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OrrieG · 06-18-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

ouch that's what I was afraid of. OrrieG is yours for a 4 lighter? he's biulding a 57.

Yes, I did not know they changed them up in 58-59.

yukon ratrod · 07-01-2010, 03:07 PM

Well good news!!! I actually recieved a phone call yesterday and my rad support has made it to vancouver. Im guessing a week and I should have it in my hot little hands. Im almost caught up on my other obligations and if all goes well, perhaps I maybe able to sneek alittle time in on the old pick up. feeling good about it, so hope nothing else gets in my way! lol I need to get it to primer! if I can get it in primer I maybe able to see a little light at the end of the tunnel.

Kabwe · 07-01-2010, 03:22 PM

I already see the light at the end of the tunnel you are doing a great job on that truck.

OrrieG · 07-01-2010, 07:47 PM

Someone needs to give them huskies some extra fish so they can pick up the pace....

stepside83 · 07-01-2010, 09:06 PM

wow just read the whole thread and this truck is sick i love it all i hope you didnt sell it and i hope to see lots more pics

yukon ratrod · 08-05-2010, 06:52 PM

hey guys just checking in! havent had a chance to work on the truck. almost caught up with work so perhaps some photos are not far away.

ambryatim · 08-07-2010, 02:03 AM

Glad to hear Yukon.....I like your build and love the dash, that is sweet.

hotrod1 · 08-07-2010, 02:15 AM

How did you do the hinges on that shaved, sloped tailgate? Looks great.

yukon ratrod · 08-07-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

How did you do the hinges on that shaved, sloped tailgate? Looks great.

I still used the existing hings. I have small bear claw latchs for the gate that I will be using! thinking of using tailgate arms off an 80s chev tailgate.

Aj Toker · 08-08-2010, 05:26 PM

Love the look of the truck! You do crazy awesome work. I wish I had the skill to do that. I'm just an apprentice mechanic though. Haha.

yukon ratrod · 08-11-2010, 02:52 PM

"my rad support is comming!!" "my rad support is comming!!!" I dont know how long this has been ordered now, but I will see it next week! its been four months now at least since I ordered it. living in a small town in canada in the middle of nowhere sucks when you need parts!! now perhaps I can get the frame completed!! I need to make some progress here soon, before I completely loose interest!! been eyeing up thoughs 72 chevy short boxes again!!!

yukon ratrod · 08-21-2010, 01:05 AM

look what I got today!! its game on time now! lol

**bobinbc** · 08-21-2010, 03:54 AM

Wow cool! Isn't ordering parts from the states fun? I'm glad you got it before snowtime...

yukon ratrod · 10-10-2010, 01:42 PM

well guys I have taken the long break from my pick up and began playing with another one. I had a 72 long box sitting in my pile of projects and decided to gather up all my pieces and put them together before the snow fell so that if I decided to pick away at it I would at least know where all my parts are at. nothing worse then snow up to your waist looking for something like a hood hing. Ive got a month left before my new family addition arrives, so Im in panic mode to get my stuff in order.

yukon ratrod · 10-10-2010, 01:47 PM

had to make it a short box. not a huge fan of long box pick ups. got the frame shortened and sandblasted and of course paint.

yukon ratrod · 10-10-2010, 01:53 PM

had all the usual rust in the cab. did cab corners, cab braces, rockers. rebuilt a 69 350 and a 700 R4 trans.

yukon ratrod · 10-10-2010, 01:58 PM

shortened up the box sides and hung the sheet metal before putting it away for the time being. my friend lori helping out.

yukon ratrod · 10-10-2010, 01:59 PM

and thats it for now! awaiting the baby and hope to soon get back to the 57. lifes good! just not enough time!!

ratty 46 · 01-17-2011, 12:41 AM

Any more progress on the '57?

I couldn't stop reading & appreciating the work you've done so far.

Ratty 46

kgmunro · 01-17-2011, 07:54 AM

Ya..can't wait to see more of the 57!

*R.A.D* · 01-19-2011, 12:20 PM

is anybody there?

yukon ratrod · 01-19-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by R.A.D

is anybody there?

hey guys thanks for checking in. I havent had a chance to get back on this one yet. we just had a baby girl so havent had much time for any of my projects. been pluging away on my 72 and getting close to starting it up! would love to get back on the 57. soon I hope! soon!

ratty 46 · 01-20-2011, 12:13 AM

Well ... congrats ... that a decent excuse to not update .... I'm sure everone will (kind of) understand.

