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bensimmons_05 · 07-16-2009, 10:07 PM

A good word for the whole process of getting the truck on and off would be...... "Rigged"

We had to raise the end of the trailer so the body would clear to get the truck on and off. When we loaded the truck it the trailer was hooked to the hauling truck when we pulled the front wheels onto it... Then we, extremely carefully unhooked the trailer and raised it way up so the body would clear.

When we unloaded it we unhooked it from the get-go. You can see we supported the back with blocks so both trailer tires were off the ground.

To say the least I saved the 40 bucks for a u-haul trailer!

And right now it is less about time that it is about money so I consider it a SUCCESS even though it took much more time and effort.

Bigblue29 · 07-17-2009, 09:23 AM

bensimmons_05 · 07-17-2009, 07:16 PM

The first part of my plan is unraveling. I got the front clip off and swapped out my front axles.

I love these old trucks.... it only tooke me 8 bolts to remove the WHOLE front clip!

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heres with the new one in

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bensimmons_05 · 07-17-2009, 07:18 PM

Here is the difference it made...

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My next step is to put in the rear end on top of the leaf springs.

One of my friends has my engine pulller right now so that will be next... it will drop the front a good little bit with the engine in there... I can't wait to see the ride height!!!!

bensimmons_05 · 07-18-2009, 02:24 PM

I'm so impatient its not even funny. I didn't really have time to tackle the rear end today so I wanted to see a 55 front end...

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pgf545 · 07-18-2009, 07:25 PM

Looks Great Ben!

Bigblue29 · 07-19-2009, 05:15 PM

Nice work. re you going to leave the boy colors or paint the whole thing when your get to that point?

bensimmons_05 · 07-25-2009, 11:12 PM

I'm definately painting the whole truck. I found a PPG color that is 3 stage yellow. And i drool when I look at the paint chip..... Im thinking graphite grey and red to compliment... This is just a mockup stage.

You guys will probly get bored with my slow pace, but it's gonna be like 5 years until I get to drive this thing!

MrSinister · 07-27-2009, 01:39 AM

You guys will probly get bored with my slow pace, but it's gonna be like 5 years until I get to drive this thing![/QUOTE]

you think you're going slow, i'm having to save my pics up just so i looks like i'm moving ahead

i just got back from goodguys and so i have even more ideas

jjjmm56 · 07-27-2009, 03:52 PM

5 years, your working at a brakeneck speed. I'm going on 22yrs. It will all be worth it in the end. You've allready have a good start and with all the info around here it should take you no time at all.

nuke1 · 07-27-2009, 06:29 PM

looking great Ben, glad to see the progress.

57ToyBox · 07-28-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

I'm definately painting the whole truck. I found a PPG color that is 3 stage yellow. And i drool when I look at the paint chip..... Im thinking graphite grey and red to compliment... This is just a mockup stage.

You guys will probly get bored with my slow pace, but it's gonna be like 5 years until I get to drive this thing!

The Yellow sounds nice... Give it that modern fast sporty look.

Slow pace build ???? Bahhh That good. simular to some of the other builds on this forum... Plus... Now I don't feel so bad about the pace of my build

CAL 58 GMC · 07-28-2009, 10:29 AM

Cool!!!

bensimmons_05 · 08-04-2009, 01:30 PM

I have the rear in place...

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I think once I put the motor and transmission in it will even the front end a little....

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so the next step is motor and transmission...

dennis57 · 08-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Your moving right along. Looks good!

bensimmons_05 · 08-21-2009, 11:01 PM

The other day I got a letter in the mail from my mother. A long time ago when I sent her some pictures of random stuff going on.

Long story short, ALL of the original pictures of the first truck I got were deleted from my computer and the only one that still existed was the one I sent to her that I printed at walmart.

She could not find it for a while and out of the blue there it is!!!!

