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02-03-2012, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NE Oklahoma
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57 Chevy Fleetside Build
I have been planning on starting this build thread a couple of months ago when I started this project, however procrastination got the best of me! As everyone always says better late then never. I little back ground on the truck, ive owned it since 1995. When I was 15 I saved up my money bought this out of a field with no bed for 75 bucks. I worked on it and drove it in high school with a 283 3 speed on the column, straight axle and little to no brakes, until I could afford to upgrade to a sub frame and auto tranny. Up until that point I had no idea cars/trucks were so easy to drive
 ! Anyway like all of my friends time passed life went on and she sat for years while I deployed a couple times married a couple times, etc. Now I am set to where I have funds, steady life and a son that I would like to pass it down to one day. Until then I would like to get it road worthy so we can spend some time together, maybe some cruises so he can have some memories like I have had in it. Without further ado here she is:     This is just a few lots more pictures to come... |
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02-03-2012, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
good lookin truck !- interesting tailights -- best of luck on the build -keep us posted -and if ya got questions ; this is the forum to ask .
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02-03-2012, 12:46 PM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
These were taken the first night I got it in the shop, with no hesitation we proceeded with the tear down process:
        
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02-03-2012, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Valparaiso, NE
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Where'd the frame come from?
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02-03-2012, 12:56 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Here is the new Pro Street frame that will she will ride on with fresh paint. I decided to smooth the firewall and relocated the battery box to the rear above the rear end.
     Finally got done fishing the new 00 gauge battery cable through the boxed frame. 
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02-03-2012, 01:06 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 Just got these back from having them Powder coated   Still lots of work to do finishing up the firewall..  New Fuel Cell with Sealer inside. (note to self never use a hole saw to drill the fuel neck!)   Front cab mounts in place with the new "RE" relocated master cylinder   
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02-03-2012, 01:13 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Fuel Tank mounted with filter and lines
  Mock up battery    Machine shop redrilled new pickup rotors for car pattern, Wilwood brake pads and 2 1/2" lowering spindles. 
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02-03-2012, 01:15 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Mock up with body on and fitting body lines...
NOT GOING TO WORK....  Little Better but not right yet...   
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02-03-2012, 01:21 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Got rid of the front roll pan that I installed in the 90's! and test fitting the bumper and brackets:
And yes the bumper is mounted upside down, I liked the looks of it better...    Powder coated core support filler panel  
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02-03-2012, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
NEW stuff Mr. UPS brought me!
    Filling in the cab corner holes   Working on insulation and yes I am using the Lowes "Peel & Seal" this is the best stuff ever! 
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02-03-2012, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Cali.
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
WOW, looks great man!
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02-03-2012, 02:31 PM
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Location: Corona, California
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Welcome
Very cool build. Keep the pics coming. Kim |
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02-03-2012, 02:49 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Here is something I had made for the new radiator, I have it powder coated now I will have updated pictures later:
 
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02-03-2012, 02:51 PM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
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02-03-2012, 02:56 PM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
My plan is to build this and drive it to the Stray Kat 500 in Dewey, Ok on May 4th, 5th 6th then tear it down for paint and fixes.
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02-03-2012, 03:46 PM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
great googley moogley!
now that's a frame  i'm liking this one...
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02-03-2012, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Clear Lake, MN
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Great build so far!
Cant wait to see more |
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02-03-2012, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Woah that things a monster!! I love the way the fleets look! and (no offense to you 58-9 lovers) im partial to the 55-57 front end. Best of both worlds!!!!!
I'm assuming this wont be a work truck lol... |
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02-03-2012, 10:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Elk River, MN
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
How did you mount your gas pedal I have one just like it.
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02-03-2012, 11:45 PM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
^ x 2- i would like to know that also
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02-04-2012, 01:37 PM
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Location: Boise, Idaho
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Great looking build, cant wait for more pics of how you finish off the inside of the bed.
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02-04-2012, 02:21 PM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
What is the radiator out of? looks like it fits great.
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02-06-2012, 10:06 AM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
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It fit kind of weird due to the shortness of the assembly and the way the firewall turnes. Ill take some pictures, but it turned out fantastic and works great! |
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02-06-2012, 10:25 AM
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
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02-06-2012, 10:34 AM
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Location: NE Oklahoma
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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
Here are some pictures of my wire hooks and insulation that I did this weekend.
  
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