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Fat Mike · 01-21-2010, 05:43 PM

Thank you for posting these pictures! You have convinced me to purchase 78 chevy truck with a 350 combo and hydobrake set up on it. Really nice build.

nickp51chevy · 01-21-2010, 06:45 PM

'78???

Kim57 · 01-22-2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Kim

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

'78???

I believe he is using as a doner truck for the running gear and brakes.
It has a hydroboost system on it.
Kim

CAL 58 GMC · 01-21-2010, 08:15 PM

Nice job Kim!

Kabwe · 01-22-2010, 11:45 AM

Great job Kim.

nuke1 · 01-24-2010, 12:45 AM

looks great!

my67chevytruck · 01-24-2010, 04:29 PM

great progress Kim, keep at it...

Kim57 · 01-26-2010, 05:04 PM

Got a little more done on the brakes.
Welded the DOM in and mounted the power booster to see how it fit.
I still have to figure out the length of the tube that will conect the pedal to the booster.
Kim

jjjmm56 · 01-26-2010, 05:51 PM

Can I ask why you mounted your booster back so far, and is that a power brake booster or just a master cyl?

Kim57 · 01-26-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjmm56

Can I ask why you mounted your booster back so far, and is that a power brake booster or just a master cyl?

It's a hydroboost unit.
I mounted it there for ease of maintenance. It sits just in back of where the cab ends. My bed is going to tilt so it will be easy to get to.
Kim

nickp51chevy · 01-26-2010, 09:27 PM

Kim that'a a sweet set up your doing for your brakes, and the tilt bed; awesome!

mylow53 · 01-26-2010, 10:23 PM

i like the booster location, but i'm wondering what kind of rod your going to use since the length may allow bowing of the rod during a panic stop. a heaver rod may effect the wear on the master cyl since it will be pushing down as you hit bumps and freeway vibrations... but yes it's easy to work on with the bed tilt. some of the guys are going with remote reservoir on the MC. Mount the reservoir where you can get to it and plum the oil to the mc....
my 2 cents
GT
keep the pic's coming

Kim57 · 01-27-2010, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

i like the booster location, but i'm wondering what kind of rod your going to use since the length may allow bowing of the rod during a panic stop. a heaver rod may effect the wear on the master cyl since it will be pushing down as you hit bumps and freeway vibrations... but yes it's easy to work on with the bed tilt. some of the guys are going with remote reservoir on the MC. Mount the reservoir where you can get to it and plum the oil to the mc....
my 2 cents
GT
keep the pic's coming

I thought about using a remote reservoir but went with this because of the tilt bed. I'm going to use 3/4"x1/2" DOM to conect the pedal to the master.
It looks like it will be about 36" long. If that's not stiff enough I'll just go to the next size up.
Kim

hotrodsbyray · 01-27-2010, 04:33 PM

Instead of heavier rod - how bout figuring out a bushing / brace in the center to support it, kinda like the support they use for multi-u-joint steering shafts. And watching your build I know you are good at the "figuring out" part.

Also, I guess it would need some type shield or something to keep trash off the rod.

Kim57 · 01-27-2010, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodsbyray

Instead of heavier rod - how bout figuring out a bushing / brace in the center to support it, kinda like the support they use for multi-u-joint steering shafts. And watching your build I know you are good at the "figuring out" part.

Also, I guess it would need some type shield or something to keep trash off the rod.

Thanks.
I was thinking of some kind of support at one time. The problem I see with that is the rod would need to slide back and forth through it. I would worry about it binding over time.
The DOM isn't real heavy in the shorter lenghts.
Kim

stepside83 · 01-27-2010, 08:34 PM

this truck is nice theres just one problem, ITS NOT MINE

but no it looks good i like all the fab work that is done to the bed and frame and suspension, keep the pics comin and keep up the good work

nuke1 · 01-28-2010, 01:32 AM

Kim, that set up is looking really nice, what booster are you using? i see the hydrobos, is that just a stock master cylinder on there?

Kim57 · 01-28-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke1

Kim, that set up is looking really nice, what booster are you using? i see the hydrobos, is that just a stock master cylinder on there?

