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Dutch 1955 build
Hi my name is Sander and i am from the Netherlands
i have done a few frame off restorations on 50s and 60s cars , but this wil be the first custom build. the Truck is from my uncle. Me and my dad and 2 cousin's will help with this project. we bought the truck abouth a year ago and it was in pretty bad shape, 75% of the sheetmetal was shot. but the price was'nt bad + it has a dutch registration. here some pictures of the progress made so far..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() cleaned up chassis ![]() bunch op parts ![]() ready to go for sandblasting ![]() found a better core for the cab the other was far gone..... ![]() ![]() back from sand blasting ![]() time for new parts ! new sheet metal ![]() [IMG]http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc337/corvettesander/1955%20truck/418027_283289978404459_1997645143_n.jpg[/IMG cab repairs ![]() ![]() ![]() new bed ![]() and Santa was early this year !! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() currently working on the chassis made some X menber pieces but will first box the frame. it will get a heidts superride front and a 4 link and a 9'' rear ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() well thats the story for now. having fun ! Sander, |
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Wow, some good progress going on there, will keep an eye on this build. Keep up the great work & good luck!
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Welcome.
Looks like a real nice build. Do keep the pics coming. Kim |
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Wow! Looks amazing so far
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Thank you all for the thumbs up i will shure keep posting picture's !
thanks Sander, |
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Really nice looking work.
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
WOW! Looking great.
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
nice build, you must have been real good this year to have santa bring all those parts early
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
made some progress tonight removed the 2 center cross braces and rear brace
and master cilinder bracket ![]() ![]() ![]() put in the new rear brace for the coil over shocks ![]() also made a start on boxing the frame rails tagged one piece in place ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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got some more welding done
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Looking great! Thats not a 572 is it? Does that bare metal not rust over there? Down in the Gulf Coast where I am it would all have surface rust already.
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Zo, jullie zijn lekker bezig zeg..
Word een mooie truck.. Ik ben zelf Bezig met een Chevy pickup uit 1951 En ook daar komt een 454 in Succes met de bouw, ik hou het in de gaten hier.. Mvg Fer Posted via Mobile Device
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^^Thats what I'm saying. Kick ass fab work man!
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Man I knew that my great grandparents should have never moved from there!!!!
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Lmao wheelie
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
Very nice work going on here, keep posting....Jim
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
got the X member in place
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will be quite a challange to get the 454 fit in your 51 see you're using a heidts ifs too , btw do you already have a dutch Tittle ? before changing to much Sander, |
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Its a big challenge, but its possible.. I am now building it up for my dutch title Everything will be original, exept the engine, I am placing a V 8 out of a 56" pickup When i get the title, I will start the frame of restouration.. You have a garage? I am looking for someone that can restore My 51" cabin of the truck, and sandblasting It need a new floor,and cab corners... My e-mail is fbmkas@live.nl Greetings Fer Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Dutch 1955 build
well some more progress made made some center pieces
to join the X member ![]() also made 2 more plates and cut hole's in them and then used my press mold ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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You have some great tools in that shop to match your fabrication skills. Nice work.
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Very nice...Jim
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