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Frizzle Fry · 06-23-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

HUZZAH

Ya, obviously not in the garage. For some reason I was picturing it being painted in the garage and rolled out for the pics

It looks good. I guess you just have to pick a day with little to no wind. I've been thinking about doing the same on my Burb but I don't want overspray on the house, driveway, and nearby cars. Any advice on this other than do it when there's no wind?

Keep up the good work

Rokcrln · 06-24-2006, 01:57 AM

That is comming along very nice!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Apache · 06-28-2006, 11:17 PM

Those inners look good.

68c10owner · 07-04-2006, 03:17 AM

awsome truck. can you give a little info on how you smoothed the firewall? I`m looking at a 55 now that somoene has butchered the firewall to put "hang down" pedals in. I think it would be easier to smooth it then to repair it back to stock. thanks.

Igotachevyor2 · 07-04-2006, 11:34 AM

its coming along nicely everything is so smooth and shiney better than new. i assume there is a lot of wet sanding between coats for trash removal from painting out side i plan on doing mine the same way

keep up the good work and keep the pics coming

Tance52 · 07-21-2006, 08:43 AM

Very nice work, I just joined the site and I'm using your pictures as my targets of what I want to do (can't hit a target if you don't have one). I just started the frame-up restoration of an original 55 Napco 4x4 and I'm planning many of the same things that you've done, so thanks for the pics. Nice job!

55ChevyPU · 08-14-2006, 07:58 PM

After a fierce battle with the motor mounts from hell I finally got them in, To my dismay the truck did not leave the battle unharmed....

CAL 58 GMC · 08-15-2006, 12:30 AM

Man, that really sucks! It's a good thing your Dad a good painter!

Jebb1978 · 08-15-2006, 12:28 PM

Yeah man, I feel for you. I put a few chips in my Nova putting it back together.

texascowboy593 · 08-17-2006, 12:30 AM

I wanna cry... That sux man...

55ChevyPU · 09-02-2006, 08:47 PM

anyone know a good site I can purchase/order some rearched leaf springs from?

dwcsr · 09-02-2006, 08:55 PM

http://www.eatonsprings.com/ call them and tell them what you have and what you want to do.

55ChevyPU · 09-02-2006, 09:20 PM

oooOOoooOOoohhhh thank you thank you.

55ChevyPU · 09-20-2006, 03:26 AM

painted the inner fenders and upper hood latch panel

CAL 58 GMC · 09-20-2006, 12:28 PM

They looks great 55ChevyPU! Did you get that nasty scratch fixed?

55ChevyPU · 09-20-2006, 05:02 PM

no :-(

watahyahknow · 09-20-2006, 05:54 PM

outch ..... hope its something that can be fixed nearly invisible
realy realy nice truck , i have an 80's truck but love the shape of the apache type trucks , the climate here doesnt alow cars to stay rustfree for that long though so if i ever have enough cash to spend i just might get one out of the states

texascowboy593 · 09-20-2006, 09:21 PM

Hey "double nickel"...It sure is looking good...Hope that scratch can come out OK...

55ChevyPU · 10-07-2006, 09:38 PM

im just about done with the bodywork for the bed and finished with the doors, now I just need to tackle the rear fenders.

texascowboy593 · 10-07-2006, 09:51 PM

Man thats some nice, smooth and clean work you've done there...Great job!!!

CAL 58 GMC · 10-07-2006, 10:38 PM

Looking good 55ChevyPu! Can't wait to see her all painted!

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-07-2006, 11:39 PM

Good WORK!!!

watahyahknow · 10-08-2006, 07:24 AM

Daniel U · 10-09-2006, 04:35 AM

Very nice Job! Sorry to see the SCRATCH! I don't look forward to my 1st scratch, but I know as a driver, it's bound to happen. Good work, keep us posted.

55ChevyPU · 10-12-2006, 04:57 AM

I got my hands on a dana rear end from one of my old mans buddies, He is a hardcore camaro guy and had all this work done but when the time finally came he ran into some problems, Its already been cut down and has a heavy duty disk brake system. Ive always wanted to 4-link the truck but the rear end I had was crap and I didnt feel like spending lots of money on a crap rear end. Now I can jam some fat rims and tires in the back *yay*

06-24-2006, 01:57 AM	#77
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 55 project thread That is comming along very nice! Kevin LFD Inc.

