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entourageguy · 05-14-2007, 07:39 PM

If you look near the beginning of this thread Cal bought it with the 55 clip front end already on.

Brian ..

Jebb1978 · 05-14-2007, 08:06 PM

Wow! Look'n great Cal, I know you'll get that TOTM when the time comes. You get a lot of views from people all over this board. Everyone know's that truck!

55ChevyPU · 05-14-2007, 09:25 PM

Here is my mental image of a 57

btw you got my vote when the time comes.

entourageguy · 05-14-2007, 10:38 PM

Yea that looks just about right

I know when I first started looking for a truck it had to be a 55-57. When I got the 59 I first started looking at the possibility of changing the front clip. Now I'm totally happy with the look of a 59 chevy front end.
Yeh 4 lighters.............

Brian ...

CAL 58 GMC · 05-14-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatbedchev

Just a quick comment and question

The truck is BADASS from front to back bud, congrats on creating a rollin masterpiece

My question is, why did you switch from the 58 front end to the 55? We have a 58 GMC short fleet we will be tearing into this summer and will be keeping the 58 front end just for the cool factor. I too have thought about swapping, just because of the availability of parts. Just curious why you made the switch

Thanks Flatebedchevy! Brain is right, when I bought the truck it had the 55 Chevy clip on it already. I agree with 55chevyPU, I also like the 55-56 clip the best. Not to say 57, 58 & 59 are ugly, I just like the grill on the 55-56 better, it reminds me of the 55 Chevy car's grill witch is my favorite of the Tri-Five Chevy’s.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-14-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

Here is my mental image of a 57

btw you got my vote when the time comes.

I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!

I'll never look at the 57 the same way again!

Kabwe · 05-15-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks Flatebedchevy! Brain is right, when I bought the truck it had the 55 Chevy clip on it already. I agree with 55chevyPU, I also like the 55-56 clip the best. Not to say 57, 58 & 59 are ugly, I just like the grill on the 55-56 better, it reminds me of the 55 Chevy car's grill witch is my favorite of the Tri-Five Chevy’s.

I also agree with 55-56 having nice grills. I thought about changing it to match my 55 Chevy car, but after going to many truck shows I decide to stay true to the 58 because everybody seems to have a 55-56 truck. So the double headlights are in my future. I use to think the 58-59 grill was super ugly but now I starting to see the light (4 of them). I must admit I like the 57 grill the best because its different (looks like a fish mouth to me) but I don't care for the 57 hood. Now a 57 grill with a 55-56 hood (love the smooth hood) thats a thought.

Tri5Nerd · 05-15-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

I also agree with 55-56 having nice grills. I thought about changing it to match my 55 Chevy car, but after going to many truck shows I decide to stay true to the 58 because everybody seems to have a 55-56 truck. So the double headlights are in my future. I use to think the 58-59 grill was super ugly but now I starting to see the light (4 of them). I must admit I like the 57 grill the best because its different (looks like a fish mouth to me) but I don't care for the 57 hood. Now a 57 grill with a 55-56 hood (love the smooth hood) thats a thought.

I have an Idea that I'm working on that might look good, let's say it's the 55 grill with parts of a mid to late 50s car grill. Once finished I'll post pictures.

Tri5

Kabwe · 05-15-2007, 02:56 PM

I would love to see it

55ChevyPU · 05-15-2007, 08:33 PM

you know if you guys ever want some changes done to your vehicles in photoshop im pretty good with it just give me a general sketch or drawing and I will see what I can do. aka- your grill mods.

pav · 05-15-2007, 11:35 PM

Love the truck i wish i could build mine out like that lol

CAL 58 GMC · 05-16-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks pav! Keep working hard on your project, ask question and save some $$ and you will get there.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-27-2007, 02:27 PM

I got the bed on yesterday. I still need to put the steps on and the wood in the bed. The hood and tailgate is to be painted this week. Here's some pictures.

entourageguy · 05-27-2007, 02:47 PM

Looks good Cal. How did you end up doing the wood?
Is it oak? Light or dark?

Brian ...

CAL 58 GMC · 05-27-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Looks good Cal. How did you end up doing the wood?
Is it oak? Light or dark?

Brian ...

