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Matshark · 06-24-2007, 01:54 PM

Here some pics of my project.

Before:

A little bit later:

And this morning:

Daniel U · 06-24-2007, 03:43 PM

Sweet looking truck. What are your plans for it? Stock, mild/full custom, prostreet, rod? Just curious. Looks like a solid start.

Matshark · 06-24-2007, 05:25 PM

I want to go prostreet.
I keep the old body, no emblems.
But the rest of it will be modern.
(power brakes, power steering,
vented disc/disc brakes, Ford 9"
35 spline gundrilled, tank under bed,
battery under bed, tubbed bed, big wheels,
racing seats inside etc. etc.
My time will be the limiting factor on how
fast the project goes on.

pgf545 · 06-24-2007, 09:53 PM

Looks good Mat....Welcome!!!!!!

Bernie

orgalmeister · 06-24-2007, 10:16 PM

You got a good start there. Keep at it and don't take as long as me

Steve

CAL 58 GMC · 06-24-2007, 11:53 PM

Looking really good! Is it hard for you to get part over in Germany?

solidaxel · 06-25-2007, 12:24 AM

Welcom Matshark,

from the dry hot desert of So. Arizona!!!!!!!!

Can you ship parts form ebay to Germany, and what do they do about import taxes, od does that not apply to car parts?

tiggerstoy · 06-25-2007, 08:57 AM

looks good, welcome

Matshark · 06-25-2007, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the nice comments.
CAL 58 GMC:I buy most of the parts in the states
and fortunately I can ship them with
my friends stuff ( he is a Jeep tuner )
to germany.
solidaxel: yes there is duty (10%) and import tax (19%) on the parts.

Matshark · 08-09-2007, 06:18 AM

In the meantime there was only small progress in the project.
The front axle is almost ready, the wheels and tires are ready for
measuring and ordering the rear axle.

Because I got the wrong bolt pattern for the rotors ( 5*4,75 )
I ordered 2 granada rotors which had to be machined to a smaller diameter
to fit the current brake system. But I would like to got to larger brakes in the front 13" for example with 4 piston calipers.

For the rearaxle I will order a wilwood kit with 12,5" vented discs.

Matshark · 10-21-2007, 06:30 AM

This weekend I finally made some progress.
I tack welded the rear axle in place and installed the tank.

the next step will be to lay the brake and fuel lines
and make the engine ready for installing.

Igotachevyor2 · 10-21-2007, 10:15 AM

great project. the lil helper seems to be having fun too.

Daniel U · 10-21-2007, 10:51 AM

Cool looking project. I have 13.5 in. rotors on our '99 Tahoe with 13.? on the rear. I'm sure our Tahoe is much heavier than your '55, and they're more than enough brakes with (heavy) chrome 22" wheels. The only problem I encounter under heavy braking is lack of power steering. Your '55 will stop on (or before) a dime! Keep the pics coming. Is your kiddo helping you out? Get the next generation into the hobby. We need more hot rodders out there to keep classic American metal on the road.

Matshark · 10-21-2007, 11:16 AM

I have 12.5 in rotors in the back and want to got to 13+ rotors in the front.
As I have 4 piston calipers at the rear axle, I will go to 6 piston calipers in the front.
The idea is to no only give it enough power to accelerate very fast, but to be able to stop even faster.

My son is helping me very much, he is already planing his pickup, even if it is a little bit early.
I believe a good percentage of his blood is gasoline.......

lotussutol · 10-21-2007, 11:44 AM

looks like a great project. should make for a nice ride.

I hear ya on the kids helping. My daughter (7) is in the shop if I am in the shop (unless hannah montana is on...hahaha). She keeps asking when we are going to build a pink hot rod for her and her mom since the truck I am building is mine and her brothers (he is five). I tell her as soon as this one is done we will do one for them.

prostreeter58 · 10-21-2007, 11:57 AM

Sweet looking project.................what part of Germany are you in?

Matshark · 10-21-2007, 01:18 PM

Southern Germany, halfways between Stuttgart and Heidelberg.

prostreeter58 · 10-21-2007, 03:22 PM

must be around karsrule (sp?)......I spent 8 years there and loved every min of it..........I have friends that come to visit every year around this time......if there is something you need brought to you let me know and I will see if I can assist. I tried to build some rides while I was there and it isn't the easiest of tasks......good luck with your build and keep the pics coming......

Matshark · 10-21-2007, 04:37 PM

Karlsruhe is about a 1 hour drive from me.
Thanks for the good wishes. As I see you live in Palm Harbor,
is there a chance to see your truck when I drive from Ft.Myers to Gainesville ?

( I have a friend in florida and I visit him once a year to cavedive with him. )

prostreeter58 · 10-21-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matshark

Karlsruhe is about a 1 hour drive from me.
Thanks for the good wishes. As I see you live in Palm Harbor,
is there a chance to see your truck when I drive from Ft.Myers to Gainesville ?

( I have a friend in florida and I visit him once a year to cavedive with him. )

You would be welcome anytime...........we have extra rooms here if you need somewhere to stop over. I just might have to move a few parts.......

Our friends live in Ludwigshafen and they should be here any day now. Keep in touch and let me know when you are in country.

Matshark · 12-07-2007, 06:15 PM

Today I installed the new hubs and brakes for my front axle.
Finally I have the adequate configuration in the front.

The next step will be to install the new steering column in the truck.

Kabwe · 12-07-2007, 08:07 PM

Nice. You have great project there.

my67chevytruck · 12-08-2007, 09:47 AM

looking very good, keep the pics coming.

mylow53 · 12-08-2007, 12:55 PM

i've never seen a disk seporated from the hub thats pretty trick. you can just replace the disk or the hub you don't need to do both when they wear out or go bad.... nice!!!

