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ChuckDriver · 10-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Firewall is looking good!

mknittle · 10-12-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

More body work, got the firewall smoothed out were I removed one rib, and all the factory wrinkles.

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and did some smoothing on the inner fender wells. Oh the madness continues....
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is that hole in the floor on the drivers side to check road conditions?

Really though its looking good. Mark

Rods57 · 10-12-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Firewall is looking good!

thanks it was way more work than I thought it would be.

Rods57 · 10-12-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

is that hole in the floor on the drivers side to check road conditions?

Really though its looking good. Mark

Ha Ha, its for seeing where you are going when you pull a wheelie. That's the GMC cab floor, I guess it could be an escape hatch too.

bamabob · 10-15-2011, 11:20 AM

Very NICE work! Definitely raising the bar for us home builders!

Rods57 · 10-15-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabob

Very NICE work! Definitely raising the bar for us home builders!

Well thanks, not sure about the bar though there are some great builds on this site. excellent resources and great people to be with....

Rods57 · 10-28-2011, 08:46 AM

My son in law took some spooky Halloween shots of the shop at night....

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bodywork is going slow, found some rust in my door and will repair this weekend,

OrrieG · 10-28-2011, 12:17 PM

Nothing spooky but I never have my doors open like that if I can help it, too many bad guys crusing looking for marks. We had a yard sale a while back that had a couple of shady characters hanging around trying to see what was in the garage. I got their license number just in case.

faribran · 10-28-2011, 01:00 PM

i know its belated.. but i vote for a bright RED interior.... your truck is coming along fine..
nice work.

Rods57 · 10-28-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Nothing spooky but I never have my doors open like that if I can help it, too many bad guys crusing looking for marks. We had a yard sale a while back that had a couple of shady characters hanging around trying to see what was in the garage. I got their license number just in case.

No worries, my shop in on an acre and its at the back behind a large fence, I have dogs and I can see it from my bedroom window...

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Originally Posted by faribran

i know its belated.. but i vote for a bright RED interior.... your truck is coming along fine..
nice work.

Thanks, I am doing the red for sure! have the color and am just about to paint...

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-07-2011, 02:11 AM

Great build !

Red is one of the colors along with cream white that are the accent colors on my 57 GMC.

I hadn't thought to bring them into the interior but after seeing them on this thread I will have to bring them in. Heck while I'm at it I might do the firewall also.

Rods57 · 11-07-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Great build !

Red is one of the colors along with cream white that are the accent colors on my 57 GMC.

I hadn't thought to bring them into the interior but after seeing them on this thread I will have to bring them in. Heck while I'm at it I might do the firewall also.

Thanks, I am loving it now that i have made the decision on color.

okndnx · 11-08-2011, 05:14 PM

What are the steelies off of

Rods57 · 11-08-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by okndnx

What are the steelies off of

they are just wheel vintiques, universal. have the trim rings and little caps as well.

Rods57 · 11-14-2011, 02:20 AM

So today i put the bed on for the first time in 9 years! Just starting to fit it and get ready for "the bed treatment" doing something different on the bed but will show that when i get the rest of it.

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Kim57 · 11-14-2011, 12:00 PM

Looks like a truck again.
Kim

OrrieG · 11-14-2011, 02:43 PM

Yes, I know how good that feels, my bed was off 12 years!

Kabwe · 11-14-2011, 03:52 PM

Wrap it up, I'll take it.

Rods57 · 11-14-2011, 11:10 PM

So I wanted to relocate my battery but not make it difficult to get to. i have this old tool box and i have toying with the idea of cutting it up and making it into a battery box in the bed. started to see what it will look like.

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will weld the drawer fronts to a piece to look like they are functional.

Rods57 · 11-14-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks like a truck again.
Kim

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Yes, I know how good that feels, my bed was off 12 years!

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Wrap it up, I'll take it.

thanks guys, i was getting pretty bogged down with bodywork and it was time to take a break and do something else, and it turned out good. i am really happy with the way the wheels fit the fender too.

Kim57 · 11-15-2011, 01:37 AM

I like the tool/battery box.
Kim

Rods57 · 11-17-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

I like the tool/battery box.
Kim

i wasn't sure until I started plying with it but I am liking it now. i have a few more small pieces to put in place that are a bit different but nothing to crazy. i have this old WWII trunk i was going to use, my grandad was in the army, but it just never looked right in this year of truck.

1959 Apache 3600 · 11-17-2011, 09:04 PM

I think I'd hit that tool (battery) box with some clear to try and preserve the artwork as much as possible. Looks killer!

