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tiggerstoy · 03-21-2007, 02:46 PM

well...we all no im new here...and the keeboard is not my smartest tool....lol.
i just spent some time looking your truck from start to finish....AWSOME JOB!!!

i'v built alot of custom cars, trucks, and ofcorse....chopers, but i can say i hope that when im done my 55....it will look half as good as yours does!

entourageguy · 03-21-2007, 03:57 PM

Hey Cal any sign of those truck videos yet ????

Brian ...

CAL 58 GMC · 03-21-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Hey Cal any sign of those truck videos yet ????

Brian ...

I think my son forgot about it. Let me see if he's still going help me get the video link going.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-21-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggerstoy

well...we all no im new here...and the keeboard is not my smartest tool....lol.
i just spent some time looking your truck from start to finish....AWSOME JOB!!!

i'v built alot of custom cars, trucks, and ofcorse....chopers, but i can say i hope that when im done my 55....it will look half as good as yours does!

Thanks for the compliment! I still need to complete the interior and Saturday the truck goes back to the body shop for the bed & hood paint. And by the way, welcome!

tiggerstoy · 03-21-2007, 07:44 PM

boy...i can't wate....thats 1 sweeeeet ride

p.s. thanks

CAL 58 GMC · 03-28-2007, 08:30 PM

Okay, so here's an update on were I'm at now. The trucks back at the body shop for the bed and hood. We put the box on to test fit it for wheel clearance. The out side of the fender had about 1 inch of clearance. The inside ended up with about an 1/8 inch of clearance which is way to close, so I will be using CCP'S 4 inch fiberglass wheel tubs. I also took my seats, door panels, headliner, cab back and kick panels in for upholstery. I made a BIG mistake. I had the upholstery guy order new Katzkins set covers for the Honda Accord sets I have. Here’s the problem, I told him they were out of a 1997 Accord and it turn’s out they were from a 1998 Accord and there is a major difference between them. Once the Katzkins are made they can’t take them back. So down to the wrecking yard I go to find a set of 1997 sets. I found a set that cost me about $160. Ordering new set covers would have been around $800. So next week I will take the truck in to the upholstery shop for carpet and the rest of my upholstery.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-29-2007, 12:52 AM

Here it is, the video I promissed! My 58's maiden voyage. In the video you can hear the backing plate scrapping the rotors in the rear. It has since been fixed. Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dtCQMxztlE

Jebb1978 · 03-29-2007, 02:00 AM

Whoo Hooo! That was everything I hoped it would be! Thanks Cali!

texascowboy593 · 03-29-2007, 02:08 AM

Very cool vid!!! Didn't know you had one of those "noisy" timing gear setups...Sounds bada$$...

entourageguy · 03-29-2007, 02:43 AM

Thanks for that Cal.
Sort of like the baby pics of it walking for the first time!!
I thought you had a set of the inner wheel wells off a later model box you might use for tubs? With the wheel spacing issue could you have got a 1/2" or 3/8" wider adaptor for the rear wheels? Anyway it looks and sounds great!!

Brian ..

L0WRIDE · 03-29-2007, 04:54 AM

thats one awesome looking truck dude keep up the good work

tiggerstoy · 03-29-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Here it is, the video I promissed! My 58's maiden voyage. In the video you can hear the backing plate scrapping the rotors in the rear. It has since been fixed. Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dtCQMxztlE

man...o man! that looks ans sound's great!!!! good job

watahyahknow · 03-29-2007, 05:06 PM

it sounds real healthy and still not overpoweringly loud with a little gearwhine , i like it .
truck looks good in the sun , if i can get good enough in painting metallic it would be my colour of choice for the truck im soon going to start on

56chevy1300 · 03-29-2007, 10:53 PM

I thought you were better looking that than, Dave...but looks aren't everything. Any chance of getting a little footage of the air suspension system? Thanks!

Kabwe · 03-30-2007, 02:18 AM

That is a really cool video and the truck looks and sounds great. Good job man.

Daniel U · 03-30-2007, 03:05 AM

2 thumbs way up! Best video I've seen in a while. Very inspiring. Looking forward to more. Thanks for the teaser. Daniel U

58 gmc · 03-30-2007, 05:40 PM

Very Cool Video, that is an awsome lookin truck, keep the videos coming.

