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**JML55** · 07-16-2010, 08:10 PM

At a stand still with the paint job, well actually going backward. The paint job on the cab didn't turn out at all the way i was looking for. After trying to fix the orange peel issues i found the paint was lifting at a few places. So here i am blasting the paint of the cab again and starting all over.

Kabwe · 07-16-2010, 09:11 PM

sorry to hear that man.

ambryatim · 07-28-2010, 04:44 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=83

Did you have any issues with getting the engine level from side to side?? I did some research on those mounts (for the older camaro's) and they are different heights or did you order 2 of the same one??

**JML55** · 07-28-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ambryatim

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=83

Did you have any issues with getting the engine level from side to side?? I did some research on those mounts (for the older camaro's) and they are different heights or did you order 2 of the same one??

The side to side was an issue, i don't have any pictures but i did modified those Camaro mounts a lot, well until the fitted right. I cut them down about 1/2 inch if i remember good. I centered the engine without mounts measured the distance between the bloc mounts and cross-member and cut the frame mount to fit.

ambryatim · 07-28-2010, 09:49 PM

Ok, thanks. I was hoping it was going to be more straight forward, but since you had to modify them "alot" then I will just build my own like I was planning to do.

**JML55** · 08-22-2010, 10:47 PM

Very little done on the truck since the flop with the paint job. I'm trying to decide if i redo it myself or if i find someone else to redo the body work and then paint it myself. Reworked the back bumper this past weekend. My first one was very rusted on the ends. Had to use two bumper to make one that was decent , i used the ends of one and the center of the other one and cut in a license plate. I'm also reworking the front bumper a little, pics to come.

Woodbutcher · 08-23-2010, 03:00 AM

I have to say, JML55, that I am enjoying your buid thread tremendiously. It was a way to spend an evening reading about your truck. It's been a long road, the effort is outstanding and the results are speaking for themselves. Persevere and you will have one sick looking ride when you are done!

Curious though, what shade of green did you choose??

I have yet to start a build thread on my 56 Chevy but will post tons of pics as I appreciate all the pics on this site.

**JML55** · 08-23-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodbutcher

I have to say, JML55, that I am enjoying your buid thread tremendiously. It was a way to spend an evening reading about your truck. It's been a long road, the effort is outstanding and the results are speaking for themselves. Persevere and you will have one sick looking ride when you are done!

Curious though, what shade of green did you choose??

I have yet to start a build thread on my 56 Chevy but will post tons of pics as I appreciate all the pics on this site.

Thanks Woodbutcher, It's the New Camaro green, I'm thinking something a little different for the second time around.

**JML55** · 09-05-2010, 06:47 PM

Worked on the front bumper mods this weekend. I though it would be fairly simple mod but it turn out to be a bit of work. Here is before and after pics, can you see what is different?

ambryatim · 09-05-2010, 11:06 PM

Looks like you installed something inside the bullets?? Maybe a baby moon hub cap?? But, there is an insert of some kind.

Looks really good too, what ever it is.

**bobinbc** · 09-05-2010, 11:21 PM

That is a beautiful grill, Jean-Marc. Did you modify the bullets?

Edit: oops ambryatim beat me to it

Kim57 · 09-06-2010, 12:57 AM

Looks sharp.
Kim

Tri5Nerd · 09-06-2010, 01:58 AM

I like it, is the mesh behind the GMC letters stock?

Tri5

**JML55** · 09-06-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

I like it, is the mesh behind the GMC letters stock?

Tri5

No, it never had a mesh in there from the factory and the GMC script would have been on the front of the hood.

addicted2dunes · 09-06-2010, 04:30 PM

I'm kinda do'n the same thing to my grill, do you happen to have a pic of the back of your assembly? How'd you mount the mesh to the grill? Weld tabs on?

Tri5Nerd · 09-06-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

No, it never had a mesh in there from the factory and the GMC script would have been on the front of the hood.

That's what I wanted to hear.

, Now I would like to know where you got the mesh from, cause I can't find any that would work for me.

Tri5

GRIMSS · 09-06-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Now I would like to know where you got the mesh from, cause I can't find any that would work for me.

Tri5

I have a catalog from McNichols Co. that has something like that.

www.mcnichols.com

Coronas56 · 09-06-2010, 09:29 PM

Looks Like you're using 57 Gmc Bumper bullets.........

**JML55** · 09-06-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Coronas56

Looks Like you're using 57 Gmc Bumper bullets.........

You're the winner.

**JML55** · 09-06-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

I'm kinda do'n the same thing to my grill, do you happen to have a pic of the back of your assembly? How'd you mount the mesh to the grill? Weld tabs on?

