Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704117

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704200
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Wanted to update my Build thread
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This is the link for the discussion about why I shown Visegrips holding my fender together
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Inner fender rebuild Pass side
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704402
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First thread on my struggles with trying to get registration
Aquiring paper for my truck ...Wash.State
(4-13-16)
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705048
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Viking eye candy
Link for pictures update whats going on with the Viking
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=706108
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Getting my truck 59 Viking Registration
/Road trip (to & from) Inspection through Tacoma WA
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=706902
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Thanks again to the board and member for the help and support you have gave me through my journey with my dads old work truck
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not done...... Right now I'm going to enjoy it and will update my progress when time and life premits
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Update :
Injoying the truck took it to the family picnic 8-14-16
not a daily driver
Injoying still the same
took it to a car show today 8-12-16
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there was another 6400 a 1956 same color
older restoration ..
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I'm on the fence 1961 corvair Greenbrier needs brakes rust is minum $6100
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[Katrina/10]

Nice show, how was your ride?

[jdl71]

Is the Corvair original paint? Sure looks like it to me, 6100 doesn't seem too bad if it's as good as it looks.

[Softpatch]

it was as good and original I know The owner he's in a pinch
...I just have another truck the (63 Fleetside)
that needs my love
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the ride was good I prefer to think of it more of a core workout
I hit every gear

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I just sold a used chainsaw on craigslist.
The guy who bought it saw my truck it said
he had I truck just like it sold it about two years ago...
I said
Joe It's me.!
That the truck.!
he was shocked
Told me the story about the first & last day he drove the truck 24 years ago

He said " No Brakes or Title"
filled in some holes in the history...
when & the man he bought it from (Otto Sole)
so I can say without a doubt that truck sat were I found it from (22yrs) 1992-2014
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[Softpatch]

more Greenbrier pic's
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check out the gas filler neck YUKIES.!
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the Gas Station that hosted the car show today
they say if you stare long enough at the bushes you can see old trucks
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check out this Lawnmower tire collection
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It's true
here's a 1964 two tone suburban
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[Ken B]

Just came across this thread and I really enjoyed reading thru it and watching the video's. Keep the updates coming as progress continues...

[Softpatch]

will do

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Update :
Brake issue
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=709617&page=2
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[Softpatch]

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Found These
When I first found this hydroboost unit (2 yrs ago)
it was like a hens tooth and I was lucky to find one @$300+
.........................................................and the MC was $150... MC21698
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now Amazon has them on sale
Hydrovac booster...$269

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https://www.amazon.com/Cardone-51-80...drovac+booster
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Master cylinder MC21698.... $85
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..........Yes these day's are not like the good old day's
all i can say is....Amazing.!

Now if I could just get a Robot to pull the rear wheels off my truck
when the brake need servicing

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http://www.trucktrend.com/cool-truck...-in-the-black/
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Insperation...Dually STEPSIDE
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wish i could photoshop 59 Viking
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[rkn463]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

http://www.trucktrend.com/cool-truck...-in-the-black/
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Insperation...Dually STEPSIDE
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That thing is awesome!
-Richard

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No update on the truck still chewing the fat so to speak
about the Master cylinder.
Go stock or aftermarket Booster split master.?
truck is inside shed next to my Kneeknocker
out of the weather
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wanted to post this thread about TF truck Video........Sp
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675711

[DOBSONFLY]

Very neat build and can appreciate the work you have put in. Good detail and enjoyed reading through your build. I see some of the part numbers for brake spring parts but am curious if you still have some of the other brake part numbers that you could share.

I have a 1959 Chevy Viking 60 as well, 50,000 miles on it and it has the GM 2 speed rear axle and 15" x 4" shoes in the rear and 15" x 2-1/2" up front. I have the part numbers on the wheel cylinders for front and rear, and see your reference to the springs/parts kit. Just wanting to get whatever parts I can before I tear into mine. Thanks in advance.

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sorry it's been two weeks since you posted
Do to the Photobucket Issue My pictures are lost
the shoes i had to have made also the drums were turned and Unatanable i was told.
The single master cylinder is now $89 on amazon
the rubber hoses are same as modern 1/2 ton
Steel lines i made up
be careful with the spring Kit they fit Kinda the behive springs
have a twist that don't quite do it
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Just let me know if i can help......S
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I'm in the process of Jin up a new brakes front and SPlitting the Master
For safety.
Yes they work just not well

[DOBSONFLY]

Thanks for the reply. I believe I have all parts numbers chased down with exception of the shoes. Did you have to re-line your or were you able to buy new shoes complete? Even if you couldnt get them do you know the original part numbers for the shoes front and rears?

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http://staabagency.com/

[70C10Ginger]

Any updates on the build?

[Lokin4AReason]

Yeah , what he said

Any progress ?