57 GMC 496 Canyon Carver

[Nut Case]

This thread is a first effort, please be kind. (all constructive advise is appreciated) The subject is a pair of Western Wyoming GMC's 55 & 57, got clean titles. The 57 will be the base while the 55 will become the donor. I already have rear fenders from ptc. As soon as I get this photo thing down, I'll start adding photo's. My son has about a 70% complete 55 F-100 Y block T-56 ford 8.6 rear end. that's since left my shop to my sons home shop to finish. My son in law has a 52 F-1 that's 98% finished and now lives in Rexburg ID. Making room for my build. So it has begun, I have starting photo's just need to get them in here. Not this post but soon. More to come Nut Case

[Kim57]

Welcome.
Looking forward to pics.
Kim

[lower50's]

Cool !!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Welcome!
Canyon Carver, huh? Are you thinking Corvette IFS & IRS?

[ptc]

Very cool ... glad you are getting it all started up and glad I could be of some help to ya! Pro-touring is the way to go, suspension has always been my love in any type vehicle. And it doesnt have to be anything special it just needs to be set up RIGHT! --- good luck on your build.

[Advanced Design]

Good deal Nut case. All pulling for you and I will be tagging along.

[Nut Case]

Thanks for the support. I already have a 93 complete c-4 Vette suspension in my shop both front and rear, and have the new bushings to do a total rebuild, on the suspension, in box's is the Flat out stuff for both front and rear. I also have a 454 Gen 6 motor that will be the base for the engine, I'm hoping to get a 6L90 for the tranny. I'm going to go EFI all the way, still doing research on that. Also in box's are Shockwaves for all 4 corners. I live 35 minutes from my office, and in between is Provo Canyon 16 miles of easy winding roads, I have the sun to my back going to and coming from. Hench "Canyon Carver". I picked up back fenders from PTC, thanks bud. Any suggestions on the best way to EFI a BBC.

Unfortunately my business took a massive hit from the Google
So I'm going to go dormant to focus all my time on removing Googles concerns.

Thanks very much, I'll still come to this website for information in the evenings. I'll be back. sorry couldn't resist.

Thanks Nut Case

[Advanced Design]

Here is an option for fuel injection for a big block. https://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/58xBBC.aspx

It basically deveops a 58x signal for use with an LS style system ran by a FAST, Holley controller system. A buddy was considering it for one of his before he decided to go LS. I came to the same conclusion if I decide to swap the 454 in my truck.

Sounds like serious plans and parts. Have fun!

[elser2]

Sounds very interesting, awaiting some photos of the progress.

[csmeutah]

I'm excited to see your project and how you approach it; I'm starting a '52 looking to use the C4 components and an LS1 driveline. I'm located in American Fork, let me know when you get back on it.

[ptc]

So NC you got a truck frame yet to get started on? Sounds like you have all the 'new' stuff.. but no OLD...

I still got a full roller frame set ready to be trailered up to UTAH when you are ready.... just let me know!

[Nut Case]

After many difficult situations , one being a major down size, moving to the great white state of Idaho.

I'm about 2/3 along the process in get my "Shed" done, so I can revive the Jimmy.

Got photo's of the building progress, as soon as the shed is complete and my stuff is loaded in and organized, then I"ll post pics of the shed being build, with the restart of the 57 GMC/Vette.

I'm getting excited to revive my project.

Nut Case



Best guess is sometime betweem T day amd Chistmas time See ya latter

[OutlawDrifter]

Good luck, we'll be waiting for pics!

[lower50's]

How big of a shed?

[Nut Case]

Lowered

28 X 40.... been in a rain continuum going on 7 day more rain for the next 4 days, with winds average 12 mph gusting to low 20's. Hope the get it framed and weathered in before the winter sets in.

Thanks

NC

[lower50's]

Nice size. Good luck on getting it done. I'm hoping for the same with mine.

[rusty76]

I need to get in on the ground floor with this. I’m waiting anxiously for updates in the future.

[Nut Case]

Rusty

I'm a retired one man show..... Still moving as the weather permits, pouring the last 1008 square feet of exterior concrete on Tuesday. The weather liars say that Tuesday should be a good day highs in the low 40's and the low's in the upper teens. It's framed, shingled, windows on site, power to the inside will happen tomorrow. So behind schedule, but it's moving forward. Can't wait to shut off the cost of my storage units.

So untwist your nickers...

Nut Case

[rusty76]

I’ll still watch in the future.

[lower50's]

It's going to be 55* here in the great white north on Tuesday. I'm going to try and get my outside stuff done on mine. Keep plugging away you will have somewhere warm soon.

[Nut Case]

-Lowered

55 degrees in Canada, is that typical for this time of year?
My pour is set for 9:30 AM 15.5 yards with hot water. I got a great guy doing the work, all I need to do is keep it from freezing till Saturday AM.

Got it covered

I've got lots of red pex left over, any body use pex for piping air lines?

Good / Bad or what? I'm going to do a copper moisture separator. So chime in on your guys choice.

NC

PS you may be in the great white north, I'm in Clear and Still Idaho. Clear up to your A$$ and Still snowing.

[OutlawDrifter]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

-Lowered

55 degrees in Canada, is that typical for this time of year?
My pour is set for 9:30 AM 15.5 yards with hot water. I got a great guy doing the work, all I need to do is keep it from freezing till Saturday AM.

Got it covered

I've got lots of red pex left over, any body use pex for piping air lines?

Good / Bad or what? I'm going to do a copper moisture separator. So chime in on your guys choice.

NC

PS you may be in the great white north, I'm in Clear and Still Idaho. Clear up to your A$$ and Still snowing.

I have no info on Pex for air lines, however, is there some reason you are using copper for your separator vs black pipe? If you had it already I get that, otherwise seems like an unnecessary expense. My black pipe setup has been in use for 7 years in a very humid climate, and I would venture to say it will probably outlast me in the shop.

[rapid49]

I used pex for my air lines . It is just as easy as PVC but much safer.

[lower50's]

Average this time of year is closer to 35-40*. How did the pour go no troubles? I don't see why you can't use pex for air line.

[Nut Case]

Lowered

I have surplus copper, I have no problem "sweating" copper fittings.
The pour went well, concrete supplier did not arrive until 10 Am, all went well the last truck went home with about a 1/3 yard in the barrel. The south side of the pad is 6" from the fence, so it is shaded and took longer to set. After all the strike joints were done and a light broom, wait 2 hrs and cover with orange blankets and turn out the lights.

Next focus is membrane the exterior install windows and vinly siding tim faciA. then wireing, sheet the walls with waffer paint and rock on,

buy the way how do I move photos from a smart phone to this forum? Where do I get fittings that will mate the pex to conecting