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87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 11:03 AM

I have to redirect all my pics to a different host. Flickr has turned off it's sharing feature. So, I'm looking at options but I do have more pics to put up soon... Should be ordering LS3 plug and play kit from GM Performance soon. /Ken

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Let's try this, new photobucket account

Got the Jag Rear installed

Now, got some catchin' up to do...

Ken

Kim57 · 02-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Looks good.
Kim

**Denee007** · 02-08-2014, 01:19 PM

that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job!
dne'

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izonme13

If possible, get a pic of how the front core support mounts were made. Im about to make mine. Curios how they did yours. Mine is z'ed 3.5 inches. Makes the steering box in the way of the mount.
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Sorry this took so long, but here ya go:

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 05:30 PM

I stopped by the shop Thursday to sit in the seat for the first time since 1997. Going to move the column up about an inch so the gauges will be correctly visible through the steering wheel opening /Ken

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 05:39 PM

Top down view of the Jag IRS with Pinion Supports and Radius Rods installed.

Engine Compartment getting ready for drivetrain.

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denee007

that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job!
dne'

Thanks Guys!!

Kim57 · 02-08-2014, 09:32 PM

Looking nice.
Kim

87Lowrider · 02-08-2014, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking nice.
Kim

Thanks!

Got lots of stuff to do before summer. I don't think it will be on the road for spring cruises but maybe summer.

I wish I could take credit for the work but no time to spare so it's at the shop. They're doing a terrific job. Pay as you go, so faster I pay, quicker they get done...

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 02:14 PM

The shop got some body work done.

New Cab Corners

Dash started with this

... to this

And is all smooth now

Kim57 · 02-15-2014, 02:26 PM

Looks real nice.
Kim

slowcpe · 02-15-2014, 02:27 PM

Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you.

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 02:46 PM

I posted these pics above but somehow, something happened in Photobucket, so here they are again.

This is a '73 Jag XJ6 IRS

Teardown and cleanup

Factory 10 Bolt

Jag Installed

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you.

Yes you are... well, you'll be one of the first on the board to see her when I get her ready.

slowcpe · 02-15-2014, 03:09 PM

Sweet

-hooch- · 02-15-2014, 08:51 PM

Just read through it all. You've got an awesome goal, and the truck is looking awesome so far. Little jealous of the jag rear end myself

Can't wait to see it done.

87Lowrider · 02-15-2014, 09:45 PM

Thanks, most of the major fab work is done so I should be getting it back soon to start getting it together like I want.

fabguy · 02-15-2014, 09:52 PM

Nice work, and good looking truck.

izonme13 · 03-08-2014, 03:09 PM

Its been a month.....where's the updates!!

87Lowrider · 03-08-2014, 09:43 PM

Good question, I'll go by the shop Monday and check... been tied up with father in laws death, with before and after preparations.

I'm at the point of purchasing the drivetrain for it. GM Performance Connect and Cruise Kit (LS3 6.2 & 4L65e)... Should have it in a week or so.

87Lowrider · 03-10-2014, 07:57 PM

I stopped by the shop today. Didn't get any pictures but I have to go back this week and work on their computers so I'll get some then..

They did get some more smoothing of the body done, mounting of the third brake light below the rear window opening cut the holes for the instruments.

Ken

Panelman55 · 03-10-2014, 08:19 PM

I love the look of the Jag IRS, I thought about either it or Vette, since I have a Panel truck and I didn't want to cut the floor inside. Are you thinking about airbags or is that the stance you were looking for? I know that vette irs can be put on airbags, I'm not sure about the Jag.

Panelman55

87Lowrider · 03-11-2014, 03:41 PM

Bags aren't really option mainly because the coils would have to go away to make way for them. I like the look of the coils, plus the ride should be awesome as well. I believe the stance/ride height is going to be excellent with the static drop as it is.

Frame should be going in for paint soon and other pieces powder coated as necessary.

Will be fitting the truck with new shoes shortly too. Probably go with torque thrusts or Coys (20/18) in Black Chrome maybe... saw them at Hot Rod Nats in Louisville last summer, look really nice. /Ken

87Lowrider · 04-17-2014, 05:52 PM

Stopped by the shop today to check on the old girl...

