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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
Rancid
My opinion is that its your truck and you should do what you want to it. That sounds like it would look cool if done properly. Kim |
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01-16-2008, 06:31 AM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
it would only be wrong if you can't get it to fit right. otherwise, chop away!
i can send you some pics of my cab dolly, built out of wood in about an hour...
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01-16-2008, 01:44 PM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
1-Ton can you send me a pic of that sounds like a good idea.
Just wanted to drop a progress pic in. I got the truck turned into the garage and it frees up some room. I just gotta get the engine out and cab off and then I'm off to the races! 
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01-19-2008, 01:00 AM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
Just picked up an 87' Corvette rolling chassis with a Dana 44. I'll take pics after I come back from a short vacation.
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01-19-2008, 01:11 AM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
cool project...love the jimmies! what are you going to do for driveline? i'm interested in the old driveline if you are going to swap it out.
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The Stable: 1952 GMC 1/2 ton, 5-window...Owned since age 16...that was awhile ago! Torn apart and waiting for my boys to get old enough to help me. 1990 Chevy K5, 5.3L, 4L60E, slowly going back together as my dune truck. 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton, 3-window...building to sell. Daily Drivers: 1998 3/4 ton Burb with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel and 1994 1/2 ton Silverado. I grew up in Flint, Michigan so I can't help but to bleed Chevy! |
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01-19-2008, 03:40 AM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
Nothing is wrong its your truck build it like you want to and don't look back.
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01-19-2008, 11:46 AM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
I was thinking of buy that truck last month. Looks like I passed up a good one.
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01-24-2008, 03:30 AM
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polishing a turd
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
here's a pic of it (sorry the cab is on it right now):
 the top 2x4's are mitered on the corners, top is a 3/4" piece, 4'x2'
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59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van' |
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02-12-2008, 07:41 AM
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Re: 1959 GMC ShortBed
Just wanted to post a few update pics. I'm waiting on the IRS/IFS kits from Flat Out. I'm about to pull the engine and cab off and start cleaning the rust off where we will be welding on the kits.
Cab Dollie  Getting close to pulling the engine  
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