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Daniel U · 05-21-2007, 01:08 PM

Got audio, no video.

Kabwe · 05-21-2007, 01:08 PM

Really cool video.

Igotachevyor2 · 05-21-2007, 04:48 PM

cool vids

55ChevyPU · 11-05-2007, 02:19 AM

I haven't posted in a long time, school has just started calming down a bit so ive started working on my truck again. Ive made a bit of progress The rollpan really didnt fit to well so I went ahead and just began welding the whole bed together into 2 pieces "Bed" and "Tailgate". The tailgate will still be functional I have a tailgate latch mechanism from another truck I think I can alter to work for me. I also decided to make the bed floor out of steel, ive finished the framework for it I just need to finish welding the actual floor to the framework. I will probably run some bead rolls through it. I like the wood but dont like the idea of not being able to put anything I want into the bed so I figure I can make a frame for a wood top which I can always just lay down on top of the steel bed floor and then for times of not wanting "Wood" I can store it in a nice dry place where it wont deteriorate hehe.

Ive also been contemplating buying a "Gear Vendors" overdrive, if anyone has any relevant opinions/suggestions on either the gear vendors overdrive or even if you know of different similar products please let me know.

Jebb1978 · 11-05-2007, 12:31 PM

I looked into the Gear Vendor's unit myself. Everything I read on it says it is a very good product. The deciding factor for me was the price tag. Owch! Truck's looking good man!

watahyahknow · 11-05-2007, 12:57 PM

the 4L80E with the compushift isnt exactly cheap either but you can make it a manual capable to hold up to quite a bit of abuse

55ChevyPU · 12-05-2007, 02:17 AM

here are some new pics

beginnings of a console

Here is the original door, I am almost done repairing the lower door skin

ive been working on the bed for a while now getting it all level and smoothed out. You can see the roll pan fits very well now compared to how it originally fit

There was pretty extensive damage on the section where the rear fenders bolt together with the steps. After playing around with some sheetmetal and trying to make patch panels I finally decided to just weld the fenders and steps together.

Ive got a tailgate cover ordered through brothers it is going to be the embossed bowtie. Instead of a wood floor im going to make the floor out of steel to make it more of a functional bed. This might change I havent decided for sure yet.

my67chevytruck · 12-05-2007, 10:23 AM

Looking Good... Keep up the work....

texascowboy593 · 12-05-2007, 10:15 AM

Thx for the update! It's looking good!

CAL 58 GMC · 12-05-2007, 10:42 PM

The roll pan looks sweet! I liked the frenched 39 tail lights, by the way thanks for hooking me up with speedway on those tailight buckets!

CAL 58 GMC · 03-01-2008, 12:02 PM

Hey 55, how's the build coming along?

55ChevyPU · 05-14-2008, 11:49 AM

wow I guess ive become a lurker once again, I have actually made quite a bit of progress ill snap some photos this afternoon.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-14-2008, 01:28 PM

Cool and welcome back!

texascowboy593 · 05-17-2008, 04:43 AM

Welcome back from a fellow "lurker" LOL! I on the other hand...have little to no progress to report

Jebb1978 · 05-18-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Welcome back from a fellow "lurker" LOL! I on the other hand...have little to no progress to report

Lurkers are coming out of the wood work over here!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-19-2008, 10:09 PM

Nice build thread... subscribed..

55ChevyPU · 07-30-2009, 03:07 AM

hi everyone, did some craziness this last couple of days. I was playing around with pops plasma cutter and figured, "lets body drop the whole car." I really didnt want to mess with the geometry of the suspension or anything so it kinda works out to take this route instead of drop spindles. The cars whole cab was dropped 4 1/2 inches and im satisfied with the stance. You can see how much lower it is compared to the radiator support which I havent moved yet.

I made some suicide door hinges for the truck as well. I need to get them installed.

finally ive been playing with the idea of converting to a bigger rear window. I can either do this two ways, I can go with the original big window, which shouldnt be too hard to squeeze in there, but im also thinking of sectioning the big window so the majority of the center, excluding the rounded corners actually can roll down. Its either that or just find a trashed newer truck that has a full rear power window and transplanting it. Suggestions :?

heres a quick shot, ill try and take some more tommorow in the light

watahyahknow · 07-30-2009, 06:12 AM

i see a lot more work in youre future , does look nice though

jjjmm56 · 07-30-2009, 03:48 PM

So by body dropping it you raised the floor?

55ChevyPU · 08-15-2009, 02:36 AM

some more pics, Got the cab and bed mounts redone on the frame, I also got the radiator support adjusted properly. And also got the suicide doors in, some strategic cuts, welds, and reinforcing on the original hinges and the doors open and close great.

55ChevyPU · 08-20-2009, 01:26 AM

Just ordered some new stuff fuel gauge vacuum canister new bushings for suspension and a couple other minor items. I also got my hands on a new pair of polished aluminum heads

55ChevyPU · 08-20-2009, 01:32 AM

Ive also been thinking about doing a full tilt forward front end, the ability to take the front sheetmetal off with little to no effort is very enticing, heres an example of one ive seen before, I think the only thing I might try differently is to incorporate a sliding mechanism into the hinge so the front sheetmetal can get enough clearance from the cab, then swivel up.

BC Toy chest · 01-15-2011, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

Ive also been thinking about doing a full tilt forward front end, the ability to take the front sheetmetal off with little to no effort is very enticing, heres an example of one ive seen before, I think the only thing I might try differently is to incorporate a sliding mechanism into the hinge so the front sheetmetal can get enough clearance from the cab, then swivel up.

