Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FFredo · 07-31-2011, 05:17 PM

A cpl of weeks ago I talked with a guy at he drags in Borona Ca. He had a few parts for a 59. Cab, doors hood, grill and cowl vent. Anyway he just needed it out of his way so he me me a screaming good deal. I went to see it today and jumped on it.

The cab is in a lot better shape than mine. The dash is unmolested, no hole over the windshield, the floor is rust free with minimal rust on the and rear corners. I plan to get this one as far as painted and then switch out cabs. No fuss no muss. The doors are bit ruff but the hinge areas are very nice so I can use those for patches. Im excited because I can do all of the needed repairs to the cab and doors without taking my truck off the road.

Pop's C-10 · 07-31-2011, 05:21 PM

Nice way of hauling it,,i bet that got some looks..lol

VWBeamer · 07-31-2011, 06:17 PM

And you can get your money back by selling your cab.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-31-2011, 07:43 PM

Hi Fredo, EXCELLENT deal! I'm excited for you. I agree that getting to REALLY get the cab in tip top condition: repaired, primed and final painted without taking yours off the road is a HUGE benefit. Are you thinking of haivng it blasted? I ask because I remember Kabwe said he had a guy he trusted that wouldn't warp the sheet metal and then you'd truly know where any/all your rust problems are.

P.S. I'm looking for one, possibly two completely POS doors just for the interior skins. My doors each have TWO big speaker holes vut in them and I'd like to cut out the interior "wavy" door skin from another door/doors. SO it doesnt' matter if the rest of the door is trash. If you know anyone or you'll be selling yours cheap, let me know.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-31-2011, 07:44 PM

Ooh...but now your final color choice is a much nearer decision. Have you already decided what it will be? Enquiring minds (nosy ones too) want to know!

FFredo · 08-01-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ooh...but now your final color choice is a much nearer decision. Have you already decided what it will be? Enquiring minds (nosy ones too) want to know!

The truth is I have no idea what color I'll paint it. I like black, I like two tone paint jobs I like orange and even silver too. Your guess is as good as mine.

Kim57 · 07-31-2011, 07:50 PM

Sounds like a great deal.
Kim

FFredo · 07-31-2011, 11:46 PM

Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to the new cab and other parts. I'd like to get it blasted but it's a little too much money for my budget.
Dan, where are your doors cut? I haven't completed a inventory yet but as of right now I have 6 doors encluding the two on the truck. I have to look at all of them at one time to come up with a plan of attack. The pair I got today have speaker holes cut near the top, I "think" the holes would be covered by the door panels. I'll check tomorow and send you a PM to let you know what's what.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-01-2011, 12:21 AM

Fredo, Its hard to describe where the holes are but I can take a picture and post it tomorrow. If it works out I've got a step son in San Diego that could pick up a door from you or just an interior door skin.

Even if you don't blast the cab, you can fairly easily strip the whole thing to see what yu've got...it'll just cost a little more time with chemicals, sander or a die grinder. Can't wait to see you "go" now! It really oughta speed you up.

dicer · 08-02-2011, 10:24 PM

The brake and clutch pedal holes looke like they've been modified. ?

FFredo · 08-04-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dicer

The brake and clutch pedal holes looke like they've been modified. ?

No that's just harsh sun light

07-31-2011, 05:17 PM	#1
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 A cpl of weeks ago I talked with a guy at he drags in Borona Ca. He had a few parts for a 59. Cab, doors hood, grill and cowl vent. Anyway he just needed it out of his way so he me me a screaming good deal. I went to see it today and jumped on it. The cab is in a lot better shape than mine. The dash is unmolested, no hole over the windshield, the floor is rust free with minimal rust on the and rear corners. I plan to get this one as far as painted and then switch out cabs. No fuss no muss. The doors are bit ruff but the hinge areas are very nice so I can use those for patches. Im excited because I can do all of the needed repairs to the cab and doors without taking my truck off the road.

07-31-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 Nice way of hauling it,,i bet that got some looks..lol __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

07-31-2011, 06:17 PM	#3
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 And you can get your money back by selling your cab.

07-31-2011, 07:43 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 Hi Fredo, EXCELLENT deal! I'm excited for you. I agree that getting to REALLY get the cab in tip top condition: repaired, primed and final painted without taking yours off the road is a HUGE benefit. Are you thinking of haivng it blasted? I ask because I remember Kabwe said he had a guy he trusted that wouldn't warp the sheet metal and then you'd truly know where any/all your rust problems are. P.S. I'm looking for one, possibly two completely POS doors just for the interior skins. My doors each have TWO big speaker holes vut in them and I'd like to cut out the interior "wavy" door skin from another door/doors. SO it doesnt' matter if the rest of the door is trash. If you know anyone or you'll be selling yours cheap, let me know.

07-31-2011, 07:44 PM	#5
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 Ooh...but now your final color choice is a much nearer decision. Have you already decided what it will be? Enquiring minds (nosy ones too) want to know!

07-31-2011, 07:50 PM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 Sounds like a great deal. Kim

07-31-2011, 11:46 PM	#8
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to the new cab and other parts. I'd like to get it blasted but it's a little too much money for my budget. Dan, where are your doors cut? I haven't completed a inventory yet but as of right now I have 6 doors encluding the two on the truck. I have to look at all of them at one time to come up with a plan of attack. The pair I got today have speaker holes cut near the top, I "think" the holes would be covered by the door panels. I'll check tomorow and send you a PM to let you know what's what. Last edited by FFredo; 07-31-2011 at 11:51 PM.

08-01-2011, 12:21 AM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 Fredo, Its hard to describe where the holes are but I can take a picture and post it tomorrow. If it works out I've got a step son in San Diego that could pick up a door from you or just an interior door skin. Even if you don't blast the cab, you can fairly easily strip the whole thing to see what yu've got...it'll just cost a little more time with chemicals, sander or a die grinder. Can't wait to see you "go" now! It really oughta speed you up.

08-02-2011, 10:24 PM	#10
dicer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 529	Re: Just saved about 100 man hours on the 59 The brake and clutch pedal holes looke like they've been modified. ?



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