**youngrodder** · 03-30-2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Okay, so here's an update on were I'm at now. The trucks back at the body shop for the bed and hood. We put the box on to test fit it for wheel clearance. The out side of the fender had about 1 inch of clearance. The inside ended up with about an 1/8 inch of clearance which is way to close, so I will be using CCP'S 4 inch fiberglass wheel tubs. I also took my seats, door panels, headliner, cab back and kick panels in for upholstery. I made a BIG mistake. I had the upholstery guy order new Katzkins set covers for the Honda Accord sets I have. Here’s the problem, I told him they were out of a 1997 Accord and it turn’s out they were from a 1998 Accord and there is a major difference between them. Once the Katzkins are made they can’t take them back. So down to the wrecking yard I go to find a set of 1997 sets. I found a set that cost me about $160. Ordering new set covers would have been around $800. So next week I will
take the truck in to the upholstery shop for carpet and the rest of my upholstery.

Cal58 Sweet truck.

I see you are considering fiberglass wheel tubs. I bought a pair of steel ones from a guy that makes ford truck parts. I really like the quality of the tubs. I have attached a piture of what they look like. I had to trim them down because the bed floor of my truck has been raised to clear the frame.

The weel tubs are made by Dan Carpenter http://dancarpenters.com/tubb.html

They are a little pricey ($275.00) but nice. I bought 2 3/4 wide tubs

Marc

CAL 58 GMC · 03-31-2007, 12:17 PM

Thanks everyone! When she all completed I plan on making another video. But for now the work continues.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-31-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Cal58 Sweet truck.
I see you are considering fiberglass wheel tubs. I bought a pair of steel ones from a guy that makes ford truck parts. I really like the quality of the tubs. I have attached a piture of what they look like. I had to trim them down because the bed floor of my truck has been raised to clear the frame.
They are a little pricey ($275.00) but nice. I bought 2 3/4 wide tubs
Marc

I wished I knew about them before I orderd the fiberglass ones and I know my paint guy would have rather used steel one. By the way, your bed looks great!

57ToyBox · 04-06-2007, 01:18 PM

Hey Cal 58
I just been flipping through your 27 pg thread.
I can't think of any words to describe it, but incredible!!!
Your attention to detail, is inspiring. Awesome work. Video is cool too.
On your post #509 is it the picture or are those round projection head lites?
If they are? Would you have a link... where a person could order a set?

CAL 58 GMC · 04-07-2007, 01:18 PM

Hey Diesel,
Thanks for the compliment! When I hear my fellow classic truck guys give a compliment like you did, it inspires me to keep on wrenching away. Now, to your question. I'm not sure what you mean by projection lights, but here what they are. Clear lens halogen headlight with the newer style replaceable bulb. There are many places you can purchase this style of headlight, I got mine from LMC Trucks.

55ChevyPU · 04-07-2007, 03:43 PM

Cool vid Cal

57ToyBox · 04-07-2007, 08:59 PM

Hey Cal
I think I answered my own question, regarding the head lights. I found a set of them on Ebay. They're called Halo head lights. I like em, They remind me of the BMW style. I was wondering Cal I noticed you found out your sub frame was a 1980 instead of a 79. But your main chassis is it from the 58 truck too.
And if I could bother you with one more ??? Do you have the particulars on your 350 crate engine?? That is one impressive lookin peice of iron.

Glenn

CAL 58 GMC · 04-09-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

Cool vid Cal

Thanks 55Chevy! How's the progress on yours?

03-21-2007, 02:46 PM	#651
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: 58 GMC Project well...we all no im new here...and the keeboard is not my smartest tool....lol. i just spent some time looking your truck from start to finish....AWSOME JOB!!! i'v built alot of custom cars, trucks, and ofcorse....chopers, but i can say i hope that when im done my 55....it will look half as good as yours does!

