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    My gawd, it's been months since I posted any progress.

    It's been slow, but moving forward.

    Have most of the front end and center console wiring done now, and this weekend I fabbed up a set of tire stands so that I could get the wagon up high enough off the ground in a "loaded" position to start fabbing up the exhaust system.

    $75 in steel and a few hours later, I made these out of 3/16". I would have gone thicker to 1/4 inch, but my little Lincoln 110v welder struggles at even 3/16, so I chose to go lighter. They seem stout enough though.

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    Started to fabricate the exhaust yesterday, and will keep at it this week.
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    The exhaust system is fabbed, and just tacked together for now. But I used the stainless clamps to join sections, making it easier to remove and weld up the joints permanently when I get to that point. For now, it's in (except for the hangers and chrome tips not welded in just yet).

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    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    Looking good Paul! Have you run the engine yet?
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    Congratulations Paul... Another step forward is one fewer to go to completion!~ Your wiring if coming along and now so is the exhaust! Great news.. (I wish mine were done).

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    Looking good Paul! Have you run the engine yet?
    Nope. But inching ever closer to the day when I can fire it up. Still alot to do to get there, but hey...forward progress is forward progress.

    Finish welding up the exhaust system.
    Finish wiring underdash and to the rear taillights.
    Mount the steering column back up and tighten up everything.
    Put fluids in the power steering and hydroboost lines.
    Fill the radiator and check for leaks.
    Power up the battery and doublecheck circuits acting properly (ie no melting wires or blown fuses).
    Tighten up all fittings in the fuel lines from tank to engine... then fill the tank with a few gallons of fuel and power up the pump and check for leaks and adequate pressure at the fuel rails.
    Fire this bad boy up and see if the ECM will run it on first try...
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    I'm Jealous! Exhaust looks great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by hurddawg View Post
    I'm Jealous! Exhaust looks great!
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    I like it , great Job . I need to get busy on my projects

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    I spent $526 on all the aluminized steel pipe, bends, magnaflow 50 series mufflers, v-band clamps, exhaust tips, hangers, etc. And with a cut off wheel, sharpie, measuring tape, and 110v welder, I fabbed them up in about 3 days on and off. But what I better mention is more than 100 trips up and down off the creeper on my back to get each piece in place correctly, before moving onto the next piece. Meticulous work man. Tiring... but now I just need to go back under there and spot where each of the 4 hangers go, then disassemble it all and weld everything up tight. Then reinstall. Not going to jet hot coat it for now...will wait till I get it running a bit and then do that when I tear the whole car apart again for final prep, paint, polishing, etc.

    Doing this twice. Because I'm a fool at times...
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    Quick update.
    Exhaust system is done.
    90% of wiring is done. A few non critical circuits still to do, but not going to worry about them at this point (power windows, door locks, dome lights, etc).

    The battery is all plugged in, and I'm starting to check the circuits for issues. I have one in the headlight switch system...when I pull it one notch out (park lights) it pops the circuit breaker. So I need to isolate that and figure out what I've grounded by accident when wiring it all up...

    Once I get beyond that, it's fluild filling time and then we can see if this engine runs. I did bump the starter a few times via the ignition key, and it's ready to go!
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    It’ll be running soon! It’d be great to see a video of it running at that time.

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