SGTUSMC '59 build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sgtusmc · 04-19-2010, 11:50 PM

Well I took the plunge and bought a 59 Chevy fleetside (I read OrrieG's build thread to many times). I just closed the deal on the truck. Good news, it runs and it's all stock, 2wd with a clean title in hand. Bad news, pass side bullet is creased in some. Both pass/driver lower door hinge pockets are rusted pretty bad. It does run and stop. I paid $1800 for it. The guy's going to deliver it tomorrow.
The guy has 3 more fleetsides along with a bunch of 55-59 step sides, three 67-69 Cameros and about 5 or six 60-70 Chevy and GMC trucks. A couple 54-57 Bel aires. There about 30-40 old 1930-70's cars and trucks in this guy's yard all for sale. If it's okay with the moderators to post his number I will (I'm not affiliated with this guy other than finding his post on C/L and buying a truck). He does have a bunch of good ol tin for sale in his yard, and he's a really cool guy. I just thought I'd throw that out there for those looking for tin.
This is the only pic's I have of the truck via C/L. I'll post pic's once he drops it off.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-20-2010, 12:23 AM

Sarge, What's your plan for this truck? Similar to the GMC, or are you going an entirely different direction?

As an aside, I've posted this picture of a largely stock but detailed out 292 straight six because...well, I LOVE how it looks. I'm hoping it inspires someone with a new build. My truck already has a 350 that runs great but I am still tempted to find a 29 just to do this and hold onto it. Maybe if you decide to go inline this will give you ideas.

OrrieG · 04-20-2010, 12:34 AM

Welcome to the 4 holer side! LMK if you can't locate a reasonable bed side down there, I think there are a couple floating around here on CL now and then and I know some TF guys. So what's the theme this time???

56hotrodred · 04-20-2010, 01:26 AM

If this is the start of a build thread I am in. I like your style.

56hotrodred

entourageguy · 04-20-2010, 02:12 AM

Welcome to the 4 lighter club. If the previous build is any indication we are in for another intertesting thread.....

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-20-2010, 05:59 AM

This should be good. Subscribed.

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Originally Posted by sgtusmc

If it's okay with the moderators to post his number I will

No problem Sarge.

mobileortho · 04-20-2010, 11:45 AM

Dan, thats a SWEET engine!

hotrodsbyray · 04-20-2010, 01:58 PM

I've got a 4.3 v-6 for mine but would give it and an eye tooth if I could find a 292 like that!

blitz'd · 04-20-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Sarge, What's your plan for this truck? Similar to the GMC, or are you going an entirely different direction?

As an aside, I've posted this picture of a largely stock but detailed out 292 straight six because...well, I LOVE how it looks. I'm hoping it inspires someone with a new build. My truck already has a 350 that runs great but I am still tempted to find a 29 just to do this and hold onto it. Maybe if you decide to go inline this will give you ideas.

Anyone know what master cylinder/cover that is?

HOGDADDY · 04-20-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Sarge, What's your plan for this truck? Similar to the GMC, or are you going an entirely different direction?

As an aside, I've posted this picture of a largely stock but detailed out 292 straight six because...well, I LOVE how it looks. I'm hoping it inspires someone with a new build. My truck already has a 350 that runs great but I am still tempted to find a 29 just to do this and hold onto it. Maybe if you decide to go inline this will give you ideas.

Nice looking motor clean and simple plus looks easy to work on too.

sgtusmc · 04-20-2010, 06:49 PM

Okay my pig has finally arrived. Thanks guy for allowing me to join the 4 holer club. I'm not sure which way I'm gonna take this truck. I was thinking about going stock, however, my wife really likes it. She was bumping her gums about a pink and off white ratrod...lol

The guy's name is Mike Blackburn (661) 303-9812 (that's in Bakersfield Ca). Like I said the man has a lot of old tin. I asked him again today if it was okay to post his name and number, and he said it was fine, and to mention he gets new tin weekly.

renegade6 · 04-20-2010, 10:16 PM

Nice truck.

nickp51chevy · 04-20-2010, 10:21 PM

Congratulations on your new acquisition.

Ya know that I'm not going to miss out on this build.

Do ya think this will be your wife's bomber?

addicted2dunes · 04-20-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtusmc

The guy's name is Mike Blackburn (661) 303-9812 (that's in Bakersfield Ca).

Do you happen to know if he has any 55-59 big window cabs? I just need a cab, or even half of one! I'm have'n a hell of a time finding one for my project.

sgtusmc · 04-21-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

Do you happen to know if he has any 55-59 big window cabs? I just need a cab, or even half of one! I'm have'n a hell of a time finding one for my project.

I did see a big window cab sitting on a frame. He was talking to a guy about a bed or swapping out a bed. I wasn't paying to much attention. I was scoping out some of the cars. You should contact him and see what was the deal with it. Or what he might be able to get.

sgtusmc · 04-21-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Congratulations on your new acquisition.

Ya know that I'm not going to miss out on this build.

Do ya think this will be your wife's bomber?

Thanks Nick, Yeah I guess this will the wife's bomber. I'm just so happy I don't have to try and do a car. I'm hopeing I can get this truck done. I just don't really have it in me anymore. I'm kinda kicking myself now for picking it up.

CAL 58 GMC · 04-21-2010, 12:57 AM

I'm looking foward to following your new build.

nickp51chevy · 04-21-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Thanks Nick, Yeah I guess this will the wife's bomber. I'm just so happy I don't have to try and do a car. I'm hopeing I can get this truck done. I just don't really have it in me anymore. I'm kinda kicking myself now for picking it up.

