58 GMC Project

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Hey Cal
I think I answered my own question, regarding the head lights. I found a set of them on Ebay. They're called Halo head lights. I like em, They remind me of the BMW style. I was wondering Cal I noticed you found out your sub frame was a 1980 instead of a 79. But your main chassis is it from the 58 truck too.
And if I could bother you with one more ??? Do you have the particulars on your 350 crate engine?? That is one impressive lookin peice of iron.

Glenn

Hey Diesel,
The motor is a remanufacture performance crate motor from Phoenix Engines. It a small bock 350 out of a 1974 police car, going by the numbers on the block. The motor is rated at 330 hp. It's not to wild, but has enough to get her rolling down the road. It has a mid grade cam with a gear drive timing, Edlbrock Performer carb and a Mallory HEI distributor.

[Kabwe]

Way to go Cal, the truck is looking great. Keep up the good work man.

[55ChevyPU]

I actually just replaced the distributor and starter motor today, I was having lots of problems with both. I went to check if the starter was working and I guess there was some unburned gas in the cylinder cuzz the thing fired right up like a champ. Ive been really busy with school and what not the last couple months. I just turned 20 on sunday so I am feeling the pressure of not having a vehicle to drive all the time. Next thing on my agenda is getting the rest of the sheetmetal painted and then get the truck registered

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

I actually just replaced the distributor and starter motor today, I was having lots of problems with both. I went to check if the starter was working and I guess there was some unburned gas in the cylinder cuzz the thing fired right up like a champ. Ive been really busy with school and what not the last couple months. I just turned 20 on sunday so I am feeling the pressure of not having a vehicle to drive all the time. Next thing on my agenda is getting the rest of the sheetmetal painted and then get the truck registered

I have three of my kids in college right now and that all are studying real hard right now getting ready for finals, so I understand how busy you are with school. When you get the rest of your truck painted post some updated picture.

[57ToyBox]

The interier is lookin great... The pix are a little small on my monitor. But from what I can see they look great. Really like how the Head Liner looks with the contour in it. Really enjoy watch your ride progress.
BTW happy belated birthday 55 Chevy PU good luck on your finals

[56chevy1300]

Cal 58 if you have 3 kids in college and still have enough $ to drop into your truck you are truely my hero

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The interier is lookin great... The pix are a little small on my monitor. But from what I can see they look great. Really like how the Head Liner looks with the contour in it. Really enjoy watch your ride progress.
BTW happy belated birthday 55 Chevy PU good luck on your finals

Thanks Diesel!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by 56chevy1300

Cal 58 if you have 3 kids in college and still have enough $ to drop into your truck you are truely my hero

They are paying their own way....thats why I have the dough to build my truck.

[CAL 58 GMC]

I re-sized the last photos I posted.

Here's an update of what’s going on right now. The beds still in for paint. I had a delay on the bed paint due to the fact that I was waiting on a set of bed wheel tubs I'm going to have to run. I just got them in so the progress should start rolling again. I've got the power windows installed now and the door solenoids are now in and working. I had some issues with the air valve set up for the bags. I ended up taking the truck to one of our local body drop/air bag fabricator's to have them re-do the system with new air valves. The door panels are in for upholstery now. I have the seats back with a new set of Katzins leather covers and the headliner is done and installed. Here are a few pictures.

[entourageguy]

That's better now I don't need my glasses...
Looks great Cal
Brian ...

[Igotachevyor2]

looks great

[Daniel U]

Very Clean! That Dynamat is expensive, huh? I did the section behind my seat where the gas tank was. I'm going to use a material like a ruberized bedliner for the floor pans, toe boards, and roof. I think I'm also going to undercoat the bottom of the cab. Keep up the good work. Daniel U

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by entourageguy

That's better now I don't need my glasses...
Looks great Cal
Bian ...

Thanks Bian!

Originally Posted by Igotachevyor2

looks great.

Thanks Igotachevyor2!

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Very Clean! That Dynamat is expensive, huh? I did the section behind my seat where the gas tank was. I'm going to use a material like a ruberized bedliner for the floor pans, toe boards, and roof. I think I'm also going to undercoat the bottom of the cab. Keep up the good work. Daniel U

The Dynamat is very expensive! If you ask me it's way to expensive. To do my cab ran me about $375. It does work though.

[57ToyBox]

Hi Cal 58 Those pictures look great.. When I get my truck,(some day) I'd like to get the same steering colum as yours. Really contributes to the awesome look of the interier. Are you happy with the 30 inch or could it have been longer?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Hi Cal 58 Those pictures look great.. When I get my truck,(some day) I'd like to get the same steering colum as yours. Really contributes to the awesome look of the interier. Are you happy with the 30 inch or could it have been longer?

The 30 inch worked out well for me.

[CAL 58 GMC]

I was just at the body shop today and he's got the bed together now and the 39 ford tailight buckets are now frenched in. He has also cut the bed sides for the inner fender tubs. Here's a few pictures.

[1-ton of fun]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Very Clean! That Dynamat is expensive, huh? I did the section behind my seat where the gas tank was. I'm going to use a material like a ruberized bedliner for the floor pans, toe boards, and roof. I think I'm also going to undercoat the bottom of the cab. Keep up the good work. Daniel U

i am using a product called "peel n' seal" it is the same stuff as dynamat, but it is only about $1 psf. it is in the roofing section at lowe's. that's all dynamat is anyway, they just print their name on it and charge $5 psf. it comes in 6" or 12" wide rolls.

check it out.

[Jebb1978]

Look'n Great Cali! She'll be a driver in no time! I still haven't had much time for mine.

I hope to get back on track and figure out the tranny mount so I can get the drive train bolted in. I will update my post when I get something done. Thanks for inspiring!

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

i am using a product called "peel n' seal" it is the same stuff as dynamat, but it is only about $1 psf. it is in the roofing section at lowe's. that's all dynamat is anyway, they just print their name on it and charge $5 psf. it comes in 6" or 12" wide rolls.

check it out.

Don't want to hijack this thread but I've gotta tell ya, I used 2 rolls of peel and seal on the inside of my Burb roof and wasn't very impressed. I suppose it's better than nothing, but Dynamat definately has some other components that make it deaden acoustics much more effectively. My $0.02... Now back to the regularly scheduled broadcast

[1-ton of fun]

well, maybe i will look elsewhere. there are a few other products out there like eDead and Brown Bread that are supposedly good also.

thanks for the review!

[watahyahknow]

brown bread i heared good things about and its cheaper then dynamat

[1-ton of fun]

yeah, as far as sound deadening products, dynamat is the most expensive

[CAL 58 GMC]

I still have my doors to do and after going to B-Quiet's web site, I will be doing the rest of it with their product. It's much cheaper then Dynamat. Here's a link to their web site.
http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html

[SURFER1316]

hey guys, check this out, good little read...

http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/

[tiggerstoy]

that was a great read-up on all the best of the best, and having the not so best win.....i like it...lots of good info to think of....thanks sufer1316.