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05-02-2012, 11:36 PM
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My Blue 1957 build
well this will be my first post for restarting an old build. My father and I began building this 57 back when i was in high school. Needless to say it was started and never finished. It has been in my parents backyard for about 16 years sitting. I told my parents they can keep the motor and trans that are in it for there 58 build hopefully. The motor is/was new at the time. I want a little more power under the pedal then a stock 350.
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05-02-2012, 11:39 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
i have done alittle to it already. Finished pulling front clip off to get the motor ready to come out. Just need to pull it out now. I have a TCI front IFS on order as well as a new Currie ford 9". i plan on putting in a chevy Gen IV 5.3 with a cam kit and some head work with the 6 speed automatic transmission.
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05-02-2012, 11:40 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Welcome.
What are the rest of your plans for the truck. Kim |
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05-02-2012, 11:43 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
paint is going to stay the same. It will get a/c and power steering for sure. The fuel tank is going out back. I already have an IDIDIT column for it. Everything else we will see as it goes.......
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05-03-2012, 12:22 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Lets get to it!!!
We want more pics... Posted via Mobile Device
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05-03-2012, 12:30 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
haha.... so do i. means its getting done. lol
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05-03-2012, 01:08 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
cool project, welcome
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05-03-2012, 01:22 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Very cool project. Welcome
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05-03-2012, 11:54 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Looking good man. Looking good.
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05-03-2012, 02:12 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
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05-03-2012, 09:26 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Very nice project, I like your thinking of keeping the blue paint you have on it now! Keep the updates coming!!!
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05-04-2012, 12:28 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
good looking project
 glad your getting back to saving that old iron.
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05-04-2012, 10:29 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
keep at it!!
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05-13-2012, 08:57 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Well i got the engine and trans out. Started pulling lines off the frame. Ended up going with the Ls1 instaed of the genIV 5.3. More bang for the buck in the long run. Should be able to pick it up on thursday. Having a cam, push rods and dual valve springs thrown in it. Still waiting for the TCI front end and my Currie rear end.
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06-20-2012, 12:51 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
i got my IFS kit on. Came out nice. Not as bad as i thought it was going to be. I will get some pics up shortly. Went to the Pismo classic car show this past weekend. Feeling motivated and might try a couple things i didnt plan to do.
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06-21-2012, 11:56 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
so here are the pics.....
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06-21-2012, 11:58 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
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06-22-2012, 12:09 AM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
The install looks very nice.
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06-22-2012, 01:05 AM
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06-22-2012, 05:42 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Looks very nice, great work!
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06-22-2012, 06:12 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
Lookin' good. But check for clearence on your rack under your frame if you are planning to put air ride in.
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06-22-2012, 07:29 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
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06-30-2012, 11:56 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
i am looking for a passenger front fender if anybody has one hiding out back or in the rafters.
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07-06-2012, 05:21 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
got my motor and trans in. As soon as i am able to load the pics i will have them up.
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07-06-2012, 05:45 PM
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Re: My Blue 1957 build
okay load them we are waiting.lol
BTW everything is looking really nice. Nice work man and keep the pics coming. |
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