Here's some progress pics.. just about to tear down and make the frame pretty.

Driver side door and fender are smooth and line up well now. Thought we were going to have to replace the fender but they got it right.

Passenger Side just about ready for primer...

Here's a little fab work on the rear end;

02-08-2014, 11:03 AM	#126
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I have to redirect all my pics to a different host. Flickr has turned off it's sharing feature. So, I'm looking at options but I do have more pics to put up soon... Should be ordering LS3 plug and play kit from GM Performance soon. /Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

02-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#127
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Let's try this, new photobucket account Got the Jag Rear installed Now, got some catchin' up to do... Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 07-19-2015 at 07:22 PM.

02-08-2014, 12:01 PM	#128
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-08-2014, 01:19 PM	#129
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job! dne' __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

02-08-2014, 05:30 PM	#131
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I stopped by the shop Thursday to sit in the seat for the first time since 1997. Going to move the column up about an inch so the gauges will be correctly visible through the steering wheel opening /Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

02-08-2014, 05:39 PM	#132
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Top down view of the Jag IRS with Pinion Supports and Radius Rods installed. Engine Compartment getting ready for drivetrain. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

02-08-2014, 09:32 PM	#134
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looking nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-15-2014, 02:14 PM	#136
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project The shop got some body work done. New Cab Corners Dash started with this ... to this And is all smooth now __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

02-15-2014, 02:26 PM	#137
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-15-2014, 02:27 PM	#138
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-15-2014, 02:46 PM	#139
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I posted these pics above but somehow, something happened in Photobucket, so here they are again. This is a '73 Jag XJ6 IRS Teardown and cleanup Factory 10 Bolt Jag Installed __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

02-15-2014, 03:09 PM	#141
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Sweet __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-15-2014, 08:51 PM	#142
-hooch- Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 114	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Just read through it all. You've got an awesome goal, and the truck is looking awesome so far. Little jealous of the jag rear end myself Can't wait to see it done. __________________ Geronimo Build Thread

02-15-2014, 09:45 PM	#143
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Thanks, most of the major fab work is done so I should be getting it back soon to start getting it together like I want. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

02-15-2014, 09:52 PM	#144
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Nice work, and good looking truck. __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*



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03-08-2014, 03:09 PM	#145
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Its been a month.....where's the updates!!

03-08-2014, 09:43 PM	#146
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Good question, I'll go by the shop Monday and check... been tied up with father in laws death, with before and after preparations. I'm at the point of purchasing the drivetrain for it. GM Performance Connect and Cruise Kit (LS3 6.2 & 4L65e)... Should have it in a week or so. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 03-08-2014 at 09:54 PM.

03-10-2014, 07:57 PM	#147
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I stopped by the shop today. Didn't get any pictures but I have to go back this week and work on their computers so I'll get some then.. They did get some more smoothing of the body done, mounting of the third brake light below the rear window opening cut the holes for the instruments. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

03-10-2014, 08:19 PM	#148
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I love the look of the Jag IRS, I thought about either it or Vette, since I have a Panel truck and I didn't want to cut the floor inside. Are you thinking about airbags or is that the stance you were looking for? I know that vette irs can be put on airbags, I'm not sure about the Jag. Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!!

03-11-2014, 03:41 PM	#149
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Bags aren't really option mainly because the coils would have to go away to make way for them. I like the look of the coils, plus the ride should be awesome as well. I believe the stance/ride height is going to be excellent with the static drop as it is. Frame should be going in for paint soon and other pieces powder coated as necessary. Will be fitting the truck with new shoes shortly too. Probably go with torque thrusts or Coys (20/18) in Black Chrome maybe... saw them at Hot Rod Nats in Louisville last summer, look really nice. /Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

04-17-2014, 05:52 PM	#150
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Stopped by the shop today to check on the old girl... Here's some progress pics.. just about to tear down and make the frame pretty. Driver side door and fender are smooth and line up well now. Thought we were going to have to replace the fender but they got it right. Passenger Side just about ready for primer... Here's a little fab work on the rear end; __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

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