1959 Fleetside REBORN - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**shadow1967** · 07-06-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

WOW, you've been busy! Nice work!!

Thanks Chuck.

Well we got the shifter to work, 4L60 to work on a 6L90 transmission. Not hard, just a lot of adjustments and making your own bracket. Added 2 pieces of 1/8" plate to the bottom of the tunnel to stiffen the tunnel from flexing.

wsurf4me · 07-07-2013, 08:57 AM

Looks great, that dash is awesome.

**shadow1967** · 07-07-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wsurf4me

Looks great, that dash is awesome.

Thanks Wsurf4me.

apache200 · 07-07-2013, 01:49 PM

Shadow where did you cut your dash down to make it fit in your cab? I have the same dash I want to install in my 58 project. Thanks for any info Tony

**shadow1967** · 07-07-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by apache200

Shadow where did you cut your dash down to make it fit in your cab? I have the same dash I want to install in my 58 project. Thanks for any info Tony

Tony, I started the dash mods on page 4. You can start there and if you have questions still. Please ask, Mike. There is also a link on page 4 for ChuckDrivers 1957 he put in the impala dash also.

**shadow1967** · 07-11-2013, 08:08 PM

We started the steering linkage today and we need to move the brake pedal 2" to the left. Has anyone bent there Master cylinder brake lever before? If so, HOW?

**shadow1967** · 07-15-2013, 07:53 PM

Small UPDATE 2 things done this weekend.......steering linkage and trans cable unkinked, slides smoooooth now. Had to do a few adjustments, don't mind all the holes. Needs a trim, a cut, a weld and a grind.

Kim57 · 07-15-2013, 10:13 PM

That came out nice.
Kim

**shadow1967** · 07-21-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

That came out nice.
Kim

Thanks Kim57.

I finished and cleaned up the trans cable mount. Started hanging sheet metal, cut fender wells to clear A arms.

**shadow1967** · 07-31-2013, 07:11 PM

Well we started Hanging sheet metal, the wire harness placement and started the cutting of the doors.

**shadow1967** · 07-31-2013, 07:13 PM

Last one...

Kabwe · 07-31-2013, 07:33 PM

Everything is looking great. Nice work

wsurf4me · 07-31-2013, 07:45 PM

Any special reason for putting the fuse panel in the rear corner of the cab? I don't think I've seen anyone put it there before.

waybad · 07-31-2013, 07:46 PM

me likey

**shadow1967** · 07-31-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsurf4me

Any special reason for putting the fuse panel in the rear corner of the cab? I don't think I've seen anyone put it there before.

Just wanted to make room for the engine computer. There are 2 big bundles of wires and large connectors and a small fuse panel with relays.

Kim57 · 08-01-2013, 01:14 AM

This is going to look real slick when done.
Kim

**shadow1967** · 08-02-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Everything is looking great. Nice work

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsurf4me

Any special reason for putting the fuse panel in the rear corner of the cab? I don't think I've seen anyone put it there before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by waybad

me likey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

This is going to look real slick when done.
Kim

Thanks guys.

Here are some shots of the reassembly.

Kim57 · 08-03-2013, 02:13 AM

Looks nice.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 08-03-2013, 09:19 AM

Sweet!

**shadow1967** · 08-03-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks nice.
Kim

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Sweet!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsurf4me

Any special reason for putting the fuse panel in the rear corner of the cab? I don't think I've seen anyone put it there before.

Thanks guys!
We put the fuse panel for light, mirrors, doors and accessories in the cab corner. The engine computer, engine harness and engine fuse box with relays under the dash, with gauges from the OBD2 port. That was enough stuff under the dash.

_Ogre · 08-04-2013, 10:01 AM

the stretch is coming along nicely

**shadow1967** · 08-05-2013, 06:25 PM

We started Saturday off hanging the driver door, getting the gap at the leading edge. Also a lot of measurements. After I got the nerve to cut on 2 good doors, no rot at the bottom of doors. First door cut, then the second. Then came two hours of tap, measure, grind and repeat.

**shadow1967** · 08-05-2013, 06:33 PM

After bunch for Dad and a Bike ride for me. We continued the tap, measure, grind and repeat. Till we got the fit dad wanted. Then he tacked it.

**shadow1967** · 08-05-2013, 06:37 PM

And by late Sunday night we had a set of doors.

**shadow1967** · 08-11-2013, 09:27 PM

Well this weekend was loads of fun. Wires and wires everywhere.

07-07-2013, 08:57 AM	#402
wsurf4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 120	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looks great, that dash is awesome. __________________ 58 Fleetside 71 Cheyenne

07-07-2013, 01:49 PM	#404
apache200 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 275	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Shadow where did you cut your dash down to make it fit in your cab? I have the same dash I want to install in my 58 project. Thanks for any info Tony __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside 1955 BBW Fleetside

07-11-2013, 08:08 PM	#406
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN We started the steering linkage today and we need to move the brake pedal 2" to the left. Has anyone bent there Master cylinder brake lever before? If so, HOW? Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-15-2013, 07:53 PM	#407
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Small UPDATE 2 things done this weekend.......steering linkage and trans cable unkinked, slides smoooooth now. Had to do a few adjustments, don't mind all the holes. Needs a trim, a cut, a weld and a grind. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-15-2013, 10:13 PM	#408
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN That came out nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-31-2013, 07:11 PM	#410
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well we started Hanging sheet metal, the wire harness placement and started the cutting of the doors. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-31-2013, 07:13 PM	#411
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Last one... Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-31-2013, 07:33 PM	#412
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Everything is looking great. Nice work

07-31-2013, 07:45 PM	#413
wsurf4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 120	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Any special reason for putting the fuse panel in the rear corner of the cab? I don't think I've seen anyone put it there before. __________________ 58 Fleetside 71 Cheyenne

07-31-2013, 07:46 PM	#414
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN me likey

08-01-2013, 01:14 AM	#416
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN This is going to look real slick when done. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-03-2013, 02:13 AM	#418
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looks nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-03-2013, 09:19 AM	#419
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Sweet! __________________ 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

08-04-2013, 10:01 AM	#421
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08-05-2013, 06:25 PM	#422
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN We started Saturday off hanging the driver door, getting the gap at the leading edge. Also a lot of measurements. After I got the nerve to cut on 2 good doors, no rot at the bottom of doors. First door cut, then the second. Then came two hours of tap, measure, grind and repeat. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308



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08-05-2013, 06:33 PM	#423
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN After bunch for Dad and a Bike ride for me. We continued the tap, measure, grind and repeat. Till we got the fit dad wanted. Then he tacked it. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-05-2013, 06:37 PM	#424
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN And by late Sunday night we had a set of doors. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-11-2013, 09:27 PM	#425
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well this weekend was loads of fun. Wires and wires everywhere. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

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