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Old 04-13-2009, 07:12 PM   #1
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C6-57 Pics from Del Mar, Classic Trucks top 5 pic

Some pics of Truckin Magazines C6-57 project.









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Old 04-13-2009, 07:21 PM   #2
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That truck is a work of art. Really like the rear bumper and the colors used under the hood.
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Old 04-13-2009, 07:48 PM   #3
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waooo nice truck.
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Old 04-14-2009, 12:08 AM   #4
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Very nice truck. Thanks for posting.
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Old 04-14-2009, 01:41 AM   #5
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I was at Del Mar and saw this in person. Man that is some serious craftsmanship in that ride.
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Old 04-14-2009, 08:42 AM   #6
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Re: C6-57 Pics from Del Mar, Classic Trucks top 5 pic

I've been watching the build write ups in Truckin'... Seriously sweet truck. Very nice work done there.
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:40 AM   #7
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I took this pic of the chassis. Man this truck is sick.
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Old 04-14-2009, 11:27 AM   #8
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Thnaks guys, Everyone gave all they had to build this truck.
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Old 04-14-2009, 12:30 PM   #9
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this truck has been around in the building stage for awhile(i copied their tubular Cab Mounts haha)The grill looks off to me but it can because 600hp of Hilborn'd Ls2 makes it have the right! that cantilever suspension is amazing to look at an im assuming rides like a Caddy
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Old 04-19-2009, 11:21 PM   #10
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O yeah...this is right. dam thank you for building it. thats black/blood done right!
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Old 04-20-2009, 12:31 AM   #11
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i think they named it "Black Gold"? dont quote me on that though
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Old 04-20-2009, 10:22 AM   #12
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Thanks Guy for the Good words. We have been working on this truck off and on for about 3 years. We hand made alot of pieces. The grille had been made to one piece with a floating center piece, I was trying to get rid of the cat fish look that the stock grille has. We have about 14 miles on it now and I must say it rides pretty nice and handles even better.

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Old 04-20-2009, 01:03 PM   #13
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BEUTIFULL, what more can I say!
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Old 04-20-2009, 02:10 PM   #14
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Re: C6-57 Pics from Del Mar, Classic Trucks top 5 pic

What is the rear bumper off of? Can I take it for a test drive please?
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Old 04-20-2009, 05:14 PM   #15
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What is the rear bumper off of? Can I take it for a test drive please?
Kind of looks like a front bumper trimed and tucked.
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Old 04-20-2009, 06:31 PM   #16
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I have been following that truck since I saw the first construction photo in one of the truck magazines. That thing is absolutely beautiful!! I am a fan of first class craftsmanship and attention to detail, and I can't wait to see it in person.

I am building a '55 with some similar body mods, and after looking at your '57, I have to ask......how did you get the body panels (especially the hood) to fit so well? The door gaps are incredible. Tell us a little more about the front and rear bumpers! The front looks like it's been heavily modified to wrap around the lower valence much tighter, and the rear bumper looks familiar, but I can't place it.

Outstanding job, and welcome to the site! I hope you hang around and keep posting those awesome pictures..
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I have been following that truck since I saw the first construction photo in one of the truck magazines. That thing is absolutely beautiful!! I am a fan of first class craftsmanship and attention to detail, and I can't wait to see it in person.

I am building a '55 with some similar body mods, and after looking at your '57, I have to ask......how did you get the body panels (especially the hood) to fit so well? The door gaps are incredible. Tell us a little more about the front and rear bumpers! The front looks like it's been heavily modified to wrap around the lower valence much tighter, and the rear bumper looks familiar, but I can't place it.

Outstanding job, and welcome to the site! I hope you hang around and keep posting those awesome pictures..
The stock body gaps are nowhere near that close. I'm doing mine now and the only way to close them is to add 1/8 bar stock or weld down the door edge and grind. It takes time but well worth it.DON'T try filling them with mud it will brake out later
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Old 04-20-2009, 06:36 PM   #18
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Kind of looks like a front bumper trimed and tucked.
I would guess a 58-59 Fleetside Rear bumper with the brackets modified to pull it in and up.
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