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Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 09:08 PM

'57 Project Pics.
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get me on the road · 03-01-2008, 09:12 PM

Just out of curiosity, what did that look like when he got it, and how much did he pay? Do you get snow over there, if so do they use salt?

Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 09:14 PM

A few more:

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My new Valve covers for my Camaro Motor. What do ya think?
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Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by get me on the road

Just out of curiosity, what did that look like when he got it, and how much did he pay? Do you get snow over there, if so do they use salt?

My Dad lives in Winchester, Va. He paid $500.00 bucks for it and it was in pieces. We do get snow over here, they use sand and grit (small rocks).

Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 09:20 PM

One more of the bed. Cedar looks good in there.
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get me on the road · 03-01-2008, 09:22 PM

Nice motor. Whats the speed limit over there?

Bishops Trucks · 03-01-2008, 09:32 PM

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Nice motor. Whats the speed limit over there?

Thanks on the motor. The speed limit varies depending on the area. They follow the same speeds as the states but converted to metric. Most of the Autobahn that I've been on going to Italy is around 80 mph. Germany is where you can haul a$$.

hewlett2002000 · 03-01-2008, 10:08 PM

now that is one clean truck. i like it

John

Bishops Trucks · 03-02-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

now that is one clean truck. i like it

John

He is covering the seat with the same stock white/black cover that he has in his '55 210 Delray. He said he will have it on the road by the middle of spring.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-04-2008, 09:52 AM

This is coming together really nice. Looks great! Looking forward to the pic's of the interior.

esll.

corn · 03-04-2008, 10:04 AM

That will be fun to cruise in! Good job on it. Oh those valve covers are sweet too. Where did you find those?

Bishops Trucks · 03-04-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by corn

That will be fun to cruise in! Good job on it. Oh those valve covers are sweet too. Where did you find those?

I found them on evilbay. The only problem is they hit on one of the roller rockers.

**special-K** · 03-04-2008, 04:33 PM

Nice truck!I the the`55 front end looks best.Thewhite cedar looks great.Is it aromatic?It`ll sure keep the bugs out!

Bishops Trucks · 03-04-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nice truck! I think the`55 front end looks best.The white cedar looks great. Is it aromatic? It`ll sure keep the bugs out!

Hey Tim,
One of his friends had cut the boards strait from logs, it does have a good smell to it. He likes that front end best also, now he has a truck to go with his car.

72BlckButy · 03-04-2008, 06:11 PM

Slick looking project truck!

**special-K** · 03-04-2008, 06:20 PM

Jim,that`s exactly what I like about the`55 2nds.They make a great mate to the car.They got it right.Plus,the fast that I was born that year.My dream truck is a`55 with a 58/59 short Fleetside bed.

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get me on the road No Matter What. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Do I know you? Posts: 655	Re: Dad's '57 Project........ Just out of curiosity, what did that look like when he got it, and how much did he pay? Do you get snow over there, if so do they use salt? __________________ Currently own: 89 Chevy Silverado Previously Owned:Starting with my first vehicle 86 Mercury Cougar /89 Olds 88 /88 Chevy S-10 /84 Pontiac Firebird(I miss it) /91 Chevy S-10 Last edited by get me on the road; 03-01-2008 at 09:13 PM.

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get me on the road No Matter What. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Do I know you? Posts: 655	Re: Dad's '57 Project........ Nice motor. Whats the speed limit over there? __________________ Currently own: 89 Chevy Silverado Previously Owned:Starting with my first vehicle 86 Mercury Cougar /89 Olds 88 /88 Chevy S-10 /84 Pontiac Firebird(I miss it) /91 Chevy S-10

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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Dad's '57 Project........ This is coming together really nice. Looks great! Looking forward to the pic's of the interior. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

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corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Dad's '57 Project........ That will be fun to cruise in! Good job on it. Oh those valve covers are sweet too. Where did you find those?

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Dad's '57 Project........ Nice truck!I the the`55 front end looks best.Thewhite cedar looks great.Is it aromatic?It`ll sure keep the bugs out! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Dad's '57 Project........ Jim,that`s exactly what I like about the`55 2nds.They make a great mate to the car.They got it right.Plus,the fast that I was born that year.My dream truck is a`55 with a 58/59 short Fleetside bed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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