Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
 

Chuckdriver, The dash will get finished when I decide on the ac-heat unit. The sure-fit unit crosses the hump in the floor. The GenII compact does not, therefore will be easier to cover up. But its not cable actuated. And I would like to do some wiring up there before to dash is welded in. And just like at work I'm waiting for supplies. The steering column and joint/ shaft was to be deliveried between 5/31-6/6 and it still not here. We are going to start the rearend this weekend to........After we go to harbor freights parking lot sale. Need(want) shrinker stretch and bead roller.

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Well got the bed off, And going to start the rear suspension this week. Hoping to have the rear done by July 1.

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Awesome! I really want to see how this comes together. You will definetly be the first to have one!

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Nice.
I think once you get into it it'll go much quicker for you.
Kim

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Game Plan done! Stay tuned for plan C.....

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where did u get the blueprint? I wish I had one of those before I started my frame work. Would have saved a lot of time.

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where did u get the blueprint? I wish I had one of those before I started my frame work. Would have saved a lot of time.

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/index.htm
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...Coalition_Wiki
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...esto/index.htm

Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
 

Looks like it is from the factory assembly manual, scanned and enlarged. I did the same with the wiring diagram.

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Thanks Orrie,
the one in your sign was the one I was looking for.

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Great idea! I really like your thinking. So I guess your dad will get a workout in his "casual" clothes widening out that side?

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Well you know us californians, we like casual!

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I did a little dismantling of the rearend today so I can cut the cradle. Sectioning 2.625" from it. And I received the steering joint, but no steering column.

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Got the remaining gut out of the cradle, did a small repair. Starting to measure for surgery this weekend.

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Dad got started on a relocating tool for the sectioned rearend today. So I'm guessing the fun will start tomorrow.

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Dad and I got a late start, having togo and get gassed up at the weld supply shop. Dad had marked it and we got started.

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Well we got it it half.....

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Before and After........And it is centered.

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That didn't take you guys long at all.
Kim

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Well Guys, I'm going to say it was easier then I thought. Once I got the nerve to cut it. It when well.

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We made a frame rail today. How much HP can WOOD handle?

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I finished my jig today. And we will call it jig 2.0! Notice where the chair is and where the welder is. Dad did some tigging today on the cradle.

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Got home from work this afternoon. The welder was here, aka Dad, finishing up the cradle.

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I got started on the frame rails. Got one cut and fitted to jig. Needs to be beveled and then it's ready for welding.

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Looking good.
If you keep cracking the whip on your dad you'll be done in no time.
Kim

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Got it all ready to go.... WHERE'S THE WELDER......?