Nominate 47-55 1st series Jan. TOTM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DennyB · 12-04-2004, 02:06 AM

Here we go guys and gals.
Please give a history/bio and details of the truck!

Thanks, Denny

DennyB · 12-06-2004, 03:54 PM

So many nice trucks here.
OK I nominate Heatwave.

Marty Gable · 12-07-2004, 10:51 PM

Yes its kind of a bold thing but can I nominate mine?
ps.... over 86k miles on mine since I built it almost 20 years ago, and yes it gets driven!!! with living in colorado its been to spokane,st paul,oklahoma city, etc..... planning trip to louisville ky this summer also!!

Marty......

DennyB · 12-07-2004, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Gable

Yes its kind of a bold thing but can I nominate mine?
ps.... over 86k miles on mine since I built it almost 20 years ago, and yes it gets driven!!! with living in colorado its been to spokane,st paul,oklahoma city, etc..... planning trip to louisville ky this summer also!!

Marty......

This is an entry

Brainchild · 12-12-2004, 10:02 PM

I was going to nominate Marty's as well

Heatwave · 12-17-2004, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the Nomination! Wasn't expecting one.

The truck is a 1955 1st Series chevrolet (of course).
Native Texas truck from El Paso.

Original restoration/rod was completed in 1989. It consisted of a new 12 volt system, Stock SBC 350, TH-400,Heiht's MustangII front end, blocked and lowered rear, gm 7.5" 10 bolt Posi rearend,new wood bed, all new chome bumpers and exterior mouldings.
We repainted in 1999 and started the update this past year with my 15 yr. old son. He's very proud of the truck and thinks he's gonna get to drive it when he gets his permit!

The update consists, so far, of an engine rebuild/replace...long story!

-350 SBC .040 over, Steel forged crank, TRW rods, flat top forged pistons, Edelbrock RPM power package (aluminum 202 RPM heads, Hyd. roller cam, AirGap intake, 600CFM carb. (think it needs a bigger carb!), block hugger shorty headers, and all the pretty stuff my son likes!

-Interior was done with RodDoors cab package, really easy to "do it yourself" My son and I did the whole job ourselves except sew the seat. It was done with Beige Ultraleather and Ostrich highlights. The shifter is a Lokar 23" nostalgia with an LED billet boot, now redone in Ostrich leather.

What the future will bring.....(maybe Santa

...)

-I have all the parts on order to replace the steering column with an Ididit chrome column, billet steering wheel, new Power Steering rack, new rotors,
flaming river steering u-joints, Borgeson polished stainless steel DD shaft.
I'll do a photo report on the installation after the holidays.

-next will be a new 4 Bar suspension...the motor is trying to twist the rearend around with the old leaf springs.

And a bunch of other things that I would love to do....Air ride suspension, Blower motor, new wheels....the list goes on and on! This thing has been in the build stag since 1989 and there is no end in sight!

Thanks again...

Heatwave · 12-17-2004, 05:23 PM

Here is an updated interior picture. Completed Steering wheel and some of the parts to be installed Dec. 26th.

Budweis · 12-29-2004, 07:46 PM

id like to nominate horvath's 54 truck

70CST1 · 12-29-2004, 11:30 PM

my vote is for heatwaves truck

DennyB · 01-01-2005, 12:25 PM

horvath's 54

http://www.alanhorvath.com/54chevy/c.../ride_home.jpg

DennyB · 01-01-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70CST1

my vote is for heatwaves truck

I will post another poll for voting.

Come on guys and gals, we need more entrys/nominations.

Trucks can be found on the "show us you stuff" thread/sticky on the message board.

DennyB · 01-01-2005, 12:36 PM

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'54 3100, 235, dual Offy intake with Fenton headers, T5 trans, and 12 3:56 rear end. It's still got the straight axle, but with mone leaf suspension. Rides a little rough, but what the heck, it's a truck.

DennyB · 01-05-2005, 03:39 PM

Ok, I guess this is all the nominations we are going to get.

Go here for voting.

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthr...10#post1076410

Thanks

12-04-2004, 02:06 AM	#1
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Nominate 47-55 1st series Jan. TOTM Here we go guys and gals. Please give a history/bio and details of the truck! Thanks, Denny

12-06-2004, 03:54 PM	#2
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	No bites yet!!!! So many nice trucks here. OK I nominate Heatwave. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider Last edited by DennyB; 12-06-2004 at 03:59 PM.

12-07-2004, 10:51 PM	#3
Marty Gable Still working on the COE Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 71	Bold thang.... Yes its kind of a bold thing but can I nominate mine? ps.... over 86k miles on mine since I built it almost 20 years ago, and yes it gets driven!!! with living in colorado its been to spokane,st paul,oklahoma city, etc..... planning trip to louisville ky this summer also!! Marty...... Attached Images Last edited by Marty Gable; 12-07-2004 at 10:55 PM.

12-12-2004, 10:02 PM	#5
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I was going to nominate Marty's as well __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-17-2004, 04:57 PM	#6
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Thanks for the Nomination! Wasn't expecting one. The truck is a 1955 1st Series chevrolet (of course). Native Texas truck from El Paso. Original restoration/rod was completed in 1989. It consisted of a new 12 volt system, Stock SBC 350, TH-400,Heiht's MustangII front end, blocked and lowered rear, gm 7.5" 10 bolt Posi rearend,new wood bed, all new chome bumpers and exterior mouldings. We repainted in 1999 and started the update this past year with my 15 yr. old son. He's very proud of the truck and thinks he's gonna get to drive it when he gets his permit! The update consists, so far, of an engine rebuild/replace...long story! -350 SBC .040 over, Steel forged crank, TRW rods, flat top forged pistons, Edelbrock RPM power package (aluminum 202 RPM heads, Hyd. roller cam, AirGap intake, 600CFM carb. (think it needs a bigger carb!), block hugger shorty headers, and all the pretty stuff my son likes! -Interior was done with RodDoors cab package, really easy to "do it yourself" My son and I did the whole job ourselves except sew the seat. It was done with Beige Ultraleather and Ostrich highlights. The shifter is a Lokar 23" nostalgia with an LED billet boot, now redone in Ostrich leather. What the future will bring.....(maybe Santa ...) -I have all the parts on order to replace the steering column with an Ididit chrome column, billet steering wheel, new Power Steering rack, new rotors, flaming river steering u-joints, Borgeson polished stainless steel DD shaft. I'll do a photo report on the installation after the holidays. -next will be a new 4 Bar suspension...the motor is trying to twist the rearend around with the old leaf springs. And a bunch of other things that I would love to do....Air ride suspension, Blower motor, new wheels....the list goes on and on! This thing has been in the build stag since 1989 and there is no end in sight! Thanks again... __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

12-17-2004, 05:23 PM	#7
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Here is an updated interior picture. Completed Steering wheel and some of the parts to be installed Dec. 26th. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

12-29-2004, 07:46 PM	#8
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	id like to nominate horvath's 54 truck __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

12-29-2004, 11:30 PM	#9
70CST1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: south central kentucky Posts: 444	my vote is for heatwaves truck

01-01-2005, 12:25 PM	#10
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Thanks for the nomination Budweis! horvath's 54 http://www.alanhorvath.com/54chevy/c.../ride_home.jpg __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

01-05-2005, 03:39 PM	#13
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Ok, I guess this is all the nominations we are going to get. Go here for voting. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthr...10#post1076410 Thanks Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-13-2011 at 10:38 PM.



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