(1959) fifty niner gmc all orginal survivor first time mods

[Kim57]

Looks like it will clean up real nice.
Kim

[jonny..2008]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks like it will clean up real nice.
Kim

i think so man.
had a good first session.
im still getting into the new rhythm, so the pace should pick up rapidly.
welding MUST BE DONE by march 1st.

parts update is:
ifs on the way, th400 rebuilt secured, still hunting for not dented fenders and the correct rear end......

[Russell Ashley]

I was going to suggest using CLR on it but looks like you have already started stripping it. Looks like great steel under that rust.

[jonny..2008]

@KIM

if it were my truck, i would give real consideration to that nice natural patina.
but alas, my broke ass aint making the final call on finish.
im hoping to deliver the truck in any color of matte finish, i dont care which one blue black orange white yellow i prefer a matte factory color thats not granny blue.
im pushing to leave the fleetside missile in bare metal with clear coat.
it makes the truck look armed.

[jonny..2008]

i would even be temped to weld a little fin or two on there to make it look like a real missile...........just a morning thought

[OrrieG]

If your spears are in good enough shape go for it, mine were beat to death.

[jonny..2008]

here are some pics of last nights small progress.
not much to see except for the really nice factory paint.
this is a light wipe with a paper towel and just breaking a few bolts loose for tomorrows big session.

[jonny..2008]

used the bad weather as an excuse not to go over to the shop.
truth is i was wiped out from double shifts this week and wanted to be fresh for my first full day on the truck.
slacker.
so nothing to report.
did select some cool front of the motor stuff and finally identified the block too.
70-85 truck 350 4 bolt main.

[jonny..2008]

todays progress.
im tired.
it came apart well only a few fighters.

pics.

[Kim57]

Nice progress on the tear down.
Looks like either wasps or bees left you a present.
Kim

[jonny..2008]

wasps i think
thanks for checking in Kim

[jonny..2008]

a pretty productive weekend.
thanks kirk, norm and steve.

got the front end off and read for prep.

[Kim57]

Those pics bring back memories.
I had just as much gunk on my frame to remove.
Kim

[jonny..2008]

Tuesday just cleaned up shop area after teardown.
We'd just stripped paint and ran truck errands.
Tonight doing engine inspection and some hole filling.
Pics in the morning.

[jonny..2008]

not a lot to report just cleaning and no real need to bore you all with the details.
waiting on front end pieces. should start getting here tuesday.
i did make motor mounts but i guess i didnt photograph them.......
but here are pics.

[Kim57]

Looks to be cleaning up pretty nicely.
Kim

[jonny..2008]

busy busy weekend.
not a lot of narration needed here.
front end parts started landing today
lots of body stripped, holes filled and a little filler.
just trying to get in back on its feet quick.

[Kim57]

It's looking good.
Kim

[jonny..2008]

thanks kim.
big push this week.
we have to be out of that shop by the first............

[SCHRUMGMC]

Looking great !!

[jonny..2008]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Looking great !!

thanks for looking.
crunch time now.
parts landed today for front suspension.

[jonny..2008]

boxing frame and placing cross member

[jonny..2008]

and a short time lapse of last nights work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_kVDxOKjOo

[Kim57]

Nice looking parts.
Pretty cool time lapse.
Kim

[Flames97]

Man, your really getting with it. Looks good.