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63split · 06-24-2012, 05:39 PM

Hi my name is Sander and i am from the Netherlands
i have done a few frame off restorations on 50s and 60s cars , but this wil be the first custom build.

the Truck is from my uncle. Me and my dad and 2 cousin's will help with this project.
we bought the truck abouth a year ago and it was in pretty bad shape,
75% of the sheetmetal was shot. but the price was'nt bad + it has a dutch registration.

here some pictures of the progress made so far.....

cleaned up chassis

bunch op parts

ready to go for sandblasting

found a better core for the cab the other was far gone.....

back from sand blasting

time for new parts !
new sheet metal

[IMG]http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc337/corvettesander/1955%20truck/418027_283289978404459_1997645143_n.jpg[/IMG

cab repairs

new bed

and Santa was early this year !!

currently working on the chassis
made some X menber pieces but will first box the frame.
it will get a heidts superride front and a 4 link and a 9'' rear

well thats the story for now.
having fun ! Sander,

Red Foreman · 06-24-2012, 05:49 PM

Wow, some good progress going on there, will keep an eye on this build. Keep up the great work & good luck!

Kim57 · 06-25-2012, 12:20 AM

Welcome.
Looks like a real nice build.
Do keep the pics coming.
Kim

Stephanie · 06-25-2012, 12:30 AM

Wow! Looks amazing so far

Keep the updates coming along

63split · 06-25-2012, 12:09 PM

Thank you all for the thumbs up i will shure keep posting picture's !

thanks Sander,

Kabwe · 06-25-2012, 12:20 PM

Really nice looking work.

STOCKISH · 06-25-2012, 04:13 PM

WOW! Looking great.

63split · 06-25-2012, 04:42 PM

made some progress tonight removed the 2 center cross braces and rear brace
and master cilinder bracket

put in the new rear brace for the coil over shocks

also made a start on boxing the frame rails tagged one piece in place

_Ogre · 06-25-2012, 04:24 PM

nice build, you must have been real good this year to have santa bring all those parts early

they must use salt on the roads over there too

63split · 06-25-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

nice build, you must have been real good this year to have santa bring all those parts early

they must use salt on the roads over there too

The previous owner used it as a daily driver for abouth 10 years
then put it in his back yard for another 10 years or so
then the elements did the rest,
also a

genius stuffed the doors with rockwool some day and that speed up the process a little too

_Ogre · 06-25-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 63split

genius stuffed the doors with rockwool

63split · 06-26-2012, 05:37 PM

got some more welding done

and lots of grind work done

next task will be fitting in the X member

El Campo · 06-26-2012, 06:06 PM

Looking great! Thats not a 572 is it? Does that bare metal not rust over there? Down in the Gulf Coast where I am it would all have surface rust already.

63split · 06-26-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

Looking great! Thats not a 572 is it? Does that bare metal not rust over there? Down in the Gulf Coast where I am it would all have surface rust already.

Nope. Its a 454, no problems on surface rust as long as i keep it indoors

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YahamaR1 · 06-26-2012, 08:20 PM

Zo, jullie zijn lekker bezig zeg..
Word een mooie truck.. Ik ben zelf
Bezig met een Chevy pickup uit 1951
En ook daar komt een 454 in

Succes met de bouw, ik hou het in de gaten hier..

Mvg Fer
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63split · 06-27-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by YahamaR1

Zo, jullie zijn lekker bezig zeg..
Word een mooie truck.. Ik ben zelf
Bezig met een Chevy pickup uit 1951
En ook daar komt een 454 in

Succes met de bouw, ik hou het in de gaten hier..

Mvg Fer
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Thanks Fer
will be quite a challange to get the 454 fit in your 51
see you're using a heidts ifs too , btw do you already have a dutch Tittle ?
before changing to much

Sander,

YahamaR1 · 06-27-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63split

Thanks Fer
will be quite a challange to get the 454 fit in your 51
see you're using a heidts ifs too , btw do you already have a dutch Tittle ?
before changing to much

Sander,

Hello sander,

Its a big challenge, but its possible..
I am now building it up for my dutch title
Everything will be original, exept the engine,
I am placing a V 8 out of a 56" pickup
When i get the title, I will start the frame of restouration..
You have a garage? I am looking for someone that can restore
My 51" cabin of the truck, and sandblasting
It need a new floor,and cab corners...
My e-mail is fbmkas@live.nl

Greetings Fer
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Wheelie · 06-26-2012, 08:34 PM

^^Thats what I'm saying. Kick ass fab work man!

_Ogre · 06-26-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

^^Thats what I'm saying. Kick ass fab work man!

Lmao wheelie
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El Campo · 06-26-2012, 08:51 PM

Man I knew that my great grandparents should have never moved from there!!!!

