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55ChevyPU · 04-24-2007, 03:58 AM

Base-Top-Clear

watahyahknow · 04-24-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

Ummm-- ill pull her out and take some pics tomorow if I can. Maybe I should take some video of burnouts!

Yes my pops painted it out front, I actually live in Moreno Valley not Riverside so its not nearly as squeezed together as riverside is. Plus I live in a culdesac so its been fine so far just no painting on windy days.

Finally carputer- Haha I just built a new computer recently after my old video card (6800 ultra) fried. I took those components and rebuilt a new pc for the car. One thing to keep in mind is the thing thats so damaging about bumpy roads is the arms hitting the platters. While this is a problem with your generic PC Hard Drives. Laptop Hard Drives spin slower and are designed with the intention of being bounced around, ive got an older 2.5" HD for the Carputer in hopes that will prevent problems.

maybe you get more luck when you mount the harddisk straight up so the arm just moves up and down instead of on the platters

CAL 58 GMC · 04-24-2007, 08:34 PM

Okay 55, I'm wiating for those slammed pics of your truck! And oh yah, I like burnouts!!

Daniel U · 04-25-2007, 02:42 AM

Me too!

55ChevyPU · 04-30-2007, 07:44 PM

So I got the truck all tuned and running good. I think I killed the fuel gauge again- Dunno what thats all about just stopped working again. Took her around the block a couple times then let my brother take it out. I was expecting him to go down the street and back up I guess he had other ideas-

ill post the video in a couple mins once it finished uploading

Here is how it turned out after he got done haha!

55ChevyPU · 04-30-2007, 08:15 PM

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...t=CIMG0082.flv

just cruising

Daniel U · 05-01-2007, 12:03 AM

Very cool. That put a huge smile on my face. Thanks for the inspiration! Good looking/sounding pick up!

CAL 58 GMC · 05-01-2007, 12:30 AM

WOW That was cool!!!

55ChevyPU · 05-01-2007, 01:59 AM

55ChevyPU · 05-21-2007, 12:28 AM

My back window fell out while driving. HAHA

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...backwindow.flv

texascowboy593 · 05-21-2007, 09:51 AM

That truck sounds great! Sorry to hear about the back window tho...

Kabwe · 05-21-2007, 01:08 PM

Really cool video.

Daniel U · 05-21-2007, 01:08 PM

Got audio, no video.

Igotachevyor2 · 05-21-2007, 04:48 PM

cool vids

55ChevyPU · 11-05-2007, 02:19 AM

I haven't posted in a long time, school has just started calming down a bit so ive started working on my truck again. Ive made a bit of progress The rollpan really didnt fit to well so I went ahead and just began welding the whole bed together into 2 pieces "Bed" and "Tailgate". The tailgate will still be functional I have a tailgate latch mechanism from another truck I think I can alter to work for me. I also decided to make the bed floor out of steel, ive finished the framework for it I just need to finish welding the actual floor to the framework. I will probably run some bead rolls through it. I like the wood but dont like the idea of not being able to put anything I want into the bed so I figure I can make a frame for a wood top which I can always just lay down on top of the steel bed floor and then for times of not wanting "Wood" I can store it in a nice dry place where it wont deteriorate hehe.

Ive also been contemplating buying a "Gear Vendors" overdrive, if anyone has any relevant opinions/suggestions on either the gear vendors overdrive or even if you know of different similar products please let me know.

Jebb1978 · 11-05-2007, 12:31 PM

I looked into the Gear Vendor's unit myself. Everything I read on it says it is a very good product. The deciding factor for me was the price tag. Owch! Truck's looking good man!

watahyahknow · 11-05-2007, 12:57 PM

the 4L80E with the compushift isnt exactly cheap either but you can make it a manual capable to hold up to quite a bit of abuse

55ChevyPU · 12-05-2007, 02:17 AM

here are some new pics

beginnings of a console

Here is the original door, I am almost done repairing the lower door skin

ive been working on the bed for a while now getting it all level and smoothed out. You can see the roll pan fits very well now compared to how it originally fit

There was pretty extensive damage on the section where the rear fenders bolt together with the steps. After playing around with some sheetmetal and trying to make patch panels I finally decided to just weld the fenders and steps together.

Ive got a tailgate cover ordered through brothers it is going to be the embossed bowtie. Instead of a wood floor im going to make the floor out of steel to make it more of a functional bed. This might change I havent decided for sure yet.

texascowboy593 · 12-05-2007, 10:15 AM

Thx for the update! It's looking good!

my67chevytruck · 12-05-2007, 10:23 AM

Looking Good... Keep up the work....

CAL 58 GMC · 12-05-2007, 10:42 PM

The roll pan looks sweet! I liked the frenched 39 tail lights, by the way thanks for hooking me up with speedway on those tailight buckets!

CAL 58 GMC · 03-01-2008, 12:02 PM

Hey 55, how's the build coming along?

