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Here's the smoothed front fenders.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9...54d872ec69.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/9...1b565d696c.jpg

And the firewall.. there were 64,000 holes in it (when it snowed outside, it snowed inside - no joke) Now, it's nice and smooth. Don't like the original factory design missing but that's fine.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/9...5848c10c9d.jpg

And finally, a couple butt shots;

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/9...7a205014b0.jpg

Notice the reinforced frame since modifications had to be made to get the springs to sit properly. That's 1/2" plate.. on both sides as opposed to boxing the inside of the frame rail.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9...06e1309235.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking good.
Kim

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Thanks!

To date, we've gone from this (in 1992)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6215/6...6318580715.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6...cb34c93cce.jpg

To this (today) ... shop just texted me this pic;

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/9...36f7256917.jpg

It's a truck again! That's a static drop. Jag in the rear and Camaro in the front. Still playing with wheel / tire sizes though. Amazing what a little "Attitude Adjustment" will do. /Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking very clean so far.

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Thanks, another thing I just noticed is they've started smoothing out the dash as well...

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http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/9...a49289ecde.jpg

Still got the glove box to close up....

Got big plans for the new dash ... stay tuned!!

Here's a teaser...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/9...3883deb325.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking good.
Kim

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Got the Dawg house assembled. Wheels and sheet metal line up nicely with the Camaro Clip installed.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/9...e8382b7847.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/9...a15bf50f7e.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

If possible, get a pic of how the front core support mounts were made. Im about to make mine. Curios how they did yours. Mine is z'ed 3.5 inches. Makes the steering box in the way of the mount.
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OK, I'll snap some shots next week when I deliver my rear bumper and some other parts for them. These pics were text'd to me today by the builder.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

... and the work continues.

Here's the factory Grill
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9...4dfa53b4cb.jpg

Mock up of the new version
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9...7f36c48cdb.jpg
Notice the holes under the headlight area... those are for the LED turn signals and driving/parking lights.

Dash is smooth now and notice the area below the back window for the third brake light to live... plus closed up the fuel filler on the side.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/9...0d25789518.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/9...ba12bcef25.jpg
Mocking up gauges, AC vents, etc.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/9...a20d4d53fe.jpg

Here's a couple other frontal shots.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/9...3e07ab2da7.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9...5c3854f7ea.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Wow, you do awesome work! You have a really large workshop! What other projects do you have going on a once?
dne'

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking good.
I'm doing something similar with my grill.
I just haven't figured it out yet.
Kim

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks, I'll pass it on to the builder (not me). I've turned the body work over to a local shop here in town (good friend of mine though). I'll get the truck back at some point to do drivetrain and interior. I'm a techy not a fab/body work kinda guy.

I'll share the end solution. We discussed it Saturday and have an idea on how. /Ken

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Nice to see that you are making progress, the stance is looking good!
I am planning to use a Jag irs on my 57 panel, so I'm curius if if you had any trouble with it?! Did you have cut out of the inside of framerail to make room for the springs?
Did you use the xjs 6 axle (61" wide)?
Would love to see more pics of it
Best of luck with rest of the build!
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It went in pretty simple but I purchased a mounting kit from CWIINC.com before they fell off the face of the earth. Yes, they had to cut a notch out of the bottom of the frame rail for spring clearance. If you look closely at the pictures, you'll see they reinforced the frame with 1/2" plate to keep it sturdy. Yes, it is the 61" model from a '73 XJ6. I'll be getting more pics of it soon. It won't be long though before the frame goes off for blasting / painting.

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Got some new goodies for the truck;

New column
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/9...a4fc2256_c.jpg

New Gauges
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/9...e19d394a_c.jpg

Probably install them here
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5337/9...d5187cef_c.jpg

Additional LED's for the rear
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/9...4b73efbb_c.jpg

New LED Tail Lights
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9...46c462d7_c.jpg

Gonna remove the old ones, smooth out the holes and paint the new ones to match the exterior color.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/9...3ee7476a_c.jpg

Still trying to decide on exterior color. I'm looking at a candy similar to this or a REALLY dark midnight blue.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/9...9ca6750f_c.jpg

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Sweet truck!
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Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Nice gauges. What brand are they?

Rich
my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Looking good.
Those are some nice gauges.
Kim

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

good work so far

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

They look to be Omega's.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Thanks, yes, they are Omega's. Picked them up at a local show.

Re: '57 Stepside, Big Window Project
 

Really nice work on the lighting department!
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Well, we figured we'd try and make it as visible as possible when I step on the pedal. Most people will be checkin' out the truck and not what it's doing. Maybe this will help.

It should be plenty bright.