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Kim57 · 08-20-2012, 11:34 PM

Looking good.
Your frame should be real stiff.
Kim

**shadow1967** · 08-21-2012, 09:47 PM

Well, I just heard all kinds of words from the Big Brown Truck Guy. He brought me my axles. MAN, THESE THINGS ARE HEAVVVVVY. Can't wait now I can completely assemble the rearend. Thanks, Frank at Driveshaft shop.

mknittle · 08-21-2012, 10:12 PM

Nice work looks solid!

**shadow1967** · 08-22-2012, 10:19 PM

Well the tunnel is done. Just need new tap to make threads for the 12 bolt to hold the lower section in place.

**shadow1967** · 08-23-2012, 10:07 PM

Tunnel and brake fab is done. Measure and weld the bed extensions on. Then We can mount the air ride and fuel tank. And all the lines plus brake lines.

Kim57 · 08-24-2012, 12:04 AM

Looking good. Lots of engineering going on there.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 08-24-2012, 07:19 AM

Coming along nicely!!

**shadow1967** · 08-27-2012, 10:25 PM

Well we did not make it for the El Segundo show. We are still making progress. Upper shock mount is in, Rear section of frame reinstalled and tank waiting for straps.

Wheelie · 08-28-2012, 09:41 PM

HOLY FABRICATION BATMAN!! Looks real good!! Love the new corvette drivetrains!!

**shadow1967** · 08-30-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

HOLY FABRICATION BATMAN!! Looks real good!! Love the new corvette drivetrains!!

It's been a trial to get it in, but the neat thing is the Camaro IRS comes with 14.4 disk brakes at no extra cost.

Larry Lindley · 08-29-2012, 06:37 AM

when your threw it should handle like a slot car.

**shadow1967** · 08-30-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

when your threw it should handle like a slot car.

Thanks Larry, We're Hoping for 90/90, you know 90* cornering at 90 miles per hour.

Larry Lindley · 08-30-2012, 08:54 PM

cant wait to see full frame and drive train.once very cool

**shadow1967** · 08-31-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

cant wait to see full frame and drive train.once very cool

If everything goes well tuesday or wednesday.

**shadow1967** · 09-01-2012, 10:10 PM

Removed gas tank to install air ride stuff, brackets etc., and installed our new 1000hp axles from DDS. Fuel tank reinstalled and started reinstalling front suspension. Now 4 months 14 days and 3 hrs. later we have a roller.

Tomorrow we will be starting to install the fuel, brake and air lines. We need to be done by monday becuase we can't find our tools any more.

Chevette · 09-01-2012, 10:40 PM

Lookin' good. I bet it feels nice having it on the ground. Now the sad part is tearing it down for paint.

At the rate you've been progressing, I'm sure you'll have it painted and the cab/body on in no time. Good luck going forward.

Kim57 · 09-02-2012, 01:05 AM

Your frame is really looking nice.
What are you doing for paint?
Kim

**shadow1967** · 09-02-2012, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevette

Lookin' good. I bet it feels nice having it on the ground. Now the sad part is tearing it down for paint.

At the rate you've been progressing, I'm sure you'll have it painted and the cab/body on in no time. Good luck going forward.

Painter friend has an opening in his schedule for jan/feb time frame so I'm shooting for that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Your frame is really looking nice.
What are you doing for paint?
Kim

Duponts PPG with rock guard on top.

Larry Lindley · 09-02-2012, 08:04 AM

Wow all the hard work shows,its nice when a plan comes together.that looks to be camaro rear is this correct.should have avery good weight balance.keep up the good work.

**shadow1967** · 09-02-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

Wow all the hard work shows,its nice when a plan comes together.that looks to be camaro rear is this correct.should have avery good weight balance.keep up the good work.

Yes, it's from a 2010 camaro ss with 14.4 rear disc brakes and 3.45 ratio.

**shadow1967** · 09-02-2012, 11:32 AM

Here's a few more shots while I'm waiting to goto branch....

**shadow1967** · 09-08-2012, 09:30 PM

Well got my front frame thru fitting installed. And straightening coil tubing sXXXs.

Kim57 · 09-08-2012, 11:43 PM

Nice work.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 09-09-2012, 08:53 AM

Gettin' there!

BC Toy chest · 09-11-2012, 12:11 AM

GR8 work, nice ryde.

08-20-2012, 11:34 PM	#1
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looking good. Your frame should be real stiff. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-21-2012, 09:47 PM	#2
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well, I just heard all kinds of words from the Big Brown Truck Guy. He brought me my axles. MAN, THESE THINGS ARE HEAVVVVVY. Can't wait now I can completely assemble the rearend. Thanks, Frank at Driveshaft shop. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-21-2012, 10:12 PM	#3
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Nice work looks solid! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-22-2012, 10:19 PM	#4
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well the tunnel is done. Just need new tap to make threads for the 12 bolt to hold the lower section in place. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-23-2012, 10:07 PM	#5
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Tunnel and brake fab is done. Measure and weld the bed extensions on. Then We can mount the air ride and fuel tank. And all the lines plus brake lines. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-24-2012, 12:04 AM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looking good. Lots of engineering going on there. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-24-2012, 07:19 AM	#7
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Coming along nicely!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

08-27-2012, 10:25 PM	#8
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well we did not make it for the El Segundo show. We are still making progress. Upper shock mount is in, Rear section of frame reinstalled and tank waiting for straps. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-28-2012, 09:41 PM	#9
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN HOLY FABRICATION BATMAN!! Looks real good!! Love the new corvette drivetrains!! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

08-29-2012, 06:37 AM	#11
Larry Lindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 158	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN when your threw it should handle like a slot car.

08-30-2012, 08:54 PM	#13
Larry Lindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 158	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN cant wait to see full frame and drive train.once very cool

09-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#15
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Removed gas tank to install air ride stuff, brackets etc., and installed our new 1000hp axles from DDS. Fuel tank reinstalled and started reinstalling front suspension. Now 4 months 14 days and 3 hrs. later we have a roller. Tomorrow we will be starting to install the fuel, brake and air lines. We need to be done by monday becuase we can't find our tools any more. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

09-01-2012, 10:40 PM	#16
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Lookin' good. I bet it feels nice having it on the ground. Now the sad part is tearing it down for paint. At the rate you've been progressing, I'm sure you'll have it painted and the cab/body on in no time. Good luck going forward. __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

09-02-2012, 01:05 AM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Your frame is really looking nice. What are you doing for paint? Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-02-2012, 08:04 AM	#19
Larry Lindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 158	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Wow all the hard work shows,its nice when a plan comes together.that looks to be camaro rear is this correct.should have avery good weight balance.keep up the good work.



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09-02-2012, 11:32 AM	#21
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Here's a few more shots while I'm waiting to goto branch.... Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

09-08-2012, 09:30 PM	#22
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well got my front frame thru fitting installed. And straightening coil tubing sXXXs. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

09-08-2012, 11:43 PM	#23
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Nice work. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-09-2012, 08:53 AM	#24
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Gettin' there! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-11-2012, 12:11 AM	#25
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN GR8 work, nice ryde. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

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