Originally Posted by magsnubby (Post 2070338)

Congrats. Maybe i'll see you driving around.

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC (Post 2070572)

I should be at the Strawberry Festival Car Show at Sierra Vista Mall on the second weekend in May, come up and say hi if you go.

Originally Posted by 84 400 (Post 2072960)

Man i wish i could check it out in person! One of the best builds i have ever watched! :thumbs: :wave: :cong: on the first drive:c2:

Originally Posted by pgf545 (Post 2076254)

Looking Good Cal, What is the schedule on the bed? Maybe next time I go and see my son I can check it out at a show.

Bernie

Originally Posted by entourageguy (Post 2086855)

Hey Cal any sign of those truck videos yet ????

Brian ...:cool:

Originally Posted by tiggerstoy (Post 2086774)

well...we all no im new here...and the keeboard is not my smartest tool....lol.
i just spent some time looking your truck from start to finish....AWSOME JOB!!!

i'v built alot of custom cars, trucks, and ofcorse....chopers, but i can say i hope that when im done my 55....it will look half as good as yours does!

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC (Post 2098646)

Here it is, the video I promissed! My 58's maiden voyage. In the video you can hear the backing plate scrapping the rotors in the rear. It has since been fixed. Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dtCQMxztlE

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC (Post 2098227)

Okay, so here's an update on were I'm at now. The trucks back at the body shop for the bed and hood. We put the box on to test fit it for wheel clearance. The out side of the fender had about 1 inch of clearance. The inside ended up with about an 1/8 inch of clearance which is way to close, so I will be using CCP'S 4 inch fiberglass wheel tubs. I also took my seats, door panels, headliner, cab back and kick panels in for upholstery. I made a BIG mistake. I had the upholstery guy order new Katzkins set covers for the Honda Accord sets I have. Here’s the problem, I told him they were out of a 1997 Accord and it turn’s out they were from a 1998 Accord and there is a major difference between them. Once the Katzkins are made they can’t take them back. So down to the wrecking yard I go to find a set of 1997 sets. I found a set that cost me about $160. Ordering new set covers would have been around $800. So next week I will
take the truck in to the upholstery shop for carpet and the rest of my upholstery.

Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 2101603)

Cal58 Sweet truck.
I see you are considering fiberglass wheel tubs. I bought a pair of steel ones from a guy that makes ford truck parts. I really like the quality of the tubs. I have attached a piture of what they look like. I had to trim them down because the bed floor of my truck has been raised to clear the frame.
They are a little pricey ($275.00) but nice. I bought 2 3/4 wide tubs
Marc

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU (Post 2113786)

Cool vid Cal

Originally Posted by Diesel (Post 2114257)

Hey Cal
I think I answered my own question, regarding the head lights. I found a set of them on Ebay. They're called Halo head lights. I like em, They remind me of the BMW style. I was wondering Cal I noticed you found out your sub frame was a 1980 instead of a 79. But your main chassis is it from the 58 truck too.
And if I could bother you with one more ??? Do you have the particulars on your 350 crate engine?? That is one impressive lookin peice of iron.

Glenn

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU (Post 2122872)

I actually just replaced the distributor and starter motor today, I was having lots of problems with both. I went to check if the starter was working and I guess there was some unburned gas in the cylinder cuzz the thing fired right up like a champ. Ive been really busy with school and what not the last couple months. I just turned 20 on sunday so I am feeling the pressure of not having a vehicle to drive all the time. Next thing on my agenda is getting the rest of the sheetmetal painted and then get the truck registered :D