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Kim57 10-13-2015 03:30 PM

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Looks real sharp.
Kim

ChuckDriver 10-13-2015 09:06 PM

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Nice!

RockinKees 10-14-2015 02:47 PM

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Looks great!

58-GMC 11-23-2015 04:46 PM

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Truck is on to final assembly...

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/2...2b6fff43_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5677/...44e8ea03_c.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/566/2...82a26049_c.jpg

Kim57 11-23-2015 04:59 PM

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Frame looks real sharp.
Kim

RockinKees 11-23-2015 05:30 PM

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Man, that's very nice!!

ptc 11-23-2015 07:03 PM

Re: 1958 GMC Memorial Build
 
Sweet!!!! Like the change up in color choices.

For the body maybe do the grey with just the mint around the window wrap area???? really like the mint color.

58-GMC 11-24-2015 10:07 AM

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Thanks everyone! I really like how it is turning out.

ptc - I was a bit hesitant to pull the trigger and go with the mint green but so far very happy I did. It will be a while before I have to pick final paint colors. When the cab gets back on I plan on doing so more photoshop work to see what looks best. Thanks for the suggestion!

58-GMC 11-24-2015 04:54 PM

Re: 1958 GMC Memorial Build
 
I stopped out to the shop today to get some updated pics...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/...8fd69ee5_c.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/599/2...07437dca_c.jpg

greystoke 11-24-2015 06:48 PM

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I like how you mounted the tank and compressors, slick

Kim57 11-24-2015 08:17 PM

Re: 1958 GMC Memorial Build
 
Nice progress.
Kim

58-GMC 11-25-2015 10:40 AM

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Thanks again guys!

The air tank and compressors are mounted on Accuair's EXO Mount. It holds the compressors and valve manifold to the air tank and then the whole thing mounts to the truck's frame.

The gas tank is a 55-59 Boyd Welding tank installed in reverse to allow the air tank and compressors to "hover" over it.

ChuckDriver 11-25-2015 10:07 PM

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Frame looks great!

What are your plans for exhaust manifolds/headers??

58-GMC 11-30-2015 11:22 AM

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Hey Chuck - Thanks!

Right now I am not sure what I will run for the headers. I was leaning towards modifying some exhaust manifolds but really would prefer some nice headers. Such a tight fit between the frame and engine, not sure what headers will fit.

greystoke 11-30-2015 06:42 PM

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Can't wait to see how you do the bed

RockinKees 12-01-2015 12:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greystoke (Post 7394241)
Can't wait to see how you do the bed

Me too!
Looks good under that bed!

Mattyparty 12-02-2015 02:29 PM

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Oh man...:)

58-GMC 02-11-2016 12:53 PM

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Made a little parts order last week. Should have just about everything to get her on the road by spring!

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pse7glbmc2.jpg

greystoke 02-11-2016 12:56 PM

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That's got to pump you up!!

58-GMC 02-11-2016 01:08 PM

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First up: Sweet new firewall

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psnlfecwlm.jpg


Should look something like this when done...

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps5kdgwth5.jpg

ptc 02-11-2016 01:13 PM

Re: 1958 GMC Memorial Build
 
Looking good! - You'll love that new Champion Radiator! and all those other new parts!!!

58-GMC 02-11-2016 01:17 PM

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@greystoke - it sure does!

A bunch of other things came up recently which made it difficult to see this project moving forward in the near future. After a bit of discussion with my awesome wife, I got the go-ahead to get it driving. Such an amazing feeling! In about two months this ol' girl will be on the road! (If the snow is gone, lol)

58-GMC 02-11-2016 01:18 PM

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@ptc - I have heard good things about the Champion Radiators. Glad to hear you think so too!

Task Force Era 02-11-2016 02:02 PM

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Truck is looking killer man! Loving it!

Kim57 02-11-2016 04:14 PM

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New parts are always cool.
Looks good.
Kim


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