Hey Brian,

I did use oak. It's a light color. I still need to put more vanish on it.

55ChevyPU · 05-27-2007, 02:58 PM

really looks good cal!

Frizzle Fry · 05-27-2007, 05:33 PM

Looking good!

magsnubby · 05-27-2007, 07:29 PM

That's gonna be a beautiful truck when it's done. I love the way it sets. I can't wait to see it in person.

Daniel U · 05-28-2007, 01:48 AM

I look forward to seeing it in person as well. Nice looking truck. Missed you at the Paso Show Cal.

OrrieG · 05-28-2007, 02:44 AM

Love the taillights....It just keeps getting better and better!

Igotachevyor2 · 05-28-2007, 10:12 AM

lookin great

pgf545 · 05-28-2007, 10:17 PM

Cal, Man that thing is looking great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bernie

CAL 58 GMC · 05-29-2007, 12:15 AM

Thanks everyone!! I'm installing the wood in the bed now.

texascowboy593 · 05-29-2007, 03:31 AM

Great Job Cal!

Kabwe · 05-29-2007, 02:54 PM

That is just a beautiful truck man.

05-14-2007, 07:39 PM	#751
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project If you look near the beginning of this thread Cal bought it with the 55 clip front end already on. 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 Last edited by entourageguy; 05-14-2007 at 07:45 PM.

05-14-2007, 08:06 PM	#752
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project Wow! Look'n great Cal, I know you'll get that TOTM when the time comes. You get a lot of views from people all over this board. Everyone know's that truck! __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-14-2007, 09:25 PM	#753
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 58 GMC Project Here is my mental image of a 57 btw you got my vote when the time comes. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

05-14-2007, 10:38 PM	#754
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project Yea that looks just about right I know when I first started looking for a truck it had to be a 55-57. When I got the 59 I first started looking at the possibility of changing the front clip. Now I'm totally happy with the look of a 59 chevy front end. Yeh 4 lighters............. 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

05-15-2007, 02:56 PM	#759
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project I would love to see it

05-15-2007, 08:33 PM	#760
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 58 GMC Project you know if you guys ever want some changes done to your vehicles in photoshop im pretty good with it just give me a general sketch or drawing and I will see what I can do. aka- your grill mods. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 05-15-2007 at 08:33 PM.

05-15-2007, 11:35 PM	#761
pav Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 18	Re: 58 GMC Project Love the truck i wish i could build mine out like that lol

05-16-2007, 11:59 AM	#762
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks pav! Keep working hard on your project, ask question and save some $$ and you will get there. __________________ 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

05-27-2007, 02:27 PM	#763
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project I got the bed on yesterday. I still need to put the steps on and the wood in the bed. The hood and tailgate is to be painted this week. Here's some pictures. Attached Images __________________ 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; 05-27-2007 at 02:48 PM.

05-27-2007, 02:47 PM	#764
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project Looks good Cal. How did you end up doing the wood? Is it oak? Light or dark? 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

05-27-2007, 02:58 PM	#766
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 58 GMC Project really looks good cal! __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

05-27-2007, 05:33 PM	#767
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 58 GMC Project Looking good!

05-27-2007, 07:29 PM	#768
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: 58 GMC Project That's gonna be a beautiful truck when it's done. I love the way it sets. I can't wait to see it in person. Last edited by magsnubby; 05-27-2007 at 07:29 PM.

05-28-2007, 01:48 AM	#769
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 58 GMC Project I look forward to seeing it in person as well. Nice looking truck. Missed you at the Paso Show Cal. __________________ 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

05-28-2007, 02:44 AM	#770
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 58 GMC Project Love the taillights....It just keeps getting better and better!



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05-28-2007, 10:12 AM	#771
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05-28-2007, 10:17 PM	#772
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 58 GMC Project Cal, Man that thing is looking great!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

05-29-2007, 12:15 AM	#773
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks everyone!! I'm installing the wood in the bed now. Attached Images __________________ 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; 05-29-2007 at 01:46 AM.

05-29-2007, 03:31 AM	#774
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 58 GMC Project Great Job Cal! __________________ "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)

05-29-2007, 02:54 PM	#775
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project That is just a beautiful truck man.

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