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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | My name is Dan. I live north of Seattle. I am about to get a '57 Chev 3100 short box pickup... It is pretty rough and doesn't run. It has the factory original 283 and the original rims and hubcaps, interior is rough, bed has about 5" of leaves and pine needles in it, so I think it's probably shot. This is the first truck I am attempting to restore. I will probably spend many nights here reading up a storm! My plan is to replace any panels that I can't fix, get the thing running well, and bolt on a newer front/rear suspension with disc brakes, oh yeagh, and probably throw a wheelbarrow full of 20's into it.  Here's a link to the first ride I restored (still working on it, they're NEVER really "done" are they...) http://home.earthlink.net/~mrdanb Dano
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy MrDanB, Welcome, my first was a 57 as well many years ago, ask us any questions you need to know the answer to. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | MrDanB- Welcome to the 'bolt  Lots of knowledgeable people here, looks like you'll be sharing info too Nice Camaro. Sabrina | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | Sabrina, Hola! Mi esposa es Mexicana!!! She was born in Ensenada and we go down there every few years! I will be coming down there in August on our way down to La Bocana (Baja centro) Mucho Gusto hermana!  Dan
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Mucho gusto, Dan We'll be here in August. Put us on your itinerary. Any chance you can get that truck ready by then & drive it down so we cruise down Calle Primera? In the meantime, 'see' you back here on the 'bolt. Welcome again and hellos to your wife. Sabrina | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 47 | welcome to the board...nice lookin 69 camaro!! I got a 71 split bumper...just got painted.
1966 Chevrolet C-10
1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1989 Pontiac Bonneville
MY GARAGE...www.dragcitygarage.com
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | Yeagh, I am a Camaro guy all the way! I should be getting my truck either this weekend or next!! I'm very excited about it. This site is way too cool! Lots and lots of good info to draw from. I almost feel like I've done stuff to the truck and I don't even own it yet Dano
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 | We will try to make you feel right at home!Welcome and good luck with your truck project.
Hobert
"The Lord is my shepherd"
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Dan, welcome to the BOLT lots of good info here and great people, Nice Camaro.
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Hey Dan welcome to the BOLT. You need to link up with Ft.KNOX "he is from there in WA too!"
cliff59 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | I see quite a few old trucks here in the northwest! I'm not sure how to go with my project yet. Napco lift 4x4, lowered with radical modification, stock, or ? Once I get the thing here, I will be able to dig in and figure out how some things work on it, then I will make a decision... I've been reading like crazy and there is just tons of cool info on this site! It's easy to navigate and everythings in order with no f-bombs on every other page! Me likey Dan
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | If you like the forum, then check the gallery for ideas on how to set up your rig. Lots of nice work done here. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 | welcome aboard Dan. Nice Camaro. Im also currently working on a 57 chevy shortbed modified. If you have any questions just ask. I or any of the other members will be glad to help you out. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | Thanks... I am looking forward to starting my resto. Now just gotta get the truck here to my place Dano
my truck gets better every day...every PAYDAY | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 104 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 104 | Great lookin' Camaro Dan!
I'm sure the truck will turn out truly awesome!
I wish I had your abilities on this type of stuff.
Davey | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | Dan,
Nice lookin Camaro. My nephew restored one just like it. Welcomt to the bolt. It's a great site with great folks! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 69 | Hey Dan,
Welcome,nice ride, my son is working on a 88 TA notch back
New deal for old steel
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 | Originally posted by Davey:
Great lookin' Camaro Dan!
I'm sure the truck will turn out truly awesome!
I wish I had your abilities on this type of stuff.Davey Well, I just came in the house to take a break from the "nice Camaro". I am installing PDB with zinc coated slotted rotors...I had to cut some brake lines and swap fittings for the proportioning valve. I was tapping a fitting on and didn't notice that I split the tubing/line on the bracket down by the frame... :rolleyes: now I get to replace the rear main brake line. Some days it just doesn't pay to chew out of the leather straps Dan
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