Father/Son '58 GMC 4x4 Build

[6BT 56]

I saw in the 58 dump thread you wanted to know abt pitman arms . I used a dodge box in mine . Almost identical to a gm one . I had a second hole remed out with the same taper in abt 1 inch away from the orriginal hole Clears fine now I haven't even cut the end off of the pitman arm yet . It was reall y just the tie rod end that was hitting . there maay be a pic in the end of my thread . if not then i can get you some for sure

[dyno]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

I saw in the 58 dump thread you wanted to know abt pitman arms . I used a dodge box in mine . Almost identical to a gm one . I had a second hole remed out with the same taper in abt 1 inch away from the orriginal hole Clears fine now I haven't even cut the end off of the pitman arm yet . It was reall y just the tie rod end that was hitting . there maay be a pic in the end of my thread . if not then i can get you some for sure

Thanks...I will go over to your build thread and see if I can find some pics of the box. BTW, we have a second build coming up after this one is finished. My kid wants to do a Cummins in a 58 4x4.

[6BT 56]

make sure you have a good strong eng hoist...... lol

[dyno]

We have been making good progress over the past few weeks now that all the cutting and buffing is finally done. Assembly time!

[dyno]

Decided that orange motor did not look right with the red truck...re-paint!

[dyno]

Got everything re-wired in a couple days. Decided to splurge on Auto Meter gauges and billet dash. Figured I better make a pigtail for easy removal of the cluster.

[dyno]

Raptor lined under all the fenders, inside bed/tailgate, floor pan, behind seat and steps. It's a great product.

[6BT 56]

Man that truck sure looks nice . I wish I had the patience and skills to do body work like that . That was the big appeal to my truck . If I went with the old shop truck theme it didn't need paint . Keep up the good work. What wheel tire combo is going on it ? Did you get your steering worked out?

[dyno]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Man that truck sure looks nice . I wish I had the patience and skills to do body work like that . That was the big appeal to my truck . If I went with the old shop truck theme it didn't need paint . Keep up the good work. What wheel tire combo is going on it ? Did you get your steering worked out?

Thanks! I think I'm going with the Mickey Thompson MTZ 35/12.5r17 on mod wheels. I wish they had 35's with a little narrower section width as I like the tall-skinny look. My kid gives me grief about it though telling me it's going to look like an "old man truck'' if we do that! The Ididit chrome tilt column is going in today.

[_Ogre]

color me impressed dyno
nice progress in 2 years

[dyno]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

color me impressed dyno
nice progress in 2 years

Thanks Ogre...I struggled with the color as I have 2 other red trucks, but this baby was screaming for it.

[SCHRUMGMC]

That is what I am shooting for, LineX on the cab floor and other places.. How much did it run you?

[dyno]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

That is what I am shooting for, LineX on the cab floor and other places.. How much did it run you?

It's called Raptor Liner, bought it at a local body shop supplier. I think it was about 130 for the kit, including the spray gun. Super easy to shoot and a really excellent product. I went thru 2 kits to do everything including under the fenders.

[dyno]

Had a productive weekend. Got the motor fired up, no issues. Wife came running out with a big smile when she heard those open headers cackling.

[dyno]

So, I got the stereo system in. I'm happy with the Retrosound Model two. A very tight fit with the wiper motor in the way, but I made it work. Built a box over the gas tank and put some nice 6x9 speakers in it. Also, got the E-brake pedal in place, thanks to Orrie's build.

[octanejunkie]

What a great looking truck and build thread!
Makes me want a red truck... hmmmm.

How did you mount the gas pedal, any more pics or info to share?
I have the same pedal but don't like where I mounted it.

[dyno]

Originally Posted by octanejunkie

What a great looking truck and build thread!
Makes me want a red truck... hmmmm.

How did you mount the gas pedal, any more pics or info to share?
I have the same pedal but don't like where I mounted it.

Hey Thanks! That gas pedal took me some time to get located just right. I wish it could have gone a little further up, but that was about it. I had to use some stand off spacers under the pedal mount and cut the jute backing off the carpet behind it in order to get full pedal travel.

Chopped 2" off the brake and clutch pedals, going to get them chromed.

[dyno]

Recent progress; Got the seat and headliner in...very happy with them. Decided on a "Von Dutch" stitch on the seats for a little character. Got the steering shaft made...piece of cake (thanks Orrie). Also found a aluminum overflow tank for the remote brake master cylinder reservoir that worked out well. Actually drove the truck out of the shop for the first time and everything feels good. Time to put the doors together and finally get the front sheetmetal on.

[dyno]

Like my remote res. WAY better than the cheesy plastic on that came in the kit.

BTW, please excuse my firewall hole plugs. I sure wished I would have filled them, but at the time this was only going to be a d.d. Not anymore!

[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by dyno

Hey Thanks! That gas pedal took me some time to get located just right. I wish it could have gone a little further up, but that was about it. I had to use some stand off spacers under the pedal mount and cut the jute backing off the carpet behind it in order to get full pedal travel.

Funny, seeing it a bit better, and hearing how you did it reminds me of mounting my pedal. I also spaced it off the firewall, I made standoff bracket out of 1" aluminum bar stock and contoured the bottom to the slope of the firewall-to-trans tunnel.


I left a big loop of the braided cable between the firewall and the carb, otherwise I felt the jog the cable made from firewall to throttle lever was too tight and too short and the cable would grind against the housing - the big loop isn't much better as there is a lot of surface area but it's fairly smooth - at least I'm used to it now. I'll grab a pic this weekend.
How did you land the throttle cable on the carb?

BTW, love the upholstery and headliner!

[RockTonka]

The truck is coming along great...really looks nice!

[dyno]

Originally Posted by RockTonka

The truck is coming along great...really looks nice!

Thanks RT! Enjoying watching your build as well.

[OrrieG]

Looking good, love the upholstrey.

[dyno]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Looking good, love the upholstrey.

Thanks Orrie. Jim's over in Nampa did a nice job for me.

[Clarance J]

Your upholstery guy Jim did a real nice job on the seat. Looks great.

Earl