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CAL 58 GMC · 02-13-2009, 11:34 PM

Looks like you have been keeping busy! Great job man! Keep it up and your going to driving your truck in no time.

bensimmons_05 · 02-14-2009, 06:14 PM

Thanks CAL58! I know its kinda silly but I have the article with your truck posted on our "shop fridge" and I tell my buddies..

"See that truck.... The guy that Built it posted a message on my board..... and said I was doing good " And they are amazed. haha. So, as you already know, in the Mid fifties truck world your a celebrity.

Anyway Ive gotten the motor taken down a little more and I have an alternator rebuild kit coming in so I can make that one pretty too. I'll post more pictures soon!

Thank you guys for your support and encouragement!

bensimmons_05 · 02-16-2009, 09:50 AM

Well other than goofing around I'm getting a little bit accomplished. I got most of the pulleys and pumps and brackets off of the front of the motor.

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I have a bad habit of getting impatient and wanting to see what something will look like. So I got a valve cover and tried in on .... I think its gonna look SAWEEET!

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I also got some rust converter on the inner fender. This will be followed by some self etching primer then a little bondo and filler primer.. I want these babies to be super smooth.

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All of these were taken with my phone so the quality is horrible!

Kim57 · 02-16-2009, 02:03 PM

looking good. Keep the pics coming.
Kim

b00sted · 02-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Yea keep those photo's coming... An inspiration to us all..

bensimmons_05 · 02-17-2009, 09:47 AM

I appreciate the comments guys, It really makes me want to get out into the shop and do some MORE!

I was going to pull some wires out of the camaro yesterday, but I decided to begin to rebuild the alternator and paint the oil pan instead. I had to get a new oil pan because the old one was damaged a bit in the wreck.

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stan3018 · 02-17-2009, 11:12 AM

looks good....

b00sted · 02-17-2009, 11:37 AM

It is orange...

bensimmons_05 · 02-17-2009, 12:33 PM

Not just any orange... CHEVY ORANGE!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-18-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

I know its kinda silly but I have the article with your truck posted on our "shop fridge" and I tell my buddies..

"See that truck.... The guy that Built it posted a message on my board..... and said I was doing good " And they are amazed. haha. So, as you already know, in the Mid fifties truck world your a celebrity.

That's not silly, that's cool to me!

bensimmons_05 · 02-18-2009, 05:09 PM

Well, nothing TOO exciting, I got the alternator painted, new parts in, back together and I began to clean off some of the motor.

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It started to storm kinda bad so I came in to do this right quick. Things are looking more calm I may head back out there!!
(now the sirens are going off again)

nuke1 · 02-18-2009, 10:14 PM

everything is exiting, because it is one step closer to getting done, way to go.

bensimmons_05 · 02-18-2009, 11:16 PM

Thanks nuke1.

And the alternator WORKS by the way!! I took it by autozone and tested to be sure... Thats the first time rebuilding one of those suckers for me.

Daniel U · 02-19-2009, 11:27 PM

Very cool! I'm using a TPI Camaro motor. They were rated at 230 hp. I figure if I can manage to get 300 out of it without the smog, I should have more than enough for a cruiser. Do you have anything to tune the TBI with? I ordered the Craig Moates kits for my TPI as my '88 IROC has TPI as well.
http://www.moates.net/

bensimmons_05 · 02-20-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel U

Very cool! I'm using a TPI Camaro motor. They were rated at 230 hp. I figure if I can manage to get 300 out of it without the smog, I should have more than enough for a cruiser. Do you have anything to tune the TBI with? I ordered the Craig Moates kits for my TPI as my '88 IROC has TPI as well.
http://www.moates.net/

I don't have anything to "tune" it with. I am going to upgrade the ignition components with some MSD stuff, and I have considered a chip and a light cam, but thats about it. The smog is definately going to be gone.

I checked that Moates kit out and it looks pretty sweet. With my lack of experience in fine tuning an engine I figured I would just order one a pro has already tuned for my application.

Kabwe · 02-28-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

Thanks CAL58! I know its kinda silly but I have the article with your truck posted on our "shop fridge" and I tell my buddies..

"See that truck.... The guy that Built it posted a message on my board..... and said I was doing good " And they are amazed. haha. So, as you already know, in the Mid fifties truck world your a celebrity.

Ben I've already told Cal58, that when I grow up I want to be just like him.

CAL 58 GMC · 02-28-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Ben I've already told Cal58, that when I grow up I want to be just like him.

You guy are going to make me blush!!

bensimmons_05 · 02-28-2009, 11:38 PM

lets see If I can accomplish this analogy:

Pictures of Dave's truck hanging in any shop are like pictures of Arnold schwarzenegger hanging in any gym...

No words, no silly captions... the mere picture is inspirational!!!!

haha

poncho_villa · 03-01-2009, 12:39 AM

Yeah. I think you nailed that analogy

CAL 58 GMC · 03-05-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

lets see If I can accomplish this analogy:

Pictures of Dave's truck hanging in any shop are like pictures of Arnold schwarzenegger hanging in any gym...

No words, no silly captions... the mere picture is inspirational!!!!

haha

Okay, now I am really blushing now!

b00sted · 03-05-2009, 09:05 AM

No need to blush... You built an amazing truck that any person on earth would love to own... The best part is you are not the typical guy that thinks he is two rungs up the latter on everyone else... That makes it even better...

