57 Chevy Truck Do Over

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Madhorn

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Made some progress on the front front light harness. Head lights are complete. Waiting on new turn signal light assemblies to finish up front. Also had time to run the tail light harness to the rear of the truck.
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Finished up the front lights.
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Always wanted a 4x4 version of a 55-57

Same here. They look way cooler than any other truck. Saw one a couple weeks ago, probably had a 4 inch lift, 35's, it was cool to see.
 

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Liking the rewire job. And that patch panel next to the brake booster turned out great.
 

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wiring is just about complete, new fuel tank installed and A/C bracket modified for vortex heads. Getting really close to cranking it up.
 

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oil changed and pump primed. Close to cranking it.
 

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started right up and ran great!! Need to replace rear spring shackles before driving it.
 

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Replacing all the rear spring pins. Yes one seized in the mount.
 

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rear spring mounts removed to press out old bushings. No rubber bushings in this set up.
 
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The rivets attaching the mounts to the frame were a booger to get out. Not much space to swing a hammer. Will replace them grade 8 bolts.
 

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UH.....maybe NOT so easy peasy~!!! That is tight back there!!
 

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I purchased an air hammer thinking it would zip the river heads off. Nope, had to cut the river heads off with die grinder, then beat the rest of the rivet out with a hammer and punch.
 

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