My Truck build as requested by Sid

[BAM55]

Here is the piece I fabricated for the pedal assembly.

After a lot of measuring here it is tacked in place. I'm going to leave it tacked until the cab is
back on the frame, because I may have to move it a little bit.

Here is the pedal installed. Yes the push rod connection clears the bottom tube by about 1/2 inch.
As you can see I need to make or purchase a longer push rod extension.

[BAM55]

I got the frame repainted.

Here is the push rod connection to the brake pedal I had to fab up the mount for the brake pedal.

[smooth 56]

Lookin good Bam. I like the way all the new goodies look. Going to have to update my build thread one of these day's just about ready to paint the cab and a bunch of other part's.

[Custer55]

Nice work! It will be a cool ride. Keep the posts coming.
The best part of this site for me is the ideas & inspiration I get from seeing what everybody else is working on.
Brian

[BAM55]

Thanks guys

[MP&C]

Looking good Bam. Is the frame staying black or green to match the truck?

[BAM55]

Robert my frame will be black. I plan on driving the hell out of this thing once done.lol

[ales2934]

Question

Hi Bam,
Thanks for sharing the pictures they are a great help. I am working on my 57 chevy truck... What size welder did you use in the chassis and the independent suspension? Where did you purchase the shaved firewall? Thanks

Ales

[BAM55]

Hi Bam,
Thanks for sharing the pictures they are a great help. I am working on my 57 chevy truck... What size welder did you use in the chassis and the independent suspension? Where did you purchase the shaved firewall? Thanks

Ales

I done my chassis work with a Hobart 180, any 220 volt weld would do the job just fine. As for my firewall I did not purchase it I just used some scrape metal I have laying around.

Here is what I did.
First I cut out the sections to be replaced




Cut and welded in the replacement panels and grind the welds smooth.


I later made another change to it after seeing it at a show. That was to cut the lip off also, I had to fill that with a home made patch so it looks like this before primer.

[MP&C]

Bam, nice work!

[ales2934]

Could you tell me how you smoothened the door jams. I really like to look but I am not sure how to do that. Thanks

[BAM55]

Bam, nice work!

Thanks man, its always nice to hear from you.

Could you tell me how you smoothened the door jams. I really like to look but I am not sure how to do that. Thanks

I just welded all the seams and added filler and blocked sanded everything smooth.

[desert dog]

Good to hear you are still around Bam. Your truck is progressing good and you are probably getting close to paint. I think the last I heard you had it in slick sand. Well just saying hello.

desert dog

[chevynut]

For some reason Bam quit posting last summer after a discussion about slavery. Anyone heard from him?

[desert dog]

Thanks chevynut, that is to bad. he is a very good guy.