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Kim57 · 12-15-2013, 08:05 PM

Looks good.
Kim

hp1957 · 12-22-2013, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks good.
Kim

Kim57, Thank you

Update tach welded rear C4 suspension in place.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4

jig set up

checking rear suspension alignment

tach welded 6inch frame step

hp1957 · 12-22-2013, 01:30 AM

Update few pics C4 suspension layed out.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...47#post6429647

Kim57 · 12-22-2013, 12:51 PM

Sure is going to look sweet when it's done.
Kim

C/10 King · 12-22-2013, 01:20 PM

Harvey, looking better and better everyday! Have a good Christmas and see you next month at Turlock.

Red Foreman · 12-22-2013, 02:58 PM

I like this GMC C4 stuff thats going on here!

hp1957 · 12-24-2013, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Sure is going to look sweet when it's done.
Kim

Kim57, Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Harvey, looking better and better everyday! Have a good Christmas and see you next month at Turlock.

Rene,Thank you
Looking forward to the Turlock Swapmeet Jan. 25th & 26th, plan on picking up under cab p/b booster & master cylinder from Classic Performance Products.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Foreman

I like this GMC C4 stuff thats going on here!

Red Foreman, Thank You
Your 56 GMC looks Cool with the six pack & patina!!

Merry Christmas!!

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post6430184

hp1957 · 01-23-2014, 03:01 AM

Update rear C4 suspension all welded in place, have a rolling chassis with shockwave bags.
Sold pumped BB396 to bro Oscar, we installed the 396 in 1967 SS Chevelle. Looking for LS1 engine.
Next fab motor & trans mounts. Raise the bed floor 6in.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4

hp1957 · 01-23-2014, 03:24 AM

More Pics

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6486406

Bags layed out!!

fabguy · 01-23-2014, 07:37 AM

This is looking really nice

Red Foreman · 01-23-2014, 04:35 PM

Chassis work on the rear looks trick!

Kim57 · 01-24-2014, 10:11 AM

Very nice.
Kim

hp1957 · 01-28-2014, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabguy

This is looking really nice

Fabguy, Thank You

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Foreman

Chassis work on the rear looks trick!

Red Foreman, Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Very nice.
Kim

Kim57, Thank You

Update fab brackets for the front ridetech auto leveling sensors , rear sensors tap 1/4in x 20 threads into rear frame & lower shockwave brackets.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...02#post6488302

hp1957 · 01-28-2014, 01:16 AM

Update removed old bed floor & test fit fleetside bed.
Next raise bed floor 6in.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC C4 Fleetside build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...64#post6494664

rear 1/4 panels still needs to drop 2in more lol!!

fabguy · 01-28-2014, 07:38 AM

I like the stance, it looks real nice

Kim57 · 01-28-2014, 11:06 AM

It really sits nice.
Kim

hp1957 · 02-12-2014, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabguy

I like the stance, it looks real nice

Fabguy,Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

It really sits nice.
Kim

Kim, Thank You

Update mounted the bed with stock cross bars, fab one short cross bar. Raised the bed floor 6in with 1 1/2x1/8 angle iron. Started mock up on widening wheel tubs 5in.
Next mock up on LS1 eng. & trans.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post6495063

notch cross bars

hp1957 · 02-20-2014, 03:15 AM

Side view with bed mounted.
LS1 eng. & 4l60e trans. mocked up last weekend, more pics on the way!

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4

Kim57 · 02-20-2014, 11:21 AM

Looks good.
Kim

hp1957 · 02-21-2014, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks good.
Kim

Kim,Thank you

Update LS1 engine & 4l60e trans mounts welded in place.
Using Sanderson LS1 headers.
Next mock up on 70's chevy van tilt column & widen rear wheel tubs.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4

Found on ebay used Corvette LS1 97-04 motor mount brackets GM part # 10260643 & 10260642.
New motor mounts from GM part #15254700.

Kim57 · 02-21-2014, 10:23 AM

Fits in there real nice.
Kim

**youngrodder** · 02-21-2014, 11:29 AM

I dig the muted gold color. Do you intend to keep it that color? I bet that thing will handle great. I could be wrong but I dont recall seeing ayone else using C-5 also use bags. I endorse this project...JK

Nice work
Marc

ChuckDriver · 02-21-2014, 05:52 PM

Nicely done!

fabguy · 02-22-2014, 08:48 AM

Really like the stance. Everything looks nice, I like those motor mounts.

hp1957 · 02-25-2014, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Fits in there real nice.
Kim

Kim, Thank you
Had to trim just a little off on the trans. tunnel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

I dig the muted gold color. Do you intend to keep it that color? I bet that thing will handle great. I could be wrong but I dont recall seeing ayone else using C-5 also use bags. I endorse this project...JK

Nice workMarc

Youngrodder, Thank you
I plan to leave O.G. paint. Detail engine, interior, & bed floor.
Looking forward to cruising with C/10 Club.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Nicely done!

ChuckDriver, Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabguy

Really like the stance. Everything looks nice, I like those motor mounts.

Fabguy, Thank you
97-04 Corvette motor mount brackets makes clean LS1 install.

Harvey
1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post6538135

12-15-2013, 08:05 PM	#76
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-22-2013, 01:30 AM	#78
hp1957 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverbank, Ca. Posts: 150	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Update few pics C4 suspension layed out. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...47#post6429647

12-22-2013, 12:51 PM	#79
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Sure is going to look sweet when it's done. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-22-2013, 01:20 PM	#80
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Harvey, looking better and better everyday! Have a good Christmas and see you next month at Turlock. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

12-22-2013, 02:58 PM	#81
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 I like this GMC C4 stuff thats going on here! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

01-23-2014, 03:01 AM	#83
hp1957 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverbank, Ca. Posts: 150	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Update rear C4 suspension all welded in place, have a rolling chassis with shockwave bags. Sold pumped BB396 to bro Oscar, we installed the 396 in 1967 SS Chevelle. Looking for LS1 engine. Next fab motor & trans mounts. Raise the bed floor 6in. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4 Attached Images

01-23-2014, 03:24 AM	#84
hp1957 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverbank, Ca. Posts: 150	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 More Pics Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6486406 Bags layed out!! Attached Images

01-23-2014, 07:37 AM	#85
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 This is looking really nice __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

01-23-2014, 04:35 PM	#86
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Chassis work on the rear looks trick! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

01-24-2014, 10:11 AM	#87
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Very nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

01-28-2014, 01:16 AM	#89
hp1957 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverbank, Ca. Posts: 150	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Update removed old bed floor & test fit fleetside bed. Next raise bed floor 6in. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC C4 Fleetside build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...64#post6494664 rear 1/4 panels still needs to drop 2in more lol!! Attached Images

01-28-2014, 07:38 AM	#90
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 I like the stance, it looks real nice __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

01-28-2014, 11:06 AM	#91
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 It really sits nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-20-2014, 03:15 AM	#93
hp1957 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverbank, Ca. Posts: 150	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Side view with bed mounted. LS1 eng. & 4l60e trans. mocked up last weekend, more pics on the way! Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4 Attached Images

02-20-2014, 11:21 AM	#94
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02-21-2014, 10:23 AM	#96
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 Fits in there real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-21-2014, 11:29 AM	#97
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 I dig the muted gold color. Do you intend to keep it that color? I bet that thing will handle great. I could be wrong but I dont recall seeing ayone else using C-5 also use bags. I endorse this project...JK Nice work Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-21-2014, 05:52 PM	#98
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