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**oldman3** · 04-23-2021, 10:00 AM

Looks really smooth, nice and flat rubber...Jim

**slammed57** · 04-23-2021, 10:07 AM

Lookin so nice. How hard was it to install?
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BAM55 · 04-23-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looking great. For some reason a project no longer seems like a project once the glass goes in....

Marc

Well Marc you know they are always projects.lol But I am driving it now.

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Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Looking really nice and getting towards the end. Steve

Yeah I will enjoy it while finishing it up. I have some interior things to do.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks really smooth, nice and flat rubber...Jim

Thanks

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Originally Posted by slammed57

Lookin so nice. How hard was it to install?
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I did not install the glass I had a mobile glass guy do it. I got the glass from Classic Industries and had him install it. The Windshield went in easy only took them about 15 min, but the back glass gave them fits, it took them around 45 min and they were about to give up until I told them get it in and if you break the glass its on me I will get another one.

**JML55** · 04-23-2021, 11:56 AM

One step closer👍

BAM55 · 04-23-2021, 02:42 PM

This is right before my first real drive. I have a car buddy that is not doing so well these days so I took the truck to his house so he can take a look at it. The truck rides nice but the best part was seeing the smile on his face when he was checking it out.

58CameoAZ · 04-23-2021, 03:30 PM

Looks Great! Bam,
What is your plans for the side windows, 1-pc or original with wing?

Awesome work Buddy!
Allen

lowdownstar · 04-23-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BAM55

This is right before my first real drive. I have a car buddy that is not doing so well these days so I took the truck to his house so he can take a look at it. The truck rides nice but the best part was seeing the smile on his face when he was checking it out.

bad ass love it
Ray

**G&R's57GMC** · 04-23-2021, 05:39 PM

Your truck rooks marvolous (best Recardo Montovon voice) .

Great job !

**bosco** · 04-23-2021, 06:05 PM

Wow, looks fantastic. Love the fleet side. Enjoy the ride.

62 Barnfind · 04-23-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bosco

Wow, looks fantastic. Love the fleet side. Enjoy the ride.

Looks great! Nice job!

duramax55 · 04-23-2021, 09:33 PM

awesome looking truck

svr · 04-23-2021, 10:13 PM

Very nice Bam, Cleeeeeeen would be the word

Black_Sheep · 04-23-2021, 10:46 PM

Looks great rolled out Bam!

BAM55 · 04-24-2021, 05:28 PM

Thanks guys for all the compliments I really appreciate it.

BAM55 · 04-24-2021, 05:29 PM

Heres a little video of the updates on the truck and my wife and I first cruise together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiijkBIvcMk

Kim57 · 04-25-2021, 09:28 AM

Your truck looks great Bam.
Kim

greystoke · 04-25-2021, 10:04 AM

Your wife cracks me up, congrats on the truck, it's beautiful!!!

**oldman3** · 04-25-2021, 10:07 AM

Congrats Bam, long time coming, but it looks great, super job my friend...Jim

BAM55 · 04-25-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Your truck looks great Bam.
Kim

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by greystoke

Your wife cracks me up, congrats on the truck, it's beautiful!!!

Yeah she's been cracking me up for 30 years.lol Thanks man

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Congrats Bam, long time coming, but it looks great, super job my friend...Jim

Thanks man. Yeah I know its been a long time coming, but I'm gaining on the it and the end is in sight.lol Once again Thanks for all the words of encouragement and the compliments over the years.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-27-2021, 01:58 AM

Simply a FANTASTIC job!

Hey, somewhere you mentioned you plan to redo your Belair. When you do that, can you periodically post update on it here? I know this site isn't for the cars but I'd still like to know the plan for it and the progress.

See 'ya somewhere when the world opens up again, Bam. Best ,Dan

BAM55 · 04-27-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Simply a FANTASTIC job!

Hey, somewhere you mentioned you plan to redo your Belair. When you do that, can you periodically post update on it here? I know this site isn't for the cars but I'd still like to know the plan for it and the progress.

See 'ya somewhere when the world opens up again, Bam. Best ,Dan

Dan,

First of all thanks for the compliments. As far as the 55 210, yes I will be redoing it with a new suspension, drivetrain, and paint scheme. But I'm going to take about a year break, I'm tired.lol I will start a build thread in the Alternate Tinkerings section of this site. I will be sure to let you know.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-30-2021, 12:15 PM

Thanks Bam, really looking forward to it.

