bpletcher55 Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I built this years ago and never posted it .I opened the doors built the interior and door panels ,fully wired and plumbed the motor ,
tubbs Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 wow, Blair really nice build. nice to see a stock truck. wonderful job.
Longbox55 Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Nice build. I wouldn't call it a factory stock replica, though. It's more like a modern restoration than what the truck would be factory. Not trying to be a rivet counter, I'm just very familiar with these trucks.
peekay Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Ah yes, a stock '55! Very nice paint and the engine bay looks great too.
bpletcher55 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Posted January 16, 2015 Bill .What would keep this from being factory stock ? I to am very familiar with these trucks .any input would be helpfull .
rmvw guy Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) It looks good to me, and stock. Nice job opening the doors and bed treatment. Is that a factory color? That's the only thing I see that Bill might be talking about, I have seen the blue as well as red used on a '55 V8 I think. Nice truck anyway stock or replica. Edited January 16, 2015 by rmvw guy
Longbox55 Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 The first things that caught my eye are the bed floor and interior colors. A factory truck would have had a flat black bed floor, both For the interior on a '55 2nd, the main interior color would be a light tan, with either dark brown or satin black on the dash top, and brown for the seat. The optional door upholstery would also be brown.There are a few smaller details that are not accurate to a original, too. The turn signals should be clear, the hood ornament has a black surround in the area around the Bowtie, fender badges should be all chrome with no paint. While I do like the doorlatches you made, they look more like the modern bear claw latches rather than the OEM type. Otherwise, you pretty much hit it with accuracy.
TooOld Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Very nicely done Blair , the overall appearance and he engine detailing are top shelf ! In spite of the not so stock items being pointed out , it still looks like a nice stock build to me .
rsxse240 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Looks like it's a survivor with the dust in the corners, slightly foggy glass, not quite perfect fit for the door. I like it a lot!
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