Hey Dave, i am going to relocate my battery to a spot underneath my bed. that would be a little hard for you because of your wood bed unless you get a hidden hinge set up. other then that im not so sure where you could put it. Mike

at a carshow i went to i saw a 56 truck that had the battery relocated between the framerail and the step inside of the door. he made a little sliding tray so that once you opened the door you could access the battery. might want to think about doing something like that. i personally like the battery on the firewall.

I relocated mine to the bed but I know that wont work for you Dave.Brothers Trucks has a frame mount drop box that you lift it up and pull out on it and it drops down.I just took advantage of my fleet side and mounted it in some wasted space between the box for the roll top cover and the rear fender I love having a fleet side. The fire wall looks much better without that battery on the fire wall.

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Man I love that big bock.

I have a 1957 GMC Napco 4x4.Not to many of these left running around.Fun to drive and a hand full to drive.

Had my neighbor help, but finally got a quicky paint job: (comments welcome (negative and positive))







Little Antique:

Looks like your getting the look you wanted Shawn. Gotta love these trucks. They look good no matter how you fix em up. I like the old school look.

DD... found the battery tray you suggested. If I can't come up with making one, I'll order one from Brothers.

Here is the firewall in primer sealer. Still a lot of sanding to go but no more holes. Hard to tell anything in black but there are a couple of places I need to do a little more fill and I haven't prepped the lower firewall yet. I'm going to do a stainless steel cover on part of the firewall. Gonna drop it down from the top at the swell and put a light in the back so when you open the hood it comes on. Here is a before and after, or should I say in the middle picture.

Dave

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Looking good Dave.I cant wait to get back to working on mine.For now I will have to settle for buying parts and tools.Shawn paint looks good.What are you going to do with the interior?

My mother-n-laws husband prior to passing away, had the seat re-done. So, I'll keep it for now. But I wand to put carpet in, re-paint the dash new chrome V and that's it for now. My new glove box insert came in yesterday too.

~Shawn

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Can't advertise your classifieds. You could send a PM if you want to let somebody know, though.

K

fast55chevy do you have any pictures of your 57 gmc?I have never had the chance to really check one out up close.

Thanks Dave, I did what you suggested, but still an amateur at this game.
I also would like to know how to include a photo of my 55GMC with my name when ever I submit a post. Al

Send the picture that you want to use to avatars@hotrodders.com ..Jon will do the rest. Usually takes a week or so.
Dave

I also have seen the battery installed behind a door in the inside step,very easy to get to, and very clean and close to starter... running a big block I don't like to move the engine forward as these trucks need the weight to the rear for better handling,steering, and especially if drag racing..what I did was, use a small (baby moon,or?) rounded,like a hubcap, or something similar, then heat the fire wall with a torch, and use a small jack or PORTA-POWER to put a perfect indentation to clear the valve cover, as even stock big block covers will not clear..very clean and easy, but when heating don't ignite your firewall insulation

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