Re: '55Chevylover's 55stepside build up
After I got the frame home, I had to come up with a way to run the engine so I could keep it from drying out while I finished the rest of the truck. I saw a portable run station on a web site and of course I could not afford that so I had to come up with my own interpretation for running the engine. I also had a lot of problems with the power steeting lines but finally got that cleared up after several weeks going back and forth with the frame shop to get the correct fittings. I had ordered a braided line kit but it did not have the right fittings. I came up with this plan, I built a basic start panel that has the tach, oil pressure, temp and volt meters. I wired up an ignition and start switch and fastened that temporarily to the frame. I used the radiator from my wrecked 92 camaro and the only fan I had was a house box fan. I got it all set up and have been running the engine for some time now. Don't laugh, it works.
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'55 Shortbed Stepside
'79 C10
2010 Malibu
Not too proud of: 2011 Nissan Altima, (Not American made)
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