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prostreeter58 · 03-09-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

Yes, thats the way I was leaning. From what I have found out, the worst part is getting the driveshaft shortened and re-balanced. Some vehicles have clearance issues with the floor/tunnel. I haven't checked mine yet, but plan to. But still, should be no big deal.

From what I am hearing, the new unit(s) are not as bulky as the old ones. As far as the drive shaft, it will have to be shortened, but that isn't a big deal, in fact I just had it done when I built the truck. I did raise the motor when I set it up and I am hoping that there isn't any issues there. Guess we will know soon enough............

djracer · 03-09-2008, 07:49 PM

Sounds even sweeter Bob!

Sam59 · 03-10-2008, 04:15 AM

hows it goin prostreeter?

prostreeter58 · 03-10-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam59

hows it goin prostreeter?

Going great here,,,..............and how is everything out your way??

Sam59 · 03-10-2008, 10:27 AM

not bad, too chilly thats for sure!

entourageguy · 03-25-2008, 05:15 AM

Well I got back from my family week in Florida. I took a run up to Palm Harbour to check out prostreets trucks in person as well as pick up a pair of wide whites I had delivered to Bobs place. We had hoped to go over to a cruise on Friday but it rained. His trucks look great and Bob turned out to be a nice guy as well

Had a good look at the trucks and a chat as well. Left his place almost to late and made the Little Gasperilla ferry with 5 minutes to spare.
Great meeting a fellow member in person. Thanks Bob.

*1974k5blazer* · 03-25-2008, 09:26 AM

prostreet this thread was amazing i just read the entire thing, and all i can say is what do you do for a living and can i get an application

entourageguy · 03-25-2008, 06:50 PM

I was quite impressed with his work. 2 car garage. It was neat his wife is totally into the build as well. Talking about getting a new air floor jack and getting down and dirty with the build.
Sounds like she would like to build a rat rod.
Man my wife has been in my truck once and that was sitting low in the seat with a ball cap and dark glasses on...

poncho_villa · 03-25-2008, 07:26 PM

I can't decide which marriage scenario I prefer......They both have their merits.

entourageguy · 03-25-2008, 11:34 PM

Yea I know what you mean

prostreeter58 · 03-26-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

I was quite impressed with his work. 2 car garage. It was neat his wife is totally into the build as well. Talking about getting a new air floor jack and getting down and dirty with the build.
Sounds like she would like to build a rat rod.
Man my wife has been in my truck once and that was sitting low in the seat with a ball cap and dark glasses on...

First of all don't believe everything you hear..........my garage is quite the mess...........

........glad to hear that you made it back safely Brian! It was a pleasure meeting you and too bad it was raining so much.

Anyway, I did get the Gear Vendor overdrive/underdrive system and installed it this past weekend. Now I am waiting on my headers to be returned from Sanderson so I can test it out. Additionally, I have to get the drive shaft shortened, again.........oh well that is the prices we pay for upgrades. Anyway I will post pics/results when we are able to put it to the test.

Again, It was a real pleasure meeting you and anytime you are down this way feel free to stop in and take a break...............

CAL 58 GMC · 04-02-2008, 07:22 PM

I took some time this morning before work to look over your build again from start to finish (good thing I was up early

) Your build was very well done from the fabrication to the paint. You & your wife should be very proud of work you have done! If you don't mind, I would like to see a picture of your pro street on the trailer hooked up to your hauler, just to get see what it's going to look like going down the road.

entourageguy · 04-02-2008, 08:31 PM

I think Bob is on a cruise this week. I know he has been looking a trailers but has not bought one yet.
But again that was a couple of weeks ago and we know how fast he works.

Matshark · 05-07-2008, 06:26 AM

I am currently on my holidays in Florida and used
the chance to visit Bob in Palm Harbour and see his
trucks. He is a really nice guy and I want to thank him
for the nice welcome and the ride, with his black truck.

I hope to see you in germany one day...

entourageguy · 05-07-2008, 01:31 PM

What?!!!! you got a ride ... man

Matshark · 05-07-2008, 04:43 PM

ups..

prostreeter58 · 05-07-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

What?!!!! you got a ride ... man

it helps when you visit on days when it isn't raining...........

Matshark, it was great meeting you! I will take you up on that offer to visit Germany. Hopefully your cave dives are going well. Take care and keep the progress pics comming.

entourageguy · 05-07-2008, 07:19 PM

Well next year I'm down for 2 weeks so I'll really study the weather forecast first.
Should open a B & B for wayward forum members.
And maybe a parts pick area.

prostreeter58 · 05-21-2008, 01:40 AM

Been a while since I last posted here so I thought I would post a few pics on what I have been tearing up lately..............Going completely through the prostreet truck and changed the front suspension from the red truck to the black one. I knew something just wasn't right with the black one because it sat to high in the front. Come to find out they sent me the wrong shockwaves. Anyway now you can see that it sits a lot lower in the front and as soon as I figure how I want to notch the bed, it will go down a lot more in the rear....................

pgf545 · 05-21-2008, 04:17 AM

Ok I am not really sure but I do believe that you have a little something wrong with your engine mounting....Looks to me like you have it in upside down and backwards

.

Actually I really like the stance of the black one don't think I would change a thing.

Bernie

entourageguy · 05-21-2008, 04:20 AM

First off the red truck's motor is upside down Bob

2nd the black truck is getting down in the front now looks great.
time for a little dog house in the box for the pumpkin or raise the floor?
What did they do wrong for the shock waves?

