Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

good work so far

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

They look to be Omega's.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks, yes, they are Omega's. Picked them up at a local show.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Really nice work on the lighting department!
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Well, we figured we'd try and make it as visible as possible when I step on the pedal. Most people will be checkin' out the truck and not what it's doing. Maybe this will help.

It should be plenty bright.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

I have to redirect all my pics to a different host. Flickr has turned off it's sharing feature. So, I'm looking at options but I do have more pics to put up soon... Should be ordering LS3 plug and play kit from GM Performance soon. /Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Let's try this, new photobucket account

Got the Jag Rear installed

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps289436bc.jpg

Now, got some catchin' up to do...

Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looks good.
Kim

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

that is one interesting rear end! You did a great job!
dne'

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Sorry this took so long, but here ya go:

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d55c0cc.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5b5a2837.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psb93d352d.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0ca2e12d.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

I stopped by the shop Thursday to sit in the seat for the first time since 1997. Going to move the column up about an inch so the gauges will be correctly visible through the steering wheel opening /Ken

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d875b2e.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Top down view of the Jag IRS with Pinion Supports and Radius Rods installed.

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps716fb439.jpg

Engine Compartment getting ready for drivetrain.
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7b4cf9ea.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks Guys!!

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking nice.
Kim

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks!

Got lots of stuff to do before summer. I don't think it will be on the road for spring cruises but maybe summer.

I wish I could take credit for the work but no time to spare so it's at the shop. They're doing a terrific job. Pay as you go, so faster I pay, quicker they get done... :lol:

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

The shop got some body work done.

New Cab Corners
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps28ebf8c5.jpg

Dash started with this
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps23277349.jpg

... to this
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps881a25c9.jpg

And is all smooth now
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psf46453f7.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looks real nice.
Kim

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking good. I'm just right across the river from you.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

I posted these pics above but somehow, something happened in Photobucket, so here they are again.

This is a '73 Jag XJ6 IRS

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6b330ee7.jpg

Teardown and cleanup
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psd5446acf.jpg

Factory 10 Bolt
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5470116a.jpg

Jag Installed
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps289436bc.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Yes you are... well, you'll be one of the first on the board to see her when I get her ready.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Sweet

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Just read through it all. You've got an awesome goal, and the truck is looking awesome so far. Little jealous of the jag rear end myself :metal: Can't wait to see it done.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks, most of the major fab work is done so I should be getting it back soon to start getting it together like I want.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Nice work, and good looking truck.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Its been a month.....where's the updates!! :lol::lol::lol:

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Good question, I'll go by the shop Monday and check... been tied up with father in laws death, with before and after preparations.

I'm at the point of purchasing the drivetrain for it. GM Performance Connect and Cruise Kit (LS3 6.2 & 4L65e)... Should have it in a week or so.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

I stopped by the shop today. Didn't get any pictures but I have to go back this week and work on their computers so I'll get some then..

They did get some more smoothing of the body done, mounting of the third brake light below the rear window opening cut the holes for the instruments.


Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

I love the look of the Jag IRS, I thought about either it or Vette, since I have a Panel truck and I didn't want to cut the floor inside. Are you thinking about airbags or is that the stance you were looking for? I know that vette irs can be put on airbags, I'm not sure about the Jag.



Panelman55

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Bags aren't really option mainly because the coils would have to go away to make way for them. I like the look of the coils, plus the ride should be awesome as well. I believe the stance/ride height is going to be excellent with the static drop as it is.

Frame should be going in for paint soon and other pieces powder coated as necessary.

Will be fitting the truck with new shoes shortly too. Probably go with torque thrusts or Coys (20/18) in Black Chrome maybe... saw them at Hot Rod Nats in Louisville last summer, look really nice. /Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Stopped by the shop today to check on the old girl...

Here's some progress pics.. just about to tear down and make the frame pretty.

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psa240a8c9.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psfc885982.jpg

Driver side door and fender are smooth and line up well now. Thought we were going to have to replace the fender but they got it right.
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psfbf88b43.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps29444f06.jpg

Passenger Side just about ready for primer...
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps506d7d0f.jpg

Here's a little fab work on the rear end;
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4087ac14.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94e4f607.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking real nice.
Kim

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks Kim, hoping to get the ball rolling a little faster over the next few weeks... now, time to order the engine / tranny.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Man that rear end looks like it always belonged there. Real nice. Body work looks good too. That engine and tranny are gonna be so good.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Did you get the truck together?

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Not yet. It's still at the Body Shop. We're purchasing a house right now and have had to route monies to that. But, I'll get it back on track later this fall. I'll have a 40'x40' shop to put it in too. WooHoo!! /Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

87Lowrider, hope your is comming along!
I've read your thread just now and it's looking great!

I'm building mine with a Jag IRS (and IFS) also.
Do you have any updates yet?

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Nice thread... I am also chucking a '55 Stepside together with Jaguar front and rear full suspension, struggle to find the time to start my own build thread- but thanks for taking the time to put these up!
Cold over here in the UK- so watching this makes me more enthusiastic about braving the temperature.... so I'll have to fire up the welder to warm up!

Rich

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

I stopped by the shop a couple days ago. No big rush there with lots going on with other projects, mine is patiently waiting. But, it looks to be heading out to have the frame powder coated / painted shortly.

I'm still working on drive train gathering. All the body work is done and waiting for re-assembly after the frame gets pretty.

Then it comes home for me to start finishing it off. Hoping to have it on the road this summer.

Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Should have some good frame pics shortly and the cab and bed are being prepped for paint... doing a deep blue exterior with saddle color interior. /Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Stopped by the shop and they finally got the frame back today...

Here's what I started with after teardown and before I got all the original mounts and cross members removed;

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d7f8433.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps90fcaf66.jpg

To This;

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5jjuhdhf.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...pse71z3viz.jpg

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/...psbcy2fgni.jpg

Next week starts paint and re-assembly... :metal: