'55 to Life

[upon1]

Its been a while since I had a chance to work on the truck but i did get a little more done this past weekend. I built a driveshaft loop and got that in and was pleasently surprised that I wont have to notch the back of the cab, just clearence the pinch weld a bit. I found a driveshaft off an s-10 at the wreckers and got the conversion u joint and proper flange for it and turned out to be the perfect length too. Also picked up a 19gal fuel cell and got it mocked up. I decided it would be a good idea to throw the cab back on and see if I could get my steering figured out, what a pain that was. I had a nice set of hooker block headers bolted on but quickly found out that was a no go so I stuck with the camaro manifolds for now and its still pretty tight. The motor mount has to be cut apart and moved way forward as well make a mount for the support bearing. It seems like the small stuff always takes a long time.

[upon1]

Well I finally got all of the work done on the frame for now and it should be ready for paint. Also had to make some exhaust flanges since there were none to be found around here.

[PurdueSD]

man , i wish you were closer. I'd love to have that open drive rear axle.. 55 first is the only year for that.

[upon1]

Its been a while since ive spent any time with the old truck but have made a bit of progress lately. Got the frame in por-15 and a couple coats of chassis saver. Got the suspension back on and the engine and trans in. Looks like it'll be time to start spending some dough again and find the parts for the fuel, air and brake systems.

[Scottshotrods]

Looking good man!! We got some killer deals for air and brakes.Hint hint

Justin

[upon1]

Well i blew the dust off the frame last week and started doing a little work. I got the brake lines and fuel system plumbed, trans cooler installed and finished welding up the floor and trans hump. I decided to do the fuel system right and use all braided nylon hose and an fittings but they do add up mighty quick.
I also ordered my air management that I cannot wait to get.
I still need to decide on a m/c booster setup. What year of s-10 are you guys robbing the pedals and brackets out of?

[upon1]

couple more

[youngrodder]

Who's air management did you decide to go with?
Nice progress...

Marc

[Wheelie]

Yup my 8.8 off a tbird is offset just a hair too. Your making quite a bit of progress and it looks good!

[Wybrow]

Looks great dude, excited to see it all back together.

What are you doing for wheels?

[upon1]

I looked at all the options out there for an air system and after talking to the accuair guys at sema I decided to go in that direction and get the e-level kit. As for wheels I am still torn between doing some dark five spoke/chrome lip 20"s or black smoothies with whitewalls. What do you guys think? Keeping in mind I'm gonna leave the body basically stock, 56 year old paint and all. I can't wait to get this thing back together and see people's faces as I pass them on the freeway!
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[drivea55]

how do you think that trans cooler is going to work? I was looking at them but leary on how well they would cool, also is there only one line going in?

thanks for the help on this

[upon1]

This truck will never see the track or any heavy abuse so this cooler should be fine. This one is 24" but you can get them longer if you have the space or get a single pass and stack them. This ones a dual pass with the inlet/outlet at the same end.

[OLDIRON69]

I have a thing for the Boss 338's and the price is right. I bought a set of 18x8 and 18x9.5 for less than $700.00 shipped.

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by upon1

This truck will never see the track or any heavy abuse so this cooler should be fine. This one is 24" but you can get them longer if you have the space or get a single pass and stack them. This ones a dual pass with the inlet/outlet at the same end.

thanks for replying...

I will try one.

great build btw!

[bajabob]

dude that is one rightous ride.....

[upon1]

A few more parts showed up and a couple more things scratched off the to do list. Got my air tank powdercoated and put together, got the brake booster in and brake lines plumbed and bled. now on to the exhaust.

[upon1]

It's been quite a while since I've been on here but some progress has been made. I got the dash painted, engine wired and fired up, and got the floor raised on the bed. Now on to wiring and plumbing the air system.

[dmack91]

Good to see you back at it. The dash looks great.

[upon1]

Been driving it for the past 4 summers now and still love it.

[youngrodder]

Turned out rad...well done

Marc

[6DoF]

i bet that thing draws some attention at the gas stations, very nice.

[Jason 56]

I really like how it turned out. My next one will be left as a patina. Do the suspension and drivetrain as you did and drive the wheels off it. No worries about parking lot dings! Love it