buckets. also drop the rear a few inches.
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1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-08-2011, 07:58 PM

Did you lite the tires up a little?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-08-2011, 08:25 PM

Moon tank and lower seats and it would be perfect but as it sits right now its *****in looking..

robozride · 11-09-2011, 08:47 AM

Am i missing something here? I see that there is a cross member under the bellhousing... but dont you need a cross member for the tail shaft?

longbike · 11-09-2011, 10:35 AM

Oh man that looks so good what a great color!

Do you remember what where you got your front fender lower patch panels from? they look like they fit up perfectly!

Yezzi · 11-09-2011, 11:30 AM

Nice work! Everything looks great! You should be able to see everything with those seats : )

08-16-2011, 06:51 PM	#101
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Looking real nice. Love the color. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-16-2011, 07:54 PM	#102
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy very very clean motor

08-20-2011, 11:53 AM	#103
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Your 57 is a SWEET truck, but don't take this the wrong way...I have to ask if those late model seats really go with the restof the gasser theme.

08-20-2011, 12:05 PM	#104
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Looks great. Fast progress, between post dates anyway. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

10-14-2011, 10:31 PM	#105
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy It took awhile to track down a windshield installer for my truck. I finally lucked out and found a father (Dave) and son (Chris) team and they got the job done. I installed new emblems as well. 509nat Attached Images

10-14-2011, 10:57 PM	#107
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Thanks for the videos for inspiration!!!

10-14-2011, 11:14 PM	#108
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy The truck is looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-14-2011, 11:32 PM	#109
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Got the short stepside box from body and paint! 509nat Attached Images

10-15-2011, 01:32 AM	#110
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy caramba, that's SWEET! First time I've seen this thread! Very nice truck.

10-15-2011, 05:24 PM	#111
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Notice! In the past few weeks I found out a few things after missing around with the frontend, where I added the 2" lift blocks to help raise the front height up and added the after market power steering kit. On the maiden road test found out real quick what bump steer and steering wobble are all about, which I discovered real fast. It was back to drawing board and research for answers. I still wanted the high boy look so I ordered new front springs fabbed with 6" archs. I also read an article on positive caster from a gasser link. I measured 0 degree caster on my exiting setup with a magnetic degee finder on the I-beam and the drag link had a 3.5" offset with pitman arm. The article mentioned using a 10 degree positive caster setup and making the drag ling parallel with with the pitman arm. I installed the new springs with 6 degree shims for now and corrected the drag link 3.5" offset to pitman arm. Waiting to do another road test to see if changes are headed in the right direction. 509nat

10-15-2011, 05:38 PM	#112
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy a little bit scary __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-16-2011, 10:35 AM	#113
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy I would think a straight tube axle would cure a lot of the problems associated with your steering,. also a 1" block under the front springs is max.. The other thing that is alarming is where you put the front brake lines/ hose connections. If you put them through the frame, and you possibly broke a leaf spring or rhe axle shifted position, the front brake line wouldn't be in the way of getting hit. The axle can't go any higher than the frame. Just saying.... Other than that, I'm jealous. small suggestions.... 1. I would powdercoat the oval piece in the grille white instead of black....it would add to the whitewalls. 2. Paint the sheet metal under the grille blue . It would help the "complete" look of the front. 3. use seats that don't stick up in the rear window. 4. Add the 57 year only V on the doors. They kind of break up the slab look of truck doors since the doors are so tall. But then, it's not mine, but I would do those things if it were. Last edited by Coupeguy2001; 10-16-2011 at 10:49 AM.

10-16-2011, 01:32 PM	#114
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Coupeguy2001, Thanks for chimming in on some very good points and suggestions. In the near future some more changes are in store for this project truck.

11-08-2011, 03:15 PM	#115
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy I took the truck out for a spin after re-doing the the suspension work and it drives three times better than before and much more stable! New pictures! 590nat Attached Images

11-08-2011, 04:26 PM	#116
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Pictures from bottom side! Attached Images



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11-08-2011, 04:33 PM	#117
509nat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grandview, Wa. Posts: 52	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Fenders and tailgate installed and other pieces! Attached Images

11-08-2011, 05:12 PM	#118
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy looking good, that front end is just screaming for a Moon gas tank between the bumper brackets... __________________ 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

11-08-2011, 06:02 PM	#119
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Looks real nice. I agree with the Moon tank idea. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-08-2011, 07:35 PM	#120
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy i would changs those seats for some econoline buckets. also drop the rear a few inches. Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2011, 07:58 PM	#121
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11-08-2011, 08:25 PM	#122
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Moon tank and lower seats and it would be perfect but as it sits right now its *****in looking.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-09-2011, 08:47 AM	#123
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Am i missing something here? I see that there is a cross member under the bellhousing... but dont you need a cross member for the tail shaft?

11-09-2011, 10:35 AM	#124
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Oh man that looks so good what a great color! Do you remember what where you got your front fender lower patch panels from? they look like they fit up perfectly! __________________ My 57 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460691

11-09-2011, 11:30 AM	#125
Yezzi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,176	Re: Future gasser '57 chevy Nice work! Everything looks great! You should be able to see everything with those seats : )

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