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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Inland empire hot rods, Dec 9, 2017.

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  1. Inland empire hot rods
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    I started a few months ago on my 57 Chevy Gasser project. If anyone has seen Dave's Orange Krate 55, that is what inspired my build. I met Dave in Bowling Green in 14, super guy, his son Al will be doing my cage and some things I'm not comfortable doing. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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    Also working on all steel flip front-end. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  3. swade41
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    1. 1955 - 1959 Chevy/GMC Pickup owners
    2. Henry J's of the HAMB

    Very clean looking build, Dave's orange crate is a damn nice looking car, yours should turn out great too.
     
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    Thank you!! If it's even in same ballpark as Dave's I'll be happy

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  5. Max Gearhead
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    1. She's real fine, my 409
    2. WISCONSON HAMBERS
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    6. SAY WHY AND?

    :cool::cool::cool:
     
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  6. Sting Ray
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    Gonna be killer. Looks like you got a hot rodder across the street too.
     
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  7. mad mikey
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    1. Model 'A' HotRod Club
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    3. PA. NJ. local HAMBERS group
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    WOW! This is going to be a wicked car. Fantastic work sir.:cool::)
     
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  8. chevy57dude
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    Way to make a tri 5 frame look good! No doubt this will be a top notch hardtop.
    Sub freakin' scribed.
     
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  9. BBC Cobra
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    Looks like you had a really straight car to start with too...


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  10. CalGasser
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    Beautiful job, it's gonna be killer!
     
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  11. Inland empire hot rods
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    Thank you all! Looking forward to the next phases

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  12. Deuces
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    How about some pictures of the hemi????
    Thanks a bunch!!!! :)
     
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    This is the mockup block, the real stuff is at machine shop. I'll be running this Bowers magnesium blower with Enderle injection, backed by the Lenco ST1200[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  14. Kan Kustom
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    Wow ! That thing is awesome !
     
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    neat car!

    That looks like the blower I need, too....darn....
     
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  16. Inland empire hot rods
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    Cleaning up the area that will be seen when front end is tilted[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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    The tilt mechanism is interesting..if I am correct the nose slides forward and then tilts...the tilt frame brackets are they home made .??
     
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    If all goes according to plan, then yes, front will slide forward and then tilt. Yes, I made the "pillow blocks" as I didn't want to run them on side of frame rail

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  19. saltflats
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    Looks great!!!
    How did you keep the car from getting out of shape without any bracing inside the body?
     
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  20. Gotgas
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    You are a manly man to gut that '57 hardtop like a fish!! :D

    Looking great, subscribed.
     
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  21. redlineracer42
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    VERY NICE!! You are quite a craftsman! I will be following your build with envy!!!
     
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  22. Inland empire hot rods
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    Thank you, I had it all braced until it was essentially a unibody

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  23. Inland empire hot rods
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    Thanks but I probably should have my head examined lol

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    Thank you so much

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    Prepping bottom side of front end, next is framing for tilt support[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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    Those are some great looking holy support cross members. :rolleyes: You get my blessing LOL
     
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    6. SAY WHY AND?

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  28. j-jock
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    Beautiful car, I can't wait to see the finished product. Is it going be redone with that beautiful blue?
    What are the specs on the engine you are installing. The reason I ask, is one of my buddies did a 392 with a scat crank and made a 426. It is an awesome engine.
    http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/
     
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  29. Inland empire hot rods
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    Thank you! Going candy Brandywine I think. Not sure on direction of engine yet. I'm having it done at Ed Pink Racing

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  30. j-jock
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    The name, Ed Pink, means it is going to be a wicked engine.
     
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