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OrrieG · 08-21-2015, 11:57 AM

Looks nice. I am too old to hang from the rafters.

57chevyman · 08-21-2015, 02:11 PM

a few more pics. new headlight trim and mirrors

Kim57 · 08-21-2015, 03:26 PM

Looks real good.
Kim

57chevyman · 08-22-2015, 01:45 AM

some pics with the taillights back on and new hood emblem

2tractors · 08-22-2015, 07:28 AM

I found paint that color on my 57, haven't decided on mine but florishent green with orange bumpers and grill. That's what I'm thinking.

Kim57 · 08-22-2015, 10:48 AM

Looks real sharp.
Kim

57chevyman · 08-23-2015, 09:57 PM

^^ thanks Kim!
heres a few more pics, not in direct sunlight

57chevyman · 10-26-2015, 05:19 PM

took some nice pics today

Kim57 · 10-26-2015, 05:31 PM

Looks real good.
Kim

**oldman3** · 10-26-2015, 06:41 PM

Those fall colors, makes you truck pop...Jim

Purcell69 · 10-27-2015, 09:07 PM

Looks fantastic!

-Joe

made2drag · 11-04-2015, 01:16 PM

very cool truck! i like the 68 crossmember swap, very effective. is the rustoleum you used the gallon spray gun paint or spray cans? looks really good

57chevyman · 12-21-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

very cool truck! i like the 68 crossmember swap, very effective. is the rustoleum you used the gallon spray gun paint or spray cans? looks really good

i did a temporary paintjob with rustoleum spray cans..under $4/can... it came out pretty good....but in the end, after a few months i decided to have a friend with a body shop paint the whole truck. he used one gallon of Omni single stage

Clarance J · 12-22-2015, 01:43 AM

57chevyman, Your truck really looks good with its new paint job. You took some good pictures of the front clip and that has helped me make the decision to fill in the body lines between fenders and hood on mine. I was on the fence about that but those pictures pushed me over. You have done a lot work on the truck these past 2 years and it looks great. Thanks for unknowingly helping me with the decision of to fill or not to fill.

Earl

57chevyman · 02-01-2016, 06:21 PM

took some pics today...

Kim57 · 02-02-2016, 09:25 AM

Very nice.
Kim

57chevyman · 02-16-2016, 04:44 PM

"before and after" collage of old blue. its come a long way in 2 1/2 years!

upgrades /repairs ive done since purchasing in summer 2013:

got heat working
new battery tray
new brake light switch
detail engine. new valve covers, new air cleaner.
got dome light working, installed door pin switches
installed retrosound radio with subwoofer
new wood steering wheel
new dual MC
all new brake lines
disc brakes up front w/ 2" drop spindles
new drums in back
new parking brake cables
5" blocks removed from rear.
new shocks in rear.
new '65 mustang tank under bed. new fuel line.
new rear bumper
new tail lights and new tail light wiring
1988 bed swapped for a 1956 bed.
new wood kit with stainless steel strips
new sideview mirrors
new headlight bezels
new window cranks and inside door handles
Stainless steel headers.
3" stainless steel dual exhaust with cherry bombs.
polished and reused existing stainless steel tips

Kim57 · 02-17-2016, 09:21 AM

It came out real nice.
Kim

57chevy3100 · 11-11-2016, 07:12 PM

Hey guys,
What are the correct colors for the hood emblem?
Regal Red and what flavor of blue for the bowtie?
Thanks!!!

08-21-2015, 11:57 AM	#126
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Looks nice. I am too old to hang from the rafters. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-21-2015, 02:11 PM	#127
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck a few more pics. new headlight trim and mirrors Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

08-21-2015, 03:26 PM	#128
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Looks real good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-22-2015, 01:45 AM	#129
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck some pics with the taillights back on and new hood emblem Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

08-22-2015, 07:28 AM	#130
2tractors Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hawkinsville,Ga. Posts: 65	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck I found paint that color on my 57, haven't decided on mine but florishent green with orange bumpers and grill. That's what I'm thinking. __________________ How to tell when your getting old--- Aunt B starts looking good!

08-22-2015, 10:48 AM	#131
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Looks real sharp. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-23-2015, 09:57 PM	#132
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck ^^ thanks Kim! heres a few more pics, not in direct sunlight Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

10-26-2015, 05:19 PM	#133
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck took some nice pics today Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

10-26-2015, 05:31 PM	#134
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Looks real good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-26-2015, 06:41 PM	#135
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Those fall colors, makes you truck pop...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-27-2015, 09:07 PM	#136
Purcell69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central OK Posts: 521	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Looks fantastic! -Joe __________________ My '57 "Ram-rolet" not a NAPCO build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589917

11-04-2015, 01:16 PM	#137
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck very cool truck! i like the 68 crossmember swap, very effective. is the rustoleum you used the gallon spray gun paint or spray cans? looks really good __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

12-22-2015, 01:43 AM	#139
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 473	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck 57chevyman, Your truck really looks good with its new paint job. You took some good pictures of the front clip and that has helped me make the decision to fill in the body lines between fenders and hood on mine. I was on the fence about that but those pictures pushed me over. You have done a lot work on the truck these past 2 years and it looks great. Thanks for unknowingly helping me with the decision of to fill or not to fill. Earl __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

02-01-2016, 06:21 PM	#140
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck took some pics today... Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

02-02-2016, 09:25 AM	#141
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Very nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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02-16-2016, 04:44 PM	#142
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck "before and after" collage of old blue. its come a long way in 2 1/2 years! upgrades /repairs ive done since purchasing in summer 2013: got heat working new battery tray new brake light switch detail engine. new valve covers, new air cleaner. got dome light working, installed door pin switches installed retrosound radio with subwoofer new wood steering wheel new dual MC all new brake lines disc brakes up front w/ 2" drop spindles new drums in back new parking brake cables 5" blocks removed from rear. new shocks in rear. new '65 mustang tank under bed. new fuel line. new rear bumper new tail lights and new tail light wiring 1988 bed swapped for a 1956 bed. new wood kit with stainless steel strips new sideview mirrors new headlight bezels new window cranks and inside door handles Stainless steel headers. 3" stainless steel dual exhaust with cherry bombs. polished and reused existing stainless steel tips Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

02-17-2016, 09:21 AM	#143
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck It came out real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-11-2016, 07:12 PM	#144
57chevy3100 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 20	Re: 1957 Chevy Truck Hey guys, What are the correct colors for the hood emblem? Regal Red and what flavor of blue for the bowtie? Thanks!!!

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