58 GMC Project

[55ChevyPU]

hrmm I had no problem with my brake booster getting in the way of the tranny x-member. I will take some pictures of how mine is set up.

[Daniel U]

Clean under belly! I ike the silver powder coated parts underneath.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

hrmm I had no problem with my brake booster getting in the way of the tranny x-member. I will take some pictures of how mine is set up.

What booster and crossmember set up did you use? I used TCI's power booster kit and CCP's crossmember.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Clean under belly! I ike the silver powder coated parts underneath.

Thanks Daniel! How the progress on your project coming?

[55ChevyPU]

actually im not quite sure, Both were given to me with the truck from my brother

[bgangsta999]

Hey Cal! Thats a pretty sweet ride you got there! I'm pretty much the luckiest guy on this site to see this thing up close! I need to start my build thread pretty soon...

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by bgangsta999

Hey Cal! Thats a pretty sweet ride you got there! I'm pretty much the luckiest guy on this site to see this thing up close! I need to start my build thread pretty soon...

Come on by the next time your in town to take check out the progress.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Project update: I just finished moving the front bumber in closer. When I first put it on, it was out about 3 inch. I cut off about 2 inchs off the front of the frame and re-drilled the holes. The top photo is after and the bottom is before.

[Kabwe]

It looks much better good choice. Man the truck is really looking nice

[Daniel U]

YOU have a beautiful truck!

[bgangsta999]

What color is that paint? It looks awesome!

[Jebb1978]

Nice touch Cali, your attention to detail and tastful custom touches make all the difference.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

It looks much better good choice. Man the truck is really looking nice

Thanks Man!

Originally Posted by Daniel U

YOU have a beautiful truck!

Thanks Daniel! how things coming along with yours?

Originally Posted by bgangsta999

What color is that paint? It looks awesome!

The color is a 2002 Prowler orange.

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Nice touch Cali, your attention to detail and tastful custom touches make all the difference.

Thanks Jebb1978. Your complements are always welcome!

[Project SIKty-5]

Hey CAL, the truck's lookin' really good! Can't wait to see this beast driving around Clovis sometime.

I went ahead and started a build thread....I don't have many pics up, as I've lost alot of my pics, so I'm a little bummed. Let me know what you think.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218596

[samcrf450]

Awesome truck I cant wait until I am at that point. I just have a question about the blazer rear end. I am definetly going to go that route but those brakes were ABS right? Does that mess with anything because you dont have them hooked up or does that go away because of the new calipers you ordered? Also I called a local junk yard here in Idaho and they wanted 750 for the rear end I still need to shop around but does that sound right? It seems a little high to me.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

Hey CAL, the truck's lookin' really good! Can't wait to see this beast driving around Clovis sometime.

I went ahead and started a build thread....I don't have many pics up, as I've lost alot of my pics, so I'm a little bummed. Let me know what you think.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218596

Thanks SIKty-5! I checked your project out and it's looking cool.

Originally Posted by samcrf450

Awesome truck I cant wait until I am at that point. I just have a question about the blazer rear end. I am definetly going to go that route but those brakes were ABS right? Does that mess with anything because you dont have them hooked up or does that go away because of the new calipers you ordered? Also I called a local junk yard here in Idaho and they wanted 750 for the rear end I still need to shop around but does that sound right? It seems a little high to me.

Thanks samcrf450! There were no sensors hook ups at all on the rear for ABS. The price is about right. That was the same price I found at some of our local yards. I paid $290 off of e-bay for mine but it was trash and I had to rebuild everything, so $750is about right. Also just a heads up, the 4 wheel drive rears are wider then the 2 wheel drive. I used the 2 wheel drive and if I had to do it over again I would have went with the 4 wheel drive since I ended up have to use wheel spacers anyway and without lowering blocks the calipers on the inside will hit the springs.

[bronx]

Hey Cal. Your truck is looking absolutely fantastic!!

[samcrf450]

Thanks for that info. I am going to use TCIs 4 link will that still work fine. My local hot rod shop said that is the best way to go. The junk yard qouted me 750 for a used one that is not even rebuilt. I think that is a rip off. There is a place in florida that is selling every kind of s-10 rearend from 350 all the way to 1100 for posi ones.but it costs anywhere from 100 -300 to ship it here to idaho.
Also how was your brake booster and trans x-member not working together?what was hitting. I have the cpp x-member and I am going to use the cpp brake booster. They say it should work just fine. But my tranny sits a lot higher than yours because I have the mustang II crossmember. I have th x-member sitting on top of the bottom frame rail with a 1" spacer between the x-member mounting point and the rubber tranny mount.
Thanks alot for all the help.

[Daniel U]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks Daniel! How the progress on your project coming?

I'm learning patience this week. Paul is out of town this week, so nothing else is getting done. I may be buying some exterior rear view mirrors soon(against my will). http://www.est1946.com/index.asp?Pag...ROD&ProdID=124
Anyone know if they are mandatory if you have an interior rear view mirror?

[55ChevyPU]

I think the rule is you have to have 2 mirriors, be it 1 outside 1 in 2 outside etc. Not sure thats just what my father who was a cop tells me.

[Daniel U]

Well then, I'll be buying them both as I don't like the a symetrical look. Thanks, Daniel U

[Sweet&LowPro55]

Super nice truck to be proud of when you getter' all done... Love the color !!

[bretcopsey]

Originally Posted by samcrf450

Thanks for that info. I am going to use TCIs 4 link will that still work fine. My local hot rod shop said that is the best way to go. The junk yard qouted me 750 for a used one that is not even rebuilt. I think that is a rip off. There is a place in florida that is selling every kind of s-10 rearend from 350 all the way to 1100 for posi ones.but it costs anywhere from 100 -300 to ship it here to idaho.
Also how was your brake booster and trans x-member not working together?what was hitting. I have the cpp x-member and I am going to use the cpp brake booster. They say it should work just fine. But my tranny sits a lot higher than yours because I have the mustang II crossmember. I have th x-member sitting on top of the bottom frame rail with a 1" spacer between the x-member mounting point and the rubber tranny mount.
Thanks alot for all the help.

Just my $.02 have you checked out this place? It is a site that links inventories of yards across the nation. You may find something within a few hours of your place. http://car-part.com

[samcrf450]

You know what I just found that site last night and there is one locally for 450. And it is also a 4x4 rear end. Thanks.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by samcrf450

You know what I just found that site last night and there is one locally for 450. And it is also a 4x4 rear end. Thanks.

That sounds like a good deal to me!