03-21-2007, 03:57 PM	#652
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal any sign of those truck videos yet ???? Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-21-2007, 07:44 PM	#655
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: 58 GMC Project boy...i can't wate....thats 1 sweeeeet ride p.s. thanks

03-28-2007, 08:30 PM	#656
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Okay, so here's an update on were I'm at now. The trucks back at the body shop for the bed and hood. We put the box on to test fit it for wheel clearance. The out side of the fender had about 1 inch of clearance. The inside ended up with about an 1/8 inch of clearance which is way to close, so I will be using CCP'S 4 inch fiberglass wheel tubs. I also took my seats, door panels, headliner, cab back and kick panels in for upholstery. I made a BIG mistake. I had the upholstery guy order new Katzkins set covers for the Honda Accord sets I have. Here’s the problem, I told him they were out of a 1997 Accord and it turn’s out they were from a 1998 Accord and there is a major difference between them. Once the Katzkins are made they can’t take them back. So down to the wrecking yard I go to find a set of 1997 sets. I found a set that cost me about $160. Ordering new set covers would have been around $800. So next week I will take the truck in to the upholstery shop for carpet and the rest of my upholstery. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 03-28-2007 at 08:33 PM.

03-29-2007, 12:52 AM	#657
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Here it is, the video I promissed! My 58's maiden voyage. In the video you can hear the backing plate scrapping the rotors in the rear. It has since been fixed. Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dtCQMxztlE __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 03-29-2007 at 12:59 AM.

03-29-2007, 02:00 AM	#658
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project Whoo Hooo! That was everything I hoped it would be! Thanks Cali! __________________ 1959 GMC project

03-29-2007, 02:08 AM	#659
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 58 GMC Project Very cool vid!!! Didn't know you had one of those "noisy" timing gear setups...Sounds bada$$... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

03-29-2007, 02:43 AM	#660
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks for that Cal. Sort of like the baby pics of it walking for the first time!! I thought you had a set of the inner wheel wells off a later model box you might use for tubs? With the wheel spacing issue could you have got a 1/2" or 3/8" wider adaptor for the rear wheels? Anyway it looks and sounds great!! Brian .. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-29-2007, 04:54 AM	#661
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: 58 GMC Project thats one awesome looking truck dude keep up the good work __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

03-29-2007, 05:06 PM	#663
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 58 GMC Project it sounds real healthy and still not overpoweringly loud with a little gearwhine , i like it . truck looks good in the sun , if i can get good enough in painting metallic it would be my colour of choice for the truck im soon going to start on __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-29-2007, 10:53 PM	#664
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: 58 GMC Project I thought you were better looking that than, Dave...but looks aren't everything. Any chance of getting a little footage of the air suspension system? Thanks!

03-30-2007, 02:18 AM	#665
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project That is a really cool video and the truck looks and sounds great. Good job man.

03-30-2007, 03:05 AM	#666
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 58 GMC Project 2 thumbs way up! Best video I've seen in a while. Very inspiring. Looking forward to more. Thanks for the teaser. Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-30-2007, 05:40 PM	#667
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: 58 GMC Project Very Cool Video, that is an awsome lookin truck, keep the videos coming.

03-31-2007, 12:17 PM	#669
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks everyone! When she all completed I plan on making another video. But for now the work continues. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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04-06-2007, 01:18 PM	#671
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal 58 I just been flipping through your 27 pg thread. I can't think of any words to describe it, but incredible!!! Your attention to detail, is inspiring. Awesome work. Video is cool too. On your post #509 is it the picture or are those round projection head lites? If they are? Would you have a link... where a person could order a set?

04-07-2007, 01:18 PM	#672
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Diesel, Thanks for the compliment! When I hear my fellow classic truck guys give a compliment like you did, it inspires me to keep on wrenching away. Now, to your question. I'm not sure what you mean by projection lights, but here what they are. Clear lens halogen headlight with the newer style replaceable bulb. There are many places you can purchase this style of headlight, I got mine from LMC Trucks. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

04-07-2007, 03:43 PM	#673
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04-07-2007, 08:59 PM	#674
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal I think I answered my own question, regarding the head lights. I found a set of them on Ebay. They're called Halo head lights. I like em, They remind me of the BMW style. I was wondering Cal I noticed you found out your sub frame was a 1980 instead of a 79. But your main chassis is it from the 58 truck too. And if I could bother you with one more ??? Do you have the particulars on your 350 crate engine?? That is one impressive lookin peice of iron. Glenn Last edited by 57ToyBox; 04-09-2007 at 10:49 AM.

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