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bensimmons_05 · 08-06-2009, 04:12 PM

so what is the large flat area for on the dash? TV screen???

jjjmm56 · 08-06-2009, 04:54 PM

I'm putting in a double din dvd with touch screen.

bensimmons_05 · 08-06-2009, 08:59 PM

computing capabilities??

jjjmm56 · 08-18-2009, 12:05 PM

I got a few more things done. It got borring at work the other night so I made some parts a new gas pedal and steering column cover. Over the weekend I also made my under dash covers, and used door clasps to mount them.

jjjmm56 · 08-18-2009, 12:08 PM

A few more

ChuckDriver · 08-18-2009, 02:00 PM

Just a thought, I cut my brake pedal down and it ended up being to short. The reason being I only checked the travel of the arm with NO vacuum on the booster. After I started the truck the pedal would go to the floor! Had to swap it out with another one!

jjjmm56 · 08-18-2009, 03:12 PM

When I set up the brakes I had my motor in so I could check it under operation, and thanks for the info. Thats just one of those things that can bite you in the ass later down the road.

ChuckDriver · 08-18-2009, 04:57 PM

Cool, hope you get it on the road soon!

OrrieG · 08-18-2009, 05:06 PM

What is the key next to the column for in the under dash photos? Door latches are an interesting idea.

jjjmm56 · 08-18-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

What is the key next to the column for in the under dash photos? Door latches are an interesting idea.

Thats just my ign switch that I pushed up out of the way. And the door latches worked out great, they hold the panels nice and tight and just snap out for easy access.

jjjmm56 · 08-18-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Cool, hope you get it on the road soon!

Yea I do to ! But it's been 1 step forward 2 steps back. I was 1st going to use a 95 stepside bed so I needed to move my dif back 2" to fit in the wheelwells. Well now that I picked up a 56 bed I had to move the dif back to it's stock postion. The only problem with that is I C notched the frame for the 95 bed and now I can't get full travel at the stock location, so now I'm making a full 4" step notch. I"m getting rid of the leaf springs and am going to bag it. That will set me back a couple of weeks! But with this site I can find all the info I need to do it right.

Breader · 08-18-2009, 09:51 PM

your truck is coming along nicely keep up the good work. and i agree the rounded corner on the door is really nice.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-19-2009, 03:20 PM

Very nice .... Whats the circuit board under the dash for? Sorry if I missed it if you posed what it was for?

jjjmm56 · 08-19-2009, 04:57 PM

That's a fuse block made by Centeck

fiddy9apache · 08-19-2009, 05:04 PM

thats a going to be a nice truck, good progress.

mdstitt · 09-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjmm56

If you need more info on the rounded corners I can post up some pics of the process. It only took about 1hr per door.

Please post these pictures with some descriptions.

I consider myself to be a fairly decent fabricator, but I cannot figure this out. I have spent hours just looking it over and considering how to do it with no progress.

How did you make the piece to fit the cab with the complex shape?

Please, Please, Please post some pictures or send them to me with a description of how you did it.

my67chevytruck · 09-09-2009, 11:35 AM

looking good.

jjjmm56 · 09-09-2009, 04:05 PM

I consider myself to be a fairly decent fabricator, but I cannot figure this out I have spent hours just looking it over and considering how to do it with no progress.

How did you make the piece to fit the cab with the complex shape?

Please, Please, Please post some pictures or send them to me with a description of how you did it.[/QUOTE]
1st off don't think so hard! With your door closed take a marker and draw the curve you want in the door then CUT IT OFF. Take the cut off part and transfer it to a peice of 16 ga steel then CUT IT OFF. Bent it to follow the body curve of the cowel then tack it in place. Cut a small strip about 1/2" X3"long bend it to follow the curve of your filler peice,this will cover the opening at the bottom, then weld it all up. Add a little filler and that part is done. then weld the door ends back together and grind to fit

jjjmm56 · 09-09-2009, 04:12 PM

I'll take some pics tomorrow. I know it can be stressful cutting on your doors but if I can't screw it up, It CAN'T be screwed up. I also will add pics of my home built trailing arms, step notch and front bag mounts

mdstitt · 09-10-2009, 01:54 PM

OK. Thanks, jjjmm56.

I was trying to do it with only one piece on the cab instead of welding two pieces together. I was hoping you may have come up with a way to do this.

Please post the pictures still, though.

And your truck is looking great by the way!!