Sure you still have it in ya; lets just call it a long term project.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-21-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by blitz'd

Anyone know what master cylinder/cover that is?

It's not this one but its close. (Bring your checkbook, OUCH!)

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/SSB...42CB_2/577388/

Daniel U · 04-21-2010, 01:44 AM

Nice!

OKGMC4 · 04-21-2010, 05:40 AM

Should be a good project. Do you still have the LS7? Drop that in there and do an air force theme that way it can be a real bomber! Seriously, hope you find enough energy to do this one as nice as the other truck.

entourageguy · 04-21-2010, 08:00 AM

you should check out Bobs build under 58prostreeter for a bit of inspiration ...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...70#post3932370

OKGMC4 · 04-21-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

you should check out Bobs build under 58prostreeter for a bit of inspiration ...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...70#post3932370

That truck looks awesome!

hotrodsbyray · 04-21-2010, 10:59 AM

Google Project-57 by Hot Rod Jim's.
It is a high tech build - WWII air force themed 57 build.

sgtusmc · 04-21-2010, 12:29 PM

Nick it's defiantly gonna be a long term project. Then after this one, there will be another one and another...lol

entourageguy- Bob's build is seriously inperational.

hotrodsbyray- Wow, I'd never seen that '57. Looks cool and looks to be very well built.

04-19-2010, 11:50 PM	#1
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	SGTUSMC '59 build Well I took the plunge and bought a 59 Chevy fleetside (I read OrrieG's build thread to many times). I just closed the deal on the truck. Good news, it runs and it's all stock, 2wd with a clean title in hand. Bad news, pass side bullet is creased in some. Both pass/driver lower door hinge pockets are rusted pretty bad. It does run and stop. I paid $1800 for it. The guy's going to deliver it tomorrow. The guy has 3 more fleetsides along with a bunch of 55-59 step sides, three 67-69 Cameros and about 5 or six 60-70 Chevy and GMC trucks. A couple 54-57 Bel aires. There about 30-40 old 1930-70's cars and trucks in this guy's yard all for sale. If it's okay with the moderators to post his number I will (I'm not affiliated with this guy other than finding his post on C/L and buying a truck). He does have a bunch of good ol tin for sale in his yard, and he's a really cool guy. I just thought I'd throw that out there for those looking for tin. This is the only pic's I have of the truck via C/L. I'll post pic's once he drops it off. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

04-20-2010, 12:23 AM	#2
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,351	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Sarge, What's your plan for this truck? Similar to the GMC, or are you going an entirely different direction? As an aside, I've posted this picture of a largely stock but detailed out 292 straight six because...well, I LOVE how it looks. I'm hoping it inspires someone with a new build. My truck already has a 350 that runs great but I am still tempted to find a 29 just to do this and hold onto it. Maybe if you decide to go inline this will give you ideas. Attached Images

04-20-2010, 12:34 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Welcome to the 4 holer side! LMK if you can't locate a reasonable bed side down there, I think there are a couple floating around here on CL now and then and I know some TF guys. So what's the theme this time??? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-20-2010, 01:26 AM	#4
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build If this is the start of a build thread I am in. I like your style. 56hotrodred

04-20-2010, 02:12 AM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Welcome to the 4 lighter club. If the previous build is any indication we are in for another intertesting thread..... __________________ ................................................................ 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

04-20-2010, 11:45 AM	#7
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 912	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Dan, thats a SWEET engine! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

04-20-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build I've got a 4.3 v-6 for mine but would give it and an eye tooth if I could find a 292 like that!

04-20-2010, 06:49 PM	#11
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Okay my pig has finally arrived. Thanks guy for allowing me to join the 4 holer club. I'm not sure which way I'm gonna take this truck. I was thinking about going stock, however, my wife really likes it. She was bumping her gums about a pink and off white ratrod...lol The guy's name is Mike Blackburn (661) 303-9812 (that's in Bakersfield Ca). Like I said the man has a lot of old tin. I asked him again today if it was okay to post his name and number, and he said it was fine, and to mention he gets new tin weekly. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club. Last edited by sgtusmc; 04-20-2010 at 06:50 PM.

04-20-2010, 10:16 PM	#12
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Nice truck. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

04-20-2010, 10:21 PM	#13
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Congratulations on your new acquisition. Ya know that I'm not going to miss out on this build. Do ya think this will be your wife's bomber? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-21-2010, 12:57 AM	#17
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build I'm looking foward to following your new build. __________________ 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

04-21-2010, 01:44 AM	#20
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Nice! __________________ 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

04-21-2010, 05:40 AM	#21
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,252	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Should be a good project. Do you still have the LS7? Drop that in there and do an air force theme that way it can be a real bomber! Seriously, hope you find enough energy to do this one as nice as the other truck. __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

04-21-2010, 08:00 AM	#22
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build you should check out Bobs build under 58prostreeter for a bit of inspiration ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...70#post3932370 __________________ ................................................................ 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

04-21-2010, 10:59 AM	#24
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Google Project-57 by Hot Rod Jim's. It is a high tech build - WWII air force themed 57 build.



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04-21-2010, 12:29 PM	#25
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Nick it's defiantly gonna be a long term project. Then after this one, there will be another one and another...lol entourageguy- Bob's build is seriously inperational. hotrodsbyray- Wow, I'd never seen that '57. Looks cool and looks to be very well built. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

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