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04-30-2024, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Looks nice!
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04-30-2024, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Thank You this 3 1/2-year journey is getting close to being done. Steve
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05-01-2024, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
too bad it looks so awesome, now you won't wanna drive it. haha
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05-01-2024, 07:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Thank You. It is far from perfect so will not mind driving it which should be a lot of fun. That is if I get my interior back soon. Steve
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05-02-2024, 08:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
REALLY looking good!, nice wheel choice!
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05-07-2024, 08:05 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the positive comments. I was able to get the tires mounted and balanced and test fit on the truck. Here are a couple of pics one with the 20's and one with the 15's. The 20's really change the attitude of the truck. Steve
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05-07-2024, 09:40 PM | #7 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Looking good. Gonna hafta share the brand of glass cleaner you've been using on the front and rear glass. Lol.
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05-07-2024, 10:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Great choice on the wheels!
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05-09-2024, 09:13 AM | #9 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Wow......change the whole look of the truck! lookin sharp!
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05-10-2024, 09:08 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the comments guys. I hope to have the glass back in it next week depending on the weather. The vision I had when I bought this project is becoming real. Steve
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05-10-2024, 09:12 AM | #11 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Looks good
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05-17-2024, 06:30 PM | #12 |
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Made some more progress on the project. Had the front and rear windows installed, Had a local pin striper/graphic artist fill in the letters on the tailgate, roof speaker and rear view mirror. Just waiting on the interior so can take it for alignment. Still not sure what specs to use but think 84 corvette would work. Steve
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05-17-2024, 06:38 PM | #13 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
awesome.
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05-18-2024, 08:17 AM | #14 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Glass looks nice. I would think the 84 vette specs should work for the alignment.
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Thank You
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Went to visit the upholstery shop yesterday and not much progress. I will never understand why people take in way more work than they can get done in a reasonable amount of time. It's not like there are lots of interior shops around and they never run out of work. Steve
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06-29-2024, 08:30 PM | #16 |
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I finally got the seat back and got installed. Drove it up and down the driveway and felt the pedals were to high so moved them down some and also did not have the seat all the way back so that helped to. Just got the headlier back home and door panels will be done soon. Here are some pics of the seat installed. Steve
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06-29-2024, 09:54 PM | #17 |
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
i've only got one thing to say BEAUTIFUL
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Looks great
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Time for a cruise! I like how your seat came out. Can’t wait to see it with the door panels. Fabulous looking truck.
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Thanks Guys. I did take a short drive up and down the driveway a couple of times and seems to drive ok except it seems to ride a little harsh. Now I have to get it aligned and take a longer road test. One thing I did notice it definitely
is quick without much throttle. Steve
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07-14-2024, 08:33 AM | #21 |
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I put about 10 miles on the truck after getting the alignment done. My first observations are the ride is a little harsh, the braking power could be more positive but drivable and the truck is pretty fast and is loud by what one of my neighbors told me. Still waiting on the door panels and sun visors. I am going to look at the coil overs to see if I can soften them. I am happy with everything, but it does not drive like one of my 442's. Still getting use to everything and these are pretty small inside. Steve
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Those first miles are so intense. You hear every little noise. Congratulations on your first cruise. Now to start working out the bugs. Enjoy it!
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Took the wife for a second ride today to a local park and took a few pictures. Getting more comfortable driving it. It is cozy in this cab. Waiting on a few more interior pieces and then will drive it some more. Steve
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Got the door panels back from the interior shop and got them and the headliner installed. Still need sunshades but an taking it to a local show tomorrow. also charged the A/C as it's going to be 90 Degrees out. Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Truck looks fantastic!
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