COE I finally got my COE project!

I'm very excited about my COE 1955 Chevy. I have been wanting a COE ever since I saw my very first one at a GOODGUYS show about 10 years ago. I've been watching this one and waiting till I could afford it. The owner called me and I got it for $700. I have a 1980 1 ton with a 350 and a 4 speed I'm going to put it on.

 

I added pics to the Group as this was the only way I could seem to get them out there.

 

dont forget to take lots of pictures. good luck

 

Sounds like you got the same deal I got. Enjoy and post plenty of pics!

 

Looks like a good start to me. Keep us posted

-Donn-

 

good deal-have fun with your new project.
greg

 

Will 55 pick-up truck parts fit the coe?

 

Yes pickup parts fit the COE cab. Like windows, windo rubbers, door parts. I even have the door rubber to fit the coe door. Just A smale adjustment.
Electric wipers, cab corners and so on.

Have fun Building

 

Awesome Thanks!

 

Removed the cab on Saturday (about killed me) but it's of and on a rolling cart to fit in the garage for repairs...

 

got her in the Garage

 

Started striping the cab down.

 

Pictures?

 

I can't get them to load for some reason...trying to get them in my Album.

 

How are the cab corners on your's? Any other rust issues? I have mine down to the bare cab and found some rust I didn't figure on like behind where the fenders bolted onto the cab at the lower cowl area. There are no patch panels for the COE for this area I guess I'll have to make my own.
Your cab looks almost like mine.
-Donn-

 

So far I'm pretty happy with the about of rust. The corner are a given on these truck. Both the inner and outer corners need replaced. I've only just started so only time will tell.

 

Got a pic uploaded finally

 

got the nose and Drivers side stripped...Pics in my Album

 

Cool Thanks fore sharing the pic's.

 

little more lastnight...Little at a time but I'll get there. I'll keep adding pic to my Ablum.

 

good plan X. i work the same way and its not so overwhelming. i think a lot of projects get pushed to the side when the builders get sidetracked by the amount of work ahead of them. just my 2cents. looking good.

 

Thanks! I'm trying to figure out what primer sealer to get her in before it starts to rust. Anyone have a suggestion?

 

we in alberta canada have been forced to start using water based products at the beginning of the year so i picked up some good old dupont etch and the 2K high build last trip to montana at the napa store. i have a air feed mask as the carcinagenics in this stuff will muck you up and a charcoal filter is almost the same as not wearing a mask. so with this all said i guess like computers i'll have to get my head out of my *** and start to use the new stuff.

 

It's all a learning experince to me...2 more pics...I'm trying to take some half each time I work a little on her. Took front and rear gl*** out stripped interior of doors.

 

It's all a learning experice to me! 2 more pics added. I took out front and rear windows and striped interior of doors

 

more pics in my album

 

My 1980 Dually ch***is for my cab over

 

I wish mine was that cheap although i am glad i dont have much rust repair