58 GMC Project

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

gl with getting the grill in, I know on mine I have to install the grill then slide the fenders in around it otherwise it wont work well. I guess on these trucks all of them have their own order of assembly right ?

I just found out the hard way about the grill.

I put in the gauge cluster and A/C vents, Here's a picture.

[55ChevyPU]

hope you didnt scratch your new paint. What I do is bolt the top valance and the grill together then spread the fenders a little bit Of course wrap the heck out of the grill with tape then move those 2 pieces in place have someone bolt the top valance to the fenders while you support it. After that is supported you can just adjust the grill and bolt the splash apron. I assembled the whole front section a couple days ago so had the joy of inching all of that stuff together. Its still all loose fit, I should post some pictures IMO. The dash looks cool though I kind of like it because its different from the Chevy Dash.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

hope you didnt scratch your new paint. What I do is bolt the top valance and the grill together then spread the fenders a little bit Of course wrap the heck out of the grill with tape then move those 2 pieces in place have someone bolt the top valance to the fenders while you support it. After that is supported you can just adjust the grill and bolt the splash apron. I assembled the whole front section a couple days ago so had the joy of inching all of that stuff together. Its still all loose fit, I should post some pictures IMO. The dash looks cool though I kind of like it because its different from the Chevy Dash.

Thanks for the info on installing the grill. I'm going to give it a try. No scratches yet and I hope I can keep it that way.

[GATORBUILT '59]

Time for the final push- "INTERIOR"

[Project SIKty-5]

Hey CAL, do you already have someone picked out to do the interior? Or perhaps you're gonna tackle it yourself? If you're not quite sure about a place...I know of a real good place in Hanford, it's called Central Valley Upholstery....they do awesome work and a great price. I had a buddy take his 92 chevy there and did a full custom interior, came out sweet.....just a bit of info.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

Hey CAL, do you already have someone picked out to do the interior? Or perhaps you're gonna tackle it yourself? If you're not quite sure about a place...I know of a real good place in Hanford, it's called Central Valley Upholstery....they do awesome work and a great price. I had a buddy take his 92 chevy there and did a full custom interior, came out sweet.....just a bit of info.

No plans on doing it myself, so I will have to find someone to do the interior. I'm looking around for some place to take it that's not to hight in price. When I hear of someone paying $10k for interior work it make me sick to think how some of us are getting ripped off. I can see $7k to $10k for paint, but not for some carpet and a littal bit of leather. Do you have any pictures you can show of the work they did for you? And without trying to be nosey, about what they carged you.

[84 400]

sweet sweet sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111

[Jebb1978]

Congrats on bringin the old girl home! It looks incredable!

[Project SIKty-5]

I don't have any pictures, it was a buddy's truck. They built a custom dash, smoothed it over w/tweed, and it swept into a center console that went to the back seat. Looks like a plane cockpit. They covered the headliner and door panels in leather, also did 4 bucket seats in leather. I think it ended up costing about 2500 or so. They do great work and the owner Tony is a real good guy. Deffinitely not into the business to screw you over.

[Daniel U]

Looking good!

[Kabwe]

Looking great

[Igotachevyor2]

nice to see the cab back on you have came a long way since the last time i was here i have been out of pocket for a while too much family stuff with too lil time!! truck is lookin great

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

I don't have any pictures, it was a buddy's truck. They built a custom dash, smoothed it over w/tweed, and it swept into a center console that went to the back seat. Looks like a plane cockpit. They covered the headliner and door panels in leather, also did 4 bucket seats in leather. I think it ended up costing about 2500 or so. They do great work and the owner Tony is a real good guy. Deffinitely not into the business to screw you over.

$2,500 don't sound bad for all of that. I will give them a call. Thanks for the info on them.

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Looking great.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Looking great.

Thanks Daniel!

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Congrats on bringin the old girl home! It looks incredable!.

Thanks Buddy! It feels great to have her home!!

Originally Posted by 84 400

sweet sweet sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111

Thanks 84 400, keep checking back on the progress.

[st1]

WOW, this is an awesome truck.... just WOW.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by st1

WOW, this is an awesome truck.... just WOW.

Thanks st1!! I hope all is well after the big shake up you all had Sunday!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Igotachevyor2

nice to see the cab back on you have came a long way since the last time i was here i have been out of pocket for a while too much family stuff with too lil time!! truck is lookin great

Thanks Igotachevyor2! How's your truck coming along?

[mike nutt]

the truck is looking great . i really like the color , the dash , the engine compartment , the wheel , every thing. can't wait to see it finished.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by mike nutt

the truck is looking great . i really like the color , the dash , the engine compartment , the wheel , every thing. can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks Mike! I checked out your project and I really like all you have done!

[GATORBUILT '59]

Cal question: Did you have any clearance problems with the calipers and the leaf springs on the rear axle? Also did you remove any of the leafs from the stock springs?

[Bud1300]

Truck looks great, i need to color sand my camaro and i notice your truck how hard was it to do and did you do it yourself, i have single stage PPG painted by Mike Nutt (Fatmotor69)

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

Cal question: Did you have any clearance problems with the calipers and the leaf springs on the rear axle? Also did you remove any of the leafs from the stock springs?

Yes I did have clearance problems with the calipers hitting the leaf springs. I corrected the problem by using lower blocks the moved the calipers away from the springs. I used the two wheel drive rear from the S-10 Blazer. The four wheel drive rear is wider and should clear with no problems.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Bud1300

Truck looks great, i need to color sand my camaro and i notice your truck how hard was it to do and did you do it yourself, i have single stage PPG painted by Mike Nutt (Fatmotor69)

Nice Camaro. I did not do the color sanding myselfe. The guy who painted it did. He spent a full day cutting and polishing.

[Project SIKty-5]

Hey CAL, how's the bed coming along...I'm gettin ancy to see this thing all together, as I'm sure you are too. Can't wait to see this thing in person at a Goodguy's show.

[CAL 58 GMC]

It will be at least a few months before I get the bed back. Hopfuly you will see it at one of the local car show before Goodguy's. If you do, make sure to say hi and we can meet in person.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Here's an update. I had the windsheild and rear window install. I just got my ashtray and heater control bezel back from chrome also. Here's a few pics.