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SHORTDOG99 · 03-14-2011, 01:33 PM

The 57 GMC fender is shaped different around the grille area to accommodate for the big GMC moustache bar. I am looking for a passanger side fender for my Dad's 57 GMC...that's how i know.

bartsim · 03-19-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
Kim

Thanks!

bartsim · 03-19-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Looks good. Wish mine was at that stage.

Thanks! What stage is your build. Have you had any luck finding any parts for the panels.

bartsim · 03-19-2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Looks good. I had a dark green 57 panel with a strong 327 in it in the early 70's when I lived in Texas that was a lot of fun.

Thanks. It needs to be done soon the heat is on the way here in AZ.

GRIMSS · 03-19-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bartsim

Thanks! What stage is your build. Have you had any luck finding any parts for the panels.

The only part that I need that is panel only is the bottom of one of the rear doors. The rest of the parts I need are shared with the truck. I'm pretty lucky, the body is in pretty good shape.

bartsim · 04-10-2011, 02:11 AM

Almost road worthy. Here are a few more pics

bartsim · 05-02-2011, 12:51 AM

Very close just stereo and interior.

bartsim · 05-02-2011, 12:57 AM

Almost there just need to complete the stereo and the interior.

entourageguy · 05-02-2011, 08:46 AM

Wow big and green .......

Kim57 · 05-02-2011, 09:25 AM

That looks pretty wild.
Kim

**chev3600** · 05-02-2011, 11:29 AM

Now that's a nice ride! It definitely looks better IMO than the chevy counterpart.
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panelrodder81 · 05-02-2011, 12:16 PM

That is a great looking panel!

SHORTDOG99 · 05-02-2011, 03:06 PM

That's a nice shade of green! That isn't a stock color is it? what is that green off of?

65panelrat · 05-02-2011, 03:23 PM

Wow! Killer!!!

jchav62 · 05-02-2011, 03:39 PM

OldJimmy57 · 05-02-2011, 06:24 PM

That thing is Insane. Very nice work!

OrrieG · 05-02-2011, 09:41 PM

Man you moved fast. What are you running for transfer case?

ChuckDriver · 05-02-2011, 09:53 PM

That's AWESOME!!

dicer · 05-02-2011, 09:54 PM

bartsim, does that rear axle pinion point up wards towards the transfercase? What are the angles?

1956chevtruck · 05-02-2011, 11:06 PM

Looks great! Must be what, 60" to the door handle. Go Big or Go Home! Freakin Awesome!

bartsim · 05-03-2011, 01:40 AM

No, it is not stock. It is an Olive Drab. I struggled for a while deciding on a color. It is something I did not want to do twice.

bartsim · 05-03-2011, 01:44 AM

My wife is glad it's done. I put everything else off to keep working on the truck. Now it's payback time around the house. The transfer case is a 205.

bartsim · 05-03-2011, 01:51 AM

Yes, the spring pads were cut and remounted with the pinion pointing towards the transfer case. I also dropped the transmission crossmember down to help to help the drive shaft angel. Im sorry I don't remember the angle. I will check it and repost.

bartsim · 05-03-2011, 01:53 AM

Thanks for the great comments!

SHORTDOG99 · 11-15-2011, 11:17 PM

Hey Bartsim, How about posting up some new pics of your panel? Also, what motor is in it? and did you sit the panel on a newer truck frame?

03-14-2011, 01:33 PM	#26
SHORTDOG99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 124	Re: 57 panel The 57 GMC fender is shaped different around the grille area to accommodate for the big GMC moustache bar. I am looking for a passanger side fender for my Dad's 57 GMC...that's how i know.

04-10-2011, 02:11 AM	#31
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Almost road worthy. Here are a few more pics

05-02-2011, 12:51 AM	#32
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Very close just stereo and interior. Last edited by bartsim; 05-02-2011 at 01:03 AM.

05-02-2011, 12:57 AM	#33
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Almost there just need to complete the stereo and the interior. Attached Images

05-02-2011, 08:46 AM	#34
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 57 panel Wow big and green ....... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

05-02-2011, 09:25 AM	#35
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 57 panel That looks pretty wild. Kim

05-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#36
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 57 panel Now that's a nice ride! It definitely looks better IMO than the chevy counterpart. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

05-02-2011, 12:16 PM	#37
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: 57 panel That is a great looking panel! __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

05-02-2011, 03:06 PM	#38
SHORTDOG99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 124	Re: 57 panel That's a nice shade of green! That isn't a stock color is it? what is that green off of?

05-02-2011, 03:23 PM	#39
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: 57 panel Wow! Killer!!! __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

05-02-2011, 03:39 PM	#40
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05-02-2011, 06:24 PM	#41
OldJimmy57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mesquite texas Posts: 143	Re: 57 panel That thing is Insane. Very nice work! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=145432

05-02-2011, 09:41 PM	#42
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 57 panel Man you moved fast. What are you running for transfer case? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-02-2011, 09:53 PM	#43
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 57 panel That's AWESOME!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

05-02-2011, 09:54 PM	#44
dicer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 529	Re: 57 panel bartsim, does that rear axle pinion point up wards towards the transfercase? What are the angles? Last edited by dicer; 05-02-2011 at 09:54 PM.



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05-02-2011, 11:06 PM	#45
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: 57 panel Looks great! Must be what, 60" to the door handle. Go Big or Go Home! Freakin Awesome!

05-03-2011, 01:40 AM	#46
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel No, it is not stock. It is an Olive Drab. I struggled for a while deciding on a color. It is something I did not want to do twice.

05-03-2011, 01:44 AM	#47
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel My wife is glad it's done. I put everything else off to keep working on the truck. Now it's payback time around the house. The transfer case is a 205.

05-03-2011, 01:51 AM	#48
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Yes, the spring pads were cut and remounted with the pinion pointing towards the transfer case. I also dropped the transmission crossmember down to help to help the drive shaft angel. Im sorry I don't remember the angle. I will check it and repost.

05-03-2011, 01:53 AM	#49
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Thanks for the great comments! Last edited by bartsim; 05-03-2011 at 01:54 AM.

11-15-2011, 11:17 PM	#50
SHORTDOG99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 124	Re: 57 panel Hey Bartsim, How about posting up some new pics of your panel? Also, what motor is in it? and did you sit the panel on a newer truck frame?

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