My 1959 Fleetside Build

[Mac the Yankee]

You can always part out the rest of it- someone will want that big back window

[Kim57]

It's hard to beat free.
I know a lot of guys are against cutting these things up but I have no problem with it.
Kim

[pbeguy]

I must be losing my mind. I actually bought (saved) it from a scrap metal facility.
At least this one is a BBW V8 with bed trim. It also has the artillery wheels.
My wife thinks I am crazy.

[_Ogre]

deluxe trim all around, sweet
your getting quite the tf collection

[Denee007]

Now, what are you going to do with it? like you don't have enough to do? lol

[pbeguy]

My plan is to put the V8 running gear, the front clip and frame under my panel.
(It is clipped with a so-so Camaro sub frame)
Use the lower bed sides to fix my panel and probably sell the rest of the parts.
I may even use the deluxe trim on my 59 Fleet. I really miss my old truck.

[OrrieG]

That bed trim and hood orament are junk you do not need. I will pay shipping to me so I can give them a proper burial >8^))

Nice find, if the junk guys took the time to find out what stuff is worth they could make some serious cash and still get the scrap value out of what is left.

[Task Force Era]

Originally Posted by pbeguy

I must be losing my mind. I actually bought (saved) it from a scrap metal facility.
At least this one is a BBW V8 with bed trim. It also has the artillery wheels.
My wife thinks I am crazy.

Whaaaatttt??? Damn, from the scrap metal facility! That's awesome man!!

It's bad that a truck about to be crushed is in better shape than the one I dug up!! Haha

[pbeguy]

I sold an old Mercedes on Ebay to a guy in Germany and had to drop it off at a shipper here in Houston yesterday. I was surprised to see all the old iron in their bullpen ready to be shipped overseas. Those folks are getting some good cars and a lot of them.

[pbeguy]

I put the primered truck up for sale after selling the bed trim and the wheels online.
A local guy wanted a project and decided to trade me his 59 Impala project.
All the paint work has been done and it is ready to build. I could not be happier with the deal. Looks like I will have a pair of 59's.

[Denee007]

What an awesome looking Impala! Kind of wicked looking I know most would love to see more views of your new toy!
dne'

[Kim57]

Sweet car.
Kim

[pbeguy]

Here is a side view.

[Denee007]

Incredible car! What's next for it? Surely you have something special in mind
dne'

[pbeguy]

My wife likes this one.

[Denee007]

ooo, I can see why she likes it! It's awesome! I don't think it would fit in my garage! What engine are you going to install~ LS1? A corvette engine would look really nice!
dne'

[OrrieG]

Nice, I love the 59-60 series, I had a 60 Impala as a youth.

[pbeguy]

I am slowly making progress. I am putting all my efforts towards the Fleetside to have it ready for The Lone Star Round-Up in Austin, Texas. April 4 and 5.
I got all the bodywork finished on the cab and it is ready for paint. (Notice the cutout for my driveshaft)
The panel below the back glass kicked my rear end.

[wickid demon]

You come across some cool projects, but the direction your going with your truck it is going to turn out nice. good luck with your deadline.

[rgunlock]

That cab looks great from here! Nice progress.

[Kim57]

The cab looks real nice.
Kim

[pbeguy]

A couple more pics from today. Got the drivers front fender shaved, primed and ready for color.
I got the notch in both bedsides completed. Cut it out and welded 16ga. strips in the notch to add strength. The tire will fit inside the notch when it is lowered all the way. I really need about a half inch more to completely lay it out because my back tires are 31-1/2" tall. I will make do.

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

[pbeguy]

My wife told me the first step was admitting it...

My name is Larry and I am a hoarder.... Ha-Ha!!!

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by pbeguy

My wife told me the first step was admitting it...

My name is Larry and I am a hoarder.... Ha-Ha!!!

At least you don't have a hundred cats running around it.
Kim