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CAL 58 GMC · 05-18-2006, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache

Looking great CAL.

Thanks, Apache!

skanave · 05-20-2006, 07:38 PM

here are some pics with the front clip on it
someone didnt have their camera so i brought mine

Thanks for the burgers!

CAL 58 GMC · 05-20-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skanave

here are some pics with the front clip on it
someone didnt have their camera so i brought mine
Thanks for the burgers!

Thanks for the help!

Apache · 05-20-2006, 10:26 PM

looking good

dwcsr · 05-20-2006, 10:49 PM

It coming along nicely.

Jebb1978 · 05-21-2006, 12:24 AM

You are motivating me now more than ever!

CAL 58 GMC · 05-24-2006, 07:17 AM

Yesterday I purchased a air conditioning unit from Brothers. They are on sale for $899 until the end of the month. It's an Old Air Products kit with a up grade to a polished compressor and chrome dryer. I have on order a set of Billit Specialties air vents. That brings me to a decision I made today. Here's the problem, I have no flat place to mount the vents on the passangers side dash. So, here's what I going to do. I will smooth out the dash were the glove box is, this way Iwill have a nice smooth place to mount the vents. So no more glove box for me.

Here's a picture of the vent off Billit Specialties web site.

Jebb1978 · 05-24-2006, 11:16 AM

Neeto!

CAL 58 GMC · 05-28-2006, 12:43 PM

Okay, now it's time for me to get some advice from all of you. I just got my oak wood bed planks. I need to know want is the best finish to put on them for a long last deep shine and for durability?

dwcsr · 05-28-2006, 03:18 PM

What ever you use make sure that you do the ends top and bottom and sides. No matter what the finish if water gets in it will lift the finish or stain it under the finish.

this site seems to explain it fairly well.

http://paint-and-supplies.hardwarest...-finishes.aspx

Another site seems to say that Tung oil is best for ouside oak funiture. You would have to recoat every year.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-28-2006, 03:51 PM

Thanks dwcsr,

The link hand some great information.

entourageguy · 05-28-2006, 06:58 PM

Check into a marine varnish or urethane. As was already said try to put a coat on all sides as the moisture will come in from behind although not as bad as a soft wood.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-28-2006, 07:24 PM

Your bed looks great entourageguy!

Thanks for the info!

Jebb1978 · 05-28-2006, 07:43 PM

I was going to start a post to ask the same question. I just got my kit in too! Good luck Cali, I guess we will be doing something at about the same time.

Apache · 05-28-2006, 11:00 PM

As said before me, make sure you coat all sides really good. Ive seen people coat the top and sides but paint the underside...after a while it will still get moist and lift the finish on the top.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-28-2006, 11:47 PM

I got some poly spar varnish today at Home Depot. In a few weeks I am going to start staining and varnish the wood. Thanks to all who replyed and for your help.

entourageguy · 05-29-2006, 07:24 AM

I've refinished furniture for over 20 years and the only other thing I would say is to not put the finish on straight out of the can. we always diluted the first coat with a mineral spirits by about 30%. after that about 8-10%. It lets the finish level out before it starts to set up. Make sure you sand the new wood to open up the grain so that the wood will accept the finish. Also sand the finish between coats.
Have fun

CAL 58 GMC · 05-29-2006, 09:51 PM

Thanks entourageguy!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-06-2006, 10:30 PM

I got the stereo box back today from the paint guy and put it together. This was the first time I got to see the color other then just seeing it in pictures.

Jebb1978 · 06-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Wuff!

CAL 58 GMC · 06-07-2006, 07:33 PM

Thanks Buddy!

Kabwe · 06-08-2006, 12:30 PM

Hey Cal58GMC,

How it looking for the Brother show? Do you think the truck will be there?

CAL 58 GMC · 06-08-2006, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey Cal58GMC,

How it looking for the Brother show? Do you think the truck will be there?

Hey Kabwe,

Man I really want to make it, but it's not looking like it will be done in time for Bother's show this year. I will go next year for sure, unless someone offers me that right $ amount I can't turn down.

I am planning on Goodguys 17th Autumn Get-Together, November 11, 12, 2006, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. If it's not raining and for sure to the Central Valley Fall Classic truck show the third week in October.

Kabwe · 06-09-2006, 03:04 PM

Hey Cal58GMC,

Don't worry about the truck not being ready its nice to go and get ideas anyway. My truck is a couple of years off, although I've be seriously digging into it lately, but I still go to all the shows. I was thinking about driving the 55 210 to the brothers truck show, but the parking lot for non entries is dirt and I can't do that. Give me some info on this Central Valley Fall Classic truck show.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-10-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey Cal58GMC,

Give me some info on this Central Valley Fall Classic truck show.