It's a stock unit out of an 05 truck. I still have to figure out all the plumbing on it but that should'nt be to hard.
Kim

CAL 58 GMC · 01-30-2010, 02:15 AM

Nice job Kim! I have to ask and I'm sure there's a good reason, why did you place the master cylinder so far back?

Kim57 · 01-30-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Nice job Kim! I have to ask and I'm theres a good reason, why did you place the master cylinder so far back?

Thanks CAL.
I placed it there for ease of maintenance. With the tilt bed it'll be easy to get to and solves the problem of a remote reservoir.
Kim

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-30-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Thanks CAL.
I placed it there for ease of maintenance. With the tilt bed it'll be easy to get to and solves the problem of a remote reservoir.
Kim

So you are making a Tilt Bed.
I wanna see that set up Kim!
I'm thinking of doing that to my '62.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3690881

Kim57 · 01-30-2010, 11:50 AM

Very nice truck 1Bad62.
Here're some pics of what I did. I built the frame out of 1x2 stock. I plan on using linear actuaters to lift the bed as the one I made isn't that heavy.
Kim

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-30-2010, 12:08 PM

I forgot about my fuel cell.
I don't think I could do it.

blackdiesel · 03-03-2010, 01:46 PM

any updates??

Kim57 · 03-03-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

any updates??

Haven't had a chance to work on it much lately as my mil is in the hospital with pneumonia and I've been there trying to help her. She's 86 and has alzheimers so its kinda touch and go.
Kim

01-21-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: My 57 Pro Street Thank you for posting these pictures! You have convinced me to purchase 78 chevy truck with a 350 combo and hydobrake set up on it. Really nice build.

01-21-2010, 06:45 PM	#2
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My 57 Pro Street '78??? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

01-21-2010, 08:15 PM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice job Kim! __________________ 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

01-22-2010, 11:45 AM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 Pro Street Great job Kim.

01-24-2010, 12:45 AM	#6
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: My 57 Pro Street looks great! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-24-2010, 04:29 PM	#7
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street great progress Kim, keep at it... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-26-2010, 05:04 PM	#8
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 brakes. Welded the DOM in and mounted the power booster to see how it fit. I still have to figure out the length of the tube that will conect the pedal to the booster. Kim Attached Images

01-26-2010, 05:51 PM	#9
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: My 57 Pro Street Can I ask why you mounted your booster back so far, and is that a power brake booster or just a master cyl?

01-26-2010, 09:27 PM	#11
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim that'a a sweet set up your doing for your brakes, and the tilt bed; awesome! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

01-26-2010, 10:23 PM	#12
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: My 57 Pro Street i like the booster location, but i'm wondering what kind of rod your going to use since the length may allow bowing of the rod during a panic stop. a heaver rod may effect the wear on the master cyl since it will be pushing down as you hit bumps and freeway vibrations... but yes it's easy to work on with the bed tilt. some of the guys are going with remote reservoir on the MC. Mount the reservoir where you can get to it and plum the oil to the mc.... my 2 cents GT keep the pic's coming __________________ 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

01-27-2010, 04:33 PM	#14
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: My 57 Pro Street Instead of heavier rod - how bout figuring out a bushing / brace in the center to support it, kinda like the support they use for multi-u-joint steering shafts. And watching your build I know you are good at the "figuring out" part. Also, I guess it would need some type shield or something to keep trash off the rod.

01-27-2010, 08:34 PM	#16
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: My 57 Pro Street this truck is nice theres just one problem, ITS NOT MINE but no it looks good i like all the fab work that is done to the bed and frame and suspension, keep the pics comin and keep up the good work

01-28-2010, 01:32 AM	#17
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: My 57 Pro Street Kim, that set up is looking really nice, what booster are you using? i see the hydrobos, is that just a stock master cylinder on there? __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-30-2010, 02:15 AM	#19
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice job Kim! I have to ask and I'm sure there's a good reason, why did you place the master cylinder so far back? __________________ 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 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 03-07-2010 at 10:56 PM.

01-30-2010, 11:50 AM	#22
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Very nice truck 1Bad62. Here're some pics of what I did. I built the frame out of 1x2 stock. I plan on using linear actuaters to lift the bed as the one I made isn't that heavy. Kim Attached Images



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