Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Nice work, i like big back window and visor combo looking good.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Thanks for the comments guys keep them coming good and bad. :metal:

Deal or no deal?
 

I picked up a boat anchor flat tappet 305 today for 300. With it I got

• 2 sets of heads
• Burnt Qjet
• Stock aluminum Qjet intake
• 1 complete TPI intake, TB, Fuel injectors, wiring and computer from 89 305
• Extra TPI upper and fuel rail

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1012.jpg

Was this a deal or did I just throw away some bucks? Ok all I was really after was the TPI but the burnt up Qjet was a prize. :lol:

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

The UPS guy made a delivery late today. I have another one that will most likely arrive Monday. Time to get to work. :lol:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1037.jpg

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

I would have to say that I like the '57 best out of the rest of the TF's, mostly the grill. I can't wait to see the finished truck.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Are you going with TPI? I decided to do that on my '54 after learning about my '88 IROC's TPI.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Yeah, I want to put it on top of a 350.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

I drove 4 hours North and paid $500 for a 5.7 with a "complete" TPI system, that I found out after I got there, was missing the port matched plenum. Needless to say, my wife was upset. I'd say the TPI is well worth the $300.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

nice project dennis, dounds like what i was thinking for my project long time ago. good luck

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

I made some progress today. Fit the lower left rear door jam and the step/rocker. WOW they used to put stuff together well. I had a heck of a time getting the step out.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1048.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1047.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1046.jpg

The lower forward door jam panel won't be here till Monday.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Looking good. How was the fit of the panels?

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Awesome progress Dennis...
Nothing better than working with NEW replacement panels, instead of piecing together your own. Looks like they're going together nicely:metal:

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

looking good, keep at it.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Nice looking project. I have my eye on a 58 Chevy sb/fleetside I want to buy as soon as I sell my Jimmy. Your picturs have inspired to buid an older truck.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Right on. I'm glad to have helped persuade you into building a 50 year old truck. So far this has been a fun project. Although the floor and door jam on the passenger side kicked my butt all day and its not fit yet.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Good start! The nice thing about these trucks is that it's a relatively minor chore to fit wide tires out back -- cut the bedsides or go a step further and relocate the springs. There really isn't a need to cut the rails.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Sorry guys, I missed your posts until tonight. When I get the cab back on it's floor I'll install it and take some pictures. It worked ok if I would of had a couple of people helping balance the cab. I built it to mount into the seat mounts but the balance was way off so I flipped it to mount on to the forward seat mounts and the beam was just forward of that. I am going to redo it to be more stable before I go to lift the cab with it again.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Nice job so far!

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Looking good, keep up the good work.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Getting things done a little at a time. I'm kind of held up waiting for the lower door hinge attach panels. But I did manage to fit the rear right door jam and get both roughed in.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1054.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1055.jpg

I also fit the right floor pan.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1056.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1057.jpg

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

A little at a time is better than it just sitting like mine.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

................... :agree: YUP!

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

I got a bit more done this morning. The lower forward door jam parts showed up yesterday so I could get back to doing something.

I got the right side roughed in and the hinge close out.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1070.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...y/IMG_1071.jpg

Moving on to the left side. I hope to have this finished by the end of next week and sitting on its floor so I can see how the door fit now and start on the dash.

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Your moving along pretty quick :metal:. From the looks of things you'll have it finished this year!

Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures)
 

Looking good...:metal: