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**JML55** · 05-18-2009, 07:35 PM

Nice work, i like big back window and visor combo looking good.

dennis57 · 05-18-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for the comments guys keep them coming good and bad.

dennis57 · 05-18-2009, 07:46 PM

I picked up a boat anchor flat tappet 305 today for 300. With it I got

2 sets of heads
Burnt Qjet
Stock aluminum Qjet intake
1 complete TPI intake, TB, Fuel injectors, wiring and computer from 89 305
Extra TPI upper and fuel rail

Was this a deal or did I just throw away some bucks? Ok all I was really after was the TPI but the burnt up Qjet was a prize.

dennis57 · 05-19-2009, 09:46 PM

The UPS guy made a delivery late today. I have another one that will most likely arrive Monday. Time to get to work.

nickp51chevy · 05-19-2009, 10:24 PM

I would have to say that I like the '57 best out of the rest of the TF's, mostly the grill. I can't wait to see the finished truck.

Daniel U · 05-20-2009, 11:25 AM

Are you going with TPI? I decided to do that on my '54 after learning about my '88 IROC's TPI.

dennis57 · 05-20-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Are you going with TPI? I decided to do that on my '54 after learning about my '88 IROC's TPI.

Yeah, I want to put it on top of a 350.

Daniel U · 05-20-2009, 06:02 PM

I drove 4 hours North and paid $500 for a 5.7 with a "complete" TPI system, that I found out after I got there, was missing the port matched plenum. Needless to say, my wife was upset. I'd say the TPI is well worth the $300.

Alhaxit · 05-20-2009, 06:54 PM

nice project dennis, dounds like what i was thinking for my project long time ago. good luck

dennis57 · 05-20-2009, 09:49 PM

I made some progress today. Fit the lower left rear door jam and the step/rocker. WOW they used to put stuff together well. I had a heck of a time getting the step out.

The lower forward door jam panel won't be here till Monday.

GRIMSS · 05-20-2009, 11:44 PM

Looking good. How was the fit of the panels?

57ToyBox · 05-21-2009, 07:39 AM

Awesome progress Dennis...
Nothing better than working with NEW replacement panels, instead of piecing together your own. Looks like they're going together nicely

my67chevytruck · 05-21-2009, 11:52 AM

looking good, keep at it.

Big Block · 05-21-2009, 04:34 PM

Nice looking project. I have my eye on a 58 Chevy sb/fleetside I want to buy as soon as I sell my Jimmy. Your picturs have inspired to buid an older truck.

dennis57 · 05-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Block

Nice looking project. I have my eye on a 58 Chevy sb/fleetside I want to buy as soon as I sell my Jimmy. Your picturs have inspired to buid an older truck.

Right on. I'm glad to have helped persuade you into building a 50 year old truck. So far this has been a fun project. Although the floor and door jam on the passenger side kicked my butt all day and its not fit yet.

Norselander · 05-22-2009, 05:52 PM

Good start! The nice thing about these trucks is that it's a relatively minor chore to fit wide tires out back -- cut the bedsides or go a step further and relocate the springs. There really isn't a need to cut the rails.

dennis57 · 05-23-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

I'd like to see a picture of your lifting device in action. I might wanna make one like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

I second that. I'd like to see that in action too

Sorry guys, I missed your posts until tonight. When I get the cab back on it's floor I'll install it and take some pictures. It worked ok if I would of had a couple of people helping balance the cab. I built it to mount into the seat mounts but the balance was way off so I flipped it to mount on to the forward seat mounts and the beam was just forward of that. I am going to redo it to be more stable before I go to lift the cab with it again.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-24-2009, 12:35 AM

Nice job so far!

Kabwe · 05-24-2009, 12:57 AM

Looking good, keep up the good work.

dennis57 · 05-26-2009, 02:41 PM

Getting things done a little at a time. I'm kind of held up waiting for the lower door hinge attach panels. But I did manage to fit the rear right door jam and get both roughed in.

I also fit the right floor pan.

