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Sam59 · 01-28-2008, 03:23 PM

Thinking about getting started on my '59 shortstep, 81 camaro subframe, little bit of this little bit of that.. So with that said lets see all of you guys' 55-59's with a couple pictures and a few details about the truck for a little kickoff celebration

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I'll start with mine..

That's me with the old girl last winter/springish.. my dad and i bought the truck about 3 years ago and did not know much at all about these old trucks at all.. but thanks to you guys we have learned probably a little too much

.. his dad had a '58 short step when he was a kid and we saw this truck one day and fell in love with it, went over and bought the truck.. all we have done is redid the interior, bought a 81 camaro for subframe, disk brakes, ps, pb, etc.. ready to get started on her!

56myway · 01-28-2008, 10:31 PM

Here's my 56, has a 80 camaro clip, 350, .60 over, flat top pistons, 144 weind supercharger, 700R4, AC and a few other goodies, to many to mention

jds319 · 01-28-2008, 11:35 PM

56: What kind of wheels are those? They look great.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-29-2008, 12:24 AM

Those wheels look like tt's.. Heres mine taking her to dmv monday to get plates hopefully....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255559

56myway · 01-29-2008, 12:39 AM

Yes they are 17's, Torq Thrust II's, they have to be cleaned up from sitting so long but they will shine up nice.

chevyrestoguy · 01-29-2008, 12:51 AM

Here's my '55. I've got kind of a build thread that's titled, "What I've been working on....". It's got a '70 Camaro subframe, so if you've got questions, I'll help in any way I can.

Sam59 · 01-29-2008, 02:33 AM

All very cool..

prostreeter58 · 01-29-2008, 03:35 AM

Here are mine......................

Sam59 · 01-29-2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreeter58

Here are mine......................

love your trucks pro! dad and i almost bought a '59 fleetside and wanted to do the two tone like yours, except red and white.. kind of look like the cameos

prostreeter58 · 01-29-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam59

love your trucks pro! dad and i almost bought a '59 fleetside and wanted to do the two tone like yours, except red and white.. kind of look like the cameos

Oddly enough I didn't care much for the fleetsides..........however, since I have bought this one I have a whole new appreciation for them. Kinda wished I had done a fleetside in a prostreet version.......BTW, you have a great looking truck and I am sure that it will continue to evolve into the ride of your dreams....(especially if you keep hanging out on this site..

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Sam59 · 01-29-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreeter58

Oddly enough I didn't care much for the fleetsides..........however, since I have bought this one I have a whole new appreciation for them. Kinda wished I had done a fleetside in a prostreet version.......BTW, you have a great looking truck and I am sure that it will continue to evolve into the ride of your dreams....(especially if you keep hanging out on this site..

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haha yeah i know what you mean, same thing when i bought my '63 lwb.. but that thing grew on me like no other! and thanks man, we were lucky to find that truck.. haha yeah i probably get TOO many ideas around here

CAL 58 GMC · 01-29-2008, 10:37 AM

Okay here's mine. 1958 GMC with a 1980 Camaro sub-frame.

poncho_villa · 01-29-2008, 11:28 AM

This is mine. The cab and box were mounted on a '64 chassis from a short box donor. A camaro steering box would probably help the handling.

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pugs · 01-29-2008, 01:29 PM

poncho, did you lower the suspension at all? if so what are the specs, any pic of you doing the swap?

poncho_villa · 01-29-2008, 02:10 PM

Yeah, it's got 2 1/2" drop spindles in the front and 3" drop coils in the rear. I plan to drop the rear some more to level it out some, but will probably halfta do a "C" notch. I didn't do the install. I intended to but was too busy with an out of town project, so I farmed out the work. Had disc brakes done at the same time and retained the 6 lugs. The master cylinder with booster is still under the floor. Sorry no pics.

Sam59 · 01-30-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Okay here's mine. 1958 GMC with a 1980 Camaro sub-frame.

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

This is mine. The cab and box were mounted on a '64 chassis from a short box donor. A camaro steering box would probably help the handling.

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Love your truck Cal, read your thread many times!

Great looking truck poncho villa! i actually have a buddy who poncho villa is his great great? grandpa! some pretty cool history there

58 gmc · 01-30-2008, 07:47 AM

Heres mine a 1958 GMC, 84 Camaro front clip, 4 link rear, bagged, 383 stroker,
custom interior, Intro Wheels.

Sam59 · 01-30-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 58 gmc

Heres mine a 1958 GMC, 84 Camaro front clip, 4 link rear, bagged, 383 stroker,
custom interior, Intro Wheels.

your truck is sick man! where you at in okc i may have to come take a look at this thing

entourageguy · 01-30-2008, 09:13 AM

My 59

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Brian ....

Tri5Nerd · 01-30-2008, 09:13 AM

No laughing now!

