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04-18-2011, 03:08 PM
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My 1959 GMC Project
 Hello Everyone I am new to this site and this is my first time posting so I am sorry if i am duplicating anyone else. My grandpa just gave me his 1959 GMC 100 long bed pickup and i have a lot of plans for restoring it but i also have a bunch of questions. I have acquired what i believe is a 1983 long bed Chevy frame that i plan on shortening to a short bed and throwing it under the 59. I also have a Chevy 350 4 bolt main that came out of a 69 Chevy. I first plan on rebuilding the 350 but I'm not sure which route to go. Im not looking for anything crazy, just something that I can drive around town or set you back in your seat and lay some rubber every now and then.  I think that I am going to do the Vortec head swap but i was hoping you experts could fill me in on which heads I am looking for and everything i will need to do the swap as far as which intake, carb, cam, rockers, rods, pistons, etc. I have also considered making it a stroker.. what do you guys think??? my budget isn't huge so I'm trying to get the biggest bang for the buck.Any input on this would be awesome! |
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04-19-2011, 06:52 PM
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Re: My 1959 GMC Project
Any pics of the truck?
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04-20-2011, 12:17 AM
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Re: My 1959 GMC Project
Welcome.
We do need to see pics. Kim |
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04-20-2011, 11:21 PM
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Re: My 1959 GMC Project
Sorry i don't have any pics yet but hopefully this weekend i can get some posted
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04-21-2011, 09:25 PM
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Re: My 1959 GMC Project
Welcome aboard where you at in Wy,I'm down by Cheyenne
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04-21-2011, 11:08 PM
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Re: My 1959 GMC Project
Only about an hour away from you in Wheatland.. i see you're gonna shorten the long box to a short bed too huh?
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04-22-2011, 12:08 AM
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Re: My 1959 GMC Project
I have been reading on here and thought the newer frames were to wide of wheel base,make your tires stick out 2 far unless you run a deep offset rim.I haven't really decided on what direction I'm gonna go with mine.I change my mind every day
 I'm in Chugwater
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