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yossarian19 · 02-03-2015, 12:52 AM

Stared at pieces of the wiring harness, declined to solder. Hours later, on my way into the house, I removed the oil filler cap pedestal from the valve cover and screwed the filler cap directly into the valve cover. Looks much cleaner that way.

68shortwide · 02-03-2015, 01:23 AM

Stared at pictures and decided to try and save an ol truck.

57chevyman · 02-04-2015, 07:30 PM

Got my new front bed panel today

57chevyman · 02-04-2015, 07:32 PM

New disc brakes

bowt1ed · 02-04-2015, 08:32 PM

Nice looking zinc coated rotor there Frank. Who'd you get it from? Jim

57chevyman · 02-04-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Nice looking zinc coated rotor there Frank. Who'd you get it from? Jim

I got it from an eBay seller named tomsclassics . The kit came with 2" mcgaughys drop spindles. The whole kit was around $550 delivered to my door

dinosaurdoctor · 02-05-2015, 10:44 PM

Sounds like my 48. The more I do the more I see to do.

DaveCt · 02-06-2015, 01:09 PM

Knocked the snow of of the '49s temp. garage. Come on spring time!

57chevyman · 02-06-2015, 02:04 PM

got my fenders and bedsides ready to paint

yossarian19 · 02-06-2015, 02:38 PM

Last night, trimmed some fat off the coil brackets so I would show a little more of the valve cover. Could relocate but the fenders are crowded enough - maybe later?

FamilyBowTie · 02-07-2015, 09:07 PM

Started the tear down

dinosaurdoctor · 02-07-2015, 09:25 PM

Looks like you're getting there, My 48 isn't that far along yet. I need to find a place that sells WD40 in 55 gallon drums. Got the engine and trans today, Now to pull the 216 and begin the swap.

FamilyBowTie · 02-07-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dinosaurdoctor

Looks like you're getting there, My 48 isn't that far along yet. I need to find a place that sells WD40 in 55 gallon drums. Got the engine and trans today, Now to pull the 216 and begin the swap.

A full can of Liquid Wrench and 1/2 a can of break free helped but still snapped prob. 1/3 of the bolts. Not to bad as far as rust, hoping to get the steering column/glass out than the cab off.

Anyone have any links to how to remove the steering column?

la hi · 02-08-2015, 10:14 AM

57 swb, 454ci, 700r4,
We, my neighbor who knows how to weld, and I boxed the frame and welded in the cross-member. Today will see more grinding and then this week assembling.

rrenner · 02-08-2015, 02:27 PM

After first time rebuilding one, finally cranked engine (sbc) about 2 1/2 years into project... got through cam break in, found a couple of small oil pan leaks but all in all pretty satisfied.

bufordtjustice · 02-08-2015, 06:17 PM

Cool truck Denny, what paint code is that? Torch red??

Mike

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Originally Posted by Denny55

Really crappy picture, but I put the front fenders on!! Looking like a truck!!

OrrieG · 02-08-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FamilyBowTie

Anyone have any links to how to remove the steering column?

Off the top of my head, remove steering wheel and shift lever mech if column shift. Remove turn signal if equiped. Remove pitman arm from steering box, remove steering box bolts to frame bracket. Remove bracket that holds column to dash or dash support. unbolt anything else I forgot holding column. Pull box and steering column out thru firewall. Mark wheel and pitman arm locations for reassembly before removing.

*itstheshu* · 02-08-2015, 08:46 PM

Installed my Sid's 3" drop axle and disc brakes. Now it's time for a C notch.

yossarian19 · 02-08-2015, 11:10 PM

In between fatherhood duties, working on the DD & some minor errands, I got some more soldering done on the engine harness and wrapped up another section. Now have "driver's injecttion", "rear" & "fuse box" left to do.
Also adjusted a wheel bearing... if I'm lucky I'll get the other side done before bed.

57chevyman · 02-09-2015, 05:47 PM

before and after pic of 2 inch drop in the front.

