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skunkswife · 02-18-2011, 05:39 PM

here is my new build total time from field to daily driver was 9 weeks!

pipty6 · 02-18-2011, 05:57 PM

looks great, more info on what you did to it. Suspension, motor stuff like that . Again, looks good

Kabwe · 02-18-2011, 06:05 PM

It certainly has the cool factor. Nice job

I agree with the above statement it would be cool if you tell us more about it.

OrrieG · 02-18-2011, 08:15 PM

Looks good, more detail on the build please, pics too!

Mike Bradbury · 02-18-2011, 08:29 PM

In the other thread you said that you spent $600 for it and then had the owner bag it and get it running. Was that still part of the $600? How long ago was 14? Just trying to get an idea of how long it sat in the field

Kim57 · 02-18-2011, 08:32 PM

Looks like a nice ride but we do need more pics and info.
Kim

ratty 46 · 02-18-2011, 11:03 PM

Ya got my attention too .... let us know what its all about.

Ratty 46

72BlckButy · 02-18-2011, 11:05 PM

Subscribed...

skunkswife · 02-19-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

In the other thread you said that you spent $600 for it and then had the owner bag it and get it running. Was that still part of the $600? How long ago was 14? Just trying to get an idea of how long it sat in the field

No I bought the truck bone stock for 600. It had been sitting In a field since 91. My husband bagged it and I didn't want the straight six so my husband and I did the motor swap.
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sgtusmc · 02-19-2011, 02:08 PM

You're a lucky Lady. That is a nice looking truck.

troy54gmc · 02-19-2011, 03:55 PM

That is sweeeet. Love the stance. You gonna keep the old paint or go new?? oh ya MORE PICTURES!!! What kinda frame work and suspension and engine??? what size are those wheels??

jwalk · 02-19-2011, 03:56 PM

Looks good! My old tires sure do look good on there!
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troy54gmc · 02-19-2011, 03:58 PM

Jwalk. those are your old tires?? what size are they?

entourageguy · 02-19-2011, 07:02 PM

Neet looking truck. Any more pictures?
That truck looks like a good candidate for a CLR scrub and wash.
I bet there is still some paint under there.

jwalk · 02-20-2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by troy54gmc

Jwalk. those are your old tires?? what size are they?

Their 245/60/15 for the front and 295/50/15 for the rear.
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OrrieG · 02-20-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

That truck looks like a good candidate for a CLR scrub and wash.
I bet there is still some paint under there.

I was thinking the same thing. CLR and some flat or satin clear and you are set. There is a thread over at HAMB on it.

skunkswife · 02-21-2011, 11:07 AM

a few more pics

skunkswife · 02-23-2011, 08:50 PM

put a 78 camaro front clip on,put a 69 camaro rear end,cut all the cross members out,put the camaro trans cross member in, made all new tube cross members,and made two c-notches.

skunkswife · 02-23-2011, 08:53 PM

69 rearend

Kim57 · 02-24-2011, 01:27 AM

Looking good. Keep the pics coming.
Kim

skunkwerx · 03-29-2011, 08:20 PM

put back together,got new tires,new wheels,& got them put on

skunkwerx · 03-29-2011, 08:51 PM

new bullet centercaps and lugs,floor patched,and new lokar shifter

ratty 46 · 03-29-2011, 09:08 PM

Stance is kick ass. Wife must be pleased that it's going back together ...

Ratty 46

ChuckDriver · 03-29-2011, 09:43 PM

Nice!

Kim57 · 03-30-2011, 12:17 AM

Looking good. The wide whites look cool.
Kim

02-18-2011, 05:39 PM	#1
skunkswife Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayre, Ok Posts: 33	Skunkswifes 55 chevy here is my new build total time from field to daily driver was 9 weeks! Attached Images __________________ Informing other women one black eye at a time

02-18-2011, 05:57 PM	#2
pipty6 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: nor cal Posts: 23	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy looks great, more info on what you did to it. Suspension, motor stuff like that . Again, looks good

02-18-2011, 06:05 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy It certainly has the cool factor. Nice job I agree with the above statement it would be cool if you tell us more about it. Last edited by Kabwe; 02-18-2011 at 06:05 PM.

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02-18-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy In the other thread you said that you spent $600 for it and then had the owner bag it and get it running. Was that still part of the $600? How long ago was 14? Just trying to get an idea of how long it sat in the field __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

02-18-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy Looks like a nice ride but we do need more pics and info. Kim

02-18-2011, 11:03 PM	#7
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy Ya got my attention too .... let us know what its all about. Ratty 46

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02-19-2011, 03:55 PM	#11
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy That is sweeeet. Love the stance. You gonna keep the old paint or go new?? oh ya MORE PICTURES!!! What kinda frame work and suspension and engine??? what size are those wheels?? Last edited by troy54gmc; 02-19-2011 at 03:56 PM.

02-19-2011, 03:56 PM	#12
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02-19-2011, 03:58 PM	#13
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy Jwalk. those are your old tires?? what size are they?

02-19-2011, 07:02 PM	#14
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy Neet looking truck. Any more pictures? That truck looks like a good candidate for a CLR scrub and wash. I bet there is still some paint under there. __________________ ................................................................ 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

02-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#17
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02-23-2011, 08:50 PM	#18
skunkswife Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayre, Ok Posts: 33	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy put a 78 camaro front clip on,put a 69 camaro rear end,cut all the cross members out,put the camaro trans cross member in, made all new tube cross members,and made two c-notches. Attached Images __________________ Informing other women one black eye at a time



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02-23-2011, 08:53 PM	#19
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02-24-2011, 01:27 AM	#20
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03-29-2011, 08:51 PM	#22
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03-29-2011, 09:08 PM	#23
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Skunkswifes 55 chevy Stance is kick ass. Wife must be pleased that it's going back together ... Ratty 46

03-29-2011, 09:43 PM	#24
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