CAL 58 GMC · 12-08-2007, 01:15 PM

Looking good Man! Keep those updated pictures coming, we like pictures!

06-24-2007, 01:54 PM	#1
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Matshark`s 55 2nd project Here some pics of my project. Before: A little bit later: And this morning: __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

06-24-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Sweet looking truck. What are your plans for it? Stock, mild/full custom, prostreet, rod? Just curious. Looks like a solid start. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

06-24-2007, 05:25 PM	#3
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project I want to go prostreet. I keep the old body, no emblems. But the rest of it will be modern. (power brakes, power steering, vented disc/disc brakes, Ford 9" 35 spline gundrilled, tank under bed, battery under bed, tubbed bed, big wheels, racing seats inside etc. etc. My time will be the limiting factor on how fast the project goes on. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

06-24-2007, 09:53 PM	#4
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Looks good Mat....Welcome!!!!!! Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

06-24-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project You got a good start there. Keep at it and don't take as long as me Steve

06-24-2007, 11:53 PM	#6
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Looking really good! Is it hard for you to get part over in Germany? __________________ 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

06-25-2007, 12:24 AM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Welcom Matshark, from the dry hot desert of So. Arizona!!!!!!!! Can you ship parts form ebay to Germany, and what do they do about import taxes, od does that not apply to car parts? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

06-25-2007, 08:57 AM	#8
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project looks good, welcome

06-25-2007, 09:48 AM	#9
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Thanks for the nice comments. CAL 58 GMC:I buy most of the parts in the states and fortunately I can ship them with my friends stuff ( he is a Jeep tuner ) to germany. solidaxel: yes there is duty (10%) and import tax (19%) on the parts. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

08-09-2007, 06:18 AM	#10
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project In the meantime there was only small progress in the project. The front axle is almost ready, the wheels and tires are ready for measuring and ordering the rear axle. Because I got the wrong bolt pattern for the rotors ( 5*4,75 ) I ordered 2 granada rotors which had to be machined to a smaller diameter to fit the current brake system. But I would like to got to larger brakes in the front 13" for example with 4 piston calipers. For the rearaxle I will order a wilwood kit with 12,5" vented discs. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

10-21-2007, 06:30 AM	#11
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project This weekend I finally made some progress. I tack welded the rear axle in place and installed the tank. the next step will be to lay the brake and fuel lines and make the engine ready for installing. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

10-21-2007, 10:15 AM	#12
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project great project. the lil helper seems to be having fun too. __________________ 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) .

10-21-2007, 10:51 AM	#13
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Cool looking project. I have 13.5 in. rotors on our '99 Tahoe with 13.? on the rear. I'm sure our Tahoe is much heavier than your '55, and they're more than enough brakes with (heavy) chrome 22" wheels. The only problem I encounter under heavy braking is lack of power steering. Your '55 will stop on (or before) a dime! Keep the pics coming. Is your kiddo helping you out? Get the next generation into the hobby. We need more hot rodders out there to keep classic American metal on the road. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

10-21-2007, 11:16 AM	#14
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project I have 12.5 in rotors in the back and want to got to 13+ rotors in the front. As I have 4 piston calipers at the rear axle, I will go to 6 piston calipers in the front. The idea is to no only give it enough power to accelerate very fast, but to be able to stop even faster. My son is helping me very much, he is already planing his pickup, even if it is a little bit early. I believe a good percentage of his blood is gasoline....... __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

10-21-2007, 11:44 AM	#15
lotussutol Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Taft, CA Posts: 140	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project looks like a great project. should make for a nice ride. I hear ya on the kids helping. My daughter (7) is in the shop if I am in the shop (unless hannah montana is on...hahaha). She keeps asking when we are going to build a pink hot rod for her and her mom since the truck I am building is mine and her brothers (he is five). I tell her as soon as this one is done we will do one for them. __________________ Lotus Current Rides/Projects 1955.5 Chevy shortbed truck 1952 Chevy Coupe Deluxe car



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10-21-2007, 11:57 AM	#16
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Sweet looking project.................what part of Germany are you in?

10-21-2007, 01:18 PM	#17
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Southern Germany, halfways between Stuttgart and Heidelberg. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

10-21-2007, 03:22 PM	#18
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project must be around karsrule (sp?)......I spent 8 years there and loved every min of it..........I have friends that come to visit every year around this time......if there is something you need brought to you let me know and I will see if I can assist. I tried to build some rides while I was there and it isn't the easiest of tasks......good luck with your build and keep the pics coming......

10-21-2007, 04:37 PM	#19
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Karlsruhe is about a 1 hour drive from me. Thanks for the good wishes. As I see you live in Palm Harbor, is there a chance to see your truck when I drive from Ft.Myers to Gainesville ? ( I have a friend in florida and I visit him once a year to cavedive with him. ) __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

12-07-2007, 06:15 PM	#21
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 53	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Today I installed the new hubs and brakes for my front axle. Finally I have the adequate configuration in the front. The next step will be to install the new steering column in the truck. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

12-07-2007, 08:07 PM	#22
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Nice. You have great project there.

12-08-2007, 09:47 AM	#23
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12-08-2007, 12:55 PM	#24
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project i've never seen a disk seporated from the hub thats pretty trick. you can just replace the disk or the hub you don't need to do both when they wear out or go bad.... nice!!! __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

12-08-2007, 01:15 PM	#25
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Matshark`s 55 2nd project Looking good Man! Keep those updated pictures coming, we like pictures! __________________ 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

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