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Hello everyone, I am just stopping by to update
The truck is starting back up again to be restored |
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Took off the grille support and soon to dismount the cab and prep it for rust repair and primer/paint... This is going to be a very nice truck
The plan is to have the cab fixed Repaint the inner fenders have the front fenders fixed have the bodywork done to the front end and have it painted and put back on Super excited to see this restoration begin again |
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Bought some things for the truck today, still awaiting the windshield
New Master Cylinder floor plug New Deluxe windshield gasket New Rubberized Firewall pad |
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Keep after it, when doing a patch just ask yourself is it better than it was, Yes is usually the answer. It don't have to be perfect, most trucks aren't that's what gives them character , do the best you can with what you got, and enjoy it.
Here is a couple of songs that can lift you up and put a smile on your face ENJOY: Jerry Jeff Walker Pick Up Truck Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA Glen Campbell ~ I Love My Truck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGQNVq5Ou4E |
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Bought some more parts for the truck a few days ago
Thanks for the songs man i'll add them to my spotify account |
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New hood to cowl seal
New Arm Rest New lower door retainer |
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I finally bought another grille for the truck since the original was rotted beyond repair. It’s got surface rust and paint but will be chromed soon
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Good find! That'll look great!
dne' |
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what do you estimate the cost of repairs to be compared to the cost of a new cab? new cab comes with doors too, right? could be close and the new cab gets you that much closer to a finished truck you can enjoy beeddling around in. if doing it again I would seriously consider the new cab for the time difference alone and the cost gets pretty close if you honestly add up everything you use to fix the old one.
your truck, your wallet, do what you like. post pics though. nothing like pics of a build to get the rest of us off the couch. |
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there is also a complete floor available, with steps and rockers
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I’ve got everything to replace the cabs rusted areas so far and have nearly everything for the truck except a windshield
Put the grille on the truck earlier today |
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Glad to see you getting busy with it.
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anybody out there have afleet truck grille for 59 gmc
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Hello everyone
I'm getting ready to have the trucks cab fixed here in a few months or so just figured I would update everyone following this thread I've got everything that I can think of for the truck and just recently purchased a windshield Cheers everyone |
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Can’t wait to see updates
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Alright everyone
I’m taking apart the inside of the cab so the rust repair can begin. I literally have everything to fix this truck Mid June is when the cabs being sent off |
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So, how do you send off a cab?:confused: You sure are hanging in there! Keep up the great work, and hey, post a few pics when you can;)
dne' |
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We are putting the cab on a trailer and sending it to where it’s being fixed at
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OK! looking good!
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Some more progress on my old truck
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Update: the cabs top is coming off and being replaced either today or later this week. Very excited for the progression on this truck
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I'm excited for your progression too! Looking great!
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They’re getting ready to cut the top off and replace it with the new top I have
Got most of the rotted metal out |
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Glad to see your working on your truck, so far SO Good!
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Sure is great to be back
My trucks going to be that light green some day Right now I am just focused on the rust |
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Man, that's some serious metal work. Shaping up!
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Just curious, but when putting the top on, do you have the windshield and back glass handy, or how do you make sure the glass will fit?
My 59 really isn't in the best of shape even though it has a nice paint job. But the front top windshield frame was down a bit in the front (not noticeable), I'm talking a tad and the glass wouldn't go in the normal way. Just make sure the clearances are right;) http://www.classiccarsandtools.com/2...native-method/ |
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Trust me this man knows what he is doing lol
He’s going to measure clearances and gaps to make sure they’ll mock up right Will update this Friday with some more photos |
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The old rotted roof is off and the new roof is being prepared
to be put on the cab |
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I am very happy to see the doors are being hung before the roof is welded back on. that would be unfortunate if it went back together and the doors didn't fit.
big job coming along nicely. keep the pics coming. |
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Thanks, the truck means a lot to me and seeing the major progress inspires me to continue to work on it Once the cab is finished the fenders and bed is next to have rust repaired |
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More progress on the truck
The cab roof is done He’s finishing up with the cab and then it’s on to the doors Because the man I paid 1,800 bucks to fix the doors, front fenders and bed screwed everything up four years ago and Ted is having to repair the doors where the other guy screwed things up |
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This is what the previous so called repair man did 4 years ago
Yall see what’s wrong here? The guy who thought he was a welder/fabricator put new metal on top of old metal ::::::UPDATE:::::: But I’ll have more updates today as my friend is going Over to the mans house who is repairing all of the rust |
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Another update
The cab is almost finished some more progress photos Soon |
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Cab is done and the doors fit perfectly.
Roof was replaced Both steps Both cab corners Dash in places And a lot more was replaced The cab is solid and so are the doors Now the trucks bed and fenders can be repaired and the truck will be rust free I’ll upload a video to YouTube so yall can see the doors shutting and how good they close https://youtu.be/xD_nWDQCOp4 |
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Well the cab came home Monday, a few days ago
I had help picking the cab up to put on the frame |
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Thats some great metal work!!
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The trucks bed is being rust repaired right now and should be done in the next 2 weeks or so
For now I am putting primer on the bare metal places where rust was replaced on the cab I’ll update with some photos when the bed makes some major progress I have nearly everything for this truck and having wiring being made to fit my GMC and will be plug and play.. very eager to get it Here are some primer photos of the cab |
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Keep up the good work, it's really taking shape.
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