This is an old exhaust stack shield from a big rig i had kinking around the shop. It's attached to the filler panel that is between the bullets at the bottom and to the under edge of the cross over bar.

**JML55** · 09-06-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

That's what I wanted to hear.

, Now I would like to know where you got the mesh from, cause I can't find any that would work for me.

Tri5

Here is a picture of what i used. Heat shield of a truck exhaust stack.

**JML55** · 09-06-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

You're the winner.

Yes I got a pair of 57 GMC bullet because i like that they have a little bit more character then the 55 ones with the cone part in the center. It wasn't just a swap they had to be modified to fit right. I guest since the 57 doesn't have the crossover bar they have a little bit different shape, they are shorter and do not mount quite in the same location. First i had to cut out the inner braces and remount them to fit the holes in the bumper. Then i added a strip about 1 1/2" that i cut of some old beat up 55 bullets i had to the edge to give me a place to attach the crossover bar.

**JML55** · 09-06-2010, 10:38 PM

Couple more pics.

ChuckDriver · 09-07-2010, 02:38 AM

Great work, it looks awesome!

Coronas56 · 09-07-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

You're the winner.

Yeah! weeeeeeeeeeeeeee ,what did I win?

07-16-2010, 08:10 PM	#276
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC At a stand still with the paint job, well actually going backward. The paint job on the cab didn't turn out at all the way i was looking for. After trying to fix the orange peel issues i found the paint was lifting at a few places. So here i am blasting the paint of the cab again and starting all over. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011 Last edited by JML55; 07-16-2010 at 08:12 PM. Reason: spelling

07-16-2010, 09:11 PM	#277
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC sorry to hear that man.

07-28-2010, 04:44 PM	#278
ambryatim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 210	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=83 Did you have any issues with getting the engine level from side to side?? I did some research on those mounts (for the older camaro's) and they are different heights or did you order 2 of the same one?? __________________ 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 Last edited by ambryatim; 07-28-2010 at 04:45 PM.

07-28-2010, 09:49 PM	#280
ambryatim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 210	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Ok, thanks. I was hoping it was going to be more straight forward, but since you had to modify them "alot" then I will just build my own like I was planning to do. __________________ 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

08-22-2010, 10:47 PM	#281
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Very little done on the truck since the flop with the paint job. I'm trying to decide if i redo it myself or if i find someone else to redo the body work and then paint it myself. Reworked the back bumper this past weekend. My first one was very rusted on the ends. Had to use two bumper to make one that was decent , i used the ends of one and the center of the other one and cut in a license plate. I'm also reworking the front bumper a little, pics to come. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

08-23-2010, 03:00 AM	#282
Woodbutcher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prince George, BC, CAN Posts: 60	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC I have to say, JML55, that I am enjoying your buid thread tremendiously. It was a way to spend an evening reading about your truck. It's been a long road, the effort is outstanding and the results are speaking for themselves. Persevere and you will have one sick looking ride when you are done! Curious though, what shade of green did you choose?? I have yet to start a build thread on my 56 Chevy but will post tons of pics as I appreciate all the pics on this site. Last edited by Woodbutcher; 08-23-2010 at 03:01 AM.

09-05-2010, 06:47 PM	#284
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Worked on the front bumper mods this weekend. I though it would be fairly simple mod but it turn out to be a bit of work. Here is before and after pics, can you see what is different? Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

09-05-2010, 11:06 PM	#285
ambryatim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 210	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looks like you installed something inside the bullets?? Maybe a baby moon hub cap?? But, there is an insert of some kind. Looks really good too, what ever it is. __________________ 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 Last edited by ambryatim; 09-05-2010 at 11:06 PM.

09-05-2010, 11:21 PM	#286
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC That is a beautiful grill, Jean-Marc. Did you modify the bullets? Edit: oops ambryatim beat me to it __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/ Last edited by bobinbc; 09-05-2010 at 11:23 PM.

09-06-2010, 12:57 AM	#287
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looks sharp. Kim

09-06-2010, 01:58 AM	#288
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC I like it, is the mesh behind the GMC letters stock? Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513 Last edited by Tri5Nerd; 09-06-2010 at 01:58 AM.

09-06-2010, 04:30 PM	#290
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC I'm kinda do'n the same thing to my grill, do you happen to have a pic of the back of your assembly? How'd you mount the mesh to the grill? Weld tabs on? __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

09-06-2010, 09:29 PM	#293
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Looks Like you're using 57 Gmc Bumper bullets......... __________________ Semper Fi!

09-06-2010, 10:38 PM	#298
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Couple more pics. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

09-07-2010, 02:38 AM	#299
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Great work, it looks awesome! __________________ 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



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