Just joined? Please introduce yourself.
Page 19 of 40 FirstFirst ... 9171819202129 ... LastLast
Results 181 to 190 of 391

Thread: 57 Nomad-C4-LS1 called "Ozzy"

  1. #181
    Registered Member WagonCrazy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:530
    Location
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Posts
    1,789
    Managed to get the front and rear bumpers rechromed and test fitted today.
    Bought new (repop) bumper brackets and all new bolts too.
    Here's the front...

    IMG_3539.jpg IMG_3540.jpg IMG_3541.jpg IMG_3546.jpg
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

  2. #182
    Registered Member WagonCrazy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:530
    Location
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Posts
    1,789
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

  3. #183
    Registered Member WagonCrazy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:530
    Location
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Posts
    1,789
    Adding chrome bumpers is definately "out of build sequence" but since I had them recrhromed and had no where to store them...I figured I'd at least bolt 'em up and see what they look like.
    Last edited by WagonCrazy; 05-27-2017 at 07:54 PM.
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

  4. #184
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,771
    I know the problem WagonCrazy... Having 3 sets of Nomad rechromed bumpers which are NOT yet installed...

    You can always call the early install ...an extended trial fit.... rather than temporary storage..

    BTW.. They look great. Did you have the original front sections welded up to make the 'one piece'? or is it a repro??

  5. #185
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,826
    Looks great Paul! Who did the re-chroming? I'm probably going to have Ogden do my rear bumper.....was just informed that my A/C bracket has been though 5 layers of copper and should be done soon.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  6. #186
    Registered Member WagonCrazy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:530
    Location
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Posts
    1,789
    Did you have the original front sections welded up to make the 'one piece'? or is it a repro??
    Started with a factory one piece bumper. So that's 60 year old steel under that one.

    Who did the re-chroming?
    Same guy who did yours. I needed to get these done before he moves away to AZ.
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

  7. #187
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,771
    Neato! I have seen VERY FEW one piece factory '57 bumpers...

  8. #188
    Registered Member WagonCrazy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:530
    Location
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Posts
    1,789
    ...was just informed that my A/C bracket has been though 5 layers of copper
    I think that is a good thing Laszlo. More layers of base along with smooth finishing prior to nickel and then chrome equals a quality looking piece.

    My bumpers both needed quite a bit of finessing prior to the final chrome dip/polishing as well.
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

  9. #189
    Registered Member MadMooks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011

    Member #:40
    Posts
    343
    Looks good Paul, glad you were happy with them. 1 piece are a pain in the ass. 3s are a piece of cake .

  10. #190
    Registered Member WagonCrazy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:530
    Location
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Posts
    1,789
    Still in wiring hell at the moment. There is so much wire, fuse panel, relays, circuit breakers, ECM, master shut off switch, and on and on in this center console area!

    Tonight I'm baffled about why I cant seem to get the stock headlight switch to fit correctly.
    Ive installed a milled aluminum dash insert (from Back Roads Fabrication-who bought Petes Fabrication who made these for years).
    But when I go to install the chrome bezels on top of that dash insert, it puts the whole thing "out" too far for the pull switch to work properly.
    The shaft in the switch handle is about 1/4 inch short.
    I cant push it in far enough to shut off the lights. It stops at the parking light on position, and won't go in any further.

    it's all because the dash insert adds bulk...and I need to figure out how to get a switch handle that is longer by about 1/4 inch.
    The knob is pressed onto the shaft, so If I try to remove it I'm going to damage it I think (plastic).

    Aargh.... I'm going to sleep on this one and think about it again in the morning.

    IMG_3936.jpg

    IMG_3937.jpg
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

Page 19 of 40 FirstFirst ... 9171819202129 ... LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •