I’m getting ready to start the same work on a ‘56 that’s been in my family ever since it was bought brand new. Your videos are great and I really appreciate the in depth discussion and details. Looking forward to seeing your progress and completed project!
I dig the zip tie trick. I'm never a FAN of mounting them directly to the radiator because of issues I've had in the past, but I'll have to remember that next time I don't have a choice, nice work 🤙
thanks for the video, i was wondering if i could use a crossflow in 1957, you answered a lot of questions. i also like the spal fans, i have them on my 68 gto.
I'd use Endura paint almost as good as powder coating. if you put it on correctly 22 longs have a hard time chipping it. Awesome looking ride so far. Peace
I just got a simple precut piece of aluminum sheet from Tractor Supply, and bent it in three sections with a cheapo Harbor Freight metal brake. Worked perfectly and looks great. My email is in the description if you want to shoot me a message, I’ll send you some pictures. You can also see it in some of the “shorts” videos.
I been following your build man but i ran into a problem wondering if you had the same problem i need to purchase the radiator support brackets that bolt on to the frame but i can not find them any ideas? Also would like to replace the bushing the go there but having no luck??
@@juanrocha6548 there are two different types of core support mounts. One set is for the original I6, and the other for the V8 option. The I6 mounts place the core support a bit further forward and are a bit taller since they move forward on the frame where it starts to slope downward. I had the v8 mounts on my truck but needed the I6. I found a set by posting on the 55-59 Facebook groups. As for the core support bushings and mounting hardware, they were pretty easy to find online classicparts.com/1955-59-radiator-support-mounting-kit?srsltid=AfmBOoo_Hs7TomSo7ZoDwy1HM0YK_k0MH-QWufk40XIvGAbs9QbxFLEYzxw
@@juanrocha6548 Sure, here’s the fans: amzn.to/46u8sh1 Ive not gotten a shroud and don’t think I’ll need one… these fans pull a LOT of air. But in the unlikely event that I’ll need one, I’ll just head over to the local sheet metal shop with a template. Do you have the same truck/engine platform?
@@juanrocha6548 I’ll tell you what… Ive yet to see one of these trucks that didn’t turn out cool - from people who cant fabricate at all - to people that run circles around me. Just be creative and have fun with it. It will come out great, and it will be YOURS… Truly one of a kind!
I’m getting ready to start the same work on a ‘56 that’s been in my family ever since it was bought brand new. Your videos are great and I really appreciate the in depth discussion and details. Looking forward to seeing your progress and completed project!
Thanks so much for that and best of luck on you project. Sounds like a special truck!
I dig the zip tie trick. I'm never a FAN of mounting them directly to the radiator because of issues I've had in the past, but I'll have to remember that next time I don't have a choice, nice work 🤙
HA! Too funny… I was just checking out your channel as you commented lol.
@In The Shop TV 😆 that's funny,. I watched a couple of yours this morning
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
thanks for the video, i was wondering if i could use a crossflow in 1957, you answered a lot of questions. i also like the spal fans, i have them on my 68 gto.
@@TerryI-t7x Glad I could offer some help! Sounds like you have some cool rides over there - and I have a hidden soft spot for Pontiacs!
I'd use Endura paint almost as good as powder coating. if you put it on correctly 22 longs have a hard time chipping it. Awesome looking ride so far. Peace
I’ll research it now. Thanks!
Did you get the cover built to hold the radiator in place? Would you show us what you did? Thanks.
I just got a simple precut piece of aluminum sheet from Tractor Supply, and bent it in three sections with a cheapo Harbor Freight metal brake. Worked perfectly and looks great. My email is in the description if you want to shoot me a message, I’ll send you some pictures. You can also see it in some of the “shorts” videos.
I been following your build man but i ran into a problem wondering if you had the same problem i need to purchase the radiator support brackets that bolt on to the frame but i can not find them any ideas? Also would like to replace the bushing the go there but having no luck??
@@juanrocha6548 there are two different types of core support mounts. One set is for the original I6, and the other for the V8 option. The I6 mounts place the core support a bit further forward and are a bit taller since they move forward on the frame where it starts to slope downward. I had the v8 mounts on my truck but needed the I6. I found a set by posting on the 55-59 Facebook groups. As for the core support bushings and mounting hardware, they were pretty easy to find online classicparts.com/1955-59-radiator-support-mounting-kit?srsltid=AfmBOoo_Hs7TomSo7ZoDwy1HM0YK_k0MH-QWufk40XIvGAbs9QbxFLEYzxw
You happen to have the part number of that radiator?
Picture doesn’t match but this is the link: amzn.to/3Qbi0rD
Awesome thanks have you found a shroud for it? Also what about the electric fans do you happen to have a link for that?
@@juanrocha6548 Sure, here’s the fans: amzn.to/46u8sh1
Ive not gotten a shroud and don’t think I’ll need one… these fans pull a LOT of air. But in the unlikely event that I’ll need one, I’ll just head over to the local sheet metal shop with a template. Do you have the same truck/engine platform?
Yes I do I am pretty much running the same setup my 6.0L is a gen 3 tho yours will be alot better your fabrications skills are way above mine
@@juanrocha6548 I’ll tell you what… Ive yet to see one of these trucks that didn’t turn out cool - from people who cant fabricate at all - to people that run circles around me. Just be creative and have fun with it. It will come out great, and it will be YOURS… Truly one of a kind!