Thank you, MOM

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57ToyBox · 08-22-2009, 06:41 AM

Awesome story

Makes me think.... My computer has been giving me a bit of trouble lately... I may have to take it in..
I should back up all my pictures onto a disc, B4 I loose them.
Cool picture Ben
Moms are the best

bensimmons_05 · 08-22-2009, 11:26 AM

I definately recommend a backup. These pictures were saved in a file and then some others saved under the same name

Tri5Nerd · 08-22-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Awesome story

Makes me think.... My computer has been giving me a bit of trouble lately... I may have to take it in..
I should back up all my pictures onto a disc, B4 I loose them.
Cool picture Ben
Moms are the best

Best thing to do is get a external USB drive that is big enough and copy everything to it then backup your pictures to DVD, or CDs.

Tri5

bensimmons_05 · 08-23-2009, 01:34 AM

oh yea, not to mention... immortalizing them on the WWW in a build thread, now talk about backup!!

OrrieG · 08-25-2009, 05:44 PM

For under $100 you can get 400-500 G external USB memory. I have all of the files on my home computer on it as a back up. I also have two that I use for my work server. I lost all my stuff once and it won't happen again, I said knocking on wood. I also use them for transfering files between computers.

bensimmons_05 · 10-11-2009, 09:45 PM

well, well, well. It has been a while since my last update. Not much has been going on with the truck.

I just started a new job, another semester of school, and all the other normal things that go along with that stuff.

I went this weekend to my local Pull-a-part. I got an email saying they had a 1955 chevy truck in stock, so I raced to Birmingham to go see what I could pick off of it.

Weeeelllll.... Turns out it was a FIRST SERIES!!!! So i could get nothing off of it. And all you AD guys dont worry it was pretty rough.

So tomorrow I'm cleaning out part of the shop and going to try to get the motor and tranny dropped in so I can tack weld the transmission mount and rear axle seats where they need to be......

Hopefully tomorrow Ill have some pictures to show

Kabwe · 10-13-2009, 06:45 PM

So where the pics.lol I know it takes time, believe me I know.

bensimmons_05 · 10-13-2009, 10:53 PM

well I had some helpers the yesterday with the truck. They are my niece and nephew. The helped me clean out part of the shop and my nephew helped me remove the front end.

I got the front end off, got the motor mount bolts and motor mounts, and transmission mount on, and trimmed the transmission crossmember a bit.

So i didnt get all I wanted done, but I'm getting there.

I would post some pictures.....but..... the button to attach them has disappeared
ill try to host them somewhere

bensimmons_05 · 10-13-2009, 11:19 PM

I didnt snap anymore after I got the front end back off, but you can just scroll back up the page and thats all there really is to see at this point.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...4b122811aa.jpg

07-16-2009, 10:07 PM	#126
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project A good word for the whole process of getting the truck on and off would be...... "Rigged" We had to raise the end of the trailer so the body would clear to get the truck on and off. When we loaded the truck it the trailer was hooked to the hauling truck when we pulled the front wheels onto it... Then we, extremely carefully unhooked the trailer and raised it way up so the body would clear. When we unloaded it we unhooked it from the get-go. You can see we supported the back with blocks so both trailer tires were off the ground. To say the least I saved the 40 bucks for a u-haul trailer! And right now it is less about time that it is about money so I consider it a SUCCESS even though it took much more time and effort. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

07-17-2009, 09:23 AM	#127
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-17-2009, 07:16 PM	#128
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project The first part of my plan is unraveling. I got the front clip off and swapped out my front axles. I love these old trucks.... it only tooke me 8 bolts to remove the WHOLE front clip! heres with the new one in __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

07-17-2009, 07:18 PM	#129
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Here is the difference it made... My next step is to put in the rear end on top of the leaf springs. One of my friends has my engine pulller right now so that will be next... it will drop the front a good little bit with the engine in there... I can't wait to see the ride height!!!! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to! Last edited by bensimmons_05; 07-17-2009 at 07:23 PM.

