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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
More progress on the 57 project. Got the bed panels and inner wheelhouses all painted. Still a ways to go but getting closer. also took a piece of pine and put a lighter and darker stain then 4 coats of the same clear I used on the body. here are the pics of the panels. Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
made more progress on the 57 project. Got the Vanilla Shake on he bedsides and cab. Also got the raptor bed liner sprayed on the bedsides, front fenders, rear wheelhouses, front inner wheel houses and front shields. Here are some pics. Steve
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second batch of pics from previous post. Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
nce job!
I like the way you have the dark color "stripe" on the upper body line. that breaks itup very nicely in my opinion. keep on posting the progress, it keeps us slackers interested. i actually had time between other jobs to do a little work on my 57 the last few days,. been awhile. |
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man, i gotta proof read a little before hitting post. it seems like I mess up a lot typing this stuff up. fat fingers.
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Um, didn't we already discuss this Dennis???? I mean really.....
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Looks great! Is that the start of a cut n buff I see on the back of the cab?
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Thank You. Yes that was the start of the cut and buff. That area is buffed out now. Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
I started to work on the inside of the cab and core support. I put down some fat mat on the floor, back wall, firewall and kick panels. I want to put it on the roof where the headliner goes put not sure it will stick good. Got the Vintage Air box installed, radio, wiper motor and transmissions and started running hose for the heater and a/c. Little bit at a time. Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Nice job! Looks clean, intentional, and professional.
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Thank You. Steve
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*****in Strong Work
Keep on Keepin on nutz
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CHIN
nutz there that will blow hatz and that's all i have to say about that
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Hi, Making some more progress on the 57 pickup project. Got a lot of the wiring done, decided where the PCM, TAC module and relay center will live. Installed the steering column, almost done with the vintage air install, started making brake lines and battery cables. I should be able to power up the truck and see if I can communicate with the PCM, see if the fuel pump has its 2 second prime and run the fans. Getting closer all the time. The ligh is getting brighter at the end of the tunnel. Steve
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Some more progress pictures of my project. Test fit the steering wheel after, finished making battery cables, brake lines and made the aluminum panels for under the back window which will get covered with carpet. Getting closer. Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Looking great. I’m in the same assembly phase with my build. I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my back wall. I may be borrowing your idea. I like it. Keep up the pace. You’ll be done before the thaw!
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Thank You. I used .060" aluminum for those pieces. the end pieces were pretty tough to bend as I have know bending tools so had to use the vice and my Argon tank. It worked out and should look good. I started on the door stuff and found out the reproduction vent window mounting holes were all off and had to be redrilled. Yes!! I hope to have it running in the spring Steve
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Got a few more things going on my project. Put the vent windows and door glass in, finished the fuel lines and began mocking up the exhaust. Steve
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looks great, nice and clean.
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will you use stepped band clamps to hold it all together so it can be taken apart for maintenance or repairs of nearby stuff?
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Re: 57 Fleetside C4 build
Just read the whole thread.
Amazing work in such a “short” time. You make the conversion to C4 suspension look easy! Real craftsmanship here! I also like the two-tone colorcombination, great choice. Tag along for the rest to come….
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Thank You for the comment, I can't take credit for the C4 setup as I bought this at a started project. I finished some of it and did everything else. Steve
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