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Coronas56 · 12-01-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by B17CRX

Well the chassis looks great! why not finish the truck so you can actually enjoy it, you could keep building different frame configurations for the rest of your life and never get a chance to cruise the truck. Another thought is that you could build frames for people who don't have the skills and then you would be able to scratch the fabrication itch and you wouldn't be missing out on any play time with the truck.

-Joel

Joel, that's an idea.........Thanks for the compliment........Mr. C

Coronas56 · 12-04-2008, 09:53 PM

Here is the chassis in Primer.......I think it's a keeper...

Kabwe · 12-05-2008, 02:18 AM

Yeah, I think its a keeper also. Once again great work man, I would love for you to move on now so I can see it finished. But I understand making changes all to well.lol I can't seem to move on either. I guess we just enjoy the building stage too much, or is it just we are sick.lol

Coronas56 · 12-05-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yeah, I think its a keeper also. Once again great work man, I would love for you to move on now so I can see it finished. But I understand making changes all to well.lol I can't seem to move on either. I guess we just enjoy the building stage too much, or is it just we are sick.lol

Thanks Kabwe,
Good to know that I am not the only sick one....Lol.......This project keeps me home and out of trouble..............but during the winter months , My mind just thinks too much..........9 degrees today here with wind chill........That puts a stop to things at home, when i spend all day at work outside.........

scregan · 12-05-2008, 07:21 PM

Great looking chassis.

I've got a 51 on its way up from New Mexico to Minnesota. Hopefully it will make it before too much snow arrives. I'll be starting from square one on my truck, but its rust free.

Coronas56 · 12-05-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scregan

Great looking chassis.

I've got a 51 on its way up from New Mexico to Minnesota. Hopefully it will make it before too much snow arrives. I'll be starting from square one on my truck, but its rust free.

The truck originally came from Texas, another chassis from Ill. Then to New Mexico for a Big window cab. The title from Oregon..............rear bumper brackets from Iowa........Parts form every where........

Kabwe · 12-05-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Coronas56

Thanks Kabwe,
This project keeps me home and out of trouble

Well I thought the same thing but I'm always in trouble with my wife anyway.lol I said you know where I am, but she says I spend too much time in the garage. So at this point I just say yeah babe your right while I'm creeping back in the garage.lol

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Originally Posted by Coronas56

The truck originally came from Texas, another chassis from Ill. Then to New Mexico for a Big window cab. The title from Oregon..............rear bumper brackets from Iowa........Parts form every where........

I've heard of hands across America, but parts across America is new to me.

Coronas56 · 12-05-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Well I thought the same thing but I'm always in trouble with my wife anyway.lol I said you know where I am, but she says I spend too much time in the garage. So at this point I just say yeah babe your right while I'm creeping back in the garage.lol

I've heard of hands across America, but parts across America is new to me.

too Cold in garage for me, wife takes her cars in there in Winter, So I am out in the cold........Like I had mentioned earlier, 9 degrees today.......I was in San Jose 2 weeks ago, it was 80.......
I did find some Fenders in the bay area, but fell through, have to keep searchin......yeah, parts across America..

Coronas56 · 07-06-2009, 05:50 PM

I'm Still around, But I have been busy on other projects besides mine, The Bathroom needed attention,there went 5 grand...........the Sons Malibu , replacing the engine with around 400 horses, So mine sits on the side of the house.....Waiting patiently..

Bigblue29 · 07-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Nice work you've done. Where in MN are you?

Kabwe · 07-09-2009, 11:48 AM

Whats up Coronas56?

I have not heard from you in a while, any updates to the project?

Coronas56 · 07-09-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigblue29

Nice work you've done. Where in MN are you?

Thanks
I am IN Apple Valley/ Lakeville/ Roseomount, the triangle as they call it dn here......

Coronas56 · 07-09-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Whats up Coronas56?

I have not heard from you in a while, any updates to the project?

Still Alive......
Just busy with honey do list, and sons malibu.......No time for mine

Coronas56 · 09-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Ok, Not much Progress, but since you guys like pics I had to do some work to take pictures. Set cab on chassis to check out my ride height, also to set my motor and tranny to make mounts. I like the height. More to come soon...............before winter sets in here.

