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LOW DOUGH · 01-25-2010, 05:31 PM

Cool trucks everyone!

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-01-2010, 07:23 PM

Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bought her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon.

The first one is before I lowered her.

Kim57 · 02-01-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil'Debbie57

Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bout her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon.

The first one is before I lowered her.

Looks like a very nice truck.
You need to do a build thread with lots of pics.
Kim

3r!c84 · 02-01-2010, 07:35 PM

is the lowering done yet? any pics

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-01-2010, 08:43 PM

No I haven't completely lowered it yet cause the tires were gonna rub against the fenders, but I just bought rims for her.

Steve@OldSub.com · 02-02-2010, 12:20 AM

My current project is a '54 GMC 1-ton. I'm building the truck to pull my car trailer. I plan to use a Cadillac 500 with TH 400 and a GM 14-bolt at the rear with a '72 Chevy C20 IFS at the front.

This is the truck.

It's an original Hydra-Matic dually. The motor runs terrible and the transmission shifts clunky. It also has a 70's type sunroof and the seat pan has been removed. I don't think its a candidate for restoration.

But since the Hydra-Matic frame is special I'm using this truck, another '54 GMC as a frame donor. This cab isn't as nice as it looks.

This picture is the frame pushed out in the yard for a bath. You can see the IFS mocked-up on the front and the 14-bolt in place at the rear.

In this picture I've almost completed mounting the IFS and power steering box.

Ignore the red lines and text, I accidentally saved those while dialoging with my brother about some details of the project.

Since that picture was taken I've disassembled the rear springs to clean them up and correct some wear issues. Once I have them back in place I'll take some final measurements and then commit to the mounting location for the IFS.

And once both front and rear suspension are complete I'll mount a cab (probably the white one) and start working on the location and mounts for the motor and trans.

Thanks for looking!

LOW DOUGH · 02-02-2010, 10:43 AM

Steve, you need a build thread with lots of pics.

LOW DOUGH · 02-02-2010, 10:45 AM

Good looking 57 there Debbie.

kalirodding · 02-03-2010, 02:01 AM

Here you go Lil Debbie.

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-03-2010, 07:11 PM

yeah that's the way it should look.

dcpetty · 02-04-2010, 08:18 PM

Here's mine so far. It belonged to my father-in-law. I bought it to biuld for my wife and 7 y/o son.

57ToyBox · 02-08-2010, 11:16 AM

I'm workin on my 57 Panel
Link to the build thread is at bottom

heavy_chevy · 02-13-2010, 01:05 AM

Here is my 55 I picked up. Can't wait to finish the project I am working on so I can start this one

addicted2dunes · 02-14-2010, 02:34 AM

Oh boy, the plan:

The Parts:

3 cabs, 7 doors, 1 bed, and one 1.5 ton front clip down, 1 cab to go!

ss69bowtie · 02-21-2010, 09:46 PM

Just picked up a 57 chevy half ton short bed with a 4" chopped roof. I obviously got a 58 or 59 front end, anyone want to trade so I can make this what it is supposed to be? What I would really like is a 55-56 Gmc grille, bumpers, and fenders and a 57 GMC hood. This stuff hasn't got any rust holes so should be able to get something for it. Oh yeah, this has a camaro front end too.

1952ssr · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels.

truckerbob56 · 02-25-2010, 12:06 AM

This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it.

NONHOG · 03-10-2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckerbob56

This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it.

Those wheels bring back memories ! Looking good !

Tri5Nerd · 03-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels.

Looks good for a mutt! What size rim and tires are you running?

Tri5

1952ssr · 03-10-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Looks good for a mutt! What size rim and tires are you running?

Tri5

18 X 8 w/ 225-40-18's front & 20 X 10 w/ 255-35-20's back
Thanks for the compliment!

mrchevy1950 · 03-12-2010, 01:39 PM

Tell us about the wheels: Type, size, backspace. Looks nice

LOW DOUGH · 03-12-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrchevy1950

Tell us about the wheels: Type, size, backspace. Looks nice

Who?

mrchevy1950 · 03-14-2010, 05:45 PM

sorry it was for 1952ssr. he already answered.

jweb · 04-26-2010, 11:51 PM

My 51 truck the day I picked it up and now.

TX58 · 01-04-2012, 05:45 PM

My 1958 Apache 3100 Stepside. It did run and drive when i bought it but i have since removed the engine (283) and 3 speed tranny to rebuild and freshen up. Got the bed and front end removed this week and im working on painting the frame. Next the cab gets attention. I plan to replace complete wire harness and then suspesion and brakes. Last will be the bodywork,paint, and interior. Wish me luck

01-25-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Show us your projects Cool trucks everyone!