**oldman3** · 06-26-2012, 11:33 PM

Very nice work going on here, keep posting....Jim

63split · 06-27-2012, 03:59 PM

got the X member in place

still got to join the X member in the middle

Sander,

poncho_villa · 06-28-2012, 04:34 PM

You have some great tools in that shop to match your fabrication skills. Nice work.

**oldman3** · 06-28-2012, 08:38 PM

Very nice...Jim

63split · 06-30-2012, 02:42 PM

today i have finished the center piece of the x member

then i checked if the engine still would fit

stil need to finish up the ends of the X member where it goes onto the frame,
and still need to box the front and rear of the frame.
but will first put the cab back on to determine the final location of the engine.

also made a mockup of the four link rear suspension

06-24-2012, 05:39 PM	#1
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Dutch 1955 build Hi my name is Sander and i am from the Netherlands i have done a few frame off restorations on 50s and 60s cars , but this wil be the first custom build. the Truck is from my uncle. Me and my dad and 2 cousin's will help with this project. we bought the truck abouth a year ago and it was in pretty bad shape, 75% of the sheetmetal was shot. but the price was'nt bad + it has a dutch registration. here some pictures of the progress made so far..... cleaned up chassis bunch op parts ready to go for sandblasting found a better core for the cab the other was far gone..... back from sand blasting time for new parts ! new sheet metal [IMG]http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc337/corvettesander/1955%20truck/418027_283289978404459_1997645143_n.jpg[/IMG cab repairs new bed and Santa was early this year !! currently working on the chassis made some X menber pieces but will first box the frame. it will get a heidts superride front and a 4 link and a 9'' rear well thats the story for now. having fun ! Sander,

06-24-2012, 05:49 PM	#2
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: Dutch 1955 build Wow, some good progress going on there, will keep an eye on this build. Keep up the great work & good luck! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

06-25-2012, 12:20 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Dutch 1955 build Welcome. Looks like a real nice build. Do keep the pics coming. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-25-2012, 12:30 AM	#4
Stephanie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Robert, MO Posts: 160	Re: Dutch 1955 build Wow! Looks amazing so far Keep the updates coming along __________________ Boys aren't the only ones that like to get their hands dirty! \m/(@o@)\m/ 1950 Army Chevy 3100 build: The Chester Chronicles Proud Army Wife!

06-25-2012, 12:09 PM	#5
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build Thank you all for the thumbs up i will shure keep posting picture's ! thanks Sander,

06-25-2012, 12:20 PM	#6
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Dutch 1955 build Really nice looking work.

06-25-2012, 04:13 PM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Dutch 1955 build WOW! Looking great. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-25-2012, 04:42 PM	#8
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build made some progress tonight removed the 2 center cross braces and rear brace and master cilinder bracket put in the new rear brace for the coil over shocks also made a start on boxing the frame rails tagged one piece in place

06-25-2012, 04:24 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Dutch 1955 build nice build, you must have been real good this year to have santa bring all those parts early they must use salt on the roads over there too __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-26-2012, 05:37 PM	#12
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build got some more welding done and lots of grind work done next task will be fitting in the X member

06-26-2012, 06:06 PM	#13
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Dutch 1955 build Looking great! Thats not a 572 is it? Does that bare metal not rust over there? Down in the Gulf Coast where I am it would all have surface rust already. __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

06-26-2012, 08:20 PM	#15
YahamaR1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 547	Re: Dutch 1955 build Zo, jullie zijn lekker bezig zeg.. Word een mooie truck.. Ik ben zelf Bezig met een Chevy pickup uit 1951 En ook daar komt een 454 in Succes met de bouw, ik hou het in de gaten hier.. Mvg Fer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My chevy 51...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541148 www.knutselracing.nl

06-26-2012, 08:34 PM	#18
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: Dutch 1955 build ^^Thats what I'm saying. Kick ass fab work man! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

06-26-2012, 08:51 PM	#20
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Dutch 1955 build Man I knew that my great grandparents should have never moved from there!!!! __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

06-26-2012, 11:33 PM	#21
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Dutch 1955 build Very nice work going on here, keep posting....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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06-27-2012, 03:59 PM	#22
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build got the X member in place still got to join the X member in the middle Sander,

06-28-2012, 04:34 PM	#23
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Dutch 1955 build You have some great tools in that shop to match your fabrication skills. Nice work. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

06-28-2012, 08:38 PM	#24
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Dutch 1955 build Very nice...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-30-2012, 02:42 PM	#25
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Dutch 1955 build today i have finished the center piece of the x member then i checked if the engine still would fit stil need to finish up the ends of the X member where it goes onto the frame, and still need to box the front and rear of the frame. but will first put the cab back on to determine the final location of the engine. also made a mockup of the four link rear suspension

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