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**oldman3** · 10-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Primed parts also look so good.....Jim

OrrieG · 10-30-2011, 11:17 PM

Good day, got the bed put together and on the frame for trial fit and to figure out the gas filler. Don't recall any one else mentioning it but once I got the end cross sills in I had to pull the side at the center in. I think the sides may have always had the bow and the poor quality of the bed let it get pushed out when I filled it with dirt, rocks, fire wood etc. Anyway the sides are plumb and the box square within a 1/16". Did notice the pads are to thick for the body lines to match.

1985-GMC · 10-30-2011, 11:32 PM

It looks really good!

Kim57 · 10-31-2011, 12:14 AM

Looking good OrrieG.
Kim

longbike · 10-31-2011, 01:57 AM

Wow! Nice, now it looks like your making progress, "unlike me"

kustombrad · 10-31-2011, 10:12 AM

Awesome! Keep it up!
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**oldman3** · 10-31-2011, 04:11 PM

Looking great....Jim

Tri5Nerd · 10-31-2011, 06:29 PM

Good job OrrieG, progress is good.

Tri5

OrrieG · 10-31-2011, 06:51 PM

Thanks guys, hope to build up some momentum over winter now that some distractions have been put to rest.

rusty58 · 11-03-2011, 04:43 PM

Subscribed. Awesome level of craftsmanship in this build.

munice · 11-13-2011, 09:04 PM

Love the cinder block bed holder! keep up the good work!

C.shows · 11-13-2011, 09:30 PM

Looking good!
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OrrieG · 11-14-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munice

Love the cinder block bed holder! keep up the good work!

They were handy. I am so glad I decided to install the cross sills outside. I originally had them loose bolted to the frame and was going to drop the sheet metal on the sills. With all the work I had to do to square it up and pull the one side in working around the rear end, drive line and mufflers would have been a head ache.

OrrieG · 11-19-2011, 06:58 PM

Looked around for all the small parts to paint and this is all I came up with. Must be getting close?? I did remember I need to get the bed strips out and paint them.

Rude Dude · 11-19-2011, 08:10 PM

Orrie always good work , enjoy your build!

**oldman3** · 11-20-2011, 11:25 AM

Parts look good.....Jim

bajabob · 11-20-2011, 11:52 AM

Nice work, I hope to have to do the same this summer or spring.
thanks for the update.

mknittle · 11-20-2011, 11:56 AM

nice work Orrie!

sgtusmc · 11-20-2011, 02:10 PM

Great work, your getting close. Once your done can you finish mine. I'll pay shipping...haha

OrrieG · 11-20-2011, 07:21 PM

Wire wheeled most of the bed strips today, tedious. Thanks for the support guys, biggest hurdle is $ for the bed material, rubber, bed bolt kit, and misc. for the AC.

Coupeguy2001 · 11-23-2011, 10:05 AM

Orrie,
Isn't amazing how much money you wouldn't spend in the first place, but how much money you end up spending? My wife said the other night, you know you spent $2000?
That's just looking at the bank statement that shows what we had in the bank at the beginning of summer and what we had last week. Well, the front frame stub was $1300, so if I can get this far on $700, selling old parts and buying new ones, I'm ahead!
I think it is closer to $3000 though.
I don't think she was including tires either, that was $500 all by itself.

My comment to her was "well, look what we would spend if we bought a good used truck, maybe $10,000."
Her reply was, "it would have air conditioning right off the bat and not have that ugly exhaust smell."
I guess if I fix those things, she might be more tolerant.

OrrieG · 11-23-2011, 01:51 PM

My wife and I have had the same discussion fix vs. buy new for 30 years.
Over the years, including this build so far, I am into my truck about $7,000 not counting routine maintenance costs. I bought it in 1976 have changed drive trains twice. Bottom line is even if the 35 year total goes to 15K (big variable is the final paint cost) I still have something I can now drive for 20 more years with a little maintenance along the way and will have gotten 55 years use out of it ($275 per year plus operating costs). And it should keep its value.

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-23-2011, 02:37 PM

I've been reading this complete thread this week, Great build !

Someone mentioned it would be cool to have a 4x4 version and a 2x4 version of the same truck. Well I do but the shiny one is a Napco and the pitina one is a 2x4.

The '57 GMC Napco is in the process of becoming a 2x4 on air with a 5.3L auto and full emissions hot rod/tow vehicle. So when I'm done the Napco stuff will be for sale.

Because of this thread I thinking about making the '56 Chevy a 4x4 along the lines of yours except keeping the patina.

Here's a couple of pic's of them.

Barney Rubble · 11-24-2011, 02:37 AM

another outstanding build thread on this wonderful forum. I really appreciate you taking the time update us.

1959 Apache 3600 · 11-24-2011, 10:15 AM

Excellent build and a joy to follow...