I think I've mentioned it before but my dad bought a brand new black Belair two door hardtop to bring his baby son home from the hospital (me) and he gave it to me when I turned 17. I did a lot of work on it as a young kid in auto shop. But I wanted a van - all the rage when I was that age.

It KILLS me I was so stupid and didn't keep it the rest of my life. I actually tried to find it via the DMV in my 40's but couldn't track it down even though I knew the old license number. Again, looking forward to watching your progress!

BAM55 · 05-01-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thanks Bam, really looking forward to it.

I think I've mentioned it before but my dad bought a brand new black Belair two door hardtop to bring his baby son home from the hospital (me) and he gave it to me when I turned 17. I did a lot of work on it as a young kid in auto shop. But I wanted a van - all the rage when I was that age.

It KILLS me I was so stupid and didn't keep it the rest of my life. I actually tried to find it via the DMV in my 40's but couldn't track it down even though I knew the old license number. Again, looking forward to watching your progress!

Yeah if we could only get back the cars that got away. I had a 66 GTO in high school I wish I had it now.

BAM55 · 05-01-2021, 02:02 PM

I got the console I made back from upholstery

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-03-2021, 02:10 AM

Classy. Looks great!

04-23-2021, 10:00 AM	#1
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looks really smooth, nice and flat rubber...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

04-23-2021, 10:07 AM	#2
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Lookin so nice. How hard was it to install? Posted via Mobile Device

04-23-2021, 11:56 AM	#4
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build One step closer👍 __________________ 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

04-23-2021, 02:42 PM	#5
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build This is right before my first real drive. I have a car buddy that is not doing so well these days so I took the truck to his house so he can take a look at it. The truck rides nice but the best part was seeing the smile on his face when he was checking it out. __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

04-23-2021, 03:30 PM	#6
58CameoAZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Payson Posts: 425	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looks Great! Bam, What is your plans for the side windows, 1-pc or original with wing? Awesome work Buddy! Allen

04-23-2021, 05:39 PM	#8
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Your truck rooks marvolous (best Recardo Montovon voice) . Great job ! __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

04-23-2021, 06:05 PM	#9
bosco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Temescal Valley, CA Posts: 234	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Wow, looks fantastic. Love the fleet side. Enjoy the ride.

04-23-2021, 09:33 PM	#11
duramax55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aubigny Posts: 208	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build awesome looking truck

04-23-2021, 10:13 PM	#12
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Very nice Bam, Cleeeeeeen would be the word __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

04-23-2021, 10:46 PM	#13
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looks great rolled out Bam! __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

04-24-2021, 05:28 PM	#14
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks guys for all the compliments I really appreciate it. __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

04-24-2021, 05:29 PM	#15
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Heres a little video of the updates on the truck and my wife and I first cruise together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiijkBIvcMk __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

04-25-2021, 09:28 AM	#16
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Your truck looks great Bam. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-25-2021, 10:04 AM	#17
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Your wife cracks me up, congrats on the truck, it's beautiful!!! __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

04-25-2021, 10:07 AM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Congrats Bam, long time coming, but it looks great, super job my friend...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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04-27-2021, 01:58 AM	#20
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Simply a FANTASTIC job! Hey, somewhere you mentioned you plan to redo your Belair. When you do that, can you periodically post update on it here? I know this site isn't for the cars but I'd still like to know the plan for it and the progress. See 'ya somewhere when the world opens up again, Bam. Best ,Dan __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

04-30-2021, 12:15 PM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks Bam, really looking forward to it. I think I've mentioned it before but my dad bought a brand new black Belair two door hardtop to bring his baby son home from the hospital (me) and he gave it to me when I turned 17. I did a lot of work on it as a young kid in auto shop. But I wanted a van - all the rage when I was that age. It KILLS me I was so stupid and didn't keep it the rest of my life. I actually tried to find it via the DMV in my 40's but couldn't track it down even though I knew the old license number. Again, looking forward to watching your progress! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

05-01-2021, 02:02 PM	#24
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I got the console I made back from upholstery __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

05-03-2021, 02:10 AM	#25
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Classy. Looks great! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

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