55ChevyPU · 05-14-2008, 11:49 AM

wow I guess ive become a lurker once again, I have actually made quite a bit of progress ill snap some photos this afternoon.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-14-2008, 01:28 PM

Cool and welcome back!

texascowboy593 · 05-17-2008, 04:43 AM

Welcome back from a fellow "lurker" LOL! I on the other hand...have little to no progress to report

04-24-2007, 03:58 AM	#176
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread Base-Top-Clear __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

04-24-2007, 08:34 PM	#178
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Okay 55, I'm wiating for those slammed pics of your truck! And oh yah, I like burnouts!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 04-24-2007 at 08:34 PM.

04-25-2007, 02:42 AM	#179
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Me too! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-30-2007, 07:44 PM	#180
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread So I got the truck all tuned and running good. I think I killed the fuel gauge again- Dunno what thats all about just stopped working again. Took her around the block a couple times then let my brother take it out. I was expecting him to go down the street and back up I guess he had other ideas- ill post the video in a couple mins once it finished uploading Here is how it turned out after he got done haha! __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

04-30-2007, 08:15 PM	#181
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...t=CIMG0082.flv just cruising __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:12 AM.

05-01-2007, 12:03 AM	#182
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Very cool. That put a huge smile on my face. Thanks for the inspiration! Good looking/sounding pick up! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-01-2007, 12:30 AM	#183
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread WOW That was cool!!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-01-2007, 01:59 AM	#184
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

05-21-2007, 12:28 AM	#185
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread My back window fell out while driving. HAHA http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...backwindow.flv __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:10 AM.

05-21-2007, 09:51 AM	#186
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread That truck sounds great! Sorry to hear about the back window tho... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

05-21-2007, 01:08 PM	#187
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 project thread Really cool video.

05-21-2007, 01:08 PM	#188
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Got audio, no video. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-21-2007, 04:48 PM	#189
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 55 project thread cool vids __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

11-05-2007, 02:19 AM	#190
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I haven't posted in a long time, school has just started calming down a bit so ive started working on my truck again. Ive made a bit of progress The rollpan really didnt fit to well so I went ahead and just began welding the whole bed together into 2 pieces "Bed" and "Tailgate". The tailgate will still be functional I have a tailgate latch mechanism from another truck I think I can alter to work for me. I also decided to make the bed floor out of steel, ive finished the framework for it I just need to finish welding the actual floor to the framework. I will probably run some bead rolls through it. I like the wood but dont like the idea of not being able to put anything I want into the bed so I figure I can make a frame for a wood top which I can always just lay down on top of the steel bed floor and then for times of not wanting "Wood" I can store it in a nice dry place where it wont deteriorate hehe. Ive also been contemplating buying a "Gear Vendors" overdrive, if anyone has any relevant opinions/suggestions on either the gear vendors overdrive or even if you know of different similar products please let me know. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 11-05-2007 at 02:21 AM.

11-05-2007, 12:31 PM	#191
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread I looked into the Gear Vendor's unit myself. Everything I read on it says it is a very good product. The deciding factor for me was the price tag. Owch! Truck's looking good man! __________________ 1959 GMC project



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11-05-2007, 12:57 PM	#192
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread the 4L80E with the compushift isnt exactly cheap either but you can make it a manual capable to hold up to quite a bit of abuse __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-05-2007, 02:17 AM	#193
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread here are some new pics beginnings of a console Here is the original door, I am almost done repairing the lower door skin ive been working on the bed for a while now getting it all level and smoothed out. You can see the roll pan fits very well now compared to how it originally fit There was pretty extensive damage on the section where the rear fenders bolt together with the steps. After playing around with some sheetmetal and trying to make patch panels I finally decided to just weld the fenders and steps together. Ive got a tailgate cover ordered through brothers it is going to be the embossed bowtie. Instead of a wood floor im going to make the floor out of steel to make it more of a functional bed. This might change I havent decided for sure yet. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

12-05-2007, 10:15 AM	#194
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Thx for the update! It's looking good! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

12-05-2007, 10:23 AM	#195
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 55 project thread Looking Good... Keep up the work.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-05-2007, 10:42 PM	#196
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread The roll pan looks sweet! I liked the frenched 39 tail lights, by the way thanks for hooking me up with speedway on those tailight buckets! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-01-2008, 12:02 PM	#197
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Hey 55, how's the build coming along? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-14-2008, 11:49 AM	#198
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread wow I guess ive become a lurker once again, I have actually made quite a bit of progress ill snap some photos this afternoon. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

05-14-2008, 01:28 PM	#199
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Cool and welcome back! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-17-2008, 04:43 AM	#200
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Welcome back from a fellow "lurker" LOL! I on the other hand...have little to no progress to report __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver) Last edited by texascowboy593; 05-17-2008 at 04:44 AM.

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