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jaws61 · 06-23-2019, 08:09 PM

i used the same ones as mongocanfly did and love them on the truck because it looks stock... plus the up side i think paid 100 canadian for the both of them...

**slammed57** · 06-23-2019, 08:30 PM

I wanted to go with a wide harley rear fender. I was going split it down the middle and cut it to the size i needed.. I liked how curved it was and thought it would look pretty clean.....but radius is only 27" and i really needed about 32" radius... so I will probably go with mongocanfly type tub...

56hotrodred · 06-23-2019, 09:05 PM

Really nice work.

my56chevytruck · 06-23-2019, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

I wanted to go with a wide harley rear fender. I was going split it down the middle and cut it to the size i needed.. I liked how curved it was and thought it would look pretty clean.....but radius is only 27" and i really needed about 32" radius... so I will probably go with mongocanfly type tub...

Hello my friend. I like the rear Harley fender idea, you'll find a way to make it right. you are very creative.

svr · 06-23-2019, 11:56 PM

I used a trailer fender, you can find them with a larger radius. I split it down the middle, welded a flange on them and covered the open side.

**slammed57** · 06-24-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

Hello my friend. I like the rear Harley fender idea, you'll find a way to make it right. you are very creative.

Thanks morrie but the radius just won't work and would have to really have to put too much time into them even if i could make them work

**youngrodder** · 06-23-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Which ones did you use Marc?....I got some for mine that are for mid 60s Chevy truck...I've seen them used ad thought they looked good...

Here's the ones I used..they were2 3/4" wide

**slammed57** · 06-24-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Here's the ones I used..they were2 3/4" wide

Thanks bud... I did look at those and they look great . but I need them about 9" wide and would have to cut them up to get it there... I just hate to pay so much for something i still need to cut into

knomadd · 07-03-2019, 06:36 PM

I'm late to the party, but I'm in for the rest. You've done some great work so far. Love 57s and the floating grille!

SouthFlorida_Apache · 07-11-2019, 12:22 PM

Nice work Mike, loving the frame. Following along.

**slammed57** · 07-11-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthFlorida_Apache

Nice work Mike, loving the frame. Following along.

Thanks bud. Let me know when you get the truck back down. I'll stop by and check it out

**slammed57** · 07-29-2019, 10:02 PM

tubs are in!!!!!! now Iam undecided if i want to put the wood floor on top of the angle wood bed supports or below

murd969 · 07-11-2019, 12:41 PM

What radiator setup are you running?

**slammed57** · 07-11-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by murd969

What radiator setup are you running?

I went with a prc radiator... nice stufff.. little pricey though.

prchotrod.com

**mongocanfly** · 07-29-2019, 10:38 PM

Looks great..!!

**slammed57** · 08-05-2019, 07:47 PM

Ok well, I saw this done on the forum and had to do it. rounded off the corners. something so little really changes the look of the tailgate end. I saw these grinder wheels at home depot last year and saw the price of one for $7.95. I thought man! that's way too much money for 1 disc. Well, I broke down and bought one and boy was I missing out all this time. It really does a nice job with finishing the welds off its like night and day compared to the other flat discs. I highly recommend them now.

I also installed these stealth tailgate latches. cool little latches

my56chevytruck · 09-12-2019, 09:19 AM

[quote=slammed57;8571229]Ok well, I saw this done on the forum and had to do it. rounded off the corners. something so little really changes the look of the tailgate end. I saw these grinder wheels at home depot last year and saw the price of one for $7.95. I thought man! that's way too much money for 1 disc. Well, I broke down and bought one and boy was I missing out all this time. It really does a nice job with finishing the welds off its like night and day compared to the other flat discs. I highly recommend them now.

I also installed these stealth tailgate latches. cool little latches[/qu

**mongocanfly** · 08-05-2019, 08:25 PM

Love my flapper disc...I've used a ton of em....bed corner turned out great..!!

**slammed57** · 08-05-2019, 08:42 PM

thanks greg I appreciate it

dug224 · 08-06-2019, 07:45 AM

I'm with you on the flap discs. I just found out about them a couple of years ago. I believe it was Benchmark Abrasives that did recent 10 flap disc giveaway on Facebook. May still be going on. All 10 were free but you had to pay $10 for shipping. Great deal at a buck a piece. Enjoying watching your build.

BTW, just found Benchmark is still doing the promotion: Benchmarkabrasives.com Promo Code: FREEMIX

**slammed57** · 08-06-2019, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dug224

I'm with you on the flap discs. I just found out about them a couple of years ago. I believe it was Benchmark Abrasives that did recent 10 flap disc giveaway on Facebook. May still be going on. All 10 were free but you had to pay $10 for shipping. Great deal at a buck a piece. Enjoying watching your build.