I was trying to get some info on Central Valley Fall Classic Truck show, but none of the show calenders show anything on it. In the past it's been held in Fresno at Manchester Center on the third Sunday in October. I'm not sure if it's happening now.

05-20-2006, 07:38 PM	#2
skanave Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 80	Re: 58 GMC Project here are some pics with the front clip on it someone didnt have their camera so i brought mine Thanks for the burgers!

05-20-2006, 10:26 PM	#4
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: 58 GMC Project looking good __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

05-20-2006, 10:49 PM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 58 GMC Project It coming along nicely.

05-21-2006, 12:24 AM	#6
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project You are motivating me now more than ever! __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-24-2006, 07:17 AM	#7
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Yesterday I purchased a air conditioning unit from Brothers. They are on sale for $899 until the end of the month. It's an Old Air Products kit with a up grade to a polished compressor and chrome dryer. I have on order a set of Billit Specialties air vents. That brings me to a decision I made today. Here's the problem, I have no flat place to mount the vents on the passangers side dash. So, here's what I going to do. I will smooth out the dash were the glove box is, this way Iwill have a nice smooth place to mount the vents. So no more glove box for me. Here's a picture of the vent off Billit Specialties web site. 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

05-24-2006, 11:16 AM	#8
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project Neeto! __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-28-2006, 12:43 PM	#9
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Okay, now it's time for me to get some advice from all of you. I just got my oak wood bed planks. I need to know want is the best finish to put on them for a long last deep shine and for durability? __________________ 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

05-28-2006, 03:18 PM	#10
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 58 GMC Project What ever you use make sure that you do the ends top and bottom and sides. No matter what the finish if water gets in it will lift the finish or stain it under the finish. this site seems to explain it fairly well. http://paint-and-supplies.hardwarest...-finishes.aspx Another site seems to say that Tung oil is best for ouside oak funiture. You would have to recoat every year. Last edited by dwcsr; 05-28-2006 at 03:25 PM.

05-28-2006, 03:51 PM	#11
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks dwcsr, The link hand some great information. __________________ 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

05-28-2006, 06:58 PM	#12
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project Check into a marine varnish or urethane. As was already said try to put a coat on all sides as the moisture will come in from behind although not as bad as a soft wood. Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ 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

05-28-2006, 07:24 PM	#13
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Your bed looks great entourageguy! Thanks for the info! __________________ 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

05-28-2006, 07:43 PM	#14
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project I was going to start a post to ask the same question. I just got my kit in too! Good luck Cali, I guess we will be doing something at about the same time. __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-28-2006, 11:00 PM	#15
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: 58 GMC Project As said before me, make sure you coat all sides really good. Ive seen people coat the top and sides but paint the underside...after a while it will still get moist and lift the finish on the top. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

05-28-2006, 11:47 PM	#16
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project I got some poly spar varnish today at Home Depot. In a few weeks I am going to start staining and varnish the wood. Thanks to all who replyed and for your help. __________________ 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

05-29-2006, 07:24 AM	#17
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 58 GMC Project I've refinished furniture for over 20 years and the only other thing I would say is to not put the finish on straight out of the can. we always diluted the first coat with a mineral spirits by about 30%. after that about 8-10%. It lets the finish level out before it starts to set up. Make sure you sand the new wood to open up the grain so that the wood will accept the finish. Also sand the finish between coats. Have fun __________________ ................................................................ 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



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05-29-2006, 09:51 PM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks entourageguy! __________________ 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

06-06-2006, 10:30 PM	#19
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project I got the stereo box back today from the paint guy and put it together. This was the first time I got to see the color other then just seeing it in pictures. 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; 07-21-2006 at 08:17 AM.

06-07-2006, 10:40 AM	#20
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 58 GMC Project Wuff! __________________ 1959 GMC project

06-07-2006, 07:33 PM	#21
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 58 GMC Project Thanks Buddy! __________________ 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

06-08-2006, 12:30 PM	#22
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal58GMC, How it looking for the Brother show? Do you think the truck will be there?

06-09-2006, 03:04 PM	#24
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58 GMC Project Hey Cal58GMC, Don't worry about the truck not being ready its nice to go and get ideas anyway. My truck is a couple of years off, although I've be seriously digging into it lately, but I still go to all the shows. I was thinking about driving the 55 210 to the brothers truck show, but the parking lot for non entries is dirt and I can't do that. Give me some info on this Central Valley Fall Classic truck show.

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