From the sourcing all the parts to make this a whole truck, still sourcing parts, to today.

my67chevytruck · 01-30-2008, 11:36 AM

Heres mine,, still under construction....... 81 camaro clip. 350/350 ...

jds319 · 01-30-2008, 11:41 AM

My67, what kind of radiator is that you have there???

1-ton of fun · 01-30-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 58 gmc

Heres mine a 1958 GMC, 84 Camaro front clip, 4 link rear, bagged, 383 stroker,
custom interior, Intro Wheels.

i'd like to see pics of that clip! what did you use for the upper strut mounts?

Kim57 · 01-30-2008, 03:33 PM

Heres mine. 57 with a 67 chevelle front clip and a 4 link rear.

my67chevytruck · 01-31-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jds319

My67, what kind of radiator is that you have there???

JDS , it is a Howes Aluminum racing Radiator.

01-28-2008, 03:23 PM	#1
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Calling all 55-59's Thinking about getting started on my '59 shortstep, 81 camaro subframe, little bit of this little bit of that.. So with that said lets see all of you guys' 55-59's with a couple pictures and a few details about the truck for a little kickoff celebration .. I'll start with mine.. That's me with the old girl last winter/springish.. my dad and i bought the truck about 3 years ago and did not know much at all about these old trucks at all.. but thanks to you guys we have learned probably a little too much.. his dad had a '58 short step when he was a kid and we saw this truck one day and fell in love with it, went over and bought the truck.. all we have done is redid the interior, bought a 81 camaro for subframe, disk brakes, ps, pb, etc.. ready to get started on her!

01-28-2008, 10:31 PM	#2
56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: Calling all 55-59's Here's my 56, has a 80 camaro clip, 350, .60 over, flat top pistons, 144 weind supercharger, 700R4, AC and a few other goodies, to many to mention Attached Images __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway Last edited by 56myway; 01-28-2008 at 10:49 PM.

01-28-2008, 11:35 PM	#3
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: Calling all 55-59's 56: What kind of wheels are those? They look great. __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

01-29-2008, 12:24 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Calling all 55-59's Those wheels look like tt's.. Heres mine taking her to dmv monday to get plates hopefully....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255559 __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-29-2008, 12:39 AM	#5
56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: Calling all 55-59's Yes they are 17's, Torq Thrust II's, they have to be cleaned up from sitting so long but they will shine up nice. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway

01-29-2008, 12:51 AM	#6
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Calling all 55-59's Here's my '55. I've got kind of a build thread that's titled, "What I've been working on....". It's got a '70 Camaro subframe, so if you've got questions, I'll help in any way I can.

01-29-2008, 02:33 AM	#7
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: Calling all 55-59's All very cool..

01-29-2008, 03:35 AM	#8
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: Calling all 55-59's Here are mine...................... Attached Images

01-29-2008, 10:37 AM	#12
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Calling all 55-59's Okay here's mine. 1958 GMC with a 1980 Camaro sub-frame. 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; 01-29-2008 at 10:38 AM.

01-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#13
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Calling all 55-59's This is mine. The cab and box were mounted on a '64 chassis from a short box donor. A camaro steering box would probably help the handling.

01-29-2008, 01:29 PM	#14
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Calling all 55-59's poncho, did you lower the suspension at all? if so what are the specs, any pic of you doing the swap? __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-29-2008, 02:10 PM	#15
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Calling all 55-59's Yeah, it's got 2 1/2" drop spindles in the front and 3" drop coils in the rear. I plan to drop the rear some more to level it out some, but will probably halfta do a "C" notch. I didn't do the install. I intended to but was too busy with an out of town project, so I farmed out the work. Had disc brakes done at the same time and retained the 6 lugs. The master cylinder with booster is still under the floor. Sorry no pics.

01-30-2008, 07:47 AM	#17
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: Calling all 55-59's Heres mine a 1958 GMC, 84 Camaro front clip, 4 link rear, bagged, 383 stroker, custom interior, Intro Wheels. Attached Images __________________ ToTM Winner

01-30-2008, 09:13 AM	#19
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Calling all 55-59's My 59 Brian .... __________________ ................................................................ 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

01-30-2008, 09:13 AM	#20
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Calling all 55-59's No laughing now! From the sourcing all the parts to make this a whole truck, still sourcing parts, to today. Attached Images



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01-30-2008, 11:36 AM	#21
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Calling all 55-59's Heres mine,, still under construction....... 81 camaro clip. 350/350 ... Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-30-2008, 11:41 AM	#22
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: Calling all 55-59's My67, what kind of radiator is that you have there??? __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

01-30-2008, 03:33 PM	#24
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Calling all 55-59's Heres mine. 57 with a 67 chevelle front clip and a 4 link rear. Attached Images

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