1957 S-180
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:06 pmStart of the build.
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:06 pmRe: 1957 S-180
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:12 pmAfter I started posting I realized I exceeded the limit. These should have gone first.
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:27 pmCool truck! Nice progress.
Dean
Dean
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:52 pmThanks.
I forgot to say in the post before everyone ragged on my work. I have NEVER welded in my life or done any of this type of work.
I forgot to say in the post before everyone ragged on my work. I have NEVER welded in my life or done any of this type of work.
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:31 pmit is a decent way to learn! the metal in these trucks are a bit thicker than new stuff, gives you a little "leeway" before you "burn through". We all started somewhere. Looks like you are getting it done, and that is what matters.
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:10 pmAfter my seeing your COE pictures, I am thinking the motorhome frame is a better idea. 42
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:50 amIt most definately is. Bought motor home for $1500 and have sold appliances and stuff out of it for more than that already. So got updated brakes, fuel tank, motor, ac, axles and frame for more than free.
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:18 amsweet truck! looking forward to following the build
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:13 amAwesome! Following...
Re: 1957 S-180
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:47 amVery cool project. Tell us more about the build. What's the final objective? Looks like you have a goal in mind, maybe a vintage delivery truck for a business?
When I first opened this thread I thought maybe you were building a toy hauler.
When I first opened this thread I thought maybe you were building a toy hauler.