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Jebb1978

06-22-2006 09:52 AM

Re: 55 project thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

I dont want the truck to sit an inch from the ground and a flip kit I think would do just that.

Its ironic that I actually want the rear exactly where it sits right but those springs were mickey moused and would be dangerous to drive on. The way the original owner lowered the rear suspension he just removed like 3 or 4 leafs out of the 6 or 7 that are there originally. Then one side has an extended shackle and one doesnt, I really hate that original owner.

You got that right, the flip kit will really put it on the ground! And as far as the leafs on my truck go,that is the exact same reason I am replacing mine! I am down to like half the leafs. I am going for the low look though. Keep up the good fight, those inner fenders look killer! :metal:

Frizzle Fry

06-23-2006 08:20 PM

Re: 55 project thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

HUZZAH

Ya, obviously not in the garage. For some reason I was picturing it being painted in the garage and rolled out for the pics:crazy: It looks good. I guess you just have to pick a day with little to no wind. I've been thinking about doing the same on my Burb but I don't want overspray on the house, driveway, and nearby cars. Any advice on this other than do it when there's no wind?

Keep up the good work:metal:

Rokcrln

06-24-2006 01:57 AM

Re: 55 project thread

That is comming along very nice!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Apache

06-28-2006 11:17 PM

Re: 55 project thread

Those inners look good.

68c10owner

07-04-2006 03:17 AM

Re: 55 project thread

awsome truck. can you give a little info on how you smoothed the firewall? I`m looking at a 55 now that somoene has butchered the firewall to put "hang down" pedals in. I think it would be easier to smooth it then to repair it back to stock. thanks.

Igotachevyor2

07-04-2006 11:34 AM

Re: 55 project thread

its coming along nicely everything is so smooth and shiney better than new. i assume there is a lot of wet sanding between coats for trash removal from painting out side i plan on doing mine the same way

keep up the good work and keep the pics coming

Tance52

07-21-2006 08:43 AM

Re: 55 project thread

Very nice work, I just joined the site and I'm using your pictures as my targets of what I want to do (can't hit a target if you don't have one). I just started the frame-up restoration of an original 55 Napco 4x4 and I'm planning many of the same things that you've done, so thanks for the pics. Nice job!

55ChevyPU

08-14-2006 07:58 PM

Re: 55 project thread

After a fierce battle with the motor mounts from hell I finally got them in, To my dismay the truck did not leave the battle unharmed....

http://www.two40musclez.com/chevy/firewall.jpg

CAL 58 GMC

08-15-2006 12:30 AM

Re: 55 project thread

Man, that really sucks! It's a good thing your Dad a good painter!

Jebb1978

08-15-2006 12:28 PM

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Yeah man, I feel for you. I put a few chips in my Nova putting it back together. :whine:

texascowboy593

08-17-2006 12:30 AM

Re: 55 project thread

I wanna cry... That sux man...

55ChevyPU

09-02-2006 08:47 PM

Re: 55 project thread

anyone know a good site I can purchase/order some rearched leaf springs from?

dwcsr

09-02-2006 08:55 PM

Re: 55 project thread

http://www.eatonsprings.com/ call them and tell them what you have and what you want to do.

55ChevyPU

09-02-2006 09:20 PM

Re: 55 project thread

oooOOoooOOoohhhh thank you thank you.

55ChevyPU

09-20-2006 03:26 AM

Re: 55 project thread

painted the inner fenders and upper hood latch panel

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...nerfenders.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...persupport.jpg

CAL 58 GMC

09-20-2006 12:28 PM

Re: 55 project thread

They looks great 55ChevyPU! Did you get that nasty scratch fixed?

55ChevyPU

09-20-2006 05:02 PM

Re: 55 project thread

no :-(

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3.../innerleft.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...innerright.jpg

watahyahknow

09-20-2006 05:54 PM

Re: 55 project thread

outch ..... hope its something that can be fixed nearly invisible
realy realy nice truck , i have an 80's truck but love the shape of the apache type trucks , the climate here doesnt alow cars to stay rustfree for that long though so if i ever have enough cash to spend i just might get one out of the states

texascowboy593

09-20-2006 09:21 PM

Re: 55 project thread

Hey "double nickel"...It sure is looking good...Hope that scratch can come out OK...:(

55ChevyPU

10-07-2006 09:38 PM

Re: 55 project thread

im just about done with the bodywork for the bed and finished with the doors, now I just need to tackle the rear fenders.

http://www.two40musclez.com/chevy/bed2.jpg
http://www.two40musclez.com/chevy/bed4.jpg

texascowboy593

10-07-2006 09:51 PM

Re: 55 project thread

Man thats some nice, smooth and clean work you've done there...Great job!!!:)

CAL 58 GMC

10-07-2006 10:38 PM

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Looking good 55ChevyPu! Can't wait to see her all painted!

GATORBUILT '59

10-07-2006 11:39 PM

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Good WORK!!!

watahyahknow

10-08-2006 07:24 AM

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:metal:

Daniel U

10-09-2006 04:35 AM

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Very nice Job! Sorry to see the SCRATCH! I don't look forward to my 1st scratch, but I know as a driver, it's bound to happen. Good work, keep us posted.

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