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CAL 58 GMC · 05-28-2006, 07:24 PM

Your bed looks great entourageguy!

Thanks for the info!

Jebb1978 · 05-28-2006, 07:43 PM

I was going to start a post to ask the same question. I just got my kit in too! Good luck Cali, I guess we will be doing something at about the same time.

Apache · 05-28-2006, 11:00 PM

As said before me, make sure you coat all sides really good. Ive seen people coat the top and sides but paint the underside...after a while it will still get moist and lift the finish on the top.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-28-2006, 11:47 PM

I got some poly spar varnish today at Home Depot. In a few weeks I am going to start staining and varnish the wood. Thanks to all who replyed and for your help.

entourageguy · 05-29-2006, 07:24 AM

I've refinished furniture for over 20 years and the only other thing I would say is to not put the finish on straight out of the can. we always diluted the first coat with a mineral spirits by about 30%. after that about 8-10%. It lets the finish level out before it starts to set up. Make sure you sand the new wood to open up the grain so that the wood will accept the finish. Also sand the finish between coats.
Have fun

CAL 58 GMC · 05-29-2006, 09:51 PM

Thanks entourageguy!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-06-2006, 10:30 PM

I got the stereo box back today from the paint guy and put it together. This was the first time I got to see the color other then just seeing it in pictures.

Jebb1978 · 06-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Wuff!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-07-2006, 07:33 PM

Thanks Buddy!

Kabwe · 06-08-2006, 12:30 PM

Hey Cal58GMC,

How it looking for the Brother show? Do you think the truck will be there?

CAL 58 GMC · 06-08-2006, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey Cal58GMC,

How it looking for the Brother show? Do you think the truck will be there?

Hey Kabwe,

Man I really want to make it, but it's not looking like it will be done in time for Bother's show this year. I will go next year for sure, unless someone offers me that right $ amount I can't turn down.

I am planning on Goodguys 17th Autumn Get-Together, November 11, 12, 2006, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. If it's not raining and for sure to the Central Valley Fall Classic truck show the third week in October.

Kabwe · 06-09-2006, 03:04 PM

Hey Cal58GMC,

Don't worry about the truck not being ready its nice to go and get ideas anyway. My truck is a couple of years off, although I've be seriously digging into it lately, but I still go to all the shows. I was thinking about driving the 55 210 to the brothers truck show, but the parking lot for non entries is dirt and I can't do that. Give me some info on this Central Valley Fall Classic truck show.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-10-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey Cal58GMC,

Give me some info on this Central Valley Fall Classic truck show.

I was trying to get some info on Central Valley Fall Classic Truck show, but none of the show calenders show anything on it. In the past it's been held in Fresno at Manchester Center on the third Sunday in October. I'm not sure if it's happening now.

skanave · 06-11-2006, 01:33 PM

post a pic of the radiator man!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-11-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skanave

post a pic of the radiator man!

You asked for it.......you got it!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-13-2006, 10:06 PM

I had my radiator support powder coated what they called chrome, but it looks more like aluminum. I mounted it and the radiator. Here's a pic.

Jebb1978 · 06-14-2006, 12:56 AM

Lookin Sweet Man! That is going to be the nicest 55-59 on this site when you finish!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-14-2006, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Lookin Sweet Man! That is going to be the nicest 55-59 on this site when you finish!

Thanks Jebb! That's alot to live up to!

Ice68 · 06-14-2006, 03:42 PM

Niiiiiice!

Igotachevyor2 · 06-14-2006, 07:38 PM

sweet radiator

dwcsr · 06-14-2006, 10:46 PM

That really looks nice.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-15-2006, 12:48 AM

Thanks all! I took a trip to the body shop today so we could place the A/C vents. I put the gauge cluster in so we could space the vents. You can see were we marked the drivers side vents.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-18-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks all! I took a trip to the body shop today so we could place the A/C vents. I put the gauge cluster in so we could space the vents. You can see were we marked the drivers side vents.

Here's a few more pics

55 on bags · 06-22-2006, 01:04 AM

what front suspension is on your truck cause I have a 69 nova subframe and I want to know if it wood bee good for my 55

72Chevrolet · 06-22-2006, 01:31 AM

Sweet truck! you really know what your doing, awesome work.

05-28-2006, 07:24 PM	#226
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Your bed looks great entourageguy! Thanks for the info! __________________ 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

05-28-2006, 07:43 PM	#227
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project I was going to start a post to ask the same question. I just got my kit in too! Good luck Cali, I guess we will be doing something at about the same time. __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-28-2006, 11:00 PM	#228
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: 58 GMC Project As said before me, make sure you coat all sides really good. Ive seen people coat the top and sides but paint the underside...after a while it will still get moist and lift the finish on the top. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

05-28-2006, 11:47 PM	#229
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project I got some poly spar varnish today at Home Depot. In a few weeks I am going to start staining and varnish the wood. Thanks to all who replyed and for your help. __________________ 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

05-29-2006, 07:24 AM	#230
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project I've refinished furniture for over 20 years and the only other thing I would say is to not put the finish on straight out of the can. we always diluted the first coat with a mineral spirits by about 30%. after that about 8-10%. It lets the finish level out before it starts to set up. Make sure you sand the new wood to open up the grain so that the wood will accept the finish. Also sand the finish between coats. Have fun __________________ ................................................................ 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

05-29-2006, 09:51 PM	#231
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks entourageguy! __________________ 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

06-06-2006, 10:30 PM	#232
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project I got the stereo box back today from the paint guy and put it together. This was the first time I got to see the color other then just seeing it in 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; 07-21-2006 at 08:17 AM.

06-07-2006, 10:40 AM	#233
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project Wuff! __________________ 1959 GMC project

06-07-2006, 07:33 PM	#234
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks Buddy! __________________ 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

06-08-2006, 12:30 PM	#235
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal58GMC, How it looking for the Brother show? Do you think the truck will be there?

06-09-2006, 03:04 PM	#237
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal58GMC, Don't worry about the truck not being ready its nice to go and get ideas anyway. My truck is a couple of years off, although I've be seriously digging into it lately, but I still go to all the shows. I was thinking about driving the 55 210 to the brothers truck show, but the parking lot for non entries is dirt and I can't do that. Give me some info on this Central Valley Fall Classic truck show.

06-11-2006, 01:33 PM	#239
skanave Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 80	Re: 58 GMC Project post a pic of the radiator man!

06-13-2006, 10:06 PM	#241
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project I had my radiator support powder coated what they called chrome, but it looks more like aluminum. I mounted it and the radiator. Here's a pic. 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; 07-08-2006 at 05:25 PM.

06-14-2006, 12:56 AM	#242
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project Lookin Sweet Man! That is going to be the nicest 55-59 on this site when you finish! __________________ 1959 GMC project

06-14-2006, 03:42 PM	#244
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: 58 GMC Project Niiiiiice! __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust



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06-14-2006, 07:38 PM	#245
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 58 GMC Project sweet radiator __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-14-2006, 10:46 PM	#246
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 58 GMC Project That really looks nice.

06-15-2006, 12:48 AM	#247
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks all! I took a trip to the body shop today so we could place the A/C vents. I put the gauge cluster in so we could space the vents. You can see were we marked the drivers side vents. __________________ 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; 06-18-2006 at 11:02 AM.

06-22-2006, 01:04 AM	#249
55 on bags Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 31	Re: 58 GMC Project what front suspension is on your truck cause I have a 69 nova subframe and I want to know if it wood bee good for my 55

06-22-2006, 01:31 AM	#250
72Chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	Re: 58 GMC Project Sweet truck! you really know what your doing, awesome work.

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