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prostreeter58 · 03-26-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

I was quite impressed with his work. 2 car garage. It was neat his wife is totally into the build as well. Talking about getting a new air floor jack and getting down and dirty with the build.
Sounds like she would like to build a rat rod.
Man my wife has been in my truck once and that was sitting low in the seat with a ball cap and dark glasses on...

First of all don't believe everything you hear..........my garage is quite the mess...........

........glad to hear that you made it back safely Brian! It was a pleasure meeting you and too bad it was raining so much.

Anyway, I did get the Gear Vendor overdrive/underdrive system and installed it this past weekend. Now I am waiting on my headers to be returned from Sanderson so I can test it out. Additionally, I have to get the drive shaft shortened, again.........oh well that is the prices we pay for upgrades. Anyway I will post pics/results when we are able to put it to the test.

Again, It was a real pleasure meeting you and anytime you are down this way feel free to stop in and take a break...............

poncho_villa · 03-25-2008, 07:26 PM

I can't decide which marriage scenario I prefer......They both have their merits.

entourageguy · 03-25-2008, 11:34 PM

Yea I know what you mean

CAL 58 GMC · 04-02-2008, 07:22 PM

I took some time this morning before work to look over your build again from start to finish (good thing I was up early

) Your build was very well done from the fabrication to the paint. You & your wife should be very proud of work you have done! If you don't mind, I would like to see a picture of your pro street on the trailer hooked up to your hauler, just to get see what it's going to look like going down the road.

entourageguy · 04-02-2008, 08:31 PM

I think Bob is on a cruise this week. I know he has been looking a trailers but has not bought one yet.
But again that was a couple of weeks ago and we know how fast he works.

Matshark · 05-07-2008, 06:26 AM

I am currently on my holidays in Florida and used
the chance to visit Bob in Palm Harbour and see his
trucks. He is a really nice guy and I want to thank him
for the nice welcome and the ride, with his black truck.

I hope to see you in germany one day...

entourageguy · 05-07-2008, 01:31 PM

What?!!!! you got a ride ... man

Matshark · 05-07-2008, 04:43 PM

ups..

prostreeter58 · 05-07-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

What?!!!! you got a ride ... man

it helps when you visit on days when it isn't raining...........

Matshark, it was great meeting you! I will take you up on that offer to visit Germany. Hopefully your cave dives are going well. Take care and keep the progress pics comming.

pgf545 · 05-21-2008, 04:17 AM

Ok I am not really sure but I do believe that you have a little something wrong with your engine mounting....Looks to me like you have it in upside down and backwards

.

Actually I really like the stance of the black one don't think I would change a thing.

Bernie

GRIMSS · 05-21-2008, 05:19 AM

Great stance on the black truck. Did you change out the trans crossmember?

CAL 58 GMC · 05-21-2008, 06:40 AM

MAN O MAN THAT'S ONE SUPER NICE TRUCK!!!! You have somthing to be real proud of. GREAT JOB BOB!

poncho_villa · 05-21-2008, 07:05 AM

It's great to see your back at it Bob. The front end is sittin just about right! Once you got her leveled off it will be totally sweet. Hows that overdrive system working for you? Got any details about the install to enlighten us with? Whats your opinion on the shifting?

Kim57 · 05-21-2008, 07:39 AM

Saweeeeet.
Kimk

GATORBUILT '59 · 05-21-2008, 03:47 PM

Did you inspire your neighbor across the street to get a project? Looks like there is a fleet side covered up over there!

prostreeter58 · 05-22-2008, 04:34 AM

okay, lets see if I can address everyones posts...............
pgf545 & entourageguy.....the motor isn't backwards, the truck is, it just needs to be turned around......

entourageguy, the shockwaves were the wrong ones for the fatman setup. Air ride makes a special shock specifically for the fatman application, they will be here next week.

GRIMSS, not sure what you mean by changing the crossmember? I did fabricate my own crossmember because I raised the whole driveline up.

Cal..........thanks man!!

Poncho......the gear vendor unit is working great. I was a little concerned with the down shifting but after speaking to the great people, at gear vendors, I am going to change the fluid to synthenic and see if I can "soften" the down shift a little.

Kim57..........thanks too...........

GATORBUILT '59.......the truck across the street was one of my 1st generation step side '59's that I sold to him......

Thanks to everyone for all the comments.........if I missed anyone, sorry!......

CAL 58 GMC · 07-18-2008, 08:23 PM

This months TOTM theme is "Big Block Power" and I have nominated your 59. I'm still amazed on how fast you built such a sweet truck and in my opinion is well deserving of a TOTM award! So to everyone else, make sure to cast your vote for for prostreet58's truck.

P.S. Bob do you have a picture of the motor since you finished? I would like to post it with the nomination.

prostreeter58 · 07-18-2008, 09:43 PM

Cal, I am over-joyed that you would extend the nomination my way.......

Here are a couple of pics, hopefully they are what you are looking for........................thanks again. Bob.

CAL 58 GMC · 07-19-2008, 12:44 AM

Your welcome, now the campaigning starts.......Vote For Prostreet!!!!

killer71 · 07-20-2008, 04:25 PM

i 2nd that!!

entourageguy · 07-20-2008, 07:13 PM

Is Bob still offering free beer for anyone that votes for his truck??

prostreeter58 · 07-21-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Is Bob still offering free beer for anyone that votes for his truck??

Well hell yeah!!!...................

poncho_villa · 07-20-2008, 09:10 PM

?BEER?......We got your back Bob!!