02-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#2
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects Here is my Lil' Debbie. I bought her in January '09. I bought a camaro front clip for her and hope to put that in soon. The first one is before I lowered her. Last edited by Lil'Debbie57; 02-01-2010 at 09:02 PM.

02-01-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Show us your projects is the lowering done yet? any pics __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-01-2010, 08:43 PM	#5
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects No I haven't completely lowered it yet cause the tires were gonna rub against the fenders, but I just bought rims for her.

02-02-2010, 12:20 AM	#6
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: Show us your projects My current project is a '54 GMC 1-ton. I'm building the truck to pull my car trailer. I plan to use a Cadillac 500 with TH 400 and a GM 14-bolt at the rear with a '72 Chevy C20 IFS at the front. This is the truck. It's an original Hydra-Matic dually. The motor runs terrible and the transmission shifts clunky. It also has a 70's type sunroof and the seat pan has been removed. I don't think its a candidate for restoration. But since the Hydra-Matic frame is special I'm using this truck, another '54 GMC as a frame donor. This cab isn't as nice as it looks. This picture is the frame pushed out in the yard for a bath. You can see the IFS mocked-up on the front and the 14-bolt in place at the rear. In this picture I've almost completed mounting the IFS and power steering box. Ignore the red lines and text, I accidentally saved those while dialoging with my brother about some details of the project. Since that picture was taken I've disassembled the rear springs to clean them up and correct some wear issues. Once I have them back in place I'll take some final measurements and then commit to the mounting location for the IFS. And once both front and rear suspension are complete I'll mount a cab (probably the white one) and start working on the location and mounts for the motor and trans. Thanks for looking!

02-02-2010, 10:43 AM	#7
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Show us your projects Steve, you need a build thread with lots of pics.

02-02-2010, 10:45 AM	#8
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Show us your projects Good looking 57 there Debbie.

02-03-2010, 02:01 AM	#9
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: Show us your projects Here you go Lil Debbie.

02-03-2010, 07:11 PM	#10
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects yeah that's the way it should look.

02-04-2010, 08:18 PM	#11
dcpetty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LaVergne,TN Posts: 82	Re: Show us your projects Here's mine so far. It belonged to my father-in-law. I bought it to biuld for my wife and 7 y/o son. Attached Images

02-08-2010, 11:16 AM	#12
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Show us your projects I'm workin on my 57 Panel Link to the build thread is at bottom __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

02-13-2010, 01:05 AM	#13
heavy_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 32	Re: Show us your projects Here is my 55 I picked up. Can't wait to finish the project I am working on so I can start this one

02-14-2010, 02:34 AM	#14
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Show us your projects Oh boy, the plan: The Parts: 3 cabs, 7 doors, 1 bed, and one 1.5 ton front clip down, 1 cab to go! Last edited by addicted2dunes; 02-14-2010 at 02:36 AM.

02-21-2010, 09:46 PM	#15
ss69bowtie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 5	Re: Show us your projects Just picked up a 57 chevy half ton short bed with a 4" chopped roof. I obviously got a 58 or 59 front end, anyone want to trade so I can make this what it is supposed to be? What I would really like is a 55-56 Gmc grille, bumpers, and fenders and a 57 GMC hood. This stuff hasn't got any rust holes so should be able to get something for it. Oh yeah, this has a camaro front end too.

02-23-2010, 01:03 PM	#16
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Show us your projects My mutt AD, '49 '51 & '52 with its new wheels. Attached Images Last edited by 1952ssr; 02-23-2010 at 01:03 PM.



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02-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#17
truckerbob56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winnipeg Manioba Posts: 21	Re: Show us your projects This is my new toy. I bought it last spring put a safeity on it and drove it all summer. Just waiting for the snow to leave so I can do some work on it. Attached Images

03-12-2010, 01:39 PM	#21
mrchevy1950 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 25	Re: Show us your projects Tell us about the wheels: Type, size, backspace. Looks nice

03-14-2010, 05:45 PM	#23
mrchevy1950 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 25	Re: Show us your projects sorry it was for 1952ssr. he already answered.

04-26-2010, 11:51 PM	#24
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,182	Re: Show us your projects My 51 truck the day I picked it up and now. Attached Images

01-04-2012, 05:45 PM	#25
TX58 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Humble,TX Posts: 287	Re: Show us your projects My 1958 Apache 3100 Stepside. It did run and drive when i bought it but i have since removed the engine (283) and 3 speed tranny to rebuild and freshen up. Got the bed and front end removed this week and im working on painting the frame. Next the cab gets attention. I plan to replace complete wire harness and then suspesion and brakes. Last will be the bodywork,paint, and interior. Wish me luck Attached Images

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