Roll Call!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BrianStep72 · 10-07-2002, 11:41 AM

Guys and Gals,

This forum is so quiet. I'm wondering if ANYBODY reads it.
SO it's time for a roll call. Please tell us who you are, what you have and what you need. We might find several of us that are close together.

Let's get this group going as well as the 67-72 guys!

Brian LaRose
Atlanta, Georgia
1958 Chevy Apache Stepside, V8, Auto, rough front fenders, bed is ok. Needs lots of sandpaper and paint, but otherwise complete. I need a set of front fenders for a 58 or 58.
I have an extra set of 6 lug stock rims that I will part with.

I'm going to the GoodGuys nationals, any of you guys gonna be in charlotte?
next?

Brian

BrianStep72 · 10-08-2002, 09:41 PM

This is positively sad. There is nobody on this board. I guess everybody is too busy trying to make a living in this world..

There will be time for trucks, maybe not now, but sometime.

Brian

original69 · 10-09-2002, 02:27 AM

Okay i'll chime in. I'm still painting my wife's 59 short fleet. It has been a huge pain. It seems to be fighting me at every turn. Maybe its possessed! Anyways heres a description of the work so far. Camaro sub, tilt, pwr streering, AC, Filled dash, Dakota Digital guages, 350 with a little thump to it, 700R4, Lowered. It's being painted a Ford (yes i know) Tangerine looking color. I am doing the wiring and interior this winter. P.S. i have some spare parts listed on the parts board. Good Luck all!!! I welcome all emails to ask questions or just swap pics or just plain talk trucks. Steve in MO

BrianStep72 · 10-09-2002, 01:16 PM

Steve,
It sounds like a really cool project. Lowered and with a new IFS, that should handle GREAT compared to the stock front end.

Regarding your parts for sale, I'm ok with those parts. I am really in need of some steel front fenders for this thing. OR should I consider going fiberglass....???

I'm wondering if you have any pictures of your wife's truck up on the board for us to look at. I'd LOVE to see some progress (it might get me excited about my project).

Brian

50gmc · 10-09-2002, 03:53 PM

as the owner of a radical 57 pu I would like to get some going here. My 57 is chopped channeled and sectioned to the others that means the top ends up 14" lower than stock did I say it was radical? have had it for 6 months now and have not got a chance to put it all together as havce been working on my 50 GMC, 67,and two 69's

chevy55 · 10-09-2002, 09:09 PM

I check in every once in awhile.
I have a 55' second series shortbed stepside 3100.
I am running a 350 bored .030 over with a single pattern cam 216 degree duration at .05 lift, flat top pistons, weiand excelerator single plane manifold with a 600 cfm edelbrock carb.
Using stock truck 3 speed tranny and stock 3.90 rearend.
What I am looking for is a 5 speed overdrive tranny, rebuilt rearend with a posi, looking into an Independent Front Suspension with disc brakes Not sure whether to go with a kit or a front clip off a car.
And here is what I can afford: NOTHING

Between school and work, It doesn't give me much time to work on it, but it is my daily driver.

DennyB · 10-16-2002, 04:54 PM

Hey all,
I have a 56. It will be a total redo into a working street rod.
I just gots get my garage finished so I can dissemble it. Just been collecting parts up to now.

I'll include some pics..

DennyB · 10-16-2002, 04:55 PM

another

rico_bob · 10-19-2002, 01:17 AM

Hey I still look in on this site. Been pretty busy on my '57 lately. As you may recall, I am doing a complete frame off and am in the middle of doing the IFS.

Darn weather just took a nosedive so it is cold in the garage again! So in order to get anything done I'll have to spend money for getting the garage insulated and heated.

And ... I have really been busy in my 55-59 parts business! Have been buying and selling lots of good used parts. If you need anything let me know ... I will be happy to try and help you with your 55-59 truck projects.

Will try and post some photos next time I check in here.

