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55ChevyPU · 01-23-2006, 05:31 AM

Well felt I needed to escape my introduction thread and get some more pics posted !

how she looked when purchased

55ChevyPU · 01-23-2006, 05:35 AM

I was definatley happy with the outcome of the firewall

79 camaro front clip

55ChevyPU · 01-23-2006, 12:21 PM

Jebb1978 · 01-23-2006, 04:12 PM

Wow man! Nice work, I am going to have many of the same mods done to mine. Looks great, now I know I want to go through with them

Welcome to the board!

Igotachevyor2 · 01-23-2006, 10:10 PM

lookin good keep posting pics as you go

DennyB · 01-23-2006, 10:21 PM

Nice job on the smoothed dash!
RE:your dad,
If thats a 240Z with a SBC and a tunnel-ram I think he's just fine.

55ChevyPU · 01-23-2006, 10:23 PM

no tunnel ram although hes got one in his garage on his 327, that ones just got a scoop.
rear shot !

55ChevyPU · 02-01-2006, 02:41 AM

clearcoat

55ChevyPU · 02-01-2006, 02:44 AM

I think the bee's aprove of the color to

dwcsr · 02-11-2006, 07:28 AM

All that hard work is really paying off. Nice job.

55ChevyPU · 02-12-2006, 02:35 AM

work in progress

now

55ChevyPU · 02-13-2006, 07:45 PM

CAL 58 GMC · 02-13-2006, 10:17 PM

Looks like you were busy this weekend!! Looks GREAT!!

55ChevyPU · 02-18-2006, 02:05 AM

CAL 58 GMC · 02-18-2006, 01:33 PM

Were did you get the fuel cell from? Was it made for our years of truck? How many gallons is it? It looks like a perfect fit.

55ChevyPU · 02-18-2006, 02:21 PM

I got it from the local speed shop called J and M speed center, Gave my buddy steve the dimensions and he found the closest, largest tank that would fit the dimensions. We ended up going with a little bit bigger of a tank which forced me to notch that rear bar the one furthest back.

its a 17 gallon, and only cost 120 vs. the 400-500 for an all aluminum and that included the sending unit, foam baffling, cap, and mounting brackets. The plastic doesnt crack or break like an aluminum would either, it will just conform.

55ChevyPU · 02-20-2006, 10:28 PM

wow found an old pic

CAL 58 GMC · 02-21-2006, 02:20 AM

It looks like your booster is on the ground and has the vacum port you asked about. Is that the same booster?

Looks like a couple of nice bike hanging above! Do or did you race?

55ChevyPU · 02-21-2006, 12:51 PM

yea haha I used to bmx when I was a bit younger those bikes have been there for a long time

55ChevyPU · 02-21-2006, 02:26 PM

Igotachevyor2 · 02-21-2006, 03:04 PM

sweet

Ice68 · 02-21-2006, 08:12 PM

SWEET! I'm working on my '59. I took off the bed, gas tank, and seat. The fenders are next.

CAL 58 GMC · 02-21-2006, 09:35 PM

My son used to race ABA. He started when he was six and raced off and on until he was 14, he 23 now. I miss going to the races and watching him, I'm sure you Dad knows what I'm talking about.

Your dash looks great! Your Dad really does paint well!

55ChevyPU · 03-07-2006, 05:06 PM

got a new manifold yesterday

and here is a picture of the pretty lights
I bought 2 new headlights and left one of the older in there to see the difference the passenger is a new light and the drivers is an older light I had before the project started, you can really see how much brighter the new light is.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-08-2006, 02:43 AM

Nice, Very Nice!!

01-23-2006, 05:31 AM	#1
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	55 project thread Well felt I needed to escape my introduction thread and get some more pics posted ! how she looked when purchased Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 02-12-2006 at 02:38 AM.

01-23-2006, 05:35 AM	#2
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I was definatley happy with the outcome of the firewall 79 camaro front clip Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 02-12-2006 at 02:38 AM.

01-23-2006, 12:21 PM	#3
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 02-12-2006 at 02:37 AM.

01-23-2006, 04:12 PM	#4
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread Wow man! Nice work, I am going to have many of the same mods done to mine. Looks great, now I know I want to go through with them Welcome to the board! __________________ 1959 GMC project

01-23-2006, 10:10 PM	#5
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 55 project thread lookin good keep posting pics as you go __________________ 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) .

01-23-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: 55 project thread Nice job on the smoothed dash! RE:your dad, If thats a 240Z with a SBC and a tunnel-ram I think he's just fine. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

01-23-2006, 10:23 PM	#7
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread no tunnel ram although hes got one in his garage on his 327, that ones just got a scoop. rear shot ! Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 01-23-2006 at 10:23 PM.

02-01-2006, 02:41 AM	#8
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread clearcoat Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 02-01-2006 at 02:55 AM.

02-01-2006, 02:44 AM	#9
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I think the bee's aprove of the color to

02-11-2006, 07:28 AM	#10
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 55 project thread All that hard work is really paying off. Nice job.

02-12-2006, 02:35 AM	#11
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread work in progress now

02-13-2006, 07:45 PM	#12
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread

02-13-2006, 10:17 PM	#13
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Looks like you were busy this weekend!! Looks GREAT!!

02-18-2006, 02:05 AM	#14
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread

02-18-2006, 01:33 PM	#15
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Were did you get the fuel cell from? Was it made for our years of truck? How many gallons is it? It looks like a perfect fit. Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 02-18-2006 at 01:34 PM.



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02-18-2006, 02:21 PM	#16
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I got it from the local speed shop called J and M speed center, Gave my buddy steve the dimensions and he found the closest, largest tank that would fit the dimensions. We ended up going with a little bit bigger of a tank which forced me to notch that rear bar the one furthest back. its a 17 gallon, and only cost 120 vs. the 400-500 for an all aluminum and that included the sending unit, foam baffling, cap, and mounting brackets. The plastic doesnt crack or break like an aluminum would either, it will just conform. Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 02-18-2006 at 02:24 PM.

02-20-2006, 10:28 PM	#17
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread wow found an old pic

02-21-2006, 02:20 AM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread It looks like your booster is on the ground and has the vacum port you asked about. Is that the same booster? Looks like a couple of nice bike hanging above! Do or did you race? Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 02-21-2006 at 02:22 AM.

02-21-2006, 12:51 PM	#19
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread yea haha I used to bmx when I was a bit younger those bikes have been there for a long time

02-21-2006, 02:26 PM	#20
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 02-21-2006 at 02:27 PM.

02-21-2006, 03:04 PM	#21
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 55 project thread sweet __________________ 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) .

02-21-2006, 08:12 PM	#22
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: 55 project thread SWEET! I'm working on my '59. I took off the bed, gas tank, and seat. The fenders are next. __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

02-21-2006, 09:35 PM	#23
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread My son used to race ABA. He started when he was six and raced off and on until he was 14, he 23 now. I miss going to the races and watching him, I'm sure you Dad knows what I'm talking about. Your dash looks great! Your Dad really does paint well!

03-07-2006, 05:06 PM	#24
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread got a new manifold yesterday and here is a picture of the pretty lights I bought 2 new headlights and left one of the older in there to see the difference the passenger is a new light and the drivers is an older light I had before the project started, you can really see how much brighter the new light is. Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 03-07-2006 at 05:18 PM.

03-08-2006, 02:43 AM	#25
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Nice, Very Nice!!

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