58 GMC Project

[JIMBO59]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks Jimbo!

I got a few pictures of the doors today. The guy doing the work shares the paint both with another shop and they had the both most of last week, so he didn't get the paint on the cab. Should be next week. Here's the picture's I took.

VERY NICE COLOR CHOICE. GOOD TO SEE SOME DIFFERANT COLORS OUT THERE. QUESTION:WAS THE ELECTRIC FAN YOU BOUGHT HARD TO INSTALL. DID IT COME WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED TO INSTALL IT.

[pgf545]

Cal...yeah he is at NAS Lemoore. I can't wait...he is coming home next month and haven't seen him since christmas. He wants to help some with the project truck and camaro. Very proud of him and looking forward to seeing him.

Bernie

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by JIMBO59

VERY NICE COLOR CHOICE. GOOD TO SEE SOME DIFFERANT COLORS OUT THERE. QUESTION:WAS THE ELECTRIC FAN YOU BOUGHT HARD TO INSTALL. DID IT COME WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED TO INSTALL IT.

Thank for the compliments on the color JIMBO!
I bought the fan by itself and the shroud came from summit Racing.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by pgf545

Cal...yeah he is at NAS Lemoore. I can't wait...he is coming home next month and haven't seen him since christmas. He wants to help some with the project truck and camaro. Very proud of him and looking forward to seeing him.
Bernie

Lemoore NAS is about 60 miles from were I live. I would be proud too! I thank God for all of Men and Women willing to defend our freedom!!! Give you son a BIG THANKS for me!!!

[Kabwe]

CAL 58 GMC,

Don't you know they are never done. So get that out your head right now.lol By the way everything your are doing is looking great

[pgf545]

Will Do Cal....if you ever need any help he is a pretty good helper and is always bored...lol.

Bernie

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

CAL 58 GMC,

Don't you know they are never done. So get that out your head right now.lol By the way everything your are doing is looking great

That's the sad truth! If that day ever come's, then it's time to start a new project!

Originally Posted by pgf545

Will Do Cal....if you ever need any help he is a pretty good helper and is always bored...lol.

Bernie

My son and his buddies have been helping me out for the price of a burger and fries, so I'm good on the help. Although I might still take you up on that.

[skanave]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

That's the sad truth! If that day ever come's, then it's time to start a new project!




My son and his buddies have been helping me out for the price of a burger and fries, so I'm good on the help. Although I might still take you up on that.

thats right and those burgers are amazing!

[68CRUZR]

Cal 58, I am joined this forum about 2 weeks ago and just finished looking thru your entire project and this is just awesome! I'm sure it brings a great feeling to you when everyone is telling you how great your truck is coming along. The 20's, the bags and all the details just make everything look magnificent. Once again great job.....

[CAL 58 GMC]

Thanks 68CRUZR! Yep it is a great feeling when fellow truck lovers give you the thumbs up! Keep checking back on my project and hopful soon I will have a cab back with paint.

[68CRUZR]

Cal 58 did you go with the original leafs? In your opinion do you need tubular control arms? I plan on doing air bags up front just like yours. If the stock arms work than that'll save me some money. Oh yeah one last question in regards to the camero frnt clip. I found one today at a wrecking yard, it's a 79 camero. The gentleman said it bolts off the rest of frame but I would have to weld it to my frame correct?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 68CRUZR

Cal 58 did you go with the original leafs? In your opinion do you need tubular control arms? I plan on doing air bags up front just like yours. If the stock arms work than that'll save me some money. Oh yeah one last question in regards to the camero frnt clip. I found one today at a wrecking yard, it's a 79 camero. The gentleman said it bolts off the rest of frame but I would have to weld it to my frame correct?

I took out 3 leaf's, flipped the rear, added 2 inch blocks and then added the air bag helper's to the leaf springs to lower up and down about 5 inches.

I keep the stock a-arm. Tubular arms are nice but very pricey. A 79 sub-frame would make a great donor. And yes, he's right. The sub-frame would bolt off and have to be welded to your frame. Even if you were to go with the Mustang II front, it would need to be welded too.

[C10-Driver]

Great looking truck and good project thread.

I am thinking of bagging my 70 SWB with a leaf spring rear end. It looks like your setup is top-notch and was hoping you could provide me some more details and direction on which way I should go. The previous post said you took out 3 leaf's, flipped the rear and added 2 inch blocks to the rear. I would guess fully deflated, the rear drop is about 9 inches and fully inflated it would be around 4" ??? Also, are you using a drop spindle in the front. I couldn't find anything in the thread that specified.

More pics of your stance (inflated/deflated) and your air ride setup would be greatly appreciated. Again, great looking ride.

[watahyahknow]

just finisched reading the treath front to back ........ thats going to be a great looking ride , realy like the color you chose for it too , so mush even that i might paint my own ride the same way if i ever make enough money for a professional paintjob .

little thing that worries me though , you have this batteriebox mounted inside the frame and it looks good but from the looks of it on the pic from the exaustsystem you'll never get the battery out again once the bed is mounted without removing the exaust and perhabs the driveshaft too .
are you going to make an accesspanel in the bed ?

little film that makes me cry : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HM4g...elated&search=

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

little thing that worries me though , you have this batteriebox mounted inside the frame and it looks good but from the looks of it on the pic from the exaustsystem you'll never get the battery out again once the bed is mounted without removing the exaust and perhabs the driveshaft too .
are you going to make an accesspanel in the bed ?

little film that makes me cry : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HM4g...elated&search=

The battery will sit under the cab. The box I used is a drop down box. The picture you saw, the battery is up. If I were to remove the battery I would drop the box with the truck on jack stands.

Thanks for the coments on my project! I will be starting the motor up Sunday for the first time.

P.S. That video was a sad site to see. How could anyone to that to an american classic.

[texascowboy593]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks for the coments on my project! I will be starting the motor up Sunday for the first time.

Thats exciting! Good luck on the firing!!!

[CAL 58 GMC]

UPDATE!! Will after having this motor for over a year now I finally fired her up! She started right up on the first try, although it wasn’t total un-eventful. I had a few minor water leaks, a minor fuel link and a minor trans line leak, but fixed them all up and let her run for about 15 min. Man it was like giving birth and she sounded so sweet!

[texascowboy593]

congratulations!!! Thats gotta feel GOOD!

[Zumo]

Your truck is coming together nicely.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Thanks Zumo!!

P.S. I made a visit to your web site and read about your Grandpa. It sounds like you have some great memories of him! I love the music you have on there too!

[CAL 58 GMC]

I took a trip to the body shop today and found I have paint on the inside!!!
Here's a few pictures.

[texascowboy593]

That is just one Sweet color choice...Thats lookin' sweet!

[Jebb1978]

Wuff! I have been itching for some painted pics, I bet your going crazy waiting for him to finish! Congrates on you motor firing! There is nothing better than the first idle out of a fresh motor!!!

[Zumo]

Man that's gonna be so nice. I can't wait for the day I can have the time and money to build a truck right.

Here is one I found on the net similar color.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

That is just one Sweet color choice...Thats lookin' sweet!

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Wuff! I have been itching for some painted pics, I bet your going crazy waiting for him to finish! Congrates on you motor firing! There is nothing better than the first idle out of a fresh motor!!!!

Thanks Jebb, It's Sloooooooowly getting there.

Originally Posted by Zuma

Man that's gonna be so nice. I can't wait for the day I can have the time and money to build a truck right.

Here is one I found on the net similar color.

Thanks Zuma and thanks for the picture. I've seen that truck before, yes she really close to the color I'm painting mine.