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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
I might have missed it in the thread but what are your plans for bumpers? If you’re going stock, are you using EZ chassis swap brackets too?
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
I'm going to use a stock bumper. I sold the complete GMC front clip with the bumper, so I still need to get a Chevy bumper. I'm planning to use a non-chrome one that will be powder coated the same as the wheels and grill. I'll make brackets for it to mount how I want it to fit.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
I got the brake master cylinder, booster, proportioning valve, and clutch master cylinder today. I got the Kugel Komponents pedal assembly mounted on the firewall, and installed the brake and clutch master cylinders, booster, and proportioning valve. I had to remake the lines that came with the proportioning valve because they didn't line up with the master cylinder. Now I can start making brake lines, fuel lines, and run all of the engine bay wiring while I have the front clip off.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
Not sure how I missed your thread. I like everything about your build especially the quality of work!!! I'm signed up and following along. By the way, I have a set of those hub caps if you need more. They came on my truck and are stacked up in the garage taking up space. Keep up the good (and FAST) work.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
I got a few more parts delivered, and got a little more done on the truck this weekend. I got my Vintage air heater/defroster mounted, the Newport Engineering wiper motor installed, and mounted the new power steering pump with brackets, and alternator brackets. I got my gauges and senders too. I need to get my harmonic balancer pulled in another 1/4" to line up the new pulleys.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
goodies in the mail is an excitement I will never grow out of.
can I see the water valve on your VA system? it LOOKS like you have 3 connections, mine has TWO and it seems like the truck wants to creep up in temp because water isnt flowing through the heater.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
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Dude it's great to be neck deep in parts, fun, fun, fun. Great progress, strong work. Keep on keepin on Nutty
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
Those pedal brackets are very nice. It looks like you have had a nice bit of goodies showing up. Very cool.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
Thanks guys, yes, It is always good to get parts! I've almost got all of the big things that I need to finish out the truck to get it running and driving without paint. I'm pretty happy with the pedal brackets and how they fit/work. I still need to make a triangulated brace to tie together the pedals/firewall, the column mount, and the dash.
Joedoh, here are some pics of the VA heater valve.
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I got one more part delivered today... the gauge panel to fit in my GMC dash. I fit the new gauges in it, and they looked nice. I didn't think to get a pic of that. Now I need to decide if I want to polish the panel, or paint it the dash color when I paint the interior. I'm leaning towards painting it.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
thanks for the picture, just looks like an electric version of mine. you will have to see if your truck creeps in temps with the valve shut. being as its just heat though you could likely leave it on forever.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
+1 for painting the gauge panel.
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No problem. Hopefully I don't have cooling issues... I've invested a lot of money on good parts, expecting this big block to be tough to keep cool. I haven't skimped on anything with the cooling system parts. Also, it has a bypass hose, so I wouldn't think that the heater flow would restrict anything.
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That's what I'm thinking. I think the panel being painted will look less "aftermarket" in the interior. I'm trying to keep a clean and simple look.
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I had someone tell me to drill a 1/4 hole in the thermostat to keep coolant flowing when the thermostat is closed, I am going to give it a shot because aside from the heat creep these VA units are amazing.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
Yes, I've heard of people doing that, but I've always heard to drill two 1/8" holes across from each other. They say it allows the air to escape when filling the cooling system too.
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Not any progress to report... been busy working on other peoples projects, so no time for mine. I did get the new cowl cover without the vents, and a 3 speed metal transmission cover. I wanted to use the flat 3 speed cover, and I'll make the shifter slots and boots where they need to be for both levers. I also got the Dakota Digital fan controller with a 2nd 70 amp relay to program and control both of my Spal fans.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
Very nice progress! Have you tried fitting the blank cowl panel yet? I had a minor issue with mine around the wiper shaft. The panel did not sit flat on both sides. I could install the wiper bezel and nut on one side but not the other, as the panel held the bezel out just far enough that the bezel nut couldn't catch a thread.
In the end, I cheated. I used a dab of super glue to stick the cowl panel to the cowl and then pulled the panel tight with a 1/2" nut and bolt along with two big washers. The bolt pulled the cowl panel flush to the cowl and held it in place until the glue set. Then I removed the nut and bolt and installed the wiper spindle, bezel and nut with no problem. -Joe
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I'm hoping to take some time this weekend to get the 32 gallon Suburban gas tank mounted, and build my exhaust system. At least that's a goal I'm shooting for, if something else doesn't take away my weekend again.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
sure is pretty! I get buried in other peoples stuff too. my adopted son (not really, just a fond affection for the kid) always knows how to turn "hey I am coming to help!" into "my car has been making a noise"...
if you need any extra hands I can... recommend some guys. no just kidding. I dont have any guys to recommend. KIDDING! give a holler!
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I did play hooky from work yesterday afternoon and got the 32 gallon square body Suburban tank mounted. I'm hoping to get 300 miles per tank out of the big block... I removed the rivets and moved the rear cross member back 8", then made a simple front cross member with flat bar spanning between them. I put some rubber strips where the top of the tank touches, then mounted it up using new tank straps for the Suburban tank.
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
Nice clean install.
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