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bondobob · 04-18-2007, 09:47 AM

The column drop still needs some finishing touches but it works, lower column mount is in, tailgate latches and straps are done, and the inner panel and outer door skins are FINISHED! Total pain in the butt to get smooth and the right convex curve. Now working on the edge of the step (sorta rocker panel). It was replaced by the previous owner but got very flattened when I had it sand blasted. Enjoy PS: I have more pics of the door job if you are interested.

bondobob · 04-18-2007, 10:40 AM

Sorry about that.

Sweet&LowPro55 · 04-18-2007, 01:19 PM

Nice work .....Guess it never gets done..The labor of Love !!!

bondobob · 04-18-2007, 03:20 PM

"Never Done" made me laugh. My not so understanding wife said "Gee, you're almost done" Yeah right.

entourageguy · 04-18-2007, 03:49 PM

"Never Done" made me laugh. My not so understanding wife said "Gee, you're almost done" Yeah right.

You too !!!!

Brian ...

56chevy1300 · 04-18-2007, 05:29 PM

interesting firewall treatment...can you provide more pics please!

Kabwe · 04-18-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bondobob

"Never Done" made me laugh. My not so understanding wife said "Gee, you're almost done" Yeah right.

Every weekend I hear that statement. That and she calls me the ghetto chip foose.lol "Hey its dinner time Mr. Chip Foose.lol

chevyrestoguy · 04-19-2007, 12:12 AM

Where did you get that cool louvered tailgate skin? That truck is coming along very nicely. Always a pleasure to see the progress shots.
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bondobob · 04-19-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 56chevy1300

interesting firewall treatment...can you provide more pics please!

The firewall and floor are from Direct Sheetmetal with a 4" set back for a big block.

The tailgate is not a skin, it came as you see. You can get it with the stock latch tabs or smooth like mine. I got it through AutoBody Specialties in Middlefield,Ct but they are just a distributor. It was around $285 (ouch) but worth it. I think Brothers has them too.

bondobob · 04-19-2007, 07:43 AM

Added tailgate pic.

tiggerstoy · 04-19-2007, 11:55 AM

i love the firewall, i'v been trying to find one so i can bluprint it and fab my own, but it looks like i'll have to break down and bye one.....the truck looks great.

Jebb1978 · 04-20-2007, 01:25 PM

I think for anyone going "all out custom" this truck is going to raise the bar! Really clean work, it looks very nice!

CAL 58 GMC · 04-21-2007, 11:50 AM

Man thats really some nice work you have done! I like the way your steering column comes through you firewall.

bondobob · 04-24-2007, 01:12 PM

Thank you Jebb and Cal, it sure feels good to get a pat on the back from you guys.

04-18-2007, 09:47 AM	#1
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Up-date on my 57 The column drop still needs some finishing touches but it works, lower column mount is in, tailgate latches and straps are done, and the inner panel and outer door skins are FINISHED! Total pain in the butt to get smooth and the right convex curve. Now working on the edge of the step (sorta rocker panel). It was replaced by the previous owner but got very flattened when I had it sand blasted. Enjoy PS: I have more pics of the door job if you are interested.

04-18-2007, 10:40 AM	#2
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: Up-date on my 57 Sorry about that. Attached Images

04-18-2007, 01:19 PM	#3
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Up-date on my 57 Nice work .....Guess it never gets done..The labor of Love !!! __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

04-18-2007, 03:20 PM	#4
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: Up-date on my 57 "Never Done" made me laugh. My not so understanding wife said "Gee, you're almost done" Yeah right.

04-18-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Up-date on my 57 "Never Done" made me laugh. My not so understanding wife said "Gee, you're almost done" Yeah right. You too !!!! Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 04-18-2007 at 04:46 PM.

04-18-2007, 05:29 PM	#6
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: Up-date on my 57 interesting firewall treatment...can you provide more pics please!

04-19-2007, 12:12 AM	#8
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Up-date on my 57 Where did you get that cool louvered tailgate skin? That truck is coming along very nicely. Always a pleasure to see the progress shots. ________ Hot Box Vaporizer Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:08 AM.

04-19-2007, 07:43 AM	#10
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: Up-date on my 57 Added tailgate pic. Attached Images

04-19-2007, 11:55 AM	#11
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: Up-date on my 57 i love the firewall, i'v been trying to find one so i can bluprint it and fab my own, but it looks like i'll have to break down and bye one.....the truck looks great.

04-20-2007, 01:25 PM	#12
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Up-date on my 57 I think for anyone going "all out custom" this truck is going to raise the bar! Really clean work, it looks very nice! __________________ 1959 GMC project

04-21-2007, 11:50 AM	#13
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Up-date on my 57 Man thats really some nice work you have done! I like the way your steering column comes through you firewall. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 04-21-2007 at 11:50 AM.

04-24-2007, 01:12 PM	#14
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: Up-date on my 57 Thank you Jebb and Cal, it sure feels good to get a pat on the back from you guys.



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