Dug's 1959 Fleetside

[dug224]

Originally Posted by dsraven

hey dug, before you go for it with the trailing arms check to see if your upper spring mounts will line up close enough. if it is just an inch maybe you will be lucky, too much and the coil springs won't line up. may cause binding or squeaks etc later on. also check to see if the rubber jounce stop will be ok, maybe have to move that as well. if you just extend the lowers it will put the pinion angle out of whack.
haven't done anything on my old truck since feb. maybe gonna dust it off this weekend. gotta fab a cab extension for the pass side.

All good points. Took a look at it and it appears to be a legit thing to do, however, I am not bold enough to take it on. Kind of looking forward to the bed shortening exercise. Finally unboxed my new hood hinges yesterday and installed them in my attempt to line up all the sheet metal (front to back). Can't seem to get the driver side to properly seat into place after putting substantial spacers behind both hinge faces. This is my challenge today.

Bro-in-law Bruce sent me a period correct California black on yellow license plate the other day so the truck can enjoy a bit of its' heritage. Tossed in a handful of vintage Hot August Nights (Reno) medallions as well.

Also, included a picture of the dead Trailblazer SS with 6.0 LS that will be donating its' drive train to someone's new project.