Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

hey Old57

awesome progress so far

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks!

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

I haven't had much time to work on the truck lately, but I pulled the motor back out and changed to a hydraulic clutch system from Novak, and used an adjustable release bearing and adjustable arm pivot. I got everything set up nice and then reinstalled the motor. Also, I completely disassembled the steering box and cleaned everything, then rebuilt it with all new bearings/seals/teflon rings/etc.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Great build!! Subscribed

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

OLD 57

Great work, good on ya.

I would go nuts working the that "Wheres waldo towel"

Keep on keepin on

NC

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks guys. Yes, I grabbed the towel out of my "grease rag" pile. After I got the steering box apart and cleaned, I started reassembly with the new seals and parts, and it did cause a little extra looking for the small pieces, haha

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Looking very nice!

-Joe

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Old57

Great looking build so far! Do you still happen to have some of the 57 GMC grill/trim/pieces available? I'd be interested in a few things if you did. Specifically the front splash apron, bumper bullets, moustache trim and the two radiator support rods.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks guys. No, I sold all of the GMC front end parts a couple weeks ago.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Its been a while since I've had any time to get work done on my own stuff, but I finally got a few things done. I ordered a 32 gallon suburban gas tank and sending unit to mount at the rear of the frame, got a Summit Racing 750 carburetor, and some Hedman big block headers. Also, I finally made some progress on my cab. I welded in all the holes in the firewall that won't be used, sanded and blended all the welded seams in the firewall and on all of the new replaced steps, cab corners, and hinge pockets, rebuilt the door hinges, and fit the doors. Now the cab goes to a friend's house for some traded out work to make the door gaps nice, and patch the lower driver door, and get truck bed liner sprayed under the cab, on the firewall, and in the interior floor and firewall. The cab can go on the frame after that.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Pics of the cab with the work mentioned above

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Looking great. You're going to have a bulletproof drivetrain for sure!

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks, that is my plan... I'll be working this truck.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

A little more progress this weekend. I have a very nice passenger door, but the driver door was rusted in the bottom. Now the door is fixed on the inner bottom, and cut out and ready to fit the lower skin. Also started fitting and aligning the door gaps.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Cool project! Metal work looks great too!

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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks!

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Cool build!

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks! Slow progress is still progress!

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Another step forward this weekend... My friend got the cab sanded and prepped, then sprayed the liner inside and on the firewall. We'll pick it up off the dolly and spray the liner on the bottom, hopefully this week. I really like how it turned out, and with the rust repaired, epoxy primer sprayed on, and then the bed liner sprayed on, it should last a really long time and be very durable.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Another one close up

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Cool build. This is going to be a nice truck.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

I'm in!

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Nice texture on the liner, what brand did you use!

:uhmk:

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

Thanks guys. The bed liner is called Liner Extreeme. Its a 2 part mix, plus crushed rubber mixed in. I really like the look and texture of it.

Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed
 

I'm nowhere close to paint yet, but I go through a lot of colors in my mind trying to get ideas for down the line. I saw these pictures and its something I haven't thought of before. I kind of like the subtle look. I looked up color charts, and in 57 there was a color like this called Granite Gray. Does anyone have anymore pictures showing something similar? I'm not sure this is what I'll go with, but I think it would have the look I'm going for. I'll be painting or powder coating my bumpers, grill, and headlight surrounds white, so I think this will look good with that.