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dwcsr · 12-13-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by samcrf450

I have been looking into that too and the 4wd is 59" compared to the 2wds 54".

59" would work. the originals are 62.5 and I narrowed my 12 bolt to I think 57"

samcrf450 · 12-14-2006, 01:15 PM

That is mounting surface to mounting surface is what I am told.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-16-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

Hey dwcsr,
Thanks for the compliment! 2000 S10 Blazer 2WD, I am seriously thinking about trying a 4WD from the same model, due to my concerns of wheel back-spacing trying to clear the Bed-Sides.

Hey GATORBUILT, your progress is really coming along and is looking great! If your not planing on going with super wide tires in the back then I would go with the 4X4 rear. I used the 2X4 and ended up have to use wheel spacer to get the 20 X 10 wheels centered.

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-18-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Hey GATORBUILT, your progress is really coming along and is looking great! If your not planing on going with super wide tires in the back then I would go with the 4X4 rear. I used the 2X4 and ended up have to use wheel spacer to get the 20 X 10 wheels centered.

CAL, did you use a spacer with a wheel with zero back spacing?

CAL 58 GMC · 12-18-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

CAL, did you use a spacer with a wheel with zero back spacing?

The back spacing on my wheels is 4 inches. The spacers are 3.5 inches. If I measured correctly (I have yet to install the bed), then they should tuck inside my fenders with about 0.25 clearance on both sides.

pgf545 · 12-14-2006, 08:13 PM

Gator, that thing is looking good...I need to come by one day and check it out.

Bernie

the professor · 12-15-2006, 01:35 PM

hey Gator ive been watching your progress since you stated and just wanted to say its looking real good. i have a 58 and im doing the same thing but i just started ordering parts so i should be on my way. good to see a fellow houstonian i live close to downtown

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-15-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pgf545

Gator, that thing is looking good...I need to come by one day and check it out.

Bernie

Bernie,
Maybe one day we set something up. I read your thread last night an enjoyed the PIC of the Camaro!

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Originally Posted by the professor

hey Gator ive been watching your progress since you stated and just wanted to say its looking real good. i have a 58 and im doing the same thing but i just started ordering parts so i should be on my way. good to see a fellow houstonian i live close to downtown

Professor,
Thanks for the compliment. Cant wait to see you updates via pics. Let me know if you have trouble finding parts. maybe I can be of assistance in the department.

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Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

looking good gator.

another houstonian here, i live out on the westside. i am building a '59 3/4 ton in my garage, i will start a build thread one of these days.

WOW, a 3/4ton, keep me posted. Let me know when the thread gets started.

1-ton of fun · 12-15-2006, 02:15 PM

looking good gator.

another houstonian here, i live out on the westside. i am building a '59 3/4 ton in my garage, i will start a build thread one of these days.

jkaylor68gmc · 12-18-2006, 10:25 AM

Looking good!

dwcsr · 02-07-2007, 09:09 PM

looks good. I'll send mine over tomorrow....

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-07-2007, 09:15 PM

dwcsr · 02-07-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

Is that a no? or a maybe?

You should be getting close to driving it soon i would think. How much more left on it?

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Is that a no? or a maybe?

You should be getting close to driving it soon i would think. How much more left on it?

Thats a MAYBE! I still need to purchase a tank, steering column, and radiator.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-07-2007, 09:31 PM

I also called CPP last week and unfortunatey they did not have the correct 'between the rails' feul tank I wanted. So I just purchased a battery drop out box. But I dont know where I am going to put it.

texascowboy593 · 02-08-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

I just purchased a battery drop out box. But I dont know where I am going to put it.

Mine's on the outside of the frame pass side underneath the door...plenty of room to drop the battery down and disconnect!

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I mounted my stainless battery box on the inside of the frame rails. To get to it the truck needs to be on jack stand and then drop the box down. I also used side mount cables.

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Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Mine's on the outside of the frame pass side underneath the door...plenty of room to drop the battery down and disconnect!

THanks for the input guys! I guess Saturday I will consider both of your locations.

CAL 58 GMC · 02-07-2007, 09:44 PM

I mounted my stainless battery box on the inside of the frame rails. To get to it the truck needs to be on jack stand and then drop the box down. I also used side mount cables.

nogaroa4 · 02-07-2007, 10:11 PM

If you dont mind me asking, how much did that drop box cost?...Is there any cheaper solutions. I was thinking of just making some brackets and slaping it under the frame, then having a cut out in my bed to access it.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nogaroa4

If you dont mind me asking, how much did that drop box cost?...Is there any cheaper solutions. I was thinking of just making some brackets and slaping it under the frame, then having a cut out in my bed to access it.

Bout a 100 bucks or so.

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-03-2007, 08:57 PM

Tank is in. i have not yet installed the battery box.

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-10-2007, 09:25 PM

I got a chance to pull the truck out of the garage finally.

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-10-2007, 09:33 PM

Here are a two pics of the new bed that arrived this week the bedsides and rear cross sill came in a raw metal form, So they had to be primered first.

Daniel U · 03-11-2007, 03:46 AM

Looking good

Jebb1978 · 03-11-2007, 09:46 AM

Your a go getter! She's coming along pretty quickly!

12-14-2006, 01:15 PM	#2
samcrf450 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 55	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 That is mounting surface to mounting surface is what I am told. __________________ 1956 chevy 3100 short bed small window- TCI mustang II with 2" drop spindles, smoothed firewall, CPP brake booster, chevy 10 bolt with disc brakes, c notched. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217757

12-14-2006, 08:13 PM	#6
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Gator, that thing is looking good...I need to come by one day and check it out. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

12-15-2006, 01:35 PM	#7
the professor Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: houston Posts: 9	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 hey Gator ive been watching your progress since you stated and just wanted to say its looking real good. i have a 58 and im doing the same thing but i just started ordering parts so i should be on my way. good to see a fellow houstonian i live close to downtown

12-15-2006, 02:15 PM	#9
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 looking good gator. another houstonian here, i live out on the westside. i am building a '59 3/4 ton in my garage, i will start a build thread one of these days.

12-18-2006, 10:25 AM	#10
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looking good!

02-07-2007, 09:09 PM	#11
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 looks good. I'll send mine over tomorrow....

02-07-2007, 09:15 PM	#12
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59

02-07-2007, 09:31 PM	#15
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I also called CPP last week and unfortunatey they did not have the correct 'between the rails' feul tank I wanted. So I just purchased a battery drop out box. But I dont know where I am going to put it. Attached Images

02-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I mounted my stainless battery box on the inside of the frame rails. To get to it the truck needs to be on jack stand and then drop the box down. I also used side mount cables. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

02-07-2007, 10:11 PM	#19
nogaroa4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Posts: 45	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 If you dont mind me asking, how much did that drop box cost?...Is there any cheaper solutions. I was thinking of just making some brackets and slaping it under the frame, then having a cut out in my bed to access it.

03-03-2007, 08:57 PM	#21
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Tank is in. i have not yet installed the battery box. Attached Images Last edited by GATORBUILT '59; 03-05-2007 at 10:23 AM.

03-10-2007, 09:25 PM	#22
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I got a chance to pull the truck out of the garage finally. Attached Images

03-10-2007, 09:33 PM	#23
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Here are a two pics of the new bed that arrived this week the bedsides and rear cross sill came in a raw metal form, So they had to be primered first. Attached Images

03-11-2007, 03:46 AM	#24
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looking good __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-11-2007, 09:46 AM	#25
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Your a go getter! She's coming along pretty quickly! __________________ 1959 GMC project



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