Kim57 · 09-10-2009, 02:21 PM

I would also appreciate the pics as I am planning on doing that mod to my truck.
Kim

jjjmm56 · 09-10-2009, 03:52 PM

Sorry guys I forgot to take my camera to the shop today. I will get some pics for you though. Worked on my front bag mounts this morning, borrowed some bags and hope to have the front going up and down tomorrow.

**Palf70Step** · 09-12-2009, 06:49 PM

I really like what you're doing with your truck. this will be a very interesting one to watch.

ChuckDriver · 09-13-2009, 08:39 AM

More pics please!!

jjjmm56 · 09-13-2009, 09:25 AM

best way to show rounding corners

08-06-2009, 04:12 PM	#26
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: 56 project so what is the large flat area for on the dash? TV screen??? __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

08-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#27
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project I'm putting in a double din dvd with touch screen.

08-06-2009, 08:59 PM	#28
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: 56 project computing capabilities?? __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

08-18-2009, 12:05 PM	#29
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project I got a few more things done. It got borring at work the other night so I made some parts a new gas pedal and steering column cover. Over the weekend I also made my under dash covers, and used door clasps to mount them. Attached Images

08-18-2009, 12:08 PM	#30
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project A few more Attached Images

08-18-2009, 02:00 PM	#31
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 56 project Just a thought, I cut my brake pedal down and it ended up being to short. The reason being I only checked the travel of the arm with NO vacuum on the booster. After I started the truck the pedal would go to the floor! Had to swap it out with another one! __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 03:12 PM	#32
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project When I set up the brakes I had my motor in so I could check it under operation, and thanks for the info. Thats just one of those things that can bite you in the ass later down the road.

08-18-2009, 04:57 PM	#33
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 56 project Cool, hope you get it on the road soon! __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#34
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 56 project What is the key next to the column for in the under dash photos? Door latches are an interesting idea. __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 09:51 PM	#37
Breader Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 21	Re: 56 project your truck is coming along nicely keep up the good work. and i agree the rounded corner on the door is really nice.

08-19-2009, 03:20 PM	#38
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 56 project Very nice .... Whats the circuit board under the dash for? Sorry if I missed it if you posed what it was for? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#39
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project That's a fuse block made by Centeck

08-19-2009, 05:04 PM	#40
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: 56 project thats a going to be a nice truck, good progress.

09-09-2009, 11:35 AM	#42
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09-09-2009, 04:05 PM	#43
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project I consider myself to be a fairly decent fabricator, but I cannot figure this out I have spent hours just looking it over and considering how to do it with no progress. How did you make the piece to fit the cab with the complex shape? Please, Please, Please post some pictures or send them to me with a description of how you did it.[/QUOTE] 1st off don't think so hard! With your door closed take a marker and draw the curve you want in the door then CUT IT OFF. Take the cut off part and transfer it to a peice of 16 ga steel then CUT IT OFF. Bent it to follow the body curve of the cowel then tack it in place. Cut a small strip about 1/2" X3"long bend it to follow the curve of your filler peice,this will cover the opening at the bottom, then weld it all up. Add a little filler and that part is done. then weld the door ends back together and grind to fit



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09-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#44
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project I'll take some pics tomorrow. I know it can be stressful cutting on your doors but if I can't screw it up, It CAN'T be screwed up. I also will add pics of my home built trailing arms, step notch and front bag mounts

09-10-2009, 01:54 PM	#45
mdstitt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicora, PA Posts: 26	Re: 56 project OK. Thanks, jjjmm56. I was trying to do it with only one piece on the cab instead of welding two pieces together. I was hoping you may have come up with a way to do this. Please post the pictures still, though. And your truck is looking great by the way!!

09-10-2009, 02:21 PM	#46
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 56 project I would also appreciate the pics as I am planning on doing that mod to my truck. Kim

09-10-2009, 03:52 PM	#47
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project Sorry guys I forgot to take my camera to the shop today. I will get some pics for you though. Worked on my front bag mounts this morning, borrowed some bags and hope to have the front going up and down tomorrow.

09-12-2009, 06:49 PM	#48
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,703	Re: 56 project I really like what you're doing with your truck. this will be a very interesting one to watch. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-13-2009, 08:39 AM	#49
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 56 project More pics please!! __________________ 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

09-13-2009, 09:25 AM	#50
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: 56 project best way to show rounding corners Attached Images

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