Daniel U · 09-13-2009, 10:57 AM

Thx for the pics!

ChuckDriver · 09-13-2009, 11:29 AM

NICE work!!

Coronas56 · 09-13-2009, 01:49 PM

A few more taken today, Just looking to see if i have to modify anything,Sitting on ground without any coils on.

Coronas56 · 09-13-2009, 01:52 PM

A few more.............

ChuckDriver · 09-13-2009, 07:28 PM

You'll have to modify the rear bed cross member for it to mount up to the raised frame rails. But I'm sure you've thought of that!!

Coronas56 · 09-13-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

You'll have to modify the rear bed cross member for it to mount up to the raised frame rails. But I'm sure you've thought of that!!

Absolutley Chuck, I've sometimes lost a lil sleep thinking about this project, Gotten up in the middle of the night to take a measurement or to draw a sketch. I will lose about 6 inches of the bed depth............

Bigblue29 · 09-14-2009, 01:59 PM

Wow. Looks really good!

Coronas56 · 09-14-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigblue29

Wow. Looks really good!

Thanks Bigblue, swing buy sometime, I'll show ya the project...............

Bigblue29 · 09-14-2009, 10:46 PM

Pm me and let me know where I'd love to see that fab work in person. Your truck is gonna be a killer.

**JML55** · 09-21-2009, 12:07 AM

Looking good.

Coronas56 · 10-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Laid off last week, so had time to tink with toy, set up upper coil over brackets in rear, found GMC eye brow, mustache , radiador support and found a 57 hood. had time to tig weld motor mount kit. Today install motor mounts............ Oh and I got called in to go back to work....... Vacation is over..

12-04-2008, 09:53 PM	#52
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Here is the chassis in Primer.......I think it's a keeper... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

12-05-2008, 02:18 AM	#53
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Change of plans Yeah, I think its a keeper also. Once again great work man, I would love for you to move on now so I can see it finished. But I understand making changes all to well.lol I can't seem to move on either. I guess we just enjoy the building stage too much, or is it just we are sick.lol

12-05-2008, 07:21 PM	#55
scregan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 40	Re: Change of plans Great looking chassis. I've got a 51 on its way up from New Mexico to Minnesota. Hopefully it will make it before too much snow arrives. I'll be starting from square one on my truck, but its rust free. Last edited by scregan; 12-05-2008 at 07:22 PM.

07-06-2009, 05:50 PM	#59
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans I'm Still around, But I have been busy on other projects besides mine, The Bathroom needed attention,there went 5 grand...........the Sons Malibu , replacing the engine with around 400 horses, So mine sits on the side of the house.....Waiting patiently.. Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

07-09-2009, 10:33 AM	#60
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Change of plans Nice work you've done. Where in MN are you? __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-09-2009, 11:48 AM	#61
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Change of plans Whats up Coronas56? I have not heard from you in a while, any updates to the project?

09-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#64
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Ok, Not much Progress, but since you guys like pics I had to do some work to take pictures. Set cab on chassis to check out my ride height, also to set my motor and tranny to make mounts. I like the height. More to come soon...............before winter sets in here. Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

09-13-2009, 10:57 AM	#65
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Change of plans Thx for the pics! __________________ 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

09-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#66
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Change of plans NICE work!! __________________ 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, 01:49 PM	#67
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans A few more taken today, Just looking to see if i have to modify anything,Sitting on ground without any coils on. Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

09-13-2009, 01:52 PM	#68
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans A few more............. Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

09-13-2009, 07:28 PM	#69
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Change of plans You'll have to modify the rear bed cross member for it to mount up to the raised frame rails. But I'm sure you've thought of that!! __________________ 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

09-14-2009, 01:59 PM	#71
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Change of plans Wow. Looks really good! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

09-14-2009, 10:46 PM	#73
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Change of plans Pm me and let me know where I'd love to see that fab work in person. Your truck is gonna be a killer. __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

09-21-2009, 12:07 AM	#74
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Change of plans 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



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10-24-2009, 12:52 PM	#75
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Laid off last week, so had time to tink with toy, set up upper coil over brackets in rear, found GMC eye brow, mustache , radiador support and found a 57 hood. had time to tig weld motor mount kit. Today install motor mounts............ Oh and I got called in to go back to work....... Vacation is over.. Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

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