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crossfire84 · 12-26-2014, 04:28 PM

Finished the other seat then pulled the headlight buckets out, Will take them to work monday and blast them.

scmense · 12-26-2014, 05:44 PM

Sketching behind the seat ideas for speakers and maybe a shelf.

57chevyman · 12-26-2014, 05:53 PM

new hood pins. wanted to do locking ones, but it wouldnt work with the way these pins are set up.

Softpatch · 12-26-2014, 10:48 PM

Mr Frank
do you have any pictures of your 57 tilt front.... like the tilt hinge.?

slck57 · 12-26-2014, 11:11 PM

A little more mock up today. Put on doors, bed steps and tried the new wheels.

**oldman3** · 12-27-2014, 12:18 AM

Like how it looks...Jim

ChuckDriver · 12-27-2014, 09:46 AM

Nice looking truck Slck57!

MyDream55 · 12-30-2014, 02:44 AM

Got my new front bumper installed. Rear bumper sitting in box ready for install next. Pics soon.

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After:

thebebop · 12-30-2014, 07:48 PM

Gas tank in and hooked up, all fuel lines in place. Steering wheel, turn indicators and horn installed and working. Radiator and hoses done. All new wiring done and everything works! Note to self: Next time buy a new wiring harness instead of doing it yourself : ) Fired it up for the first time since we tore it down for the frame off. Started right up and runs great! Next up is a fan and new break lines...

OrrieG · 12-30-2014, 08:02 PM

Received headlight adjustment screw kit from Florida Auto Fastener off ebay. $11 including shipping, local "parts" store wanted $3 each, I got 8. Nice repair project I can do in the warm house on the kitchen table....

MARTINSR · 12-31-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thebebop

Gas tank in and hooked up, all fuel lines in place. Steering wheel, turn indicators and horn installed and working. Radiator and hoses done. All new wiring done and everything works! Note to self: Next time buy a new wiring harness instead of doing it yourself : ) Fired it up for the first time since we tore it down for the frame off. Started right up and runs great! Next up is a fan and new break lines...

That truck is looking SWEET! What an awesome rig!

Brian

thebebop · 12-31-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That truck is looking SWEET! What an awesome rig!

Brian

Thanks Brian!

57chevyman · 12-28-2014, 04:57 PM

New throttle spring and bracket

Russell Ashley · 12-30-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

New throttle spring and bracket

Chevyman, this is just my opinion, but you might want to think about getting a double spring like this. You spring looks like it is stretched already so you might even need to add a link like I did to keep from over stretching it at full throttle. The link also helps keep wear off of the spring ends.

57chevyman · 12-28-2014, 04:59 PM

New wire for temp gauge! It's something

Northern lights · 12-28-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

New wire for temp gauge! It's something

Not a good idea to zip tie your plug wires together like that. You CAN get crossfireing.

57chevyman · 12-28-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern lights

Not a good idea to zip tie your plug wires together like that. You CAN get crossfireing.

damn, didn't know that. thank you. can someone turn me on to what wire looms would be good to get so I can get rid of the zip ties?

this looks pretty good, $6 on eBay

OrrieG · 12-28-2014, 06:58 PM

I have one like that on my chevelle and all the plastic to metal clip points broke in a month. I replaced it and the one on a truck with this one, think its a Mr. Gasket or Accel product. Keeps everything nice and parallel and off the valve covers and headers.

hsdropout · 12-29-2014, 03:07 PM

Found out (in a non-destructive manner) that engine starts while automatic transmission is in drive position. Lokar shifter for TH350. There must be some type of adjustment for the detent mechanism.
Anyone got the scoop on this?

57chevyman · 01-03-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern lights

Not a good idea to zip tie your plug wires together like that. You CAN get crossfireing.

Lookin good now !

OrrieG · 01-03-2015, 03:00 PM

Yes nice and clean, no cross fire.

crossfire84 · 01-03-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Yes nice and clean, no cross fire.

WHAT?

Northern lights · 01-03-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

Lookin good now !

Very nice, neat and tidy. Looks great.

Stepside Jim · 01-03-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

Lookin good now !

57chevyman, I have to say, I really like your attitude. Every time something is brought up that we can see as a possible headache down the road for you, you jump right to the line and take care of business, it's very refreshing. I figure the previous owner left you with odds and ends that need to be addressed, not any different than what most of us had to deal with when we started our projects.

Keep up the good work, I hope this truck brings you years of enjoyment, Jim

57chevyman · 01-03-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stepside Jim

57chevyman, I have to say, I really like your attitude. Every time something is brought up that we can see as a possible headache down the road for you, you jump right to the line and take care of business, it's very refreshing. I figure the previous owner left you with odds and ends that need to be addressed, not any different than what most of us had to deal with when we started our projects.

Keep up the good work, I hope this truck brings you years of enjoyment, Jim

Thanks Jim! I really appreciate the advice here. It's a great community to be a part of. I love working on this truck

12-26-2014, 04:28 PM	#1
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finished the other seat then pulled the headlight buckets out, Will take them to work monday and blast them. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

12-26-2014, 05:44 PM	#2
scmense Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Asbury, MO. Posts: 32	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Sketching behind the seat ideas for speakers and maybe a shelf.

12-26-2014, 05:53 PM	#3
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 new hood pins. wanted to do locking ones, but it wouldnt work with the way these pins are set up. Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-26-2014, 10:48 PM	#4
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Mr Frank do you have any pictures of your 57 tilt front.... like the tilt hinge.? __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

12-26-2014, 11:11 PM	#5
slck57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wichita Falls TX Posts: 79	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 A little more mock up today. Put on doors, bed steps and tried the new wheels. Attached Images

12-27-2014, 12:18 AM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Like how it looks...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-27-2014, 09:46 AM	#7
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Nice looking truck Slck57! __________________ 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

12-30-2014, 02:44 AM	#8
MyDream55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 42	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got my new front bumper installed. Rear bumper sitting in box ready for install next. Pics soon. Before: After:

12-30-2014, 07:48 PM	#9
thebebop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 88	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Gas tank in and hooked up, all fuel lines in place. Steering wheel, turn indicators and horn installed and working. Radiator and hoses done. All new wiring done and everything works! Note to self: Next time buy a new wiring harness instead of doing it yourself : ) Fired it up for the first time since we tore it down for the frame off. Started right up and runs great! Next up is a fan and new break lines... Attached Images __________________ 1955 2nd Series Truck

12-30-2014, 08:02 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Received headlight adjustment screw kit from Florida Auto Fastener off ebay. $11 including shipping, local "parts" store wanted $3 each, I got 8. Nice repair project I can do in the warm house on the kitchen table.... __________________ 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

12-28-2014, 04:57 PM	#13
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 New throttle spring and bracket Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-28-2014, 04:59 PM	#15
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 New wire for temp gauge! It's something Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-28-2014, 06:58 PM	#18
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I have one like that on my chevelle and all the plastic to metal clip points broke in a month. I replaced it and the one on a truck with this one, think its a Mr. Gasket or Accel product. Keeps everything nice and parallel and off the valve covers and headers. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by OrrieG; 12-28-2014 at 07:07 PM.

12-29-2014, 03:07 PM	#19
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Found out (in a non-destructive manner) that engine starts while automatic transmission is in drive position. Lokar shifter for TH350. There must be some type of adjustment for the detent mechanism. Anyone got the scoop on this? Attached Images

01-03-2015, 03:00 PM	#21
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Yes nice and clean, no cross fire. __________________ 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



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