'58 - 348 Tri Power

['37-4D]

Going to extra mile for perfection...welding a 1/8 steel round stock to fill the gaps between door and body.

 

[jdk971]

nice work. jim

 

['37-4D]

Some shots of the ongoing process.

We swapped the 1937 truck dash with a prettier '37 car dash

 

['37-4D]

Chrome prep
Polished + copper plated, pre chrome...

Me when I started: "I'm only going to do just a little bit of chrome..."
Me now: "Chrome everything!!!!!"

 

[Phil Reed]

Lot of money setting there!!!

 

['37-4D]

Lot of money setting there!!!

I know a guy who knows a guy ....

 

[DonSSDD]

Leave it copper, clear coat it, chrome is overdone.

 

['37-4D]

Leave it copper, clear coat it, chrome is overdone.

Would be too steam punk-ish for my taste unfortunately!!!

 

['37-4D]

........and we have first batch of shiny stuff !!!

 

[32chevy348]

Man that's a lot of Chrome.

 

['37-4D]

Man that's a lot of Chrome.

That's only the first batch
Waiting on the headers, the windshield trim and a few more bits.
Wait until you see the front suspension!!!

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

I like shiny stuff!

 

['37-4D]

I like shiny stuff!

In that case, here's some more

 

[Phil Reed]

I need some stronger sun glasses!!!!

 

['37-4D]

I need some stronger sun glasses!!!!

Hahaha

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Chrome is easier to clean.

 

[neilswheels]

Can’t believe I’ve not seen this thread before. Great looking truck. I’m also fitting a late 58 348 and t5 in my 40 sedan. I’ve got a lot of questions for you, is it ok to pm you??

 

['37-4D]

Can’t believe I’ve not seen this thread before. Great looking truck. I’m also fitting a late 58 348 and t5 in my 40 sedan. I’ve got a lot of questions for you, is it ok to pm you??

Sure thing!

 

['37-4D]

Motor ready to go back in the chassis

 

['37-4D]

.....and re-assembly time!!!
Can't wait to see the chromed headers!!!!!!!