58 GMC Project

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by BP68

Very niiiiiiiiice. Thanks for the finished video, very cool. Very motiviting. How about y'all whip up some more vids? The ZZ top soundtrack made it extra cool.

Thanks, Its good to hear you enjoyed the vid!

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Thanks for the cool thread & video. You have inspired me so many times and deserve all awards you get IMO. I look FWD to meeting up someday when my '54 is finished.

Thanks Daniel, It's a cool feeling to know my work has inspired others, just as I'm sure your work has done the same! I don't know if you plan on going to Brothers show in July, but if your are let me know so I can meet up with you.

Originally Posted by 02snoma

Can't wait for the cruise night! It's going to be cool!

Me too!! I got some news for you also.

[02snoma]

Can't wait for the cruise night! It's going to be cool!

[texascowboy593]

Hey cal, FWIW I have "featured" your video on my YouTube page. It's so awesome that I'm gonna give my 550+ subscribers an opportunity to check it out!!! Way to go man!!!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Hey cal, FWIW I have "featured" your video on my YouTube page. It's so awesome that I'm gonna give my 550+ subscribers an opportunity to check it out!!! Way to go man!!!

Cool!!! I'm glade you enjoyed the video and I hope your 550+ subscribers will too.

[Kabwe]

Hey Cal,

Will you make the Brothers show this year?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey Cal,

Will you make the Brothers show this year?

Yes I will. I already paid the registration, paid to rent a car trailer and have made plan on staying with my brother in-law who lives in so cal. Hope to meet you there.

Cal, You have a Camaro subframe. Can you tell me if any modifications were made to the inner fenders to clear the upper A-arm towers? I am useing a 79 camaro sub that I just finished the prep work for and getting ready to weld into place.

By the way, This has been a great thread for builders. Love that truck!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by awsloan

Cal, You have a Camaro subframe. Can you tell me if any modifications were made to the inner fenders to clear the upper A-arm towers? I am useing a 79 camaro sub that I just finished the prep work for and getting ready to weld into place.

By the way, This has been a great thread for builders. Love that truck!

First of all let say welcome! yes you will have to trim the inner fender to clear the A-arms.

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

First of all let say welcome! yes you will have to trim the inner fender to clear the A-arms.

Cal, Any chance you would shoot a photo showing the inner fender?

[Jebb1978]

Just stopping into say, I am alive and well. Still checking to see what you are up to from time to time. Love the Video! I have made small progress here and there, not given up the dream. I can't remember any time in my life that I was so busy! I am still here though, I will update my thread one of these days. Thanks for the inspiration!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Just stopping into say, I am alive and well. Still checking to see what you are up to from time to time. Love the Video! I have made small progress here and there, not given up the dream. I can't remember any time in my life that I was so busy! I am still here though, I will update my thread one of these days. Thanks for the inspiration!

Hey Jebb, nice to here from you! When you get a chance give us all a updated post no matter how small the progress and then we all can cheer you on! Take care for now buddy!

[entourageguy]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Hey Jebb, nice to here from you! When you get a chance give us all a updated post no matter how small the progress and then we all can chear you on! Take care for now buddy!

Jebb it's nice to hear you are lurking in the background. Don't forget to shout when your on here.

[my67chevytruck]

CAl,

Trucks looking good bro....

[DavesRide]

I loved the part where the wheels look like they are spinning backwards in slow motion. All due respect, I wish the video didn't have the music so that the exhaust could be heard when you get on it rollin'. Badass either way. Thanks for the eye candy. David

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

CAl,

Trucks looking good bro....

Thanks man!

[copywritten]

I do have a question for you I dont think anyone touched on. Did you run into any vacuum problems for your power brakes? I ordered a kit and once I got it i checked my vacuum and the engine did not pull enough for the kit

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by copywritten

I do have a question for you I dont think anyone touched on. Did you run into any vacuum problems for your power brakes? I ordered a kit and once I got it i checked my vacuum and the engine did not pull enough for the kit

Thanks for the comments! I had no problem with vacuum for the brake booster. I know if you’re running a radical cam your motor can have low vacuum maybe that was the problem you had.

[b00sted]

Originally Posted by copywritten

I do have a question for you I dont think anyone touched on. Did you run into any vacuum problems for your power brakes? I ordered a kit and once I got it i checked my vacuum and the engine did not pull enough for the kit

These sure do help those problems.. I had to run one of these on my Big Block Challenger. Almost no vacuum at idle with the big solid lift but after this ..perfect brakes...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[02snoma]

How was the Northside show? Win anything?

[mayim]

I'm not sure if I missed missed it and all of the postings, but could we get a breakdown of the cost for this project? I am initiating a custom panel truck project myself and would love to know where and how much I am going to spend...

How about a breakdown per category? Engine/suspension/wiring/paint/etc. etc. and let us know where the range of costs in money and time. Where could you have saved time or money if you were not building the show machine? Where would it have cost differently if you weren't doing the work yourself?

Please, write up as much as you can as the project you've done is truly unique and it would be invaluable for everyone else starting one!

Thanks in advance, Mark

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by mayim

I'm not sure if I missed missed it and all of the postings, but could we get a breakdown of the cost for this project? I am initiating a custom panel truck project myself and would love to know where and how much I am going to spend...

How about a breakdown per category? Engine/suspension/wiring/paint/etc. etc. and let us know where the range of costs in money and time. Where could you have saved time or money if you were not building the show machine? Where would it have cost differently if you weren't doing the work yourself?

Please, write up as much as you can as the project you've done is truly unique and it would be invaluable for everyone else starting one!

Thanks in advance, Mark

In a nutshell, here's the break down.

Over $45k into the truck.
$12k in body & paint.
$3k in interior.
$7k in the motor & trans.
2.5 years to build in my garage & a dozen busted knuckles.

[mayim]

Where could you have saved time or money if you were not building the show machine?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by mayim

Where could you have saved time or money if you were not building the show machine?

Buy a donor car, no extra chrome in the motor and a cheaper paint job. The rest depends on how much you want to upgrade the brakes and suspensions such as disc brakes or drum, power or non power brakes, power steering or non power steering, AC or no AC……..as you can see the list can go on and on.

[Bigdreamsnobux]

Just read the whole thread, and this truck is my wallpaper on my work computer now. Man is it great! You have a subframe like the one I will put in, and run exactly the same wheels I want, so:

What is the offset of the front wheels? I know you run air bags and I was thinking of sticking with 2" drop spindles only, but regardless of bagged or not, I am curious of how your fitment is. I have heard that clips like ours can be a little wide, so I wanted to confirm if there are any considerations/tips on how you got an 8" wheel in there ok without rubbing and if there is anything I should consider.

With regards to the rear wheels, what is the offset on these? I can figure out how wide your S10 rear axle is (I think that is what you put in right?), but did you have to widen the inner/outer wheel wells any?

Any tips related to front or rear wheel/tire fitment would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!

-Tobin.

[entourageguy]

Cal says

In a nutshell, here's the break down.

Over $45k into the truck.
$12k in body & paint.
$3k in interior.
$7k in the motor & trans.
2.5 years to build in my garage & a dozen busted knuckles.


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