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candyx · 02-07-2011, 12:18 AM

Bought a 57 3100 in very good shape with 327 4 speed which i was going to change to automatic.Truck had stock suspension no power steering which was great on the highway untill you had to park it in town.One thing lead to another and i wound up pulling the frame out,sold the engine,trans and wheels.Started to fab up a frame my first and finally got to the point of welding it all together this weekend.

Kim57 · 02-07-2011, 01:09 AM

Welcome candyx
Very nice looking frame. Be sure and keep posting pics of the progress.
Kim

Fat Mike · 02-07-2011, 10:03 AM

That is a very nice frame. Good job and keep posting pictures!!

**JML55** · 02-07-2011, 05:12 PM

Nice work.

candyx · 02-07-2011, 11:39 PM

Thanks ,what I'v been getting used to is the fact when you start welding fabricated steel parts together is that the heat warps the crap out of everything.Using tube steel doesn't help much either since it has all the tension stuck in the steel so as soon as you cut it,it starts to unbend.It's a learning experience to say the least.........

candyx · 02-12-2011, 11:26 PM

Off the bench and on jack stands finally

candyx · 02-13-2011, 06:05 PM

more photos

Kabwe · 02-13-2011, 06:10 PM

It looks great, keep up the good work.

candyx · 02-13-2011, 06:37 PM

Thanks but don't you mean Alot of Work,its nothing like that show were they build a car in seven days.You don't realize how time consuming it is until you start a project.

BC Toy chest · 02-21-2011, 03:46 AM

AWESOME WORK !! Please post more pictures soon.

candyx · 02-21-2011, 06:29 PM

Custom tank installed today,waiting on wheels so i can install engine and trans so i can weld up the trans mount and then break it down for the powder coater.

OrrieG · 02-21-2011, 08:39 PM

I know you thought of this, but will the tank be off the ground with the axles bottomed out? Eye balling the axle at the top of the notch it appears like it will be close. Nice work, just an observation. I spent a lot of time with my tank worring about approach angles when transitioning from flat to slopes and it doesn't hang down that low.

candyx · 02-21-2011, 09:28 PM

The photo is deceiving ,i lowered the shock mounts which are lower then the top of the notch itself so the axle could never hit the frame.The deepest tank i could use is 10" for it to work without hitting.Once i get the wheels on it i'll find out how much room i'll actually have to play with and if i can keep the shocks in the lowest holes or if i have to raise them.

63chevyll · 02-21-2011, 09:38 PM

What front spindles are you using, are the 73-87 or GM car
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candyx · 02-21-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 63chevyll

What front spindles are you using, are the 73-87 or GM car
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The spindles came in the kit from No Limit Engineering,i know there not a drop spindle,but thats about all i know about them.

troy54gmc · 02-23-2011, 12:51 AM

Dang that frame is sweeeet!!! I think you may be fibbing about this being your first frame build right? where did you start? just measuring off of stock frame or what??? That makes me want to dump mine and start all over.

But seriously that is very nice work..

JOHNJOHN · 02-23-2011, 02:34 PM

ouch !!!!!!!!!!! very nice

candyx · 02-23-2011, 07:44 PM

Yes it'smy first frame i ever built and i just matched the old frame and made a few changes from other builds that i'v seen on the different forums and professional builders.I'll have to say you can pick up alot of information on these forums which you have to thank everyone that shares information and photos from their builds.You can also avoid some first time mistakes from what others have done.Not to mention that these trucks i would consider to be a basic build or a beginners build since its only two straight rails with a few crossmembers.Theirs alot of talented guys on this board that do metal body work that is incredible,taking a body that anyone else could only junk and bringing it back to show quaility.

Kabwe · 02-23-2011, 08:58 PM

You are doing a great job.

candyx · 03-15-2011, 02:13 PM

Finally got a Roller!!!!

1956chevtruck · 03-15-2011, 03:41 PM

Great looking frame! Is that a TCI four-bar? Which panhard are you going to use?
Byron

PurdueSD · 03-15-2011, 03:56 PM

Your a heck of a fabricator, but i must question you taste in transmissions! Hahaha

Kim57 · 03-15-2011, 04:05 PM

The frame looks great.
Kim

candyx · 03-15-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1956chevtruck

Great looking frame! Is that a TCI four-bar? Which panhard are you going to use?
Byron

Thanks,Its on there it runs from the front lower mount to the rear lower mount.

candyx · 03-15-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurdueSD

Your a heck of a fabricator, but i must question you taste in transmissions! Hahaha

Thanks, trans is going to be better then before you just put it into drive instead of shifting.We're lazy drivers!!!!

