Calling all 55-59's

[Cameo Carrier]

Originally Posted by Sam59

love your truck man, those things are untouchable!

Thank you very much! I don't get very many compliments on it in the state that it's been in since I got it. It's the only thing that I seem to always hang on to.

[tiggerstoy]

my 55 grafted to a 77, it's not done yet, but it's close...max.

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by Cameo Carrier

Thank you very much! I don't get very many compliments on it in the state that it's been in since I got it. It's the only thing that I seem to always hang on to.

i would never get rid of it, but if you ever do you can come talk to me first

Originally Posted by tiggerstoy

my 55 grafted to a 77, it's not done yet, but it's close...max.

thats a cool build tigger! keep it up

[NORCAL55]

Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

I have been working on my '57 pick'im up for 1 1/2 yrs. I think I am about 2/3's done. Check it out at http:\http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/...k/default.aspx. There is a slideshow on this site or you can just browse the pics directly.

TOM,

I checked out your truck and I'm really impressed.

Could you expand on the bear claw latch project?

How do you lock the doors now?

What type of inner door handle assembly is used?

Thanks
NORCAL55

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[1-ton of fun]

here's mine before i took it apart:

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[Sam59]

Originally Posted by bfink

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here man look over this thread, hope it helps to post pictures..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201224

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

here's mine before i took it apart:

cool looking truck, keep us posted!

[1-ton of fun]

has anybody ever seen a task force crew cab?

i know they didn't make one, but i have been having thoughts on making a crew cab short bed truck with maybe a diesel engine. i need a tow rig, so i thought that since i am building a truck, maybe i should build myself the tow rig that i want (instead of buying a late model one, that i can't afford now anyway). i have two cabs, a good short bed, and an idea on how to build the frame out of 2"x6" steel tubing....i just don't know if i want to do a total direction change of my project....

[Sam59]

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holy crap it worked! thanks 1 ton of fun !

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ok i guess i should give some details , heres my 55 project . it was my 1st car and i got it right befor i turned 16 (1990) currently been off the road for for 4 years but about 6 months ago i sold my 66 chevelle to finance the rebuild (and free up some room in my 2 car garage!) hopefully back on the road soon . currently has a 355 with 3 twos and a saginaw 4 speed but im working on getting a muncie thats sitting in a buddys garage. 78? camaro subframe done back in 91 and a ford 9" out back . i just got the wheels on and this is the first time its been off of jackstands for months so i snapped a few pics. and once again thanks 1ton for the help ! im not very computer savy

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[Sam59]

Originally Posted by bfink

ok i guess i should give some details , heres my 55 project . it was my 1st car and i got it right befor i turned 16 (1990) currently been off the road for for 4 years but about 6 months ago i sold my 66 chevelle to finance the rebuild (and free up some room in my 2 car garage!) hopefully back on the road soon . currently has a 355 with 3 twos and a saginaw 4 speed but im working on getting a muncie thats sitting in a buddys garage. 78? camaro subframe done back in 91 and a ford 9" out back . i just got the wheels on and this is the first time its been off of jackstands for months so i snapped a few pics. and once again thanks 1ton for the help ! im not very computer savy

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great lookin truck, looks like you got a good helper!
lol congrats on the pics

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Sam59

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That is realy cool.
Kim

[Sam59]

yeah whoever did it did a good job

[Tom Meyer]

NORCAL55, Thanks and sorry for not getting back to you sooner. The doors will will be opend (outside the cab) either by pulling the emergency wire that I will run from the Latch down thru the botom of the cab right behind the door or by remote actuated solenoids. The doors will not have any knobs to open the doors. From inside the cab, the doors will be able to be open by reaching behind the door frame and manually pulling the lever open the doors or by remote actuated solenoids.

I hope I have answered your questions. If not, please let me know.

[NORCAL55]

Tom,
Thanks for the reply, I'm researching ways to modernize the door hardware on my 55. Every little bit helps.

Thanks
NORCAL55

[joemacho]

here is mine

[GRIMSS]

it's tractor powered right now and the rearend needs to be narrowed a little. mines a little rough you might say.
But i'm still collecting parts.






it is in better shape than my parts truck

[Norselander]

[Norselander]

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

has anybody ever seen a task force crew cab?

i know they didn't make one, but i have been having thoughts on making a crew cab short bed truck with maybe a diesel engine. i need a tow rig, so i thought that since i am building a truck, maybe i should build myself the tow rig that i want (instead of buying a late model one, that i can't afford now anyway). i have two cabs, a good short bed, and an idea on how to build the frame out of 2"x6" steel tubing....i just don't know if i want to do a total direction change of my project....

Actually, there were coachwerkes that purchased them and performed the conversion immediately after a truck came off of the production line.

[dansa2]

58 Chevy stepside, front fenders have rotten bottom, swiss cheesed headlight buckets and minor hole at edge where bucket is welded to fender hood side. your comments on body shop doing metal refab by welding patch panel or purchase new which cost 350-400 each.