Ben keep the pics coming... I am watching this thread everyday... good work!

bensimmons_05 · 03-29-2009, 02:44 PM

I know it has been a minute since my last post but I have been busy at work and school.

My friend Shawn came and helped me get 90% of the wires out of the camaro. All I have to get now is the wires going to the fuel pump and the shifter wires.

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bensimmons_05 · 03-29-2009, 02:54 PM

I have also been working a BUNCH on making my fiberglass radiator fan shroud. I will post a separate thread on that one when I get a little further. here is a sneak peak.

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57ToyBox · 03-29-2009, 06:20 PM

Nice work man !!! Your drive train looks to be cum'n along nicely
Damb you have a lot of good resources down your way..
Neat idea with the dbl electric fan shroud... Very cool.
sorry didn't mean for the pun

bensimmons_05 · 05-05-2009, 01:27 PM

I am super busy working on a house I'm moving into and not making much progress on the truck right now, but that is still where my heart it. I figured we could stop and celebrate the 100th post on my thread!!

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02-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#76
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Looks like you have been keeping busy! Great job man! Keep it up and your going to driving your truck in no time. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-14-2009, 06:14 PM	#77
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Thanks CAL58! I know its kinda silly but I have the article with your truck posted on our "shop fridge" and I tell my buddies.. "See that truck.... The guy that Built it posted a message on my board..... and said I was doing good " And they are amazed. haha. So, as you already know, in the Mid fifties truck world your a celebrity. Anyway Ive gotten the motor taken down a little more and I have an alternator rebuild kit coming in so I can make that one pretty too. I'll post more pictures soon! Thank you guys for your support and encouragement! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

02-16-2009, 09:50 AM	#78
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Well other than goofing around I'm getting a little bit accomplished. I got most of the pulleys and pumps and brackets off of the front of the motor. I have a bad habit of getting impatient and wanting to see what something will look like. So I got a valve cover and tried in on .... I think its gonna look SAWEEET! I also got some rust converter on the inner fender. This will be followed by some self etching primer then a little bondo and filler primer.. I want these babies to be super smooth. All of these were taken with my phone so the quality is horrible! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

02-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#79
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project looking good. Keep the pics coming. Kim

02-16-2009, 02:09 PM	#80
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Yea keep those photo's coming... An inspiration to us all.. __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-17-2009, 09:47 AM	#81
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I appreciate the comments guys, It really makes me want to get out into the shop and do some MORE! I was going to pull some wires out of the camaro yesterday, but I decided to begin to rebuild the alternator and paint the oil pan instead. I had to get a new oil pan because the old one was damaged a bit in the wreck. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

02-17-2009, 11:12 AM	#82
stan3018 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: bronx ny Posts: 167	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project looks good....

02-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#83
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project It is orange... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-17-2009, 12:33 PM	#84
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Not just any orange... CHEVY ORANGE! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

02-18-2009, 05:09 PM	#86
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Well, nothing TOO exciting, I got the alternator painted, new parts in, back together and I began to clean off some of the motor. It started to storm kinda bad so I came in to do this right quick. Things are looking more calm I may head back out there!! (now the sirens are going off again) __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

02-18-2009, 10:14 PM	#87
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project everything is exiting, because it is one step closer to getting done, way to go. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-18-2009, 11:16 PM	#88
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Thanks nuke1. And the alternator WORKS by the way!! I took it by autozone and tested to be sure... Thats the first time rebuilding one of those suckers for me. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

02-19-2009, 11:27 PM	#89
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Very cool! I'm using a TPI Camaro motor. They were rated at 230 hp. I figure if I can manage to get 300 out of it without the smog, I should have more than enough for a cruiser. Do you have anything to tune the TBI with? I ordered the Craig Moates kits for my TPI as my '88 IROC has TPI as well. http://www.moates.net/ __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

02-28-2009, 11:38 PM	#93
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project lets see If I can accomplish this analogy: Pictures of Dave's truck hanging in any shop are like pictures of Arnold schwarzenegger hanging in any gym... No words, no silly captions... the mere picture is inspirational!!!! haha __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to! Last edited by bensimmons_05; 03-01-2009 at 02:30 PM.

03-01-2009, 12:39 AM	#94
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Yeah. I think you nailed that analogy __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:



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03-05-2009, 09:05 AM	#96
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project No need to blush... You built an amazing truck that any person on earth would love to own... The best part is you are not the typical guy that thinks he is two rungs up the latter on everyone else... That makes it even better... Ben keep the pics coming... I am watching this thread everyday... good work! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 03-05-2009 at 09:06 AM.

03-29-2009, 02:44 PM	#97
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I know it has been a minute since my last post but I have been busy at work and school. My friend Shawn came and helped me get 90% of the wires out of the camaro. All I have to get now is the wires going to the fuel pump and the shifter wires. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#98
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I have also been working a BUNCH on making my fiberglass radiator fan shroud. I will post a separate thread on that one when I get a little further. here is a sneak peak. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-29-2009, 06:20 PM	#99
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Nice work man !!! Your drive train looks to be cum'n along nicely Damb you have a lot of good resources down your way.. Neat idea with the dbl electric fan shroud... Very cool. sorry didn't mean for the pun __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

05-05-2009, 01:27 PM	#100
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I am super busy working on a house I'm moving into and not making much progress on the truck right now, but that is still where my heart it. I figured we could stop and celebrate the 100th post on my thread!! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

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