58 GMC Project

[68c10owner]

Thanks for the pic. someone tried to install swing pedals in it at some point and cut up the firewall a little bit along with some of the drip rail(?) on the firewall. I was just going to cut out the pieces and weld in flat metal pieces but I think the cover would be easier. I can fix the drip rail pretty easy I think. I`ll definatly start a new thread when I get mine and post some pics. My progress will be alot slower than yours. The good thing about mine is the body is already off so it will save me some disassembly time and the body is really clean. I did`nt see any rot but it could be lurking around under there somewhere. Thanks again for the pic.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Hey man its looking good. Did you go to the Brothers truck show? I was there. If you did go sorry I missed meeting you. Anyway I've been very busy on the truck lately. Rust repair and body work ya know. It looks like you are going to have a really nice truck.

Hey Kabwe, I did not go to Brothers. It would have been a 700 mile round trip on what would have been a short weekend. Next year for sure! Do you have any updated pics of your truck?

[Kabwe]

Yeah I do I just have not had any time to upload them to my site. I'll try to get on that. I'm taking many build pics because I have a couple of friends that like to see how I do stuff. I think I will be painting this truck myself also. I have not done that in a while but I always do all my body work (I don't trust anyone to care as much as I do) so painting should be a breeze. We will see how it goes. I'm still a long ways off. I just brought a bunch of tools (2 stage air compressor and a 220 mig welder) so I can get busy even when money is low.lol

[skanave]

moving the cab on Saturday!!!!

you know what that means after.......

[CAL 58 GMC]

Hold the cheese!

[68c10owner]

CAL 58, whats the specs of your rear wheels? I know your running a s-10 rearend but I must have missed the wheel specs. Do they fit in the wheel well? do you need tubs? Have you fit the bed with them on? I`m just trying to get a idea for what fits without too much mods. I`m probably only going to run 17`s but I still like to know what fits in these old trucks. I like your idea of running the s-10 rearend and might consider that as well since they are fairly easy to find out here. Thanks.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 68c10owner

CAL 58, whats the specs of your rear wheels? I know your running a s-10 rearend but I must have missed the wheel specs. Do they fit in the wheel well? do you need tubs? Have you fit the bed with them on? I`m just trying to get a idea for what fits without too much mods. I`m probably only going to run 17`s but I still like to know what fits in these old trucks. I like your idea of running the s-10 rearend and might consider that as well since they are fairly easy to find out here. Thanks.

The wheels are 20x10 with a 4 inch back space. I am running wheel adapters as spacers. I have not yet placed the bed on yet but if I messure right they should fit without tubbing the bed.

[dwcsr]

if you have to tub it use early fleetside tubs it looks really clean like a factory job.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

if you have to tub it use early fleetside tubs it looks really clean like a factory job.

I already have a set I bought just incase. Because I only have about 1/2 inch on both side inside the fenders if I measured right

[skanave]

saw it saturday

LOOKED GREAT!!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by skanave

saw it saturday

LOOKED GREAT!!

Thanks agian for the help!

[CAL 58 GMC]

I had to change to the mounting brackets for the alternator to balance out the air conditioning compressor & alternator. I went with the top mount set up from Billet Specialties. I had to change the fuel filter and fuel line. I'm also changing from a mechanical fan do an electrical one. I have the fan but I am waiting on the aluminum shroud I ordered.

[skanave]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I had to change to the mounting brackets for the alternator to balance out the air conditioning compressor & alternator. I went with the top mount set up from Billet Specialties. I had to change the fuel filter and fuel line. I'm also changing from a mechanical fan do an electrical one. I have the fan but I am waiting on the aluminum shroud I ordered.

[dwcsr]

it looks realy good. The a arms and Radiator support, are they power coated or painted?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

it looks realy good. The a arms and Radiator support, are they power coated or painted?

Thanks dwcsr! They are powder coated.

[Kabwe]

Man all I can see is wow you are doing it up real nice.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Man all I can see is wow you are doing it up real nice.

Thanks man! I checked out your truck, it looks like it's coming along. I like the work you did to the dash and the firewall!

[Igotachevyor2]

that is some kind of shiney..........................the yellow wires look good too against the engine paint wow

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Igotachevyor2

that is some kind of shiney..........................the yellow wires look good too against the engine paint wow

Thanks, Igotachevyor2!

[entourageguy]

WOW!!!
I'd say just run it without the front clip!!!

[entourageguy]

if you have to tub it use early fleetside tubs it looks really clean like a factory job.

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I already have a set I bought just incase. Because I only have about 1/2 inch on both side inside the fenders if I measured right

What years are the fleetside tubs from??

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by entourageguy

if you have to tub it use early fleetside tubs it looks really clean like a factory job.

What years are the fleetside tubs from??

73 to mid 80's style.

[mikar]

Great looking detail on you engine. I noticed in a previous page of yours you were taking your cab in to get the floor and underneath sandblasted. Is there a reason that you didn't get the entire cab blasted. Only reason I'm asking is because I'm ready to take my cab in and I want to do it right. I heard blasting will warp the metal.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by mikar

Great looking detail on you engine. I noticed in a previous page of yours you were taking your cab in to get the floor and underneath sandblasted. Is there a reason that you didn't get the entire cab blasted. Only reason I'm asking is because I'm ready to take my cab in and I want to do it right. I heard blasting will warp the metal.

I was going to have the floor blasted under the cab, but the since I wanted to under coat the bottom, my body guy just cleaned it up and sprayed under coating then paint. I had rust on the inside floor so that was the reason I had the inside blasted. I also had the entire front clip blasted. And you’re right, if whom ever does the blasting does not know what they are doing, they can warp the metal. Blasting a 1 inch thick chuck of steel is not the same as the thin metal on panels.

[Jebb1978]

I could have sworn I left a comment already about your last pics???? Either way, it looks better all the time. I bet I am almost as excited about your cab being ready as you are! I can't wait until you get that sucker back in color!