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87Lowrider · 10-17-2021, 09:59 PM

Starting to come together...

mrbuck · 10-23-2021, 09:12 AM

Damn!!! thats a fine looking rig.
where'd you get the 3rd brake light? i love that look.

87Lowrider · 10-24-2021, 11:51 AM

Thanks! We picked it up at a vendor at Street Rod Nats in Louisville a while back along with other lights for the bed tubes and front turn signals. All are recessed and LED. With new LED tail lights, there should be plenty lights in the rear for people to see me from behind.

We also got the 5.3, radiator and new trans in place, bed wood stained and ready for installation in the new bed box. Waiting on new rear fenders to arrive for prep and paint. /Ken

**slammed57** · 10-25-2021, 01:47 PM

Looking so good, really making progress!

87Lowrider · 10-28-2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

Looking so good, really making progress!

yeah, really starting to come together... I can almost hear it running!

87Lowrider · 11-05-2021, 08:40 PM

Stopped by today for my weekly status check...

The bed has been finished and assembled, still waiting on new rear fenders to replace originals that needed too much body work to justify the repair costs.

Got the front bumper installed

Ordered the Vintage Air "Front Runner" system for the engine.

87Lowrider · 11-14-2021, 09:10 PM

Vintage Air Front Runner System arrived... started assembly. Looks pretty sick!

dsraven · 11-14-2021, 10:15 PM

looks great. all the shiny with all the black.

87Lowrider · 11-17-2021, 08:41 PM

Thanks DSRAVEN...

A little more progress in the engine bay... sourcing seats now... and these snazzy valve covers to cover all the coil packs.

Any suggestions for new seats (buckets, split bench, hi vs low back)...

Kevin_C · 11-17-2021, 08:57 PM

I've been leaning towards these lately. Summit has TMI for around $1000 for the Pro Sport. Im going with buckets so I can have the tap shift closer to the seats. Your Truck is looking great!

87Lowrider · 11-17-2021, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin_C

I've been leaning towards these lately. Summit has TMI for around $1000 for the Pro Sport. Im going with buckets so I can have the tap shift closer to the seats. Your Truck is looking great!

Thanks! I'm also looking at TMI. They seem to be one of the biggest in the game.

87Lowrider · 11-17-2021, 10:00 PM

Everything I'm seeing at summit is all black.. I'm doing a saddle interior and going to paint match the seats to he interior... so I may have to go direct to TMI. /Ken

87Lowrider · 11-30-2021, 09:38 PM

A couple updates in the engine bay last week...

I got the seats ordered from TMIProducts.

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 08:51 AM

Been almost a year since I've had time to get on here and update y'all.

The truck is still in the shop, everything is paid for, just waiting for parts and priorities to be shifted to get the ole girl back on the road.

Just need to button up the interior with some door panels, mount the seats, alignment and mount the wheels and tires.

Has anyone here had any experience getting a LS system to fire?

I have a 2008 5.3L with the DOD now removed, new cam and lifters installed by a GM tech and a FiTech Ultimate LS injection system installed. FiTech says all their wiring is correct, but no fire to the plugs.

What might cause this?

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 08:54 AM

Some updated pics...

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 08:56 AM

More pics...

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 08:59 AM

More...

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 11:20 AM

More pics ...

bowt1ed · 10-08-2022, 02:37 PM

Looks great! Did you end up going with the TMI seats (looks like). How do they feel/sit?

Cheers, Jim

**Joe Pass** · 10-08-2022, 02:52 PM

Nice....following

**slammed57** · 10-08-2022, 08:15 PM

Lookin so nice. question where did you get the front and rear windows? how hard was it to install?

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Looks great! Did you end up going with the TMI seats (looks like). How do they feel/sit?

Cheers, Jim

Yes, Bought them direct along with the carpet and visor's. Color matched the interior with the TMI stuff. Took about 6 weeks for the deliver of TMI products. Fit perfectly without any rigging.

/Ken

87Lowrider · 10-08-2022, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed57

Lookin so nice. question where did you get the front and rear windows? how hard was it to install?

I believe it was Detroit Auto Glass... had it in stock. Both front and rear were available.

I'm told the body shop had no issues putting them in with new weather stripping too.

Hoping to get it out before winter sets in here in KY.

/Ken

**slammed57** · 10-08-2022, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

I believe it was Detroit Auto Glass... had it in stock. Both front and rear were available.

I'm told the body shop had no issues putting them in with new weather stripping too.