GRIMSS · 05-26-2009, 05:49 PM

A little at a time is better than it just sitting like mine.

bensimmons_05 · 05-27-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

A little at a time is better than it just sitting like mine.

...................

YUP!

dennis57 · 05-27-2009, 02:38 PM

I got a bit more done this morning. The lower forward door jam parts showed up yesterday so I could get back to doing something.

I got the right side roughed in and the hinge close out.

Moving on to the left side. I hope to have this finished by the end of next week and sitting on its floor so I can see how the door fit now and start on the dash.

nickp51chevy · 05-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Your moving along pretty quick

. From the looks of things you'll have it finished this year!

71'tahoe · 05-27-2009, 08:13 PM

Looking good...

05-18-2009, 07:35 PM	#26
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Nice work, i like big back window and visor combo looking good. __________________ 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

05-18-2009, 07:36 PM	#27
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Thanks for the comments guys keep them coming good and bad.

05-18-2009, 07:46 PM	#28
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Deal or no deal? I picked up a boat anchor flat tappet 305 today for 300. With it I got 2 sets of heads Burnt Qjet Stock aluminum Qjet intake 1 complete TPI intake, TB, Fuel injectors, wiring and computer from 89 305 Extra TPI upper and fuel rail Was this a deal or did I just throw away some bucks? Ok all I was really after was the TPI but the burnt up Qjet was a prize. Last edited by dennis57; 05-18-2009 at 07:47 PM.

05-19-2009, 09:46 PM	#29
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) The UPS guy made a delivery late today. I have another one that will most likely arrive Monday. Time to get to work.

05-19-2009, 10:24 PM	#30
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I would have to say that I like the '57 best out of the rest of the TF's, mostly the grill. I can't wait to see the finished truck. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

05-20-2009, 11:25 AM	#31
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Are you going with TPI? I decided to do that on my '54 after learning about my '88 IROC's TPI. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-20-2009, 06:02 PM	#33
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I drove 4 hours North and paid $500 for a 5.7 with a "complete" TPI system, that I found out after I got there, was missing the port matched plenum. Needless to say, my wife was upset. I'd say the TPI is well worth the $300. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-20-2009, 06:54 PM	#34
Alhaxit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 9	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) nice project dennis, dounds like what i was thinking for my project long time ago. good luck Last edited by Alhaxit; 05-20-2009 at 06:57 PM. Reason: lack o reading

05-20-2009, 09:49 PM	#35
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I made some progress today. Fit the lower left rear door jam and the step/rocker. WOW they used to put stuff together well. I had a heck of a time getting the step out. The lower forward door jam panel won't be here till Monday.

05-20-2009, 11:44 PM	#36
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Looking good. How was the fit of the panels? __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-21-2009, 07:39 AM	#37
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Awesome progress Dennis... Nothing better than working with NEW replacement panels, instead of piecing together your own. Looks like they're going together nicely __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

05-21-2009, 11:52 AM	#38
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05-21-2009, 04:34 PM	#39
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05-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#41
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Good start! The nice thing about these trucks is that it's a relatively minor chore to fit wide tires out back -- cut the bedsides or go a step further and relocate the springs. There really isn't a need to cut the rails. __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey

05-24-2009, 12:35 AM	#43
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Nice job so far! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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05-24-2009, 12:57 AM	#44
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Looking good, keep up the good work.

05-26-2009, 02:41 PM	#45
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Getting things done a little at a time. I'm kind of held up waiting for the lower door hinge attach panels. But I did manage to fit the rear right door jam and get both roughed in. I also fit the right floor pan.

05-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#46
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) A little at a time is better than it just sitting like mine. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-27-2009, 02:38 PM	#48
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I got a bit more done this morning. The lower forward door jam parts showed up yesterday so I could get back to doing something. I got the right side roughed in and the hinge close out. Moving on to the left side. I hope to have this finished by the end of next week and sitting on its floor so I can see how the door fit now and start on the dash.

05-27-2009, 03:10 PM	#49
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Your moving along pretty quick . From the looks of things you'll have it finished this year! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

05-27-2009, 08:13 PM	#50
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