02-07-2011, 12:18 AM	#1
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	57 Step Side Bought a 57 3100 in very good shape with 327 4 speed which i was going to change to automatic.Truck had stock suspension no power steering which was great on the highway untill you had to park it in town.One thing lead to another and i wound up pulling the frame out,sold the engine,trans and wheels.Started to fab up a frame my first and finally got to the point of welding it all together this weekend. Attached Images Last edited by candyx; 02-07-2011 at 12:18 AM.

02-07-2011, 01:09 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 57 Step Side Welcome candyx Very nice looking frame. Be sure and keep posting pics of the progress. Kim

02-07-2011, 10:03 AM	#3
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: 57 Step Side That is a very nice frame. Good job and keep posting pictures!! __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

02-07-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 57 Step Side Nice work. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-07-2011, 11:39 PM	#5
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side Thanks ,what I'v been getting used to is the fact when you start welding fabricated steel parts together is that the heat warps the crap out of everything.Using tube steel doesn't help much either since it has all the tension stuck in the steel so as soon as you cut it,it starts to unbend.It's a learning experience to say the least......... Attached Images

02-12-2011, 11:26 PM	#6
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side Off the bench and on jack stands finally Attached Images

02-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#7
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side more photos Attached Images

02-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#8
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 57 Step Side It looks great, keep up the good work.

02-13-2011, 06:37 PM	#9
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side Thanks but don't you mean Alot of Work,its nothing like that show were they build a car in seven days.You don't realize how time consuming it is until you start a project.

02-21-2011, 03:46 AM	#10
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: 57 Step Side AWESOME WORK !! Please post more pictures soon. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

02-21-2011, 06:29 PM	#11
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side Custom tank installed today,waiting on wheels so i can install engine and trans so i can weld up the trans mount and then break it down for the powder coater. Attached Images

02-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 57 Step Side I know you thought of this, but will the tank be off the ground with the axles bottomed out? Eye balling the axle at the top of the notch it appears like it will be close. Nice work, just an observation. I spent a lot of time with my tank worring about approach angles when transitioning from flat to slopes and it doesn't hang down that low. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-21-2011 at 08:40 PM.

02-21-2011, 09:28 PM	#13
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side The photo is deceiving ,i lowered the shock mounts which are lower then the top of the notch itself so the axle could never hit the frame.The deepest tank i could use is 10" for it to work without hitting.Once i get the wheels on it i'll find out how much room i'll actually have to play with and if i can keep the shocks in the lowest holes or if i have to raise them.

02-21-2011, 09:38 PM	#14
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 57 Step Side What front spindles are you using, are the 73-87 or GM car Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2011, 12:51 AM	#16
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: 57 Step Side Dang that frame is sweeeet!!! I think you may be fibbing about this being your first frame build right? where did you start? just measuring off of stock frame or what??? That makes me want to dump mine and start all over. But seriously that is very nice work..



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02-23-2011, 02:34 PM	#17
JOHNJOHN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Avignon France Posts: 37	Re: 57 Step Side ouch !!!!!!!!!!! very nice

02-23-2011, 07:44 PM	#18
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side Yes it'smy first frame i ever built and i just matched the old frame and made a few changes from other builds that i'v seen on the different forums and professional builders.I'll have to say you can pick up alot of information on these forums which you have to thank everyone that shares information and photos from their builds.You can also avoid some first time mistakes from what others have done.Not to mention that these trucks i would consider to be a basic build or a beginners build since its only two straight rails with a few crossmembers.Theirs alot of talented guys on this board that do metal body work that is incredible,taking a body that anyone else could only junk and bringing it back to show quaility.

02-23-2011, 08:58 PM	#19
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 57 Step Side You are doing a great job.

03-15-2011, 02:13 PM	#20
candyx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somerville nj Posts: 194	Re: 57 Step Side Finally got a Roller!!!! Attached Images

03-15-2011, 03:41 PM	#21
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: 57 Step Side Great looking frame! Is that a TCI four-bar? Which panhard are you going to use? Byron

03-15-2011, 03:56 PM	#22
PurdueSD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the middle Posts: 296	Re: 57 Step Side Your a heck of a fabricator, but i must question you taste in transmissions! Hahaha

03-15-2011, 04:05 PM	#23
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 57 Step Side The frame looks great. Kim

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