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'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 01:37 PM

Cab came back off again to begin the body work. I closed up the gas filler hole and will install a frenched antenna.

'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 01:47 PM

More work on the cab.

'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 01:53 PM

I bought a '57 donor truck to get good fenders and doors. Now the work begins on them.

OrrieG · 11-27-2012, 01:55 PM

You got a lot done yesterday! Is the hole in the old gas fill for a antenna or ?

Kabwe · 11-27-2012, 03:11 PM

Everything is looking great. Nice job.

Kim57 · 11-27-2012, 03:57 PM

Everything looks real nice.
Kim

'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 04:03 PM

Thanks Kim, it has been a long road.

'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 04:22 PM

The newly painted cab is now going back on the frame. I was holding my breath the whole time.

'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 04:30 PM

Now the front fenders, doors and new hood is going on.

'55Chevylover · 11-27-2012, 05:04 PM

More assembly. Fenders, hood and front grill outer shell painted and installed.

bowt1ed · 11-27-2012, 06:00 PM

Hey 55 Lover, what tire/wheel combo are you going with? Not a bad stance without bagging. I went the No Limit Fat Bar and Camaro sub route myself (no bags) and looking to still get the nose down a little bit. Although with a cut-coil stock spring now, hopefully more with new shorter springs. Looking nice!

'55Chevylover · 11-28-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Hey 55 Lover, what tire/wheel combo are you going with? Not a bad stance without bagging. I went the No Limit Fat Bar and Camaro sub route myself (no bags) and looking to still get the nose down a little bit. Although with a cut-coil stock spring now, hopefully more with new shorter springs. Looking nice!

I now have American T100 classic chrome 7" on the front with 235-60 BF Goodrich on the front. The back has 8" American mags with 255-60's. It actually dropped the whole truck about 3" with this tire. I will more than likely have to raise it up another 1 - 2"s so I can get better clearance on the front. The front suspension is now about 2" off the floor. I won't be able to drive it with speed bumps.

'55Chevylover · 11-28-2012, 09:38 AM

Now for the wiring. I went with the Painless wiring kit. The fuse box will be at the rear of the cab between the seats. I am going to have a console with the glove box that has a false bottom for access to the fuses. This actually looked like a rats nest with all the wiring strung out. I had a professional do the wiring. He does a lot of motorcycle wiring. The wiring was run under the fenders to hide it from the engine compartment. I didn't want a lot of wires running around in there. The black wire running along the top of the valve cover is the wiring for the A/C components.

'55Chevylover · 11-28-2012, 09:44 AM

Radiator and cooling fan installed. Some of the earlier photos of the truck. Kind of looks like a rat rod with no rear fenders. The chain at the back of the truck was so we could pull it out of the garage.

'55Chevylover · 11-28-2012, 09:53 AM

A/C box going in, LED park lights, new door hardware, door glass, windshield and back glass is in and new Hooker Super Comp Ceramic headers.

Kim57 · 11-27-2012, 09:47 PM

Looks good.
Kim

Highsider · 11-27-2012, 10:15 PM

Absolutely LOVE the color!

made2drag · 11-28-2012, 10:12 AM

i absolutely love your truck and how you conquered it! did you make the dash filler panel to shave it or is that something i can buy somewhere? thanks

'55Chevylover · 11-28-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

i absolutely love your truck and how you conquered it! did you make the dash filler panel to shave it or is that something i can buy somewhere? thanks

This is a panel that I bought a Brothers. It is made just for the '55-'59 Chevy trucks to get it smooth. I also filled in the holes on the left of the gauge panel so it is smooth all the way across. All the stereo, A/C controls, light and wiper switches will be mounted on the console.

Kim57 · 11-28-2012, 10:55 AM

It's coming out real nice.
Kim

_Ogre · 11-28-2012, 02:29 PM

looks real good.
bed wood came out spectacular

oldcouple · 11-28-2012, 04:13 PM

So, its gonna be yellow?

'55Chevylover · 11-28-2012, 04:45 PM

Yep, it is Corvette Millineum Yellow.

_Ogre · 11-28-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by '55Chevylover

Yep, it is Corvette Millineum Yellow.

i guess i'm the traitor in the group

screaming yellow off the 04 to present mustangs

'55Chevylover · 11-29-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

i guess i'm the traitor in the group

screaming yellow off the 04 to present mustangs

Hey Ogre, that is one very good looking truck you have there.

11-27-2012, 01:37 PM	#1
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Cab came back off again to begin the body work. I closed up the gas filler hole and will install a frenched antenna. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 01:47 PM	#2
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project More work on the cab. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 01:53 PM	#3
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project I bought a '57 donor truck to get good fenders and doors. Now the work begins on them. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 01:55 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project You got a lot done yesterday! Is the hole in the old gas fill for a antenna or ? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-27-2012, 03:11 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Everything is looking great. Nice job.

11-27-2012, 03:57 PM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Everything looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-27-2012, 04:03 PM	#7
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Thanks Kim, it has been a long road. __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 04:22 PM	#8
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project The newly painted cab is now going back on the frame. I was holding my breath the whole time. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 04:30 PM	#9
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Now the front fenders, doors and new hood is going on. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 05:04 PM	#10
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project More assembly. Fenders, hood and front grill outer shell painted and installed. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 06:00 PM	#11
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Hey 55 Lover, what tire/wheel combo are you going with? Not a bad stance without bagging. I went the No Limit Fat Bar and Camaro sub route myself (no bags) and looking to still get the nose down a little bit. Although with a cut-coil stock spring now, hopefully more with new shorter springs. Looking nice!

11-28-2012, 09:38 AM	#13
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Now for the wiring. I went with the Painless wiring kit. The fuse box will be at the rear of the cab between the seats. I am going to have a console with the glove box that has a false bottom for access to the fuses. This actually looked like a rats nest with all the wiring strung out. I had a professional do the wiring. He does a lot of motorcycle wiring. The wiring was run under the fenders to hide it from the engine compartment. I didn't want a lot of wires running around in there. The black wire running along the top of the valve cover is the wiring for the A/C components. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-28-2012, 09:44 AM	#14
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Radiator and cooling fan installed. Some of the earlier photos of the truck. Kind of looks like a rat rod with no rear fenders. The chain at the back of the truck was so we could pull it out of the garage. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-28-2012, 09:53 AM	#15
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project A/C box going in, LED park lights, new door hardware, door glass, windshield and back glass is in and new Hooker Super Comp Ceramic headers. Attached Images __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

11-27-2012, 09:47 PM	#16
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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11-27-2012, 10:15 PM	#17
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Absolutely LOVE the color!

11-28-2012, 10:12 AM	#18
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project i absolutely love your truck and how you conquered it! did you make the dash filler panel to shave it or is that something i can buy somewhere? thanks __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

11-28-2012, 10:55 AM	#20
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11-28-2012, 02:29 PM	#21
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11-28-2012, 04:13 PM	#22
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11-28-2012, 04:45 PM	#23
'55Chevylover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 166	Re: 55 Chevy stepside project Yep, it is Corvette Millineum Yellow. __________________ God Bless America '55 Shortbed Stepside '79 C10 2010 Malibu Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)

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