Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

addicted2dunes · 03-23-2010, 08:40 PM

ALTER-K-TION

I think I have collected enough parts to begin this project so here it goes. This project will be based as:

'57 GMC 1.5 Ton Front Clip
Quad Cab
Longbed
Dually
4x4
Cummins Diesel

This will be a slow project as I usually have about three going at once. I picked up an '05 Dodge Ram 3500, dually, diesel, auto, 4x4, quad cab, so this is where it starts. I will be using the firewall, floor board, cab back, 35 gal. fuel tank, and complete rolling frame from this truck. I am starting on the cab grafting and will update as I can.

Pics (nothing exciting, just got rid of the Dodge bed and chopped the roof off the cab):

winchster · 03-23-2010, 08:50 PM

Short bed, short bed, short bed. Just kidding, can't wait to see this thing come to life.

blackdiesel · 03-23-2010, 09:40 PM

CUMMINS

those common rails are sick nasty. Lots of wiring but make insane power

addicted2dunes · 03-23-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winchster

Short bed, short bed, short bed. Just kidding, can't wait to see this thing come to life.

I can't do a shortbed and have dually! Unless I ran the fender flare dually fenders but those are just ugly in my opinion.

addicted2dunes · 03-23-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

CUMMINS

those common rails are sick nasty. Lots of wiring but make insane power

Still on the hunt for a 97-98.5 12 valve Cummins, hard to come by though.

addicted2dunes · 03-23-2010, 10:14 PM

Been drilling spotwelds all night trying to seperate the Dodge panels. Holy cr@p that's hard! All the panels are intertwined and they spotweld about every 1.5".

winchster · 03-23-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

I can't do a shortbed and have dually! Unless I ran the fender flare dually fenders but those are just ugly in my opinion.

I know it's a '57 but this is kinda what I was thinking

winchster · 03-23-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

Been drilling spotwelds all night trying to seperate the Dodge panels. Holy cr@p that's hard! All the panels are intertwined and they spotweld about every 1.5".

You using one of them fancy spotweld drillers or a regular drill?

addicted2dunes · 03-23-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winchster

You using one of them fancy spotweld drillers or a regular drill?

I've got every spot weld drill bit there is, and the one that I think works the best is from Matco Tools.

winchster · 03-23-2010, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the tip. I think this is going to be a sweet sweet ride when you are done.

addicted2dunes · 03-27-2010, 12:07 AM

After drilling 6.5 MILLION spotwelds this is how far I've gotten. After weaving panels out from one another I got the back driver's side cleaned up. Remember I will be using the Dodge cab back and floor. After removing the sheet metal mounting plate for the rear seat I made a huge discovery.... Some jackass at the junkyard stuck the forks of the loader through the floor. Anyone got patch panels for an '05 Dodge Ram Quad Cab?

nuke1 · 03-27-2010, 03:21 AM

Ouch!!!!!

addicted2dunes · 03-28-2010, 01:33 AM

Went and picked up the rear axle for this truck today. Hopefully have the rear rolling again shortly.

addicted2dunes · 03-28-2010, 01:35 AM

Here's the Dodge when I originally picked it up:

blackdiesel · 03-28-2010, 09:40 AM

I have a question. You may have answered it already, but i havent been able to locate it. I'm sure you have a good reason lol

Why are you using the dodge floor? There isnt any way its the right width. I think it would have been easier to get some flat steel, roll beads into it for strength (floorboard), and fuse two cabs together. JMO though.

Restrorob · 03-28-2010, 10:07 AM

My guess would be easier to keep the Dodge floor/hump/firewall and cab mounts than to re-build/form the old Chevy floor/hump/firewall and mounts..... ?

eventytoo · 03-28-2010, 11:23 AM

Cool project. Major damage to the dodge before hand. I would question if the frame is still sraight.

addicted2dunes · 03-28-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

I have a question. You may have answered it already, but i havent been able to locate it. I'm sure you have a good reason lol

Why are you using the dodge floor? There isnt any way its the right width. I think it would have been easier to get some flat steel, roll beads into it for strength (floorboard), and fuse two cabs together. JMO though.

I believe it is easier for me to graft the cab to the Dodge. Believe it or not the floor is the correct width, just modifying it where the GMC steps are. Which I am also changing the step design on the GMC. There were a lot of reasons for using the Dodge floor, firewall, and cab back.

No Rust
Body mount locations are correct.
Trans tunnel is correct for the Cummins
Firewall is correct for the Cummins
I can bolt in the Dodge interior (front & rear seats, carpet, etc.)
Newer floor = Better structure
And I love the challenge

I'm actually amazed at how well it's all fitting together. I cut here, cut there, measure here, measure there. And holy snaps Dodge = GMC

addicted2dunes · 03-28-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eventytoo

Cool project. Major damage to the dodge before hand. I would question if the frame is still sraight.