06-28-2006, 11:17 PM	#78
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: 55 project thread Those inners look good. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

07-04-2006, 03:17 AM	#79
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: 55 project thread awsome truck. can you give a little info on how you smoothed the firewall? I`m looking at a 55 now that somoene has butchered the firewall to put "hang down" pedals in. I think it would be easier to smooth it then to repair it back to stock. thanks. __________________ Anthony

07-04-2006, 11:34 AM	#80
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 55 project thread its coming along nicely everything is so smooth and shiney better than new. i assume there is a lot of wet sanding between coats for trash removal from painting out side i plan on doing mine the same way keep up the good work and keep the pics coming __________________ 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) .

07-21-2006, 08:43 AM	#81
Tance52 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Guys Mills, Pa Posts: 20	Re: 55 project thread Very nice work, I just joined the site and I'm using your pictures as my targets of what I want to do (can't hit a target if you don't have one). I just started the frame-up restoration of an original 55 Napco 4x4 and I'm planning many of the same things that you've done, so thanks for the pics. Nice job! __________________ Tance

08-14-2006, 07:58 PM	#82
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread After a fierce battle with the motor mounts from hell I finally got them in, To my dismay the truck did not leave the battle unharmed.... __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:35 AM.

08-15-2006, 12:30 AM	#83
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Man, that really sucks! It's a good thing your Dad a good painter! __________________ 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

08-15-2006, 12:28 PM	#84
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 55 project thread Yeah man, I feel for you. I put a few chips in my Nova putting it back together. __________________ 1959 GMC project

08-17-2006, 12:30 AM	#85
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread I wanna cry... That sux man... __________________ "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)

09-02-2006, 08:47 PM	#86
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread anyone know a good site I can purchase/order some rearched leaf springs from? __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

09-02-2006, 08:55 PM	#87
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 55 project thread http://www.eatonsprings.com/ call them and tell them what you have and what you want to do.

09-02-2006, 09:20 PM	#88
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread oooOOoooOOoohhhh thank you thank you. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

09-20-2006, 03:26 AM	#89
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread painted the inner fenders and upper hood latch panel __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

09-20-2006, 12:28 PM	#90
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread They looks great 55ChevyPU! Did you get that nasty scratch fixed? __________________ 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 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 09-20-2006 at 12:28 PM.

09-20-2006, 05:02 PM	#91
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread no :-( __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics



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09-20-2006, 05:54 PM	#92
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread outch ..... hope its something that can be fixed nearly invisible realy realy nice truck , i have an 80's truck but love the shape of the apache type trucks , the climate here doesnt alow cars to stay rustfree for that long though so if i ever have enough cash to spend i just might get one out of the states __________________ 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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 09-20-2006 at 05:56 PM.

09-20-2006, 09:21 PM	#93
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Hey "double nickel"...It sure is looking good...Hope that scratch can come out OK... __________________ "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)

10-07-2006, 09:38 PM	#94
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread im just about done with the bodywork for the bed and finished with the doors, now I just need to tackle the rear fenders. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-14-2008 at 11:37 AM.

10-07-2006, 09:51 PM	#95
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 55 project thread Man thats some nice, smooth and clean work you've done there...Great job!!! __________________ "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)

10-07-2006, 10:38 PM	#96
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 55 project thread Looking good 55ChevyPu! Can't wait to see her all painted! __________________ 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

10-07-2006, 11:39 PM	#97
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: 55 project thread Good WORK!!!

10-08-2006, 07:24 AM	#98
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 55 project thread __________________ 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

10-09-2006, 04:35 AM	#99
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 55 project thread Very nice Job! Sorry to see the SCRATCH! I don't look forward to my 1st scratch, but I know as a driver, it's bound to happen. Good work, keep us posted.

10-12-2006, 04:57 AM	#100
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 55 project thread I got my hands on a dana rear end from one of my old mans buddies, He is a hardcore camaro guy and had all this work done but when the time finally came he ran into some problems, Its already been cut down and has a heavy duty disk brake system. Ive always wanted to 4-link the truck but the rear end I had was crap and I didnt feel like spending lots of money on a crap rear end. Now I can jam some fat rims and tires in the back yay __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

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