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Old 07-26-2012, 07:54 PM   #1
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1958 GMC Fleetside C4

I'm new to the forum. C-10 club member. I've driven my 57 for 30 years. Picked up 1958
GMC fleetside in 2007. Plan on installing 86 C4 front & rear suspension w/airride.

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Old 07-26-2012, 08:39 PM   #2
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Welcome
looks like a real nice truck.
Lets see some pics of the 57.
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Old 07-26-2012, 10:39 PM   #3
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Thanks Kim57 your truck looking great. Few pics of my 57 old school home built. Paint 20 years old been featured in Truck'n, Custom Classic Trucks, & Cover of Classic Trucks.

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Old 07-26-2012, 10:47 PM   #4
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Very nice.
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Old 07-27-2012, 01:36 AM   #5
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

1958 pics & donor C4.

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Old 07-27-2012, 07:41 AM   #6
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

NIce feeltside!!! We've also got a 58 GMC fleetside in the works. It's nice to see more GMC's coming out of the shadows. You don't see to many of them anymore
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:34 AM   #7
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Great trucks. Love the GMC. Fleetside. Best of the series IMHO.
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Old 07-28-2012, 01:53 AM   #8
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Thanks Meter Swinger.

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Old 07-28-2012, 09:19 PM   #9
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

58 GMC fleetside engine & trans. removal.
Good help from my bros Bobby,Oscar,& Jack S.
Wanted LS motor. Ended up w Pumped up 396 BBC for power.

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Old 07-29-2012, 01:05 AM   #10
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Pretty cool.
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Old 08-04-2012, 11:17 PM   #11
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Thanks Kim57

C4 front suspension removal.

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my bros Jack, Bobby, & Oscar.


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Old 08-04-2012, 11:28 PM   #12
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Looks like fun. I'll be watching.
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Looking good.
I'm curious what you have to give Santa to get him to work on your truck?
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Old 08-05-2012, 01:08 AM   #14
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Kraken GMC project looks Cool!!
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Old 08-05-2012, 01:30 AM   #15
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Looking good.
I'm curious what you have to give Santa to get him to work on your truck?
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Lol Jack aka Santa, good friend works for cold drinks & food!!
I helped Jack build a 57 chevy pickup & 57 chevy convertible.
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Old 08-06-2012, 12:13 PM   #16
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Looking good man.
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Old 08-06-2012, 06:29 PM   #17
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

This should been a cool build! Keep those updates and picture coming.
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Old 08-07-2012, 01:46 AM   #18
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Looking good man.
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You have big time Fabrication Skill.


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Old 08-07-2012, 02:04 AM   #19
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This should been a cool build! Keep those updates and picture coming.
Thanks Cal 58 GMC
I've checked out your build thread very Cool!!


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Old 08-14-2012, 12:50 AM   #20
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Wanted 58-59 GMC bumper Bullets with nipple out.
Please send info.

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Old 08-14-2012, 07:28 AM   #21
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Looks like a good build. Have you done the c4 swap before? I an looking at building a burb for my wife and just trying to see what might be best. My 59 is running a camaro sub and 4 link, which I like very well but if there is something better.......
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:54 AM   #22
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Looks like a good build. Have you done the c4 swap before? I an looking at building a burb for my wife and just trying to see what might be best. My 59 is running a camaro sub and 4 link, which I like very well but if there is something better.......
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My first C4 swap. Running camaro clip & reworked leaf springs on my 57 Chevy Stepside handles good. My bros Albert,Rich,& Mario installed C4 on 49 Caddy w shockwaves & 56 GMC w coilovers both handle like slot cars! Found a C4 donor car for half the price of a new IFS. Check out newmancarcreations.com/trucks.

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Old 08-15-2012, 10:20 AM   #23
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

That's a good reference site but the sticker shock is a bit much. I'll follow your thread and see the results. I am in no hurry since I have my cabover and NAPCO to finish first. C4's are cheap around me.
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

good looking truck, like the gmc grills
looks like it wants to eat something
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Old 08-15-2012, 06:42 PM   #25
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4

Can't wait to see this one done. Would like to see how you do the front bags. I reused the cradle and the stock vette spring is too soft. Mine is too low and hits with large dips in the road. The back was too high but longer bolts and a spring shave and it sits just right. Bags and coil overs are expensive. I've got a stiffer (and adjustable) VB&P spring ordered to see if I can fix the front but it's been 2 weeks so not real happy there.

Your other truck is beautiful... but I have to admit I like the GMC pickups better because you never ever see them on the road or at shows!
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