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12-04-2017, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: North Beaver TWP PA
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Father / Son 1957 Build
My son is almost 15 already and we are starting on a father / son truck build for him. I can't believe how fast they grow up. We purchased a 59 short fleetside truck a little while back. Its a little rough and had no title but the price was right. I have a 57 cab with title and most of the front clip. We also acquired a 1989 chevy k10 blazer. The plan is to use the 57 cab, 59 frame, doors, and bed and the running gear out of the blazer. I just ordered the patch panels for the cab so we are going to get started on it this week. The plan is to take the rocket off the bed and make it look more like a cameo bed. At some point someone made flares out of the wheel openings but I still have the wheel openings I cut out of the bed for big bertha. If the bed was in better shape we would not be going this route but now he will have a custom bed. We have a year and 3 months to complete the project. I wish when I was a kid I could of had a kick ass 57 pickup to start out driving. Here are a couple pics of when we bought it.
  The proud new owner  Headed for home 
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___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build |
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12-04-2017, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Wichita Kansas
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Cool project, following along
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12-04-2017, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monroe,Iowa
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Awesome! You are starting a Lifetime of Memories for the Both of you. When I was his age my dad and rebuilt a 47 Chevy Business Coupe. When I turned 16 I used it to get my License. I see a Proud Owner and if it turns out like your Truck - WOW
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12-04-2017, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Scotts, Michigan
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Very cool...My son just turned 13 and I'm always asking him what kind of car/truck he likes so we can do something similar. His reply is "I like your 48 truck" dad...yeah that wont happen.
Thanks Marc
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12-04-2017, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northeast KS
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Very cool!
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12-04-2017, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
I have seen your bodywork skills so I'm looking forward to seeing this one take shape.
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12-05-2017, 03:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Clear and Still Idaho
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Well, well, well. You forgot the most important part, he has a kick assuming father!!!!!
Keep on keeping on NC
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12-05-2017, 03:21 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Clear and Still Idaho
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Screw auto-correct A$$ that's better
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12-05-2017, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Purmerend, Netherlands
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Nice project!!
And a Fleetside too  Bet you will have great times together!! Memories will be made!
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12-11-2017, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: North Beaver TWP PA
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
We were able to get a few hours this weekend to work on the truck. It was a good time and we spent a lot of time talking. More than we have in a while since he is a teenager and thinks he knows it all. I think this truck will mean more to me than I imagined. Anyhow .... we started with a door. Typical bottom rust. We bought an inside bottom and will make the outer bottom. He had fun learning how to deal with rusted bolts and the power of heat. Here are some pics.
   We will tackle the outer bottom next weekend. I figure a couple hours a weekend should keep us on track to have it done by the time he is able to drive it.
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___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build |
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12-13-2017, 12:02 AM
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A320 Pilot/USAF Retired
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
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Re: Father / Son 1957 Build
Should be a cool build, even better doing it with your son!
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JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57 |
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