Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window

[Kim57]

Congrats on the new glass.
Kim

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

...I had eye surgery two days ago...

Ugh, sorry to hear that. Hope you'll fully recover.

Thanks guys for the congrats. The new windshield is the green tint with the band across the top. I know it's not everyone's favorite but I like it because I remember my Dad's '59 Fleetside had that. Bring back old memories.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Just thought I'd mention that a HAMB member hooked me up with a good deal on the Altman latch kit for our trucks so I ordered that yesterday. I'm excited about getting it and (finally) not having to worry about my doors flying over - as they have done - and losing something...or someone, lol.


HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY Ladies and Gentlemen!

Have a wonderful holiday. Keep safe with fireworks & barbeques so you can still work on your trucks afterward.

Remember we're celebrating our freedom to be our own country with our own ideas of how to be a great ... and it worked! Thanks to all you service members; current and former, for your service...we wouldn't have what we do without all of you!

[Kim57]

Happy 4th to you also.
Be sure and post the install of the latch kit.
Kim

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thanks Kim. It still looks like Fred Sanford's truck on the outside, but under the hood I can be proud. I'm planning on more block touch up and cleaning/painting the engine compartment and accessories.

Going through the complete thread. Your truck reminds me of mine when I got it in '89 in Riverside. It may look like Fred Sanford's, but look at it this way; A lot of people pay big money to have the outside of the truck look like yours... keep up the great work! My '57 is in the shop now after sitting in my garage for 24 years.... can't wait to get it back and finish it up. /Ken

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Happy 4th to you also.
Be sure and post the install of the latch kit.
Kim

Absolutely will. I plan to take a photo or two at each step.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

....It may look like Fred Sanford's....

It does?!!! Lol

Actually, it looked like a truck that even Fred Sanford wouldn't drive when I got it so I take that as a compliment. I'm enjoying it and that's all that really matters to me.

By the way, thanks for taking the time to read through all my yada yada. I tend to get wordy.
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[_Ogre]

no pics of the windshield?
didn't happen

[Baldeagle SR]

Dan where did you get the door latch kit from?
Thanks Rich

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It does?!!! Lol

Actually, it looked like a truck that even Fred Sanford wouldn't drive when I got it so I take that as a compliment. I'm enjoying it and that's all that really matters to me.

By the way, thanks for taking the time to read through all my yada yada. I tend to get wordy.
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I'm only on page 10. The suspense is killing me but I won't cheat.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

no pics of the windshield?
didn't happen

Ha ha, using my own words against me huh?

I DID take pics with my iPhone but I'm having trouble emailing them to my laptop so I can upload to photobucket. Tried the cord and still didn't work. I need a trip to the geeks at the wonderbar at the Apple store.

As for the Altman latch kit, a HAMB member PM'd me with an offer. I didn't get it from a retailer. I will PM him again and ask if he'll extend the offer to others.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

I'm only on page 10. The suspense is killing me but I won't cheat.

Slacker!! Lol.

And here I thought you'd gone through the whole thing. Trust me it doesn't look all THAT different after the first 10 pages. You'll just find out I'm a self admitted chrome whore! My buddy says a rattle canned 50 year old truck with a lot of chrome is like a wrinkled up old..."lady of the evening" with red lipstick and too much cheap jewelry! I told him I don't care, I LIKE it.
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[87Lowrider]

... watching the NCIS Marathon, just finished the thread.

Great find! Solid truck (as most in SoCal are). I dolly'd mine back to KY from Riverside in '92.

Keep up the great work. (I'll be watching) /Ken

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks Ken. I was at a family BBQ and the NCIS marathon was on too!

Thanks for the kind words. Please take in process photos of your truck at the body shop and post them, I'd love to see it take shape.

[Baldeagle SR]

As for the Altman latch kit, a HAMB member PM'd me with an offer. I didn't get it from a retailer. I will PM him again and ask if he'll extend the offer to others.
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Thanks Dan
Rich

[hp1957]

Dan, Rec. IFS for freeway driving. I'm using Bill's Hot Rod Co. a/c & alt bracket on my 57 chevy stepside mounts on waterpump & intake manifold. P/S pump & bracket you can find at the wrecking yard.

Big cam in your truck, Use a remote vacuum reservoir or hydroboost brake master cylinder.
Mounted remote vacuum reservoir on my bro 67 chevelle ss convertible & power brakes work great.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=3

[fabguy]

Dan,
Bills hot rods is right down the street from me. Probably 1/2 mile away so it is very local to you too.
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[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by hp1957

Dan, Rec. IFS for freeway driving. I'm using Bill's Hot Rod Co. a/c & alt bracket on my 57 chevy stepside mounts on waterpump & intake manifold. P/S pump & bracket you can find at the wrecking yard.

Big cam in your truck, Use a remote vacuum reservoir or hydroboost brake master cylinder.
Mounted remote vacuum reservoir on my bro 67 chevelle ss convertible & power brakes work great.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=3

Hi Harvey. Thanks for thinking of me.

Yup, I'm aware of Bill's brackets. IF I use them I think I'd buy the full set as pictured to sort of "balance" the appearance. In that photo it looks like the AC compressor and alternator really stick up high. Not sure how I'd feel about that but it may be the only alternative.

As for hydroboost; yeah I'm aware that's an option too. But I think I should probably consider swapping the cam before doing all that. Then the truck would run better too!

Remote vacuum reservoir? I am not familiar with that but it must be just a big can of some type, huh? I'll have to Google that and do some reading. Thanks again. - Dan

[mknittle]

I like some of these. not cheap though.
http://marchperf.com/index.html

you are correct on the vacuum reservoir some factory ones looked like un opened sliced pineapple cans with a couple tubes soldered on them. I think I have one I'll see if I can find it and get a picture.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Outstanding....but not cheap. Plus I don't see any mention of whether they fit early heads without bolt holes in the heads?

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Outstanding....but not cheap. Plus I don't see any mention of whether they fit early heads without bolt holes in the heads?

That makes it tougher for sure. I am having the same problem with my 250.
Looks like I will be making some brackets. Oh well the fun continues.

[Russell Ashley]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Outstanding....but not cheap. Plus I don't see any mention of whether they fit early heads without bolt holes in the heads?

If you are using the original style front motor mounts you can't use that style mount for the power steering pump either.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Honestly? I haven't the slightest idea what motor mounts I have, DUH!

I welded shut three holes on each door panel today. The original owner had installed some pretty ugly (and huge!) rubber armrests with molded in door pulls. I ground the welds down with a flap disc - TRYING not to get too hot, not sure I succeeded - and mixed up a little Bondo to smooth things out a bit.

Tomorrow I'll sand and prime in preparation for my "final" (for a while) rattle can two-tone paint job in my revised (temporary) color palette of Rustoleum Oregano and Almond.

I forgot to take a picture of this work but took this generic one after washing it:

[Baldeagle SR]

Very nice.
Rich

[Daze57]

looks v v nice