Ratty 46

chevytruckluver · 04-05-2011, 07:08 PM

we need an update here!

yukon ratrod · 04-10-2011, 02:55 PM

just waiting for the snow to melt

07-01-2010, 03:07 PM	#152
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Well good news!!! I actually recieved a phone call yesterday and my rad support has made it to vancouver. Im guessing a week and I should have it in my hot little hands. Im almost caught up on my other obligations and if all goes well, perhaps I maybe able to sneek alittle time in on the old pick up. feeling good about it, so hope nothing else gets in my way! lol I need to get it to primer! if I can get it in primer I maybe able to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. Last edited by yukon ratrod; 07-01-2010 at 03:08 PM.

07-01-2010, 03:22 PM	#153
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy I already see the light at the end of the tunnel you are doing a great job on that truck.

07-01-2010, 07:47 PM	#154
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Someone needs to give them huskies some extra fish so they can pick up the pace.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-01-2010, 09:06 PM	#155
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy wow just read the whole thread and this truck is sick i love it all i hope you didnt sell it and i hope to see lots more pics

08-05-2010, 06:52 PM	#156
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy hey guys just checking in! havent had a chance to work on the truck. almost caught up with work so perhaps some photos are not far away.

08-07-2010, 02:03 AM	#157
ambryatim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 210	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Glad to hear Yukon.....I like your build and love the dash, that is sweet. __________________ Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it. Fork In The Road....Cummins Build My Build Thread... Alternative A/C Mounting for LS Engines 4L60E Transmission Rebuild Info Trailing Arm How To

08-07-2010, 02:15 AM	#158
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy How did you do the hinges on that shaved, sloped tailgate? Looks great.

08-08-2010, 05:26 PM	#160
Aj Toker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 4	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Love the look of the truck! You do crazy awesome work. I wish I had the skill to do that. I'm just an apprentice mechanic though. Haha.

08-11-2010, 02:52 PM	#161
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy "my rad support is comming!!" "my rad support is comming!!!" I dont know how long this has been ordered now, but I will see it next week! its been four months now at least since I ordered it. living in a small town in canada in the middle of nowhere sucks when you need parts!! now perhaps I can get the frame completed!! I need to make some progress here soon, before I completely loose interest!! been eyeing up thoughs 72 chevy short boxes again!!!

08-21-2010, 01:05 AM	#162
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy look what I got today!! its game on time now! lol Attached Images Last edited by yukon ratrod; 08-21-2010 at 01:07 AM.

08-21-2010, 03:54 AM	#163
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Wow cool! Isn't ordering parts from the states fun? I'm glad you got it before snowtime... __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/

10-10-2010, 01:42 PM	#164
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy well guys I have taken the long break from my pick up and began playing with another one. I had a 72 long box sitting in my pile of projects and decided to gather up all my pieces and put them together before the snow fell so that if I decided to pick away at it I would at least know where all my parts are at. nothing worse then snow up to your waist looking for something like a hood hing. Ive got a month left before my new family addition arrives, so Im in panic mode to get my stuff in order. Attached Images Last edited by yukon ratrod; 10-10-2010 at 02:00 PM.

10-10-2010, 01:47 PM	#165
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy had to make it a short box. not a huge fan of long box pick ups. got the frame shortened and sandblasted and of course paint. Attached Images

10-10-2010, 01:53 PM	#166
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy had all the usual rust in the cab. did cab corners, cab braces, rockers. rebuilt a 69 350 and a 700 R4 trans. Attached Images

10-10-2010, 01:58 PM	#167
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy shortened up the box sides and hung the sheet metal before putting it away for the time being. my friend lori helping out. Attached Images



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10-10-2010, 01:59 PM	#168
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy and thats it for now! awaiting the baby and hope to soon get back to the 57. lifes good! just not enough time!!

01-17-2011, 12:41 AM	#169
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Any more progress on the '57? I couldn't stop reading & appreciating the work you've done so far. Ratty 46

01-17-2011, 07:54 AM	#170
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Ya..can't wait to see more of the 57!

01-19-2011, 12:20 PM	#171
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01-20-2011, 12:13 AM	#173
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: heres the progress of the build of my 57 chevy Well ... congrats ... that a decent excuse to not update .... I'm sure everone will (kind of) understand. Ratty 46

04-05-2011, 07:08 PM	#174
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04-10-2011, 02:55 PM	#175
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