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**JML55** · 01-05-2010, 12:41 AM

Here is a Christmas gift to myself, a new Mar-k's tailgate. Got the one without chain and install their link kit which i had previously install to my old tailgate. Still not sure what latch system to put on this tailgate.

northerngmc · 01-05-2010, 01:35 AM

Wonderful tailgate! I only wish they had made the stamped GMC gate when I painted my truck back in 2003. I have seriously thought about putting in a 'new' one!

**JML55** · 01-08-2010, 11:45 PM

Today was exhaust work and you know what i leave that to the pro. They are a lot faster then me, have all the tools and do really nice work. It was dollars well spend today.

Kim57 · 01-09-2010, 01:31 AM

Very nice.
Kim

56hotrodred · 01-09-2010, 02:03 AM

You are still doing some exceptional work on your project. I check back often to see what you are up to.

Keep posting them pictures!

56hotrodred (Barry)

50adrod · 01-09-2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Very nice.
Kim

i agree

ChuckDriver · 01-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Looks great! You're making some real nice progress!

Kabwe · 01-12-2010, 03:57 PM

Looking good.

**JML55** · 01-25-2010, 11:20 PM

Snow day today. We had such a blizzard today didn't go to work, some hwy were close, visibility was like 10 feet. Horrible day for driving great day to work on the truck.

Doing final touch up before the engine start-up test. Wired in fuel pump relay, fan relay and mounted everything to a plate that will be set up in the cab somewhere with the PCM, don't know where yet. Top up all the fluid, hock-up the steering column so i can start it with the ignition key. Of course every thing is wired in temporally. Last thing i'm waiting is my buddy to program the PCM and she should be make some noise very soon.

**youngrodder** · 01-26-2010, 10:42 AM

Your truck looks great. Where did you get the 90 degree adapter for your lower radiator hose? I am running into the same problem with my hose configuration. I did see that Summit racing has something simular.

Thanks
Marc

**JML55** · 01-26-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Your truck looks great. Where did you get the 90 degree adapter for your lower radiator hose? I am running into the same problem with my hose configuration. I did see that Summit racing has something simular.

Thanks
Marc

I got this 360 degres swivel thermostat housing from Street Performance (www.hotrodlane.cc) Not cheap but perfect fit and no headhache. They have them for all style of LS water pumps.

**youngrodder** · 01-26-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JML55

I got this 360 degres swivel thermostat housing from Street Performance (www.hotrodlane.cc) Not cheap but perfect fit and no headhache. They have them for all style of LS water pumps.

Thanks, mine is an LT1 but I an struggling for space to run the hose. I still need to play around with the flex hoses that I bought to see if I can get it to work.

I bought a lot of STUFF from Street and Performance. There stuff is not cheap, but great quality and tech help.

Good luck with your build.

nuke1 · 01-28-2010, 01:49 AM

Cool truck, getting close to having a thunder coming from that shop of yours. I can feel it from here!

**JML55** · 01-30-2010, 02:15 AM

Tonight was the night it started. Check this you tube,

YouTube- JMLC55 First Start

. My buddy was over with his laptop, got the pcm programmed. Got a couple of minor leaks(tranny cooler)at first but after some twicking it was all good. it feels really good to know it runs. I had not heard that engine run at all since we got it from the wreck yard about one and half year ago. This is a big step forward in this project and my rewiring job works.

Kabwe · 01-30-2010, 02:18 AM

Now thats just great

I know you are a happy man tonight.

**JML55** · 01-30-2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Now thats just great

I know you are a happy man tonight.

For sure

Tri5Nerd · 01-30-2010, 02:39 AM

That sounds great and it's idling ~550 RPM, the response is great.
Keep working at it.

Tri5

mike16 · 01-30-2010, 03:30 AM

simply incredible

hotrodrookie · 01-30-2010, 03:59 AM

Very cool, I cant wait until I get to that stage in my build.

Kim57 · 01-30-2010, 09:04 AM

Kim

GRIMSS · 01-30-2010, 09:12 AM

Congrats on the big step forward. Sounds great.

**JML55** · 01-30-2010, 09:41 AM

Thank you guys, next step finish the body work and prep it for paint.

**JML55** · 02-02-2010, 09:23 PM

Here is the body put together. Still have to do some repair below the back window but she is very solid.

Kabwe · 02-05-2010, 02:51 PM

Once again looking great. Keep it up, looks like you are headed for the finish line.

wyomech · 02-05-2010, 07:07 PM

just read through your build and your doing a great job .Its fun to see the different ways that every one uses to make these old trucks drivable again.Its nice to see other guys using LS motors ,I am very happy with the way mine runs and drives

01-05-2010, 12:41 AM	#201
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Here is a Christmas gift to myself, a new Mar-k's tailgate. Got the one without chain and install their link kit which i had previously install to my old tailgate. Still not sure what latch system to put on this tailgate. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-05-2010, 01:35 AM	#202
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Wonderful tailgate! I only wish they had made the stamped GMC gate when I painted my truck back in 2003. I have seriously thought about putting in a 'new' one! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

01-08-2010, 11:45 PM	#203
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Today was exhaust work and you know what i leave that to the pro. They are a lot faster then me, have all the tools and do really nice work. It was dollars well spend today. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-09-2010, 01:31 AM	#204
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Very nice. Kim

01-09-2010, 02:03 AM	#205
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC You are still doing some exceptional work on your project. I check back often to see what you are up to. Keep posting them pictures! 56hotrodred (Barry)

01-09-2010, 10:55 AM	#207
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looks great! You're making some real nice progress! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-12-2010, 03:57 PM	#208
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looking good.

01-25-2010, 11:20 PM	#209
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Snow day today. We had such a blizzard today didn't go to work, some hwy were close, visibility was like 10 feet. Horrible day for driving great day to work on the truck. Doing final touch up before the engine start-up test. Wired in fuel pump relay, fan relay and mounted everything to a plate that will be set up in the cab somewhere with the PCM, don't know where yet. Top up all the fluid, hock-up the steering column so i can start it with the ignition key. Of course every thing is wired in temporally. Last thing i'm waiting is my buddy to program the PCM and she should be make some noise very soon. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-26-2010, 10:42 AM	#210
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Your truck looks great. Where did you get the 90 degree adapter for your lower radiator hose? I am running into the same problem with my hose configuration. I did see that Summit racing has something simular. Thanks Marc

01-28-2010, 01:49 AM	#213
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Cool truck, getting close to having a thunder coming from that shop of yours. I can feel it from here! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-30-2010, 02:18 AM	#215
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Now thats just great I know you are a happy man tonight.

01-30-2010, 02:39 AM	#217
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC That sounds great and it's idling ~550 RPM, the response is great. Keep working at it. Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

01-30-2010, 03:30 AM	#218
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC simply incredible

01-30-2010, 03:59 AM	#219
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Very cool, I cant wait until I get to that stage in my build.

01-30-2010, 09:04 AM	#220
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Kim



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01-30-2010, 09:12 AM	#221
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Congrats on the big step forward. Sounds great. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

01-30-2010, 09:41 AM	#222
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Thank you guys, next step finish the body work and prep it for paint. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-02-2010, 09:23 PM	#223
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Here is the body put together. Still have to do some repair below the back window but she is very solid. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-05-2010, 02:51 PM	#224
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Once again looking great. Keep it up, looks like you are headed for the finish line.

02-05-2010, 07:07 PM	#225
wyomech Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wheatland wyo Posts: 103	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC just read through your build and your doing a great job .Its fun to see the different ways that every one uses to make these old trucks drivable again.Its nice to see other guys using LS motors ,I am very happy with the way mine runs and drives

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