Kabwe · 07-22-2008, 11:35 AM

Well you can keep the beer I have to vote for this truck anyway its that nice. I don't need to be bribed. Then again I could use a beer or two.lol

Nice truck man and you got my vote.

prostreeter58 · 07-22-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Well you can keep the beer I have to vote for this truck anyway its that nice. I don't need to be bribed. Then again I could use a beer or two.lol

Nice truck man and you got my vote.

Just to set the record straight...................."it isn't a bribe, it is an offering of appreciation"..............................

...........and btw, thanks on the other stuff...............

03-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Chevy Build I can't decide which marriage scenario I prefer......They both have their merits. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

03-25-2008, 11:34 PM	#3
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build Yea I know what you mean __________________ ................................................................ 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

04-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build I took some time this morning before work to look over your build again from start to finish (good thing I was up early ) Your build was very well done from the fabrication to the paint. You & your wife should be very proud of work you have done! If you don't mind, I would like to see a picture of your pro street on the trailer hooked up to your hauler, just to get see what it's going to look like going down the road. __________________ 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

04-02-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build I think Bob is on a cruise this week. I know he has been looking a trailers but has not bought one yet. But again that was a couple of weeks ago and we know how fast he works. __________________ ................................................................ 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

05-07-2008, 06:26 AM	#6
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 54	Re: 59 Chevy Build I am currently on my holidays in Florida and used the chance to visit Bob in Palm Harbour and see his trucks. He is a really nice guy and I want to thank him for the nice welcome and the ride, with his black truck. I hope to see you in germany one day... __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

05-07-2008, 01:31 PM	#7
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build What?!!!! you got a ride ... man __________________ ................................................................ 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

05-07-2008, 04:43 PM	#8
Matshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 54	Re: 59 Chevy Build ups.. __________________ 1955 2nd series 3100 Pickup, MustangII IFS, Ford 9" with 4 link, 4 wheel wilwood disc brakes, 383 Callaway supernatural, 4L60E 'All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.'

05-21-2008, 04:17 AM	#10
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 59 Chevy Build Ok I am not really sure but I do believe that you have a little something wrong with your engine mounting....Looks to me like you have it in upside down and backwards. Actually I really like the stance of the black one don't think I would change a thing. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

05-21-2008, 05:19 AM	#11
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 59 Chevy Build Great stance on the black truck. Did you change out the trans crossmember? __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-21-2008, 06:40 AM	#12
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build MAN O MAN THAT'S ONE SUPER NICE TRUCK!!!! You have somthing to be real proud of. GREAT JOB BOB! __________________ 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

05-21-2008, 07:05 AM	#13
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Chevy Build It's great to see your back at it Bob. The front end is sittin just about right! Once you got her leveled off it will be totally sweet. Hows that overdrive system working for you? Got any details about the install to enlighten us with? Whats your opinion on the shifting? __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

05-21-2008, 07:39 AM	#14
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 59 Chevy Build Saweeeeet. Kimk

05-21-2008, 03:47 PM	#15
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: 59 Chevy Build Did you inspire your neighbor across the street to get a project? Looks like there is a fleet side covered up over there! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212604 Last edited by GATORBUILT '59; 05-21-2008 at 03:48 PM.

05-22-2008, 04:34 AM	#16
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build okay, lets see if I can address everyones posts............... pgf545 & entourageguy.....the motor isn't backwards, the truck is, it just needs to be turned around...... entourageguy, the shockwaves were the wrong ones for the fatman setup. Air ride makes a special shock specifically for the fatman application, they will be here next week. GRIMSS, not sure what you mean by changing the crossmember? I did fabricate my own crossmember because I raised the whole driveline up. Cal..........thanks man!! Poncho......the gear vendor unit is working great. I was a little concerned with the down shifting but after speaking to the great people, at gear vendors, I am going to change the fluid to synthenic and see if I can "soften" the down shift a little. Kim57..........thanks too........... GATORBUILT '59.......the truck across the street was one of my 1st generation step side '59's that I sold to him...... Thanks to everyone for all the comments.........if I missed anyone, sorry!...... Last edited by prostreeter58; 05-22-2008 at 04:36 AM.

07-18-2008, 08:23 PM	#17
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build This months TOTM theme is "Big Block Power" and I have nominated your 59. I'm still amazed on how fast you built such a sweet truck and in my opinion is well deserving of a TOTM award! So to everyone else, make sure to cast your vote for for prostreet58's truck. P.S. Bob do you have a picture of the motor since you finished? I would like to post it with the nomination. __________________ 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; 07-18-2008 at 08:28 PM.



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07-18-2008, 09:43 PM	#18
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build Cal, I am over-joyed that you would extend the nomination my way....... Here are a couple of pics, hopefully they are what you are looking for........................thanks again. Bob. Attached Images

07-19-2008, 12:44 AM	#19
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build Your welcome, now the campaigning starts.......Vote For Prostreet!!!! __________________ 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; 07-19-2008 at 12:46 AM.

07-20-2008, 04:25 PM	#20
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: 59 Chevy Build i 2nd that!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-20-2008, 07:13 PM	#21
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build Is Bob still offering free beer for anyone that votes for his truck?? __________________ ................................................................ 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 Last edited by entourageguy; 07-20-2008 at 07:13 PM.

07-20-2008, 09:10 PM	#23
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Chevy Build ?BEER?......We got your back Bob!! __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

07-22-2008, 11:35 AM	#24
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 59 Chevy Build Well you can keep the beer I have to vote for this truck anyway its that nice. I don't need to be bribed. Then again I could use a beer or two.lol Nice truck man and you got my vote.

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