My 57 Pro Street

[Kim57]

Was also able to get the cab very close to being put on the frame.
I just need to figure what color I want the fire wall to bve.
Probably go with gloss black as I'm not ready to purchase the paint for the entire truck yet.
Still need to do a final sanding and seal on it.
Kim

[Kim57]

And a few of the dash.
Not perfect but pretty good as I'm no body man.
Kim

[dsraven]

now that's smooth. lots of guys are installing a guage cluster these days though, haha.
bodywork looks great. are you full on now or starting back slow? don't wanna overdue it and end up on the couch again.

[angelobackwards]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Was also able to get the cab very close to being put on the frame.
I just need to figure what color I want the fire wall to bve.
Probably go with gloss black as I'm not ready to purchase the paint for the entire truck yet.
Still need to do a final sanding and seal on it.
Kim

Amazing work, have read the build numerous times. Helps to give me ideas! Before you smoothed your firewall did you happen to notice or remember if the original hood hinges were flush from the firewall to the pillars. I have one side that is set in 1/2" or so wasn't sure if it was factory or if it needs to come out flush. Thanks!

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by angelobackwards

Amazing work, have read the build numerous times. Helps to give me ideas! Before you smoothed your firewall did you happen to notice or remember if the original hood hinges were flush from the firewall to the pillars. I have one side that is set in 1/2" or so wasn't sure if it was factory or if it needs to come out flush. Thanks!

From what I remember they are flush.
The very first pic in my thread shows the old fire wall still in.
Maybe some one can post a close up pic for you as I don't have any to show it.
Kim

[dsraven]

here is a pic of my cab explosion. maybe you can cipher an answer from there? I believe the two sides should look the same except a mirror image.this was a 57 gmc cab but they are supposed to be all the same in that area I believe.

[angelobackwards]

Yeah they seem to appear flush. I attempted to upload a photo, doing this all from my phone so hopefully it works. Anyways the driver side to front upper left of the firewall is what I'm asking about. Where the hood hinges go it's about 1/8" shallow or sunk in from the cowl panel. Thanks. I can cut and push it forward to make it flush just wanted to make sure. Thanks guys.