Keep posting! Your fellow "Truck Nut" rico_bob

70 Jimmy · 11-01-2002, 06:19 AM

I look in every once in a while. My 56 GMC big window is on hold until I get my 70 Jimmy project on the road. The 56 is a great project. The only rust is on the drivers side door hinge and that doesn't matter because I'm going suicide doors. I'll put IFS from FatMan and a 4 link out back. I want to section the cab 3.5" and smooth the grill pieces. It'll probably have a Big Block. I can't seem to shake the Big Block fever! I'm not in need of anything 55-59 specific, just the typical drivetrain stuff. Maybe any perfect (or near perfect) grill and hood emblem pieces. Later.

Custom1 · 11-01-2002, 10:23 AM

59 Chev Panel......had forever and will actually work on it one of these days...now, gotta get back to work!
Custom1

b.bremer · 11-30-2002, 03:59 AM

You're right. This is not a very active board.

I have a 1957 step side. It has a 66-67 ChevyII 283 V8 w/ TH400. Everything else is stock. I acquired the truck just a little over one year ago. I've driven it almost every day. I figured I'd start "updating" things as they broke, but nothing's broken, yet! Plans are to beef up the drive train with a big block Chevy and add a Gear Venders overdrive to the TH400 and replace the rear end with something...not a Ford 9". I've debated doing the usual mods: IFS, power steering/brakes, airconditioning etc., but I think I want to keep it as truck-like as possible, and simple. I love that big old steering wheel that takes two hands to turn, and the stock brakes that take muscle to apply. You have to DRIVE this thing, not just be a passenger. I do want to lower it. Have any of you used the single leaf spring kits to lower your rides?

Anyway, glad to have found this board. Looking forward to chatting with y'all.

BIGG BELLY · 12-15-2002, 09:57 PM

just joined the site --i have a 55 LWB big window--not a lot happening right now --but soon i'm going to tearit apart and begin th resto---i'll be lookin for pars too

10-07-2002, 11:41 AM	#1
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Roll Call!!!!! Guys and Gals, This forum is so quiet. I'm wondering if ANYBODY reads it. SO it's time for a roll call. Please tell us who you are, what you have and what you need. We might find several of us that are close together. Let's get this group going as well as the 67-72 guys! Brian LaRose Atlanta, Georgia 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside, V8, Auto, rough front fenders, bed is ok. Needs lots of sandpaper and paint, but otherwise complete. I need a set of front fenders for a 58 or 58. I have an extra set of 6 lug stock rims that I will part with. I'm going to the GoodGuys nationals, any of you guys gonna be in charlotte? next? Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

10-08-2002, 09:41 PM	#2
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	This is positively sad. There is nobody on this board. I guess everybody is too busy trying to make a living in this world.. There will be time for trucks, maybe not now, but sometime. Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

10-09-2002, 02:27 AM	#3
original69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kingsville, Mo USA Posts: 263	Okay i'll chime in. I'm still painting my wife's 59 short fleet. It has been a huge pain. It seems to be fighting me at every turn. Maybe its possessed! Anyways heres a description of the work so far. Camaro sub, tilt, pwr streering, AC, Filled dash, Dakota Digital guages, 350 with a little thump to it, 700R4, Lowered. It's being painted a Ford (yes i know) Tangerine looking color. I am doing the wiring and interior this winter. P.S. i have some spare parts listed on the parts board. Good Luck all!!! I welcome all emails to ask questions or just swap pics or just plain talk trucks. Steve in MO __________________ 69 chevy CST 59 chevy short fleet custom (wifes) who says women don't drive cool trucks! 39 chevy 2dr sedan 92 Grand Prix (also wifes) 99 Grand Cherokee LOOKING FOR A 1952 FORD SEDAN EMAIL IF SOMEONE KNOWS OF ANYTHING!