Hoping to get it out before winter sets in here in KY.

/Ken

Thanks so much, looking forward to seeing it all together

FleetsideBill · 10-10-2022, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Been almost a year since I've had time to get on here and update y'all.

The truck is still in the shop, everything is paid for, just waiting for parts and priorities to be shifted to get the ole girl back on the road.

Just need to button up the interior with some door panels, mount the seats, alignment and mount the wheels and tires.

Has anyone here had any experience getting a LS system to fire?

I have a 2008 5.3L with the DOD now removed, new cam and lifters installed by a GM tech and a FiTech Ultimate LS injection system installed. FiTech says all their wiring is correct, but no fire to the plugs.

What might cause this?

Check your wiring to the ignition switch the coils and injectors need power during cranking, I made this mistake myself

10-17-2021, 09:59 PM	#201
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Starting to come together... Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

10-23-2021, 09:12 AM	#202
mrbuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: nor cal Posts: 177	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Damn!!! thats a fine looking rig. where'd you get the 3rd brake light? i love that look.

10-24-2021, 11:51 AM	#203
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Thanks! We picked it up at a vendor at Street Rod Nats in Louisville a while back along with other lights for the bed tubes and front turn signals. All are recessed and LED. With new LED tail lights, there should be plenty lights in the rear for people to see me from behind. We also got the 5.3, radiator and new trans in place, bed wood stained and ready for installation in the new bed box. Waiting on new rear fenders to arrive for prep and paint. /Ken Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by Rickysnickers; 10-24-2021 at 03:01 PM.

10-25-2021, 01:47 PM	#204
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looking so good, really making progress! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

11-05-2021, 08:40 PM	#206
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Stopped by today for my weekly status check... The bed has been finished and assembled, still waiting on new rear fenders to replace originals that needed too much body work to justify the repair costs. Got the front bumper installed Ordered the Vintage Air "Front Runner" system for the engine. Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

11-14-2021, 09:10 PM	#207
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Vintage Air Front Runner System arrived... started assembly. Looks pretty sick! Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

11-14-2021, 10:15 PM	#208
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,189	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project looks great. all the shiny with all the black.

11-17-2021, 08:41 PM	#209
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Thanks DSRAVEN... A little more progress in the engine bay... sourcing seats now... and these snazzy valve covers to cover all the coil packs. Any suggestions for new seats (buckets, split bench, hi vs low back)... Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 11-18-2021 at 08:14 PM.

11-17-2021, 08:57 PM	#210
Kevin_C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Danville Nh Posts: 231	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project I've been leaning towards these lately. Summit has TMI for around $1000 for the Pro Sport. Im going with buckets so I can have the tap shift closer to the seats. Your Truck is looking great! Attached Images __________________ 1955 chevy longbed shortened, C4 vette suspension front and rear with flatout kit. Gen V LT1/8L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=746958

11-17-2021, 10:00 PM	#212
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Everything I'm seeing at summit is all black.. I'm doing a saddle interior and going to paint match the seats to he interior... so I may have to go direct to TMI. /Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

11-30-2021, 09:38 PM	#213
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project A couple updates in the engine bay last week... I got the seats ordered from TMIProducts. Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

10-08-2022, 08:51 AM	#214
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Been almost a year since I've had time to get on here and update y'all. The truck is still in the shop, everything is paid for, just waiting for parts and priorities to be shifted to get the ole girl back on the road. Just need to button up the interior with some door panels, mount the seats, alignment and mount the wheels and tires. Has anyone here had any experience getting a LS system to fire? I have a 2008 5.3L with the DOD now removed, new cam and lifters installed by a GM tech and a FiTech Ultimate LS injection system installed. FiTech says all their wiring is correct, but no fire to the plugs. What might cause this? Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 10-08-2022 at 09:06 AM.

10-08-2022, 08:54 AM	#215
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Some updated pics... Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

10-08-2022, 08:56 AM	#216
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project More pics... Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

10-08-2022, 08:59 AM	#217
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project More... Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 10-08-2022 at 11:17 AM.



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10-08-2022, 11:20 AM	#218
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project More pics ... Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

10-08-2022, 02:37 PM	#219
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 508	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Looks great! Did you end up going with the TMI seats (looks like). How do they feel/sit? Cheers, Jim

10-08-2022, 02:52 PM	#220
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10-08-2022, 08:15 PM	#221
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project Lookin so nice. question where did you get the front and rear windows? how hard was it to install? __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

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