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:lol:! 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:

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This is just a few lots more pictures to come...

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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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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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

Where'd the frame come from?

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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.


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Finally got done fishing the new 00 gauge battery cable through the boxed frame.

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Just got these back from having them Powder coated

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Still lots of work to do finishing up the firewall..

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New Fuel Cell with Sealer inside. (note to self never use a hole saw to drill the fuel neck!)

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Front cab mounts in place with the new "RE" relocated master cylinder

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Fuel Tank mounted with filter and lines

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Mock up battery

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Machine shop redrilled new pickup rotors for car pattern, Wilwood brake pads and 2 1/2" lowering spindles.

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Mock up with body on and fitting body lines...

NOT GOING TO WORK....

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Little Better but not right yet...

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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...
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Powder coated core support filler panel

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NEW stuff Mr. UPS brought me!

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Filling in the cab corner holes

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Working on insulation and yes I am using the Lowes "Peel & Seal" this is the best stuff ever!


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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

WOW, looks great man!

Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

Welcome
Very cool build. Keep the pics coming.
Kim

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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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Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

The frame was out from under a 68 chevy SNB truck.

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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.

Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

great googley moogley!
now that's a frame :D:D:D
i'm liking this one...

Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

Great build so far!
Cant wait to see more

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...

Re: 57 Chevy Fleetside Build
 

How did you mount your gas pedal I have one just like it.

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^ x 2- i would like to know that also

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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What is the radiator out of? looks like it fits great.

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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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It fit good, other then having to fab the upper bracket, it is a cross flow out of a 70's impala, I believe...

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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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