Rude Dude · 11-19-2011, 12:37 PM

Sorry I can't see covering nice varnished wood with an old tool box. If my truck was built for show I would do what Delmo did if I were to hide it. I am keeping mine under the hood I am to old to be crawling over or under anything just to replace a battery that is usually what requires change a long with oil gas,plugs etc...

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Originally Posted by Rods57

So I wanted to relocate my battery but not make it difficult to get to. i have this old tool box and i have toying with the idea of cutting it up and making it into a battery box in the bed. started to see what it will look like.

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will weld the drawer fronts to a piece to look like they are functional.

Coupeguy2001 · 11-20-2011, 12:35 PM

Just a thought, how many times do you think some idiot won't be tempted to "break into" your battery box, and steal some of those non existent tools?
When they find out how much effort it took to get to just a battery, they might just drive a screwdriver through it to teach you a lesson to not mess with a real thief.

Sorry, but some people are jacked in the head.

I heard of people hammering screwdrivers through corvette batteries to kill the alarm. In fact, Mid America Designs sells a L plate to slide the lower part under the battery so that nobody can look through the louvers on a C4 corvette and drive a screwdriver through the battery to kill the alarm and steal the car.

You know there's some lamented brain dead person gonna try to steal your unattended tool box.

10-12-2011, 07:37 AM	#101
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Rods 57 Firewall is looking good! __________________ 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

10-15-2011, 11:20 AM	#105
bamabob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Eufaula, AL Posts: 40	Re: Rods 57 Very NICE work! Definitely raising the bar for us home builders!

10-28-2011, 08:46 AM	#107
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Rods 57 My son in law took some spooky Halloween shots of the shop at night.... bodywork is going slow, found some rust in my door and will repair this weekend, __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

10-28-2011, 12:17 PM	#108
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Rods 57 Nothing spooky but I never have my doors open like that if I can help it, too many bad guys crusing looking for marks. We had a yard sale a while back that had a couple of shady characters hanging around trying to see what was in the garage. I got their license number just in case. __________________ 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

10-28-2011, 01:00 PM	#109
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Rods 57 i know its belated.. but i vote for a bright RED interior.... your truck is coming along fine.. nice work. __________________ "

11-07-2011, 02:11 AM	#111
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Rods 57 Great build ! Red is one of the colors along with cream white that are the accent colors on my 57 GMC. I hadn't thought to bring them into the interior but after seeing them on this thread I will have to bring them in. Heck while I'm at it I might do the firewall also. Attached Images

11-08-2011, 05:14 PM	#113
okndnx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Skiatook Oklahoma Posts: 33	Re: Rods 57 What are the steelies off of

11-14-2011, 02:20 AM	#115
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Rods 57 So today i put the bed on for the first time in 9 years! Just starting to fit it and get ready for "the bed treatment" doing something different on the bed but will show that when i get the rest of it. __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

11-14-2011, 12:00 PM	#116
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Rods 57 Looks like a truck again. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-14-2011, 02:43 PM	#117
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Rods 57 Yes, I know how good that feels, my bed was off 12 years! __________________ 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

11-14-2011, 03:52 PM	#118
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Rods 57 Wrap it up, I'll take it.

11-14-2011, 11:10 PM	#119
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Rods 57 So I wanted to relocate my battery but not make it difficult to get to. i have this old tool box and i have toying with the idea of cutting it up and making it into a battery box in the bed. started to see what it will look like. will weld the drawer fronts to a piece to look like they are functional. __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

11-15-2011, 01:37 AM	#121
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Rods 57 I like the tool/battery box. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-17-2011, 09:04 PM	#123
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Rods 57 I think I'd hit that tool (battery) box with some clear to try and preserve the artwork as much as possible. Looks killer!

11-20-2011, 12:35 PM	#125
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: Rods 57 Just a thought, how many times do you think some idiot won't be tempted to "break into" your battery box, and steal some of those non existent tools? When they find out how much effort it took to get to just a battery, they might just drive a screwdriver through it to teach you a lesson to not mess with a real thief. Sorry, but some people are jacked in the head. I heard of people hammering screwdrivers through corvette batteries to kill the alarm. In fact, Mid America Designs sells a L plate to slide the lower part under the battery so that nobody can look through the louvers on a C4 corvette and drive a screwdriver through the battery to kill the alarm and steal the car. You know there's some lamented brain dead person gonna try to steal your unattended tool box.



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