BTW, just found Benchmark is still doing the promotion: Benchmarkabrasives.com Promo Code: FREEMIX

thanks so much dug... I'll definitely check it out

my56chevytruck · 08-07-2019, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

thanks greg I appreciate it

looking great Mike!

ptc · 09-09-2019, 11:37 AM

Mike,
Truck is looking sharp! -- get many comments on the battery door you made me and it worked out great, thanks again for providing that.

Keep on !

**slammed57** · 09-12-2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

Mike,
Truck is looking sharp! -- get many comments on the battery door you made me and it worked out great, thanks again for providing that.

Keep on !

anytime my brother. hope everything is well

my56chevytruck · 08-07-2019, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Love my flapper disc...I've used a ton of em....bed corner turned out great..!!

I loaded up on the flapper disc sanders and they last.

06-23-2019, 08:09 PM	#1
jaws61 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 136	Re: slammed 57 i used the same ones as mongocanfly did and love them on the truck because it looks stock... plus the up side i think paid 100 canadian for the both of them...

06-23-2019, 08:30 PM	#2
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: slammed 57 I wanted to go with a wide harley rear fender. I was going split it down the middle and cut it to the size i needed.. I liked how curved it was and thought it would look pretty clean.....but radius is only 27" and i really needed about 32" radius... so I will probably go with mongocanfly type tub... Attached Images __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590 Last edited by slammed57; 06-23-2019 at 08:42 PM.

06-23-2019, 09:05 PM	#3
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: slammed 57 Really nice work.

06-23-2019, 11:56 PM	#5
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: slammed 57 I used a trailer fender, you can find them with a larger radius. I split it down the middle, welded a flange on them and covered the open side. Attached Images __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

07-03-2019, 06:36 PM	#9
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: slammed 57 I'm late to the party, but I'm in for the rest. You've done some great work so far. Love 57s and the floating grille! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-11-2019, 12:22 PM	#10
SouthFlorida_Apache Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 14	Re: slammed 57 Nice work Mike, loving the frame. Following along.

07-29-2019, 10:02 PM	#12
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: slammed 57 tubs are in!!!!!! now Iam undecided if i want to put the wood floor on top of the angle wood bed supports or below Attached Images __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590 Last edited by slammed57; 07-30-2019 at 06:59 PM.

07-11-2019, 12:41 PM	#13
murd969 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 378	Re: slammed 57 What radiator setup are you running? __________________ 1956 Chevy 3100 C4 Suspension Build Instagram: murd969

07-29-2019, 10:38 PM	#15
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,596	Re: slammed 57 Looks great..!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-05-2019, 07:47 PM	#16
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: slammed 57 Ok well, I saw this done on the forum and had to do it. rounded off the corners. something so little really changes the look of the tailgate end. I saw these grinder wheels at home depot last year and saw the price of one for $7.95. I thought man! that's way too much money for 1 disc. Well, I broke down and bought one and boy was I missing out all this time. It really does a nice job with finishing the welds off its like night and day compared to the other flat discs. I highly recommend them now. I also installed these stealth tailgate latches. cool little latches Attached Images __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

09-12-2019, 09:19 AM	#17
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,128	Re: slammed 57 [quote=slammed57;8571229]Ok well, I saw this done on the forum and had to do it. rounded off the corners. something so little really changes the look of the tailgate end. I saw these grinder wheels at home depot last year and saw the price of one for $7.95. I thought man! that's way too much money for 1 disc. Well, I broke down and bought one and boy was I missing out all this time. It really does a nice job with finishing the welds off its like night and day compared to the other flat discs. I highly recommend them now. I also installed these stealth tailgate latches. cool little latches[/qu __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1

08-05-2019, 08:25 PM	#18
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,596	Re: slammed 57 Love my flapper disc...I've used a ton of em....bed corner turned out great..!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-05-2019, 08:42 PM	#19
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: slammed 57 thanks greg I appreciate it __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

08-06-2019, 07:45 AM	#20
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: slammed 57 I'm with you on the flap discs. I just found out about them a couple of years ago. I believe it was Benchmark Abrasives that did recent 10 flap disc giveaway on Facebook. May still be going on. All 10 were free but you had to pay $10 for shipping. Great deal at a buck a piece. Enjoying watching your build. BTW, just found Benchmark is still doing the promotion: Benchmarkabrasives.com Promo Code: FREEMIX __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876 Last edited by dug224; 08-06-2019 at 11:37 AM.

09-09-2019, 11:37 AM	#23
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: slammed 57 Mike, Truck is looking sharp! -- get many comments on the battery door you made me and it worked out great, thanks again for providing that. Keep on ! __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street



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