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03-24-2011, 09:16 PM
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Cruzin
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Today i bought a 59 chevy truck, my first 50s model anything. I plan to just do alittle straighting up on it for now while i work on other projects
 ( the wife is a truck girl but she says you haven't finished what you got yet). I got it for $400 from a guy i known for years.
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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03-24-2011, 09:19 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
interior/235 i think no idea what trans it thay had in these years
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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03-24-2011, 09:23 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
the door is the worst part of it as i know of anyways needs a door glass vent window is laying in the seat might not complete i don't believe. The bottom hinge is messed up inside the door what could that be rusted apart? something broke i have no experience with these trucks
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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03-25-2011, 12:09 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Cool
I think you should do the truck ahead of the other projects. Kim |
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03-25-2011, 06:04 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
the door issue is pretty common: lower door hinge support area is rusted on the door! does the motor turn over by hand? has a standard 3spd with column shift. if motor is frozen remove the plugs and fill the cylinders with a ATF/ACETONE mixture 50-50 and let it soak for a week and that should free it up. 235's are tough to kill. the carb can be rebuilt and parts house will have kit under $20.
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03-25-2011, 03:32 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
  These trucks are some of the nicest ever made, enjoy it! And luckily for us, there is a large enough demand to generate a unbelievable aftermarket scene... you can literally build a complete truck with aftermarket parts, cab and all... All of the parts you will need can be found... as an example, here is the complete lower door panel that can be replaced...  Classic Parts Link Ive been working on my truck on/off for 8 years (and i'm only 25) whenever im working on it though, I am having fun... Enjoy it! |
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03-26-2011, 10:19 AM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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03-26-2011, 06:48 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
$400 bucks is a major score! Good luck on the project and i hope you finish this one...Keep us posted on the progress.
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03-26-2011, 10:20 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
I love project threads! Got a great starting point there at prices I can only dream of.
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04-20-2011, 10:44 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
My dad rebuilt the carb on our 235 too, I can get you part number for the rebuild kit and where you got it..
he said autozone I think, never mind.. sweet score
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12-20-2014, 06:00 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
I'M BACK I haven't worked on this truck since November 2011. I knew i was going to move so i didn't take it apart. I pulled the exhaust off and transmission out and since just moved it around the yard.
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-20-2014, 06:05 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Removed the intake/exhaust manifolds one in two pieces
 also seen why i couldn't get the motor to turn over
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-20-2014, 06:10 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Today got the urge (while it was dry out) to move it into the shop for some love. Took the seat out outside and cleaned out the cab. Cleaned out the bed and removed the hood to get ready to remove the engine.
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-20-2014, 06:11 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Found a few arrow heads in the cab.
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-21-2014, 02:58 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Glad to see you back at it.
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12-21-2014, 01:28 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
good project !!! have fun with it
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12-21-2014, 05:25 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Great looking truck !!!
is that mouse dead or sleeping? Guessing dead Love the patina
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12-21-2014, 05:56 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-22-2014, 12:20 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Looks like a great project truck. Congrats!
Looks like you'll have a lot of the same rust issues I had with my '57. I detailed how I dealt with fixing all that in my build thread. If you want to see what you are going to be getting into, check it out when you get time. |
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12-22-2014, 03:08 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Sounds like our stories are kinda similar.
My oldest vehicle was an 81 mighty max and I took my 56 Chevy short box project over from its previous owner with it 75% dismantled with parts in boxes and crates so it's been awesome reading about these trucks and learning how to reassemble and repair, modify and restore it. I'll be following your progress, as I'm looking forward to watching you turn this truck into something nice. Thankfully there are alot of good guys and gals on these forums who are knowledgeable and willing to help! |
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12-22-2014, 08:10 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-22-2014, 07:04 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
Grill and bumper removed without much fight. Grill will need some patchwork on bottom side but otherwise not bad.
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-22-2014, 07:05 PM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
What was wrong with the engine and was that a rats nest in the Transmission thing ?
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12-23-2014, 12:32 AM
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 and yes another rat nest. Plan on removing engine this week ill open it up to look just for fun.
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Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14
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12-23-2014, 12:34 AM
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
How in the lord could a mouse get there?
Good luck, upload some photos on it !!!
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