Rods 57

[1959 Apache 3600]

I for one would have never thought about that. Unfortunately there are whack-jobs out there that would do as you posted. FORTUNATELY there's guys here like Coupeguy2001 to bring this stuff to one's attention.

[Rods57]

Really good points guys. Not sure what to do, I don't want it under the hood, so I need to look at some different ideas. i agree with rudedude i am getting to old to crawl on the ground to change it. maybe a looking tilt bed floor...

[OKGMC4]

I've seen some people use an old school Coke cooler as a battery box in the back. Might work better than the tool box and be less tempting for the sticky fingers. I am with rudedude, I knew I didn't want to service a battery or a brake booster under the truck so both are on the firewall. BUT, I don't want any chrome or shiny stuff to have to polish either...everything will be black and wash friendly. Mine will just be a nice driver, no mirrors under the truck and the only people who are looking at that will be the ones I just ran over!

[OrrieG]

I left mine on the firewall. Murphy's law says if its in the bed it will be covered up with stuff when I need to get to it. If its under the frame it will be buried in snow or a mud hole. But I like the tool box idea.

[Rods57]

I finished my doors and some other pieces today.





and inner fenders

[Rods57]

Doors from the front....

[Kim57]

Looks like you're making some good progress on it.
Kim

[Rods57]

So I made a huge mistake this weekend and screwed up one of my fenders, bad. you know the old cut twice and measure once, yup I did it, looking for new donor parts now...

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks like you're making some good progress on it.
Kim

Yup, its getting there, cant wait to put some color on it and start bolting it back together...

[R.A.D]

just read the whole thread its coming along nicely

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by R.A.D

just read the whole thread its coming along nicely

thanks, its been a long time since i started.

[Kabwe]

I'll say.lol

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I'll say.lol

oh here we go, time for me to get pinned as a slow build...lol

[BShort]

(s)Low and mean and keep it clean. Damn, I think I should make THAT my tag line!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by BShort

(s)Low and mean and keep it clean. Damn, I think I should make THAT my tag line!

Go ahead, but remember its not a tag line its my religion.lol

[Rods57]

Got to work on the bed this weekend. The left side had been hit so i cut the tailgate latch parts off and filled in the stake pocket. I still have some finish work but here are the two sides. The little pieces on the bed sides are to fill the ends in.

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

[fat56]

Nice work.. bed sides turned out nice. i just did the same and its a tight little place to work in..

[Wybrow]

This truck is turning out great, black with red interior is by far my favourite colour scheme, and will be my end result with my '52 aswell.

Keep it up!

[Rods57]

Happy new year hope everyone had a chance to get some truck parts over the holiday. I was able to get the right bed side finished. its in primer only no filler.

Here is the two of them one down one to go.

[drivea55]

Hey!

capping the ends is a great idea! looks great.

keep up the good work and bring on the pics...

Brian

[Kim57]

that came out real nice.
Kim

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by drivea55

Hey!

capping the ends is a great idea! looks great.

keep up the good work and bring on the pics...

Brian

Thanks, Brian

Originally Posted by Kim57

that came out real nice.
Kim

Thanks Kim, it came out pretty good, now i just need to make the other side match....

[Rods57]

Finally got some of my photos scanned. here are all the trucks i started with.

Started with three trucks:

[Rods57]

Here is the truck that i kept to build after the clip was in.