07-18-2009, 02:24 PM	#130
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I'm so impatient its not even funny. I didn't really have time to tackle the rear end today so I wanted to see a 55 front end... __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

07-18-2009, 07:25 PM	#131
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Looks Great Ben! __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

07-19-2009, 05:15 PM	#132
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Nice work. re you going to leave the boy colors or paint the whole thing when your get to that point? __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

07-25-2009, 11:12 PM	#133
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I'm definately painting the whole truck. I found a PPG color that is 3 stage yellow. And i drool when I look at the paint chip..... Im thinking graphite grey and red to compliment... This is just a mockup stage. You guys will probly get bored with my slow pace, but it's gonna be like 5 years until I get to drive this thing! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

07-27-2009, 01:39 AM	#134
MrSinister Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 70	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project You guys will probly get bored with my slow pace, but it's gonna be like 5 years until I get to drive this thing![/QUOTE] you think you're going slow, i'm having to save my pics up just so i looks like i'm moving ahead i just got back from goodguys and so i have even more ideas __________________ '56 Big window 350/700r4 9" rear w/disc

07-27-2009, 03:52 PM	#135
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project 5 years, your working at a brakeneck speed. I'm going on 22yrs. It will all be worth it in the end. You've allready have a good start and with all the info around here it should take you no time at all.

07-27-2009, 06:29 PM	#136
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07-28-2009, 10:29 AM	#138
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08-04-2009, 01:30 PM	#139
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I have the rear in place... I think once I put the motor and transmission in it will even the front end a little.... so the next step is motor and transmission... __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

08-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#140
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Your moving right along. Looks good! __________________

08-21-2009, 11:01 PM	#141
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project The other day I got a letter in the mail from my mother. A long time ago when I sent her some pictures of random stuff going on. Long story short, ALL of the original pictures of the first truck I got were deleted from my computer and the only one that still existed was the one I sent to her that I printed at walmart. She could not find it for a while and out of the blue there it is!!!! Thank you, MOM __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!



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08-22-2009, 06:41 AM	#142
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project Awesome story Makes me think.... My computer has been giving me a bit of trouble lately... I may have to take it in.. I should back up all my pictures onto a disc, B4 I loose them. Cool picture Ben Moms are the best __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

08-22-2009, 11:26 AM	#143
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I definately recommend a backup. These pictures were saved in a file and then some others saved under the same name __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

08-23-2009, 01:34 AM	#145
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project oh yea, not to mention... immortalizing them on the WWW in a build thread, now talk about backup!! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

08-25-2009, 05:44 PM	#146
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10-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#147
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project well, well, well. It has been a while since my last update. Not much has been going on with the truck. I just started a new job, another semester of school, and all the other normal things that go along with that stuff. I went this weekend to my local Pull-a-part. I got an email saying they had a 1955 chevy truck in stock, so I raced to Birmingham to go see what I could pick off of it. Weeeelllll.... Turns out it was a FIRST SERIES!!!! So i could get nothing off of it. And all you AD guys dont worry it was pretty rough. So tomorrow I'm cleaning out part of the shop and going to try to get the motor and tranny dropped in so I can tack weld the transmission mount and rear axle seats where they need to be...... Hopefully tomorrow Ill have some pictures to show __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

10-13-2009, 06:45 PM	#148
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project So where the pics.lol I know it takes time, believe me I know. Last edited by Kabwe; 10-13-2009 at 06:46 PM.

10-13-2009, 10:53 PM	#149
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project well I had some helpers the yesterday with the truck. They are my niece and nephew. The helped me clean out part of the shop and my nephew helped me remove the front end. I got the front end off, got the motor mount bolts and motor mounts, and transmission mount on, and trimmed the transmission crossmember a bit. So i didnt get all I wanted done, but I'm getting there. I would post some pictures.....but..... the button to attach them has disappeared ill try to host them somewhere __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

10-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#150
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project I didnt snap anymore after I got the front end back off, but you can just scroll back up the page and thats all there really is to see at this point. http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...4b122811aa.jpg __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

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