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Re: 59 Chevy Build
well today I notched the frame and hung the rack. Just taking it easy waiting on all the parts to get here. I decided to go with the HT 502 motor since I will be doing some towing. Anyway here are the latest pics..........
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06-09-2007, 06:56 PM
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Re: 59 Chevy Build
Well, it doesn't look like I got much done these last couple of day.....but I did. Here are a couple of pics of the brake system and the wheels that I chose for this build,,,,,,,,
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06-12-2007, 08:55 PM
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Haven't been getting a lot done lately. been waiting on parts. Here is a couple of pics of what came today..........It is an HT-502.........512 ft lbs of torque at 2800 rpm. I figure that will serve the purpose of what this truck is intended for.............
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06-17-2007, 05:45 PM
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Okay.....I feel like I made some major leaps this weekend getting this thing going.........here are a few pics of the progress made...........
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06-17-2007, 05:56 PM
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Looking great!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love a big block.
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06-17-2007, 08:30 PM
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Re: 59 Chevy Build
its looking good and coming along quick.
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06-18-2007, 12:45 AM
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Nice work man!
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06-18-2007, 06:51 PM
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Well I reached another milestone today........I decided to go with a power brake system mounted on the firewall. I did this because I plan on using this as a daily driver. I figured it would be easier for serviceability.........
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06-18-2007, 07:18 PM
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Prostreeter, where did you get thst set up, brake booster and foot pedal?
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06-18-2007, 08:59 PM
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Tks bro......
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06-20-2007, 07:57 PM
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Well I did get some things done today. It is just difficult to try and get much done after you have been at work all day...............anyway the column is set in place so I can order my intermediate shaft. I had my son going around to junk yards today looking for a 9" rear. Anyone got one they wanna let go of??........we found several but I am looking for one that is 54"-56" backplate to backplate................let me know if you come across one.
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06-21-2007, 12:05 AM
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Nice work man! Your Mustang II set up looks good and the 502....well, that's going to be one serious truck for towing! Keep up the good work!
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06-21-2007, 09:32 AM
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Looking good! great choice for the motor. What tranny did you go with? 4L60? 4L80 to handle all that torque?
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06-24-2007, 01:07 AM
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hey prostreeter58, nice truck. I'm still waiting for your response on the front motor mounts,please let me know whats going on with these.
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06-24-2007, 04:08 PM
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Well it might not look like I got much done today, however, I cut the motor loose and moved it forward about 3/4", then I found a ford 9" that was out of a coil spring car and had about 200 brackets that had to be cut off and ground down. Anyway I roughed in the rear with the triangulated 4 link and tomorrow I will remove the rear and finish welding the new brackets on. Once I remove the bed I will box the aft frame..............
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06-25-2007, 09:44 AM
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Re: 59 Chevy Build
wow....alot gets done when i don't come on here often....nice build, love the work, that's gona haul a$$!......ummmm, paint?
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07-08-2007, 04:01 PM
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Re: 59 Chevy Build
Well it seems that progress has slowed to a crawl..........man waiting on parts really drags on. Anyway since I have had the time I welded all those unwanted factory holes closed on the firewall, put the sound barrier on the cab floor and started to fit the air ride to the rear diff.......
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07-08-2007, 05:17 PM
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Re: 59 Chevy Build
Man you're moving right along on the build...
You might want to look into changing the mount for the shock waves. Those rivets might not want to support the truck. Most of the kits have an upgraded cross member. Brian ... 
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07-10-2007, 05:16 PM
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Re: 59 Chevy Build
Got to love it when Santa comes to visit in the summer
..........anyway I got my back roll pan, front sun visor, and the March Performance serpentine system today and set them in place for fitting..............I told my wife that "this truck won't have as much bling as the other one", not sure she believes me any more....
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