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Jb55 · 05-19-2011, 10:04 AM

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Jb55 · 05-19-2011, 10:10 AM

thanks man im geting close to ripin it apart and painting the frame. then i can start final assembly on the frame. i think im thru the woods on the frame now comes the body

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-19-2011, 04:20 PM

That is looking awesome! Very nice work you have going on there!

Jb55 · 05-25-2011, 09:58 AM

started making the coupling for the york halfway there

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2011, 11:30 AM

Very cool. I was thinking of installing one of these for some air horns on my truck.

nacho55 · 05-25-2011, 11:46 AM

Your truck is looking Great, nice and low. couple of questions on your frame notch, what size is the steel you used to make it, and also how long are your upper and lower link bars, i am trying to figure out my rear end setup and i am getting different answers on how long to make the bars for a trianglated 4 link from the various forums. thanks

Jb55 · 05-26-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nacho55

Your truck is looking Great, nice and low. couple of questions on your frame notch, what size is the steel you used to make it, and also how long are your upper and lower link bars, i am trying to figure out my rear end setup and i am getting different answers on how long to make the bars for a trianglated 4 link from the various forums. thanks

im pretty sure i used 1x2 1/4 wall on the c notch. whatever the top width of the frame is i used so i could still box over it and i doubled the thickness for the side.ill measure it when im home and let u know.I researched more of the 4x4 links to get a idea of what to run and how they work because the set up is way more imporant on them. if i did it again i would fab my own out of 2x2 1/4 wall and mount the bags on the bars mid-way down. that gives a better ride and u get more travel. live and learn ask a lot of questions and go with ur gut. the link set up i bought was on ebay cant remember the length but i wana say 32". hope i didnt confuse u more good luck.

Jb55 · 06-14-2011, 12:51 PM

making some headway on the compressor slow but steady. now for some clean up and paint

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-16-2011, 08:26 PM

Very cool!

Jb55 · 12-21-2011, 11:08 AM

ok guys im back! time to dig out the truck and get back to it.

Kim57 · 12-21-2011, 06:11 PM

It's about time.
Kim

Jb55 · 12-22-2011, 08:03 PM

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Jb55 · 12-23-2011, 03:00 AM

rear end is in paint

Kim57 · 12-23-2011, 09:53 AM

Looks good.
Kim

Jb55 · 12-29-2011, 11:21 AM

assembly has begun!!!

nvr53 · 12-29-2011, 02:27 PM

any reason you built the crossmember to go under the driveshaft?

Jb55 · 12-29-2011, 06:10 PM

ya it seemed easyer than above for clearance when the bags were out. the crossmember would have been higher than the top of the frame to clear the drive shaft. i didnt want to have to notch anything.

Jb55 · 04-09-2012, 01:07 PM

frame is complete and out for blast and paint stay tuned for a assembly session coming soon

Jb55 · 07-23-2012, 11:09 PM

Ok it's been a while!! I made some progress on the frame and assembly has begun. I'll post some more pics as this progress but here's where im at rt now.
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Jb55 · 07-23-2012, 11:12 PM

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Jb55 · 07-23-2012, 11:24 PM

here we go

Kim57 · 07-23-2012, 11:27 PM

Nice teaser pic of the frame. We need more.
Kim

Jb55 · 07-25-2012, 10:12 AM

got all the air lines finished up last nt

Kim57 · 07-25-2012, 10:40 AM

Looks good.
Kim

Jb55 · 07-27-2012, 06:52 PM

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05-19-2011, 10:04 AM	#51
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05-19-2011, 10:10 AM	#52
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck thanks man im geting close to ripin it apart and painting the frame. then i can start final assembly on the frame. i think im thru the woods on the frame now comes the body

05-19-2011, 04:20 PM	#53
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: my 1955 chevy truck That is looking awesome! Very nice work you have going on there! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#54
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck started making the coupling for the york halfway there Attached Images Last edited by Jb55; 05-25-2011 at 09:58 AM.

05-25-2011, 11:30 AM	#55
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Very cool. I was thinking of installing one of these for some air horns on my truck. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-25-2011, 11:46 AM	#56
nacho55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: El Mirage AZ Posts: 169	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Your truck is looking Great, nice and low. couple of questions on your frame notch, what size is the steel you used to make it, and also how long are your upper and lower link bars, i am trying to figure out my rear end setup and i am getting different answers on how long to make the bars for a trianglated 4 link from the various forums. thanks

06-14-2011, 12:51 PM	#58
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck making some headway on the compressor slow but steady. now for some clean up and paint Attached Images

06-16-2011, 08:26 PM	#59
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Very cool! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-21-2011, 11:08 AM	#60
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck ok guys im back! time to dig out the truck and get back to it.

12-21-2011, 06:11 PM	#61
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: my 1955 chevy truck It's about time. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-22-2011, 08:03 PM	#62
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Posted via Mobile Device

12-23-2011, 03:00 AM	#63
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck rear end is in paint Attached Images

12-23-2011, 09:53 AM	#64
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-29-2011, 11:21 AM	#65
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck assembly has begun!!! Attached Images

12-29-2011, 02:27 PM	#66
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12-29-2011, 06:10 PM	#67
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck ya it seemed easyer than above for clearance when the bags were out. the crossmember would have been higher than the top of the frame to clear the drive shaft. i didnt want to have to notch anything.

04-09-2012, 01:07 PM	#68
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck frame is complete and out for blast and paint stay tuned for a assembly session coming soon

07-23-2012, 11:09 PM	#69
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Ok it's been a while!! I made some progress on the frame and assembly has begun. I'll post some more pics as this progress but here's where im at rt now. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 11:12 PM	#70
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 11:24 PM	#71
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck here we go Attached Images

07-23-2012, 11:27 PM	#72
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Nice teaser pic of the frame. We need more. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-25-2012, 10:12 AM	#73
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck got all the air lines finished up last nt Attached Images

07-25-2012, 10:40 AM	#74
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-27-2012, 06:52 PM	#75
Jb55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tracy ca Posts: 94	Re: my 1955 chevy truck Here's one with the brake lines in Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Jb55; 07-27-2012 at 07:00 PM.

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