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| | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | Hi All, I found this forum through many searches on Google and have come to the conclusion, "it's the best out there - hands down". The topics, solutions and best practices are a great source of information for a guy like myself. I've been around body shops and the like for the better part of my younger years and am handy in my own write, but not an expert by any means. The things I found being discussed here have been a great source of not only information, but also inspiration. I hope I can contribute as much as I take away from this site and all it's members. I look forward to posting what progress I make on my build as well as keep up with all of yours. Cheers, Jim 57' 3100 My Site with some initial pics: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzevxg5a/ | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | WELCOME TO THE BOLT JIM. That's a nice looking truck you got there. What kind of engine's in there?
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 166 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 166 | Nice truck Jim! Hey, what is that behind it? A Chevelle or a Camaro? 
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS "Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." -- Ronald Reagan 1966 Fleetside SWB Webshots | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | Hey Big Chevy, Lori
These are a few pictures that were given to me from the guy I bought it from. I have plenty more that I plan on posting. It has a SB 327 with 4 on the floor. It still has the orig 10 bolt rear and suspension. I updated the old manual breaks to a dual res. MC and all new lines, wheel cylinders and pads last year. I plan on trying to get it on the road “legally” this summer.
It still needs plenty of work though.
- New bed
- New elec
- Exhaust (headers back)
- Seals (doors rattle)
Thanks for the welcome . . . | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 | Welcome Jim, the 57 is one of My favorite
years, not to mention the 327 in it...Bill B | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,371 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,371 | Welcome to the BOLT Jim, looks like a solid old truck. I'm a fan of the 327's as well, my 59' has a 68' 327 with a muncie M22 and a 12 bolt. Still a long way to go on mine, maybe this summer he'll be back out on the roads. 
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 180 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 180 |
1950 Chevy 3100 5 window "in progress"
1967 Chevelle 300
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 513 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 513 | welcome, and hope we can help with your questions
1949 Chevy 3600 Flatbed all orginal 1964 gmc 4000 1973 gmc 6000 2005 chevy duramax 4x4 1994 chevy 1500 Trucks are GM and Tractors are Orange "I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." - General George S. Patton | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 19 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 19 | Good lookin' truck and welcome. The folks here are awesome. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 183 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 183 | Welcome, Jim! Plenty of inspiration here, that's for sure. Not to mention the laughs, growling and tears. It's a great site. Ed | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
You guys/gals are the best!
I'll post more pics tonight. Interior, engine, bed to share exactly where the 57's at and to also document its return to the street.
Jim | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Welcome to the Bolt !! Nice 57 Jim, ( Gotta love them old Bowties !! ) You'll like it here it's a cool site with awesome people...You can get some great advice here... but even better than that you'll make some good friends Todd
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 114 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 114 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Welcome aboard.
Nice ride, btw. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Welcome to the bolt. Love those 327's. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | Hi again, I just posted more pic's last night on Car Domain if anyone's interested. . . . \'57 Chevy Short Bed . . or . . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2630531 I'll keep it updated with progress photos. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 180 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 180 |
1950 Chevy 3100 5 window "in progress"
1967 Chevelle 300
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Nice, nice truck, Jim! Welcome aboard the 'Bolt...it's pretty much everything you've heard & more! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 33 | Jim,
You have arrived at the best site on the web for finding help for these trucks. I don't post much, but I am here almost everyday trying to absorb some of the vast knowlege the members are very willing to share. I chip in when I think I can add something, but I'm still on the steep part of the learing curve.
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