Your truck is awesome like your work. Yeah I agree with you on the tilt front end with adding the sliding mechanism. It will give the truck a cleaner look with out that parting line cut into the fender.

jjjmm56 · 08-20-2009, 07:57 PM

I was thinking about doing this a few yrs back and thought by using suicide doors all you needed to do was open both doors and flip open the front. Would that work? That way the fenders don't need to be cut.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-21-2009, 01:58 AM

Welcome back! Nice to see your back at it again and so far what you have done is really looking good!

05-21-2007, 01:08 PM	#1
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Got audio, no video. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-21-2007, 01:08 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 project thread Really cool video.

05-21-2007, 04:48 PM	#3
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 55 project thread cool vids __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

11-05-2007, 02:19 AM	#4
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I haven't posted in a long time, school has just started calming down a bit so ive started working on my truck again. Ive made a bit of progress The rollpan really didnt fit to well so I went ahead and just began welding the whole bed together into 2 pieces "Bed" and "Tailgate". The tailgate will still be functional I have a tailgate latch mechanism from another truck I think I can alter to work for me. I also decided to make the bed floor out of steel, ive finished the framework for it I just need to finish welding the actual floor to the framework. I will probably run some bead rolls through it. I like the wood but dont like the idea of not being able to put anything I want into the bed so I figure I can make a frame for a wood top which I can always just lay down on top of the steel bed floor and then for times of not wanting "Wood" I can store it in a nice dry place where it wont deteriorate hehe. Ive also been contemplating buying a "Gear Vendors" overdrive, if anyone has any relevant opinions/suggestions on either the gear vendors overdrive or even if you know of different similar products please let me know. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 11-05-2007 at 02:21 AM.

11-05-2007, 12:31 PM	#5
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread I looked into the Gear Vendor's unit myself. Everything I read on it says it is a very good product. The deciding factor for me was the price tag. Owch! Truck's looking good man! __________________ 1959 GMC project

11-05-2007, 12:57 PM	#6
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread the 4L80E with the compushift isnt exactly cheap either but you can make it a manual capable to hold up to quite a bit of abuse __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-05-2007, 02:17 AM	#7
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread here are some new pics beginnings of a console Here is the original door, I am almost done repairing the lower door skin ive been working on the bed for a while now getting it all level and smoothed out. You can see the roll pan fits very well now compared to how it originally fit There was pretty extensive damage on the section where the rear fenders bolt together with the steps. After playing around with some sheetmetal and trying to make patch panels I finally decided to just weld the fenders and steps together. Ive got a tailgate cover ordered through brothers it is going to be the embossed bowtie. Instead of a wood floor im going to make the floor out of steel to make it more of a functional bed. This might change I havent decided for sure yet. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

12-05-2007, 10:23 AM	#8
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 55 project thread Looking Good... Keep up the work.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-05-2007, 10:15 AM	#9
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Thx for the update! It's looking good! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

12-05-2007, 10:42 PM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread The roll pan looks sweet! I liked the frenched 39 tail lights, by the way thanks for hooking me up with speedway on those tailight buckets! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-01-2008, 12:02 PM	#11
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Hey 55, how's the build coming along? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-14-2008, 11:49 AM	#12
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread wow I guess ive become a lurker once again, I have actually made quite a bit of progress ill snap some photos this afternoon. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

05-14-2008, 01:28 PM	#13
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Cool and welcome back! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-17-2008, 04:43 AM	#14
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Welcome back from a fellow "lurker" LOL! I on the other hand...have little to no progress to report __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver) Last edited by texascowboy593; 05-17-2008 at 04:44 AM.

05-19-2008, 10:09 PM	#16
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07-30-2009, 03:07 AM	#17
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread hi everyone, did some craziness this last couple of days. I was playing around with pops plasma cutter and figured, "lets body drop the whole car." I really didnt want to mess with the geometry of the suspension or anything so it kinda works out to take this route instead of drop spindles. The cars whole cab was dropped 4 1/2 inches and im satisfied with the stance. You can see how much lower it is compared to the radiator support which I havent moved yet. I made some suicide door hinges for the truck as well. I need to get them installed. finally ive been playing with the idea of converting to a bigger rear window. I can either do this two ways, I can go with the original big window, which shouldnt be too hard to squeeze in there, but im also thinking of sectioning the big window so the majority of the center, excluding the rounded corners actually can roll down. Its either that or just find a trashed newer truck that has a full rear power window and transplanting it. Suggestions :? heres a quick shot, ill try and take some more tommorow in the light __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

07-30-2009, 06:12 AM	#18
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread i see a lot more work in youre future , does look nice though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-30-2009, 03:48 PM	#19
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 55 project thread So by body dropping it you raised the floor?

08-15-2009, 02:36 AM	#20
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread some more pics, Got the cab and bed mounts redone on the frame, I also got the radiator support adjusted properly. And also got the suicide doors in, some strategic cuts, welds, and reinforcing on the original hinges and the doors open and close great. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

08-20-2009, 01:26 AM	#21
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread Just ordered some new stuff fuel gauge vacuum canister new bushings for suspension and a couple other minor items. I also got my hands on a new pair of polished aluminum heads __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

08-20-2009, 01:32 AM	#22
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread Ive also been thinking about doing a full tilt forward front end, the ability to take the front sheetmetal off with little to no effort is very enticing, heres an example of one ive seen before, I think the only thing I might try differently is to incorporate a sliding mechanism into the hinge so the front sheetmetal can get enough clearance from the cab, then swivel up. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

08-20-2009, 07:57 PM	#24
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 55 project thread I was thinking about doing this a few yrs back and thought by using suicide doors all you needed to do was open both doors and flip open the front. Would that work? That way the fenders don't need to be cut.

08-21-2009, 01:58 AM	#25
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Welcome back! Nice to see your back at it again and so far what you have done is really looking good! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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