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[ChuckDriver]

Nice progress, looking better all the time!

[OrrieG]

If anyone is interested there is a set of FS side trim minus the long strips on ebay right now. Ends in a couple of days. Not mine.

[dcnoel08]

It's looking good!
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[1project2many]

Very nice looking truck. Some subtle work, some not so subtle. I like the color as well.

I would like to address something:

With the engine you have that poor 7-5/8" rear end doesn't stand a chance. None of the 82-2002 F-body rear axles are worth a darn when you make any kind of power. They failed regularly behind stock low HP engines. The 82-88 rear ends have small 26-spline axles and the later ones bumped up to 28-spline. A little improvement but not much. I broke 3 with a wimpy 170 hp 305 & T-5 trans.

I installed a 455 Buick into a 79 Monte back in 89 and kept the 7 1/2" rear. Back then the 8.5" GN version cost too much. I didn't do any holeshots or burnouts but I didn't drive easy, either. The 7.5" rear did end up failing. But it was in 96 when the car's odometer read 167k miles. The failure was due to the axle bearings wearing through the shafts, a common problem with many '80s GM axles. The axle can live a reasonable life with the right conditions.

[mknittle]

Nick work, MY wife likes the color, I bet it looks great in the sun light!

[_Ogre]

dang, that's looking good
we'll be able to see you coming from waaay off

[spikes59]

Thanks for the kind words, been busy with yard work and truck work,I still hope to be driving the 59 to back to the 50s carshow in june. Here are a few more pictures with doors on. thanks Mike.

[ChuckDriver]

Mike, I really like that shade of green!

[apache200]

Man the truck looks killer!!! Keep the pics coming.

[Sin7]

great looking truck !. You've done a great job.

[spikes59]

Here are some pictures of the 59 out of the garage for the first time.Its been a long process but now can see some light at the end of the tunnel. Mike

[Kim57]

Sweet.
Kim

[apache200]

The truck looks great man. Congrats on the progress. Keep up the good work
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[ChuckDriver]

Very cool!

[Rude Dude]

PERFEEEECT! Glad you can see the end of the tunnel!

[spikes59]

Thanks for the kind words,need to install seat,wet sand and buff,bleed brakes and a 100 other small jobs. Thanks again Mike

[55Cameo]

Looking great!

[dcnoel08]

Slick!
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[Daze57]

looking v v nice -- great stance - i also like the wheels -great choice !!!

[Larry Lindley]

cool wheels,the paint,good color choice.

[apache200]

Any updates on the truck??

[spikes59]

Hi Apache, yep lots of updates,some good some not so good,truck is running short trips only. I installed trim on truck,bed trim looks good,cab trim has a few dings but ok,Impala dash looks good need to get dash trim shortened later,seat is installed only no door panels,headliner or carpet.Vintage air not hooked up,no radio or wipers yet.I have 17s and 18s on truck,wheels look a little small for the wheelwells might put 18s and 20s on for next summer.overall really like the truck its takes more time for all the details then i had hoped. Summer will be over before i know it. Ill put some pictures on tomorrow after work.thanks Mike.

[spikes59]

Here are a few more pictures of truck with bed trim on.

[spikes59]

couple more

[entourageguy]

looks great!