10-09-2002, 01:16 PM	#4
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Steve, It sounds like a really cool project. Lowered and with a new IFS, that should handle GREAT compared to the stock front end. Regarding your parts for sale, I'm ok with those parts. I am really in need of some steel front fenders for this thing. OR should I consider going fiberglass....??? I'm wondering if you have any pictures of your wife's truck up on the board for us to look at. I'd LOVE to see some progress (it might get me excited about my project). Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

10-09-2002, 03:53 PM	#5
50gmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 2	Quiet board as the owner of a radical 57 pu I would like to get some going here. My 57 is chopped channeled and sectioned to the others that means the top ends up 14" lower than stock did I say it was radical? have had it for 6 months now and have not got a chance to put it all together as havce been working on my 50 GMC, 67,and two 69's

10-09-2002, 09:09 PM	#6
chevy55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 105	I check in every once in awhile. I have a 55' second series shortbed stepside 3100. I am running a 350 bored .030 over with a single pattern cam 216 degree duration at .05 lift, flat top pistons, weiand excelerator single plane manifold with a 600 cfm edelbrock carb. Using stock truck 3 speed tranny and stock 3.90 rearend. What I am looking for is a 5 speed overdrive tranny, rebuilt rearend with a posi, looking into an Independent Front Suspension with disc brakes Not sure whether to go with a kit or a front clip off a car. And here is what I can afford: NOTHING Between school and work, It doesn't give me much time to work on it, but it is my daily driver. __________________ 1955 Chevy Shortbed Stepside 2nd Series. http://community.webshots.com/user/chevy55truck

10-16-2002, 04:54 PM	#7
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Hey all, I have a 56. It will be a total redo into a working street rod. I just gots get my garage finished so I can dissemble it. Just been collecting parts up to now. I'll include some pics.. Attached Images __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

10-16-2002, 04:55 PM	#8
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	another Attached Images __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

10-19-2002, 01:17 AM	#9
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	BUSY BUSY BUSY! Hey I still look in on this site. Been pretty busy on my '57 lately. As you may recall, I am doing a complete frame off and am in the middle of doing the IFS. Darn weather just took a nosedive so it is cold in the garage again! So in order to get anything done I'll have to spend money for getting the garage insulated and heated. And ... I have really been busy in my 55-59 parts business! Have been buying and selling lots of good used parts. If you need anything let me know ... I will be happy to try and help you with your 55-59 truck projects. Will try and post some photos next time I check in here. Keep posting! Your fellow "Truck Nut" rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

11-01-2002, 06:19 AM	#10
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	I look in every once in a while. My 56 GMC big window is on hold until I get my 70 Jimmy project on the road. The 56 is a great project. The only rust is on the drivers side door hinge and that doesn't matter because I'm going suicide doors. I'll put IFS from FatMan and a 4 link out back. I want to section the cab 3.5" and smooth the grill pieces. It'll probably have a Big Block. I can't seem to shake the Big Block fever! I'm not in need of anything 55-59 specific, just the typical drivetrain stuff. Maybe any perfect (or near perfect) grill and hood emblem pieces. Later. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

11-01-2002, 10:23 AM	#11
Custom1 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Howe, TX. Posts: 93	59 Chev Panel......had forever and will actually work on it one of these days...now, gotta get back to work! Custom1 __________________ Custom Truck Parts www.customclassic.com 800-365-6928 Resto Parts in Stock SOON

11-30-2002, 03:59 AM	#12
b.bremer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 1	Roll Call/Sigle Leaf Springs You're right. This is not a very active board. I have a 1957 step side. It has a 66-67 ChevyII 283 V8 w/ TH400. Everything else is stock. I acquired the truck just a little over one year ago. I've driven it almost every day. I figured I'd start "updating" things as they broke, but nothing's broken, yet! Plans are to beef up the drive train with a big block Chevy and add a Gear Venders overdrive to the TH400 and replace the rear end with something...not a Ford 9". I've debated doing the usual mods: IFS, power steering/brakes, airconditioning etc., but I think I want to keep it as truck-like as possible, and simple. I love that big old steering wheel that takes two hands to turn, and the stock brakes that take muscle to apply. You have to DRIVE this thing, not just be a passenger. I do want to lower it. Have any of you used the single leaf spring kits to lower your rides? Anyway, glad to have found this board. Looking forward to chatting with y'all. __________________ B. Bremer 1957 Chevy Pickup

12-15-2002, 09:57 PM	#13
BIGG BELLY Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: jax,fl Posts: 49	just joined the site --i have a 55 LWB big window--not a lot happening right now --but soon i'm going to tearit apart and begin th resto---i'll be lookin for pars too __________________ 55 big window long bed 69 olds 98 check out my pics photo albums



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