The frame is straight (I had it checked) minus the front frame horns that go from front crossmember to the core support. Not that big of an issue, I could have it straightened or most likely I'll chop them off and rebuild the tip of the frame to accommodate the GMC core support.

addicted2dunes · 03-28-2010, 03:23 PM

This truck actually looks worse than it is. Most of the damage was caused by the junk yard with the forklift. The truck went through 1 fence and 2 brick walls, well almost, got stuck in the second brick wall.

addicted2dunes · 03-28-2010, 07:54 PM

Got the passenger side of the Dodge cab cut up today and started on the lower back section of the '57 GMC. It's getting there, little by little. The cabs are just stuffed together in the picture, I have to trim the Dodge back and alter the cab back bracing on the two cabs. The GMC cab will still drop down about another 6".

**wancosc356** · 03-28-2010, 08:05 PM

I like what your plans are with this thing. Should turn out sweet! Subscribed!

Restrorob · 03-28-2010, 08:13 PM

addicted2dunes,

This is quite a undertaking right here and you are moving right along with it, This WILL be a awesome rig when you get-r-done !!!

Just had to buckle up and subscribe for the ride.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-28-2010, 08:32 PM

Cannot wait to see this thing finished ...

winchster · 03-28-2010, 09:14 PM

Saw this on the board, thought you'd like it.

03-23-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) ALTER-K-TION I think I have collected enough parts to begin this project so here it goes. This project will be based as: '57 GMC 1.5 Ton Front Clip Quad Cab Longbed Dually 4x4 Cummins Diesel This will be a slow project as I usually have about three going at once. I picked up an '05 Dodge Ram 3500, dually, diesel, auto, 4x4, quad cab, so this is where it starts. I will be using the firewall, floor board, cab back, 35 gal. fuel tank, and complete rolling frame from this truck. I am starting on the cab grafting and will update as I can. Pics (nothing exciting, just got rid of the Dodge bed and chopped the roof off the cab): Last edited by addicted2dunes; 08-08-2010 at 11:59 PM.

03-23-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Short bed, short bed, short bed. Just kidding, can't wait to see this thing come to life. __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

03-23-2010, 09:40 PM	#3
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) CUMMINS those common rails are sick nasty. Lots of wiring but make insane power __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

03-23-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Been drilling spotwelds all night trying to seperate the Dodge panels. Holy cr@p that's hard! All the panels are intertwined and they spotweld about every 1.5".

03-23-2010, 10:39 PM	#10
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Thanks for the tip. I think this is going to be a sweet sweet ride when you are done. __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

03-27-2010, 12:07 AM	#11
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) After drilling 6.5 MILLION spotwelds this is how far I've gotten. After weaving panels out from one another I got the back driver's side cleaned up. Remember I will be using the Dodge cab back and floor. After removing the sheet metal mounting plate for the rear seat I made a huge discovery.... Some jackass at the junkyard stuck the forks of the loader through the floor. Anyone got patch panels for an '05 Dodge Ram Quad Cab? Last edited by addicted2dunes; 11-23-2010 at 07:40 PM.

03-27-2010, 03:21 AM	#12
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Ouch!!!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-28-2010, 01:33 AM	#13
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Went and picked up the rear axle for this truck today. Hopefully have the rear rolling again shortly.

03-28-2010, 01:35 AM	#14
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Here's the Dodge when I originally picked it up: Last edited by addicted2dunes; 08-09-2010 at 12:02 AM.

03-28-2010, 09:40 AM	#15
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) I have a question. You may have answered it already, but i havent been able to locate it. I'm sure you have a good reason lol Why are you using the dodge floor? There isnt any way its the right width. I think it would have been easier to get some flat steel, roll beads into it for strength (floorboard), and fuse two cabs together. JMO though. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

03-28-2010, 10:07 AM	#16
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) My guess would be easier to keep the Dodge floor/hump/firewall and cab mounts than to re-build/form the old Chevy floor/hump/firewall and mounts..... ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-28-2010 at 10:11 AM.

03-28-2010, 11:23 AM	#17
eventytoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: snowville Posts: 104	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Cool project. Major damage to the dodge before hand. I would question if the frame is still sraight.

03-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#20
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) This truck actually looks worse than it is. Most of the damage was caused by the junk yard with the forklift. The truck went through 1 fence and 2 brick walls, well almost, got stuck in the second brick wall.

03-28-2010, 07:54 PM	#21
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Got the passenger side of the Dodge cab cut up today and started on the lower back section of the '57 GMC. It's getting there, little by little. The cabs are just stuffed together in the picture, I have to trim the Dodge back and alter the cab back bracing on the two cabs. The GMC cab will still drop down about another 6". Last edited by addicted2dunes; 11-23-2010 at 07:43 PM.

03-28-2010, 08:05 PM	#22
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) I like what your plans are with this thing. Should turn out sweet! Subscribed! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152



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03-28-2010, 08:13 PM	#23
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) addicted2dunes, This is quite a undertaking right here and you are moving right along with it, This WILL be a awesome rig when you get-r-done !!! Just had to buckle up and subscribe for the ride..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-28-2010, 08:32 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Cannot wait to see this thing finished ... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-28-2010, 09:14 PM	#25
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Saw this on the board, thought you'd like it. Attached Images __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

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