58-59 GMC Custom! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jebb1978 · 02-06-2006, 01:49 PM

I think this is the sweetest 58-59 GMC I have ever seen. This is the only pic I found of it, mine will be simular I hope. Ride hieght is about right for me.

It does it for me so I thought I would share. What do you guys think?

Ice68 · 02-06-2006, 03:18 PM

Hello,
How do you lower the 55-59 Chevy/GMC trucks with the stock front and rear ends?
Thanks,
Leroy

Jebb1978 · 02-06-2006, 03:48 PM

I have a Camaro subframe on mine. I am going to flip the rear axle to level it out. Looks like a stink bug currently.

northerngmc · 02-06-2006, 05:36 PM

Ice68, you can lower them some with different leaf springs such as monoleafs, but no where near as low as the truck above.

Check out http://www.classicperform.com/ for parts.

Ice68 · 02-06-2006, 05:50 PM

Thanks Northern GMC for the info. Does anyone have a picture of a '59 lowered in monoleaf?
Thanks,
Leroy

northerngmc · 02-06-2006, 09:20 PM

Yes I do!

59 GMC

CAL 58 GMC · 02-07-2006, 12:45 AM

Man that's one super nice GMC! Have you started yet on your truck jebb1979?

Jebb1978 · 02-07-2006, 12:48 AM

No, I am still trying to get the cab started but the body guy has been to busy to come over and talk business. Soon I hope.

Ice68 · 02-07-2006, 01:18 AM

Thanks NorthernGMC; it looks nice!!! Did you lowered it with just monoleaf's? I'm trying to decide if I want to lower my '59 with monoleaf's with the original stock front and rearend OR go with a subframe. I'm leaning toward the monoleaf's due to $$$.
Thanks,
Leroy

northerngmc · 02-07-2006, 10:00 AM

Not my truck, but I believe the owner did lower it with just monoleafs.

I think you are comparing apples and oranges, as with a subframe you also will get the brakes and steering upgraded.

My truck is original.

NDtruck · 02-07-2006, 11:05 PM

You could also try lowering with drop axles up front. Don't remember off the top of my head where you can get them, but they're out there.

02-06-2006, 01:49 PM	#1
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	58-59 GMC Custom! I think this is the sweetest 58-59 GMC I have ever seen. This is the only pic I found of it, mine will be simular I hope. Ride hieght is about right for me. It does it for me so I thought I would share. What do you guys think? __________________ 1959 GMC project

02-06-2006, 03:18 PM	#2
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Hello, How do you lower the 55-59 Chevy/GMC trucks with the stock front and rear ends? Thanks, Leroy __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

02-06-2006, 03:48 PM	#3
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! I have a Camaro subframe on mine. I am going to flip the rear axle to level it out. Looks like a stink bug currently. __________________ 1959 GMC project

02-06-2006, 05:36 PM	#4
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Ice68, you can lower them some with different leaf springs such as monoleafs, but no where near as low as the truck above. Check out http://www.classicperform.com/ for parts. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-06-2006, 05:50 PM	#5
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Thanks Northern GMC for the info. Does anyone have a picture of a '59 lowered in monoleaf? Thanks, Leroy __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust Last edited by Ice68; 02-06-2006 at 05:55 PM.

02-06-2006, 09:20 PM	#6
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Yes I do! 59 GMC Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-07-2006, 12:45 AM	#7
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Man that's one super nice GMC! Have you started yet on your truck jebb1979? Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 02-07-2006 at 12:52 AM.

02-07-2006, 12:48 AM	#8
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! No, I am still trying to get the cab started but the body guy has been to busy to come over and talk business. Soon I hope. __________________ 1959 GMC project

02-07-2006, 01:18 AM	#9
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Thanks NorthernGMC; it looks nice!!! Did you lowered it with just monoleaf's? I'm trying to decide if I want to lower my '59 with monoleaf's with the original stock front and rearend OR go with a subframe. I'm leaning toward the monoleaf's due to $$$. Thanks, Leroy __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust Last edited by Ice68; 02-07-2006 at 01:18 AM.

02-07-2006, 10:00 AM	#10
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! Not my truck, but I believe the owner did lower it with just monoleafs. I think you are comparing apples and oranges, as with a subframe you also will get the brakes and steering upgraded. My truck is original. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-07-2006, 11:05 PM	#11
NDtruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota, USA Posts: 18	Re: 58-59 GMC Custom! You could also try lowering with drop axles up front. Don't remember off the top of my head where you can get them, but they're out there. Last edited by NDtruck; 02-07-2006 at 11:06 PM.



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