10-21-2011, 10:11 PM	#551
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Primed parts also look so good.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-30-2011, 11:17 PM	#552
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Good day, got the bed put together and on the frame for trial fit and to figure out the gas filler. Don't recall any one else mentioning it but once I got the end cross sills in I had to pull the side at the center in. I think the sides may have always had the bow and the poor quality of the bed let it get pushed out when I filled it with dirt, rocks, fire wood etc. Anyway the sides are plumb and the box square within a 1/16". Did notice the pads are to thick for the body lines to match. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-30-2011, 11:32 PM	#553
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics It looks really good! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-31-2011, 12:14 AM	#554
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Looking good OrrieG. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-31-2011, 01:57 AM	#555
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Wow! Nice, now it looks like your making progress, "unlike me" __________________ My 57 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460691

10-31-2011, 10:12 AM	#556
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Awesome! Keep it up! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ It's all about the stance, baby! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

10-31-2011, 04:11 PM	#557
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Looking great....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-31-2011, 06:29 PM	#558
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Good job OrrieG, progress is good. Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

10-31-2011, 06:51 PM	#559
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Thanks guys, hope to build up some momentum over winter now that some distractions have been put to rest. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-03-2011, 04:43 PM	#560
rusty58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wendell, North Carolina Posts: 11	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Subscribed. Awesome level of craftsmanship in this build. __________________ Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of rice, I shall fear no turbo, for displacement is at my side.

11-13-2011, 09:04 PM	#561
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Love the cinder block bed holder! keep up the good work! __________________ -Andrew- 1987 Chevrolet V10 SM465 NP208 w/ '89 454 dual plane hi-rise 750cfm 1407 w/ '86 10b /14b new motor on the way: GM#990 heads 25cc speed pro pistons COMP XE 274h crane gold rollers

11-13-2011, 09:30 PM	#562
C.shows Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: columbus,Ms. Posts: 43	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Looking good! Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2011, 06:58 PM	#564
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Looked around for all the small parts to paint and this is all I came up with. Must be getting close?? I did remember I need to get the bed strips out and paint them. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-19-2011, 08:10 PM	#565
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Orrie always good work , enjoy your build!

11-20-2011, 11:25 AM	#566
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Parts look good.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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11-20-2011, 11:52 AM	#567
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Nice work, I hope to have to do the same this summer or spring. thanks for the update. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385404

11-20-2011, 11:56 AM	#568
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics nice work Orrie! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

11-20-2011, 02:10 PM	#569
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Great work, your getting close. Once your done can you finish mine. I'll pay shipping...haha __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

11-20-2011, 07:21 PM	#570
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Wire wheeled most of the bed strips today, tedious. Thanks for the support guys, biggest hurdle is $ for the bed material, rubber, bed bolt kit, and misc. for the AC. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-23-2011, 10:05 AM	#571
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Orrie, Isn't amazing how much money you wouldn't spend in the first place, but how much money you end up spending? My wife said the other night, you know you spent $2000? That's just looking at the bank statement that shows what we had in the bank at the beginning of summer and what we had last week. Well, the front frame stub was $1300, so if I can get this far on $700, selling old parts and buying new ones, I'm ahead! I think it is closer to $3000 though. I don't think she was including tires either, that was $500 all by itself. My comment to her was "well, look what we would spend if we bought a good used truck, maybe $10,000." Her reply was, "it would have air conditioning right off the bat and not have that ugly exhaust smell." I guess if I fix those things, she might be more tolerant. Last edited by Coupeguy2001; 11-23-2011 at 10:13 AM.

11-23-2011, 01:51 PM	#572
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics My wife and I have had the same discussion fix vs. buy new for 30 years. Over the years, including this build so far, I am into my truck about $7,000 not counting routine maintenance costs. I bought it in 1976 have changed drive trains twice. Bottom line is even if the 35 year total goes to 15K (big variable is the final paint cost) I still have something I can now drive for 20 more years with a little maintenance along the way and will have gotten 55 years use out of it ($275 per year plus operating costs). And it should keep its value. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 11-23-2011 at 01:57 PM.

11-23-2011, 02:37 PM	#573
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics I've been reading this complete thread this week, Great build ! Someone mentioned it would be cool to have a 4x4 version and a 2x4 version of the same truck. Well I do but the shiny one is a Napco and the pitina one is a 2x4. The '57 GMC Napco is in the process of becoming a 2x4 on air with a 5.3L auto and full emissions hot rod/tow vehicle. So when I'm done the Napco stuff will be for sale. Because of this thread I thinking about making the '56 Chevy a 4x4 along the lines of yours except keeping the patina. Here's a couple of pic's of them. Attached Images

11-24-2011, 02:37 AM	#574
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics another outstanding build thread on this wonderful forum. I really appreciate you taking the time update us.

11-24-2011, 10:15 AM	#575
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Excellent build and a joy to follow...

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