Nordic · 02-09-2015, 06:10 PM

Installed new gauge cluster

yoshi · 02-09-2015, 06:39 PM

Changed distributer to an HEI, I haven't tried starting it yet as it got too late

57chevyman · 02-09-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordic

Installed new gauge cluster

I like those vintage looking gauges! nice job

capnduane · 02-10-2015, 07:58 PM

Just a couple little things, replaced the rusty, worn valve cover bolts (they were 3 different head sizes) with a nice new shiny set. And then painted most of the waterpump with a brush, what I could reach, with out removing anything. Just cleans up under the hood a bit!

57chevyman · 02-10-2015, 08:06 PM

sprayed my front panel and tailgate

02-03-2015, 12:52 AM	#226
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Stared at pieces of the wiring harness, declined to solder. Hours later, on my way into the house, I removed the oil filler cap pedestal from the valve cover and screwed the filler cap directly into the valve cover. Looks much cleaner that way. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

02-03-2015, 01:23 AM	#227
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Stared at pictures and decided to try and save an ol truck. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

02-04-2015, 07:30 PM	#228
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got my new front bed panel today Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

02-04-2015, 07:32 PM	#229
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 New disc brakes Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

02-04-2015, 08:32 PM	#230
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Nice looking zinc coated rotor there Frank. Who'd you get it from? Jim

02-05-2015, 10:44 PM	#232
dinosaurdoctor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 10	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Sounds like my 48. The more I do the more I see to do.

02-06-2015, 01:09 PM	#233
DaveCt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norwalk Ct Posts: 28	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Knocked the snow of of the '49s temp. garage. Come on spring time!

02-06-2015, 02:04 PM	#234
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 got my fenders and bedsides ready to paint Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

02-06-2015, 02:38 PM	#235
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Last night, trimmed some fat off the coil brackets so I would show a little more of the valve cover. Could relocate but the fenders are crowded enough - maybe later? __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

02-07-2015, 09:07 PM	#236
FamilyBowTie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 86	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Started the tear down __________________ 49 5 window on s10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671706

02-07-2015, 09:25 PM	#237
dinosaurdoctor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 10	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Looks like you're getting there, My 48 isn't that far along yet. I need to find a place that sells WD40 in 55 gallon drums. Got the engine and trans today, Now to pull the 216 and begin the swap.

02-08-2015, 10:14 AM	#239
la hi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pagosa Springs, CO Posts: 162	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 57 swb, 454ci, 700r4, We, my neighbor who knows how to weld, and I boxed the frame and welded in the cross-member. Today will see more grinding and then this week assembling. Attached Images

02-08-2015, 02:27 PM	#240
rrenner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chickamauga Posts: 69	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 After first time rebuilding one, finally cranked engine (sbc) about 2 1/2 years into project... got through cam break in, found a couple of small oil pan leaks but all in all pretty satisfied. __________________ 1958 Apache short bed

02-08-2015, 08:46 PM	#243
itstheshu Account Suspended Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Installed my Sid's 3" drop axle and disc brakes. Now it's time for a C notch.

02-08-2015, 11:10 PM	#244
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 In between fatherhood duties, working on the DD & some minor errands, I got some more soldering done on the engine harness and wrapped up another section. Now have "driver's injecttion", "rear" & "fuse box" left to do. Also adjusted a wheel bearing... if I'm lucky I'll get the other side done before bed. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.



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02-09-2015, 05:47 PM	#245
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 before and after pic of 2 inch drop in the front. Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

02-09-2015, 06:10 PM	#246
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Installed new gauge cluster Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=481531

02-09-2015, 06:39 PM	#247
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Changed distributer to an HEI, I haven't tried starting it yet as it got too late __________________ yoshi's 49 project

02-10-2015, 07:58 PM	#249
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Just a couple little things, replaced the rusty, worn valve cover bolts (they were 3 different head sizes) with a nice new shiny set. And then painted most of the waterpump with a brush, what I could reach, with out removing anything. Just cleans up under the hood a bit! Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

02-10-2015, 08:06 PM	#250
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 sprayed my front panel and tailgate Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

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