GRIMSS · 05-21-2008, 05:19 AM

Great stance on the black truck. Did you change out the trans crossmember?

CAL 58 GMC · 05-21-2008, 06:40 AM

MAN O MAN THAT'S ONE SUPER NICE TRUCK!!!! You have somthing to be real proud of. GREAT JOB BOB!

poncho_villa · 05-21-2008, 07:05 AM

It's great to see your back at it Bob. The front end is sittin just about right! Once you got her leveled off it will be totally sweet. Hows that overdrive system working for you? Got any details about the install to enlighten us with? Whats your opinion on the shifting?

Kim57 · 05-21-2008, 07:39 AM

Saweeeeet.
Kimk

03-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#252
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: 59 Chevy Build Sounds even sweeter Bob! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

03-10-2008, 04:15 AM	#253
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: 59 Chevy Build hows it goin prostreeter?

03-10-2008, 10:27 AM	#255
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: 59 Chevy Build not bad, too chilly thats for sure!

03-25-2008, 05:15 AM	#256
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build Well I got back from my family week in Florida. I took a run up to Palm Harbour to check out prostreets trucks in person as well as pick up a pair of wide whites I had delivered to Bobs place. We had hoped to go over to a cruise on Friday but it rained. His trucks look great and Bob turned out to be a nice guy as well Had a good look at the trucks and a chat as well. Left his place almost to late and made the Little Gasperilla ferry with 5 minutes to spare. Great meeting a fellow member in person. Thanks Bob. __________________ ................................................................ 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

03-25-2008, 09:26 AM	#257
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: 59 Chevy Build prostreet this thread was amazing i just read the entire thing, and all i can say is what do you do for a living and can i get an application

03-25-2008, 06:50 PM	#258
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build I was quite impressed with his work. 2 car garage. It was neat his wife is totally into the build as well. Talking about getting a new air floor jack and getting down and dirty with the build. Sounds like she would like to build a rat rod. Man my wife has been in my truck once and that was sitting low in the seat with a ball cap and dark glasses on... __________________ ................................................................ 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

03-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#259
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Chevy Build I can't decide which marriage scenario I prefer......They both have their merits. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

03-25-2008, 11:34 PM	#260
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build Yea I know what you mean __________________ ................................................................ 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

04-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#262
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build I took some time this morning before work to look over your build again from start to finish (good thing I was up early ) Your build was very well done from the fabrication to the paint. You & your wife should be very proud of work you have done! If you don't mind, I would like to see a picture of your pro street on the trailer hooked up to your hauler, just to get see what it's going to look like going down the road. __________________ 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

04-02-2008, 08:31 PM	#263
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build I think Bob is on a cruise this week. I know he has been looking a trailers but has not bought one yet. But again that was a couple of weeks ago and we know how fast he works. __________________ ................................................................ 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

05-07-2008, 06:26 AM	#264
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 54	Re: 59 Chevy Build I am currently on my holidays in Florida and used the chance to visit Bob in Palm Harbour and see his trucks. He is a really nice guy and I want to thank him for the nice welcome and the ride, with his black truck. I hope to see you in germany one day... __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

05-07-2008, 01:31 PM	#265
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build What?!!!! you got a ride ... man __________________ ................................................................ 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

05-07-2008, 04:43 PM	#266
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 54	Re: 59 Chevy Build ups.. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

05-07-2008, 07:19 PM	#268
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build Well next year I'm down for 2 weeks so I'll really study the weather forecast first. Should open a B & B for wayward forum members. And maybe a parts pick area. __________________ ................................................................ 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; 05-07-2008 at 07:20 PM.

05-21-2008, 01:40 AM	#269
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build Been a while since I last posted here so I thought I would post a few pics on what I have been tearing up lately..............Going completely through the prostreet truck and changed the front suspension from the red truck to the black one. I knew something just wasn't right with the black one because it sat to high in the front. Come to find out they sent me the wrong shockwaves. Anyway now you can see that it sits a lot lower in the front and as soon as I figure how I want to notch the bed, it will go down a lot more in the rear.................... Attached Images



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05-21-2008, 04:17 AM	#270
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 59 Chevy Build Ok I am not really sure but I do believe that you have a little something wrong with your engine mounting....Looks to me like you have it in upside down and backwards. Actually I really like the stance of the black one don't think I would change a thing. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

05-21-2008, 04:20 AM	#271
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build First off the red truck's motor is upside down Bob 2nd the black truck is getting down in the front now looks great. time for a little dog house in the box for the pumpkin or raise the floor? What did they do wrong for the shock waves? __________________ ................................................................ 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; 05-21-2008 at 04:22 AM.

05-21-2008, 05:19 AM	#272
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 59 Chevy Build Great stance on the black truck. Did you change out the trans crossmember? __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-21-2008, 06:40 AM	#273
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build MAN O MAN THAT'S ONE SUPER NICE TRUCK!!!! You have somthing to be real proud of. GREAT JOB BOB! __________________ 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

05-21-2008, 07:05 AM	#274
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Chevy Build It's great to see your back at it Bob. The front end is sittin just about right! Once you got her leveled off it will be totally sweet. Hows that overdrive system working for you? Got any details about the install to enlighten us with? Whats your opinion on the shifting? __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

05-21-2008, 07:39 AM	#275
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 59 Chevy Build Saweeeeet. Kimk

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