Rods 57

[apache200]

any new pics or updates

[hp1957]

Originally Posted by Rods57

So I am not very happy with the height of my front end. does anyone know how to tell the difference between big block and small block springs, other than replace them with the ones you want?

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Rods 57, your truck looking real good. My 57 had same problem with the height. I cut one coil out the ride was smooth & low for a few years. Over time my cut coils lost spring tension & riding on the bump stops = Very rough ride. I installed new springs & two inch drop spindles very smooth & low. Leave your coil springs in & try two inch drop spindles first.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...65#post5510465

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by hp1957

Rods 57, your truck looking real good. My 57 had same problem with the height. I cut one coil out the ride was smooth & low for a few years. Over time my cut coils lost spring tension & riding on the bump stops = Very rough ride. I installed new springs & two inch drop spindles very smooth & low. Leave your coil springs in & try two inch drop spindles first.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...65#post5510465

Thanks Harvey, I am leaning towards just getting some lowered springs since I dont know what I have in there now.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by apache200

any new pics or updates

Not really, unless sanding dust is an update. I do have a pic of some work I did for my mother in law. I call it practice for my truck...

[apache200]

nice repair on the grille

[Rods57]

got some stuff done. Had my seat frame and springs powder coated 60% gloss black. I know only a few inchs shows but it will never rust. I also got a different steering wheel I only paid $35 for it total, I had the center section already. Also just fitting the doors and getting the springs out decided to go with 1 inch lowered springs up front.

[Kim57]

That's a nice wheel.
Kim

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by apache200

nice repair on the grille

Thanks, I painted this one they are cheap so I didn't repair the broken one just the paint work.

Originally Posted by Kim57

That's a nice wheel.
Kim

I know its pretty nice. Has a few cracks but nothing major. should look great red....

[lowrodderchev]

looking good i'm running the same wheel (56 210) in my truck love it

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

looking good i'm running the same wheel (56 210) in my truck love it

I saw rude dude on this site had one of the three spoke type and I loved it, plus I have a 55 as weel as the truck and I have always liked the way it looked.

[Rods57]

Made some progress this weekend fitting the passenger door, this is the one that wouldn't shut and I had to stretch the frame 1 1/2 inchs to get it to close. now it looks like this. The last picture is the fender touching the rocker, after I took the picture I adjusted it forward to line up the gap just right. now I can blow it all apart and jam the cab and doors, yea paint.

[Kim57]

Those gaps are looking good.
Kim

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Those gaps are looking good.
Kim

Thanks Kim, that was a lot of work but it will be worth it when its done.

[Rods57]

I got a little time in the shop today, I cleaned up the casting burs on the exhaust manifolds and got them painted with high heat.

[Rods57]

Also mocked up my e-brake handle. I have had on old wrench, 1935 -1942 series of Bonney. I am putting it as the handle, tell me what you all think...I am not going for a rat rod but really love the old stuff used in a truck.

[hotrod1]

what happens if you need the wrench?

[Kim57]

I like the idea of the wrench but think the old one is to nice for that.
Kim

[Katrina/10]

I have one of those old Bonney wrenches, still use it a lot.

[dubie]

this is a cool build. Thanks for sharing it with us. Satin black and red just SCREAMS hot rod.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

what happens if you need the wrench?

Good point, but i have others. not sure if I like it that well but I need something.

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

I have one of those old Bonney wrenches, still use it a lot.

I have had this one since I was a teen hardly ever use it

Originally Posted by dubie

this is a cool build. Thanks for sharing it with us. Satin black and red just SCREAMS hot rod.

thanks, not sure on the color yet but I have an idea.

[Rods57]

Ok so i looked into the wrench idea more and I think its too nice to use as well as some of you guys thought. so i took an extra door handle and notched the e brake rod and got this...



I also pulled out the springs to see what they were and they are the right ones, light wire and so I am just powder coating them and back in they go. i used a lot of tape on my control arms and no issues taking them out which was my big concern.

[Chevette]

I liked the wrench, but I wouldn't want to bang my knee on it. I think the way you ended up doing it is easier on your body parts and looks good too.

[Kim57]

I like the door handle.
Kim

[Rods57]

Did a little bit of work over the weekend. the drivers door had a previous repair, and not very good. I started to fix it then just decided to make a new skin for part of the door. Also POR 15 on the inside while I had access.







I liked how it was turning out so I cut out the corner that has bugged me since day one and this is how it sits now, still have some pin holes and grinding to do but wanted it to cool and do that slow to avoid to much heat and shrinking it.

[hotrod1]

that's talent.