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Kim57 · 05-25-2011, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the encouragement guys I do appreciate it.

hotrod1 when I get it all welded up I'm going to build my own tilt mechanism for it and will post pics on how I do it.

Kabwe I'm looking forward to the Brothers show.
Kim

drivea55 · 05-27-2011, 12:41 AM

Kim,

Very glad to see you take the leap!

GREAT JOB!!!

Kim57 · 05-27-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drivea55

Kim,

Very glad to see you take the leap!

GREAT JOB!!!

Thanks.
I think it was a change that needed to be done.
Kim

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-27-2011, 07:21 PM

Looking good Kim!
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Kim57 · 06-30-2011, 04:52 PM

I made a little progress on the hood.
I had to modify the front cross brace to fit. I notched it on each end so it could be bent out to line up with the new position after pancaking the hood.
Kim

Kabwe · 06-30-2011, 05:47 PM

looking good my friend, looking really good.

**oldman3** · 06-30-2011, 07:05 PM

Kim, did you drill holes in the square tubing and insert the round and weld, or is it welded flush to the tubing? Looks really good.....Jim

ChuckDriver · 06-30-2011, 09:35 PM

Nice work! I can't wait to see it done!

Kim57 · 06-30-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Kim, did you drill holes in the square tubing and insert the round and weld, or is it welded flush to the tubing? Looks really good.....Jim

I did drill holes for the tubes to fit into. I figured it would give a little more support that way.
Kim

Rods57 · 07-01-2011, 12:25 AM

Kim, your bed is freakin awesome! When I saw that i swear I heard Bam in my head saying 'what can I cut up next"

Dinos63 · 07-01-2011, 01:33 AM

checked out the whole thread wow great job killer skills dig the truck!!

GeorgeVale · 07-01-2011, 02:34 AM

Excellent work Kim. I would use spherical rod ends.

Kim57 · 07-01-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Kim, your bed is freakin awesome! When I saw that i swear I heard Bam in my head saying 'what can I cut up next"

Thanks. when I get bored I start cutting things up. As you can see I get bored a lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

checked out the whole thread wow great job killer skills dig the truck!!

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeVale

Excellent work Kim. I would use spherical rod ends.

I'm leaning toward them as they will give me a real fine adjustment on the hood position.
In reality the cost for the size I need isn't that great.
Kim

FFredo · 07-07-2011, 12:32 PM

I just read this thread, all I can say Kim is WOW!! Thank you for the insperation.

Kim57 · 07-07-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFredo

I just read this thread, all I can say Kim is WOW!! Thank you for the insperation.

Thanks FFredo.
I get a lot of inspiration from all the builds on this site so I'm glad I can return the favor.
Kim

1985-GMC · 07-17-2011, 11:49 PM

Incredible build Kim! Im amazed at all the work you've put into this truck, keep it up!

Kim57 · 07-18-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Incredible build Kim! Im amazed at all the work you've put into this truck, keep it up!

Thanks for looking.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-27-2011, 06:31 PM

Got a little more done on the hood.
I made the brackets for the rollers that will hold the hood in the rear.
I got the rollers at pic a part for $5.00. They're out of a BMW.
I wanted to use them as they were but they were to short so I made some new brackets.
The pics tell the story of how I did it.
I used some 3/16 plate . A little cutting and I have 2 new brackets.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-27-2011, 06:34 PM

A little more trimming and welding and I have my brackets.
The next step is to bend some 3/8 rod to use as the runners.
I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to do that.
Kim

chevyrestoguy · 07-27-2011, 08:16 PM

Very cool! NICE fab work, Kim!

If they don't make it, or you're too cheap to buy it, then make it yourself. Most of the time, it always turns out nicer anyway, and you can't beat the price!

CAL 58 GMC · 07-31-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

A little more trimming and welding and I have my brackets.
The next step is to bend some 3/8 rod to use as the runners.
I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to do that.
Kim

Nice job Kim!

Kabwe · 07-27-2011, 08:37 PM

Kim,

That is pretty slick, great job man and plus you saved some money. Great job man.

Rods57 · 07-27-2011, 11:50 PM

Kim that is Fab-0-licious! cant wait to see how it all looks when its done.

Kim57 · 07-28-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Very cool! NICE fab work, Kim!

If they don't make it, or you're too cheap to buy it, then make it yourself. Most of the time, it always turns out nicer anyway, and you can't beat the price!

Thanks.
I'm to cheap. The one thing I have plenty of is time.

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Kim,

That is pretty slick, great job man and plus you saved some money. Great job man.

Thanks Bam.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rods57

Kim that is Fab-0-licious! cant wait to see how it all looks when its done.

Thanks.
Kim

jjjmm56 · 07-28-2011, 08:43 AM

I just love the way we keep improving on a design. Your doing a super job on that hood can'i wait to see it finished.

05-25-2011, 12:53 AM	#1
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thanks for the encouragement guys I do appreciate it. hotrod1 when I get it all welded up I'm going to build my own tilt mechanism for it and will post pics on how I do it. Kabwe I'm looking forward to the Brothers show. Kim

05-27-2011, 12:41 AM	#2
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, Very glad to see you take the leap! GREAT JOB!!! __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

05-27-2011, 07:21 PM	#4
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06-30-2011, 04:52 PM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street I made a little progress on the hood. I had to modify the front cross brace to fit. I notched it on each end so it could be bent out to line up with the new position after pancaking the hood. Kim Attached Images

06-30-2011, 05:47 PM	#6
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street looking good my friend, looking really good.

06-30-2011, 07:05 PM	#7
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, did you drill holes in the square tubing and insert the round and weld, or is it welded flush to the tubing? Looks really good.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-30-2011, 09:35 PM	#8
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice work! I can't wait to see it done! __________________ 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

07-01-2011, 12:25 AM	#10
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, your bed is freakin awesome! When I saw that i swear I heard Bam in my head saying 'what can I cut up next"

07-01-2011, 01:33 AM	#11
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My 57 Pro Street checked out the whole thread wow great job killer skills dig the truck!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-01-2011, 02:34 AM	#12
GeorgeVale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cublington Buckinghamshire Posts: 49	Re: My 57 Pro Street Excellent work Kim. I would use spherical rod ends.

07-07-2011, 12:32 PM	#14
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: My 57 Pro Street I just read this thread, all I can say Kim is WOW!! Thank you for the insperation.

07-17-2011, 11:49 PM	#16
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: My 57 Pro Street Incredible build Kim! Im amazed at all the work you've put into this truck, keep it up! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

07-27-2011, 06:31 PM	#18
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Got a little more done on the hood. I made the brackets for the rollers that will hold the hood in the rear. I got the rollers at pic a part for $5.00. They're out of a BMW. I wanted to use them as they were but they were to short so I made some new brackets. The pics tell the story of how I did it. I used some 3/16 plate . A little cutting and I have 2 new brackets. Kim Attached Images

07-27-2011, 06:34 PM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street A little more trimming and welding and I have my brackets. The next step is to bend some 3/8 rod to use as the runners. I'm still trying to figure out the easiest way to do that. Kim Attached Images

07-27-2011, 08:16 PM	#20
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: My 57 Pro Street Very cool! NICE fab work, Kim! If they don't make it, or you're too cheap to buy it, then make it yourself. Most of the time, it always turns out nicer anyway, and you can't beat the price! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527



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07-27-2011, 08:37 PM	#22
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07-27-2011, 11:50 PM	#23
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim that is Fab-0-licious! cant wait to see how it all looks when its done.

07-28-2011, 08:43 AM	#25
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