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12-18-2013, 07:22 PM
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55 Step Side UK build
Hi there, thought I would show you my 55 Step Side build, I live in the UK in southern England, as you folks may know we have quite a growing hotrod scene here.
Truck is now on the road, but thought you might like to see pictures of the build. I will keep them coming over the next few weeks. BUILD SPEC. 350 small block (Edelbrock Heads, Holley throttle body fuel injection, sanderson headers, Performer RPM intake, roller tip rockers, Comp cam. TH350 Arrt Carr Trans Ford 9" rear with tru trac, Moser shafts. Brakes.. 4 Pot Brembos, 12" discs front and rear 17" Tourque Thrust 2 17x8 front and 17x11 rear with Hoosier Pro street radials Lots of other mods but I will list as I go along.    
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12-18-2013, 07:44 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Looks great love the red on the pillars. Welcome to the site.
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12-18-2013, 08:10 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Welcome.
Very nice truck. Kim |
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12-19-2013, 03:11 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Nice,
Love to see some more pix.
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12-19-2013, 06:39 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Here are some pictures of the start of the build, Truck came from Georgia about ten years ago and it was in bits when I opened the container.
Decided to build with after market suspension kits, and went for a Hiedts front IFS and a TCI rear four bar link. First job was to mount the chassis on a jig so I could make sure the chassis was straight and centred.    [IMG]  [/IMG]Next job was to sort the cab.. |
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12-19-2013, 09:31 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Here is a picture of the cab restoration, Cab was in a bad way, so decided to put a complete floor in.
It was braced and the old floor removed and then media blasted, new floor pan was mounted to the chassis and cab mounted to the new floor.  A brief description about me, I have been in the automotive trade for some thirty years, mostly in classic car restoration but I have also been a Technical demonstrator for two major paint companies (DuPont and Akzo Nobel) Here is a link to my car restoration company. http://www.greenfieldcarrestoration.co.uk/ As you can see I have built and painted many Hotrods and Custom cars. I will put some more pictures of some of my work in future updates as I don't want to bombard you all with too much. The main reason I want to share with you folk is I need to do some modifications to my truck as I have a few issues and would be great full for some advice.. Here is a picture of my last Custom Car I built, paintwork fabrication and mechanical all done by me...(What a Big Head!!!!) 
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12-19-2013, 10:25 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Welcome..Great looking truck. I love the shoebox as well. The fit and finish looks to be top notch.
Marc
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12-19-2013, 11:39 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Very nice work.
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12-19-2013, 11:42 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Wow! What a Beautiful Truck, you've done some really nice work on it.
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12-19-2013, 02:59 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
That is a great looking truck. Can't wait to see more pic's of the build.
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12-19-2013, 07:38 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
nice truck.
yes we are picture sluts 
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12-20-2013, 06:05 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Here are some more pictures...
     
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12-20-2013, 10:02 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Very cool truck
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12-20-2013, 10:17 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Impressive build!!
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12-20-2013, 10:17 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Nice job, looks very smooth!
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12-20-2013, 11:45 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
That's a heck of a lot of work replacing all the cab metal. Looks good.
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12-21-2013, 04:26 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
here's a little get together we had in the summer..
    The Forties Ford Pickup and the 37 Chevy were painted by me. |
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12-21-2013, 10:04 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Very nice truck. Well done.
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12-22-2013, 09:00 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Impressive build! What size tires do you have front and rear?
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12-22-2013, 10:11 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Awesome build! Got any shots of the interior?
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12-24-2013, 04:39 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Nice truck!
Very cool cars in the UK. |
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12-24-2013, 11:26 AM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Nice truck. Red pillars are a different touch. Very nice truck. Interior pics?
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12-29-2013, 01:57 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Here's some pictures of the interior before carpet was fitted....
 
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12-29-2013, 02:19 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Very nice. Great build!
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12-29-2013, 02:57 PM
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Re: 55 Step Side UK build
Very nice interior.
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