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**slammed57** · 09-06-2022, 02:21 PM

Lookin REAL good bud!

Hubscrub · 09-14-2022, 10:32 AM

Passenger side done.

Hubscrub · 09-14-2022, 06:29 PM

Started a floor patch. I didn't see the point of spending close to $100 for a patch I would only use a small part of so I'm just using metal I have. It won't look factory but nobody will probably ever notice.

57FleetsideC4 · 09-14-2022, 06:49 PM

Looks great Steve

Hubscrub · 09-17-2022, 02:10 PM

Floor patches done.

Hubscrub · 09-17-2022, 02:14 PM

I have to fix above the windshield some spots but I'm gonna take a break from the welding,cutting, grinding. Would like to remove the cab and finish the frame cleanup and suspension.

Hubscrub · 05-20-2023, 12:40 PM

Cleaned up the rest of the frame. Welded in some metal where I clearenced for the rac and pinion. Also removed the old trans crossmember.

Hubscrub · 05-20-2023, 12:43 PM

Welded up everything fully and got the front suspension mocked up and the steering rack also.

Hubscrub · 05-20-2023, 12:53 PM

Got a late 70s camero rear end and got it bolted up moved to the top of the springs, not welded until I set the pinion angle etc. Fab up me some leaf spring plates. Got it centered and good enough be able to make it roll. Got to work on shock mounts still maybe a small c notch not sure yet. Also planning on do a disc brake conversion since the price isn't really that much more than totally rebuilding all the drum brakes.

Hubscrub · 05-20-2023, 12:54 PM

We have a roller!

dsraven · 05-20-2023, 10:41 PM

nice progress.
question, with the lower control arms sitting level, what angle is the upper control arm?

Hubscrub · 05-22-2023, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

nice progress.
question, with the lower control arms sitting level, what angle is the upper control arm?

I really haven't even noticed, but it needs weight on the front to get everything where it needs to be. It is stiff up front with everything new and i ordered the upper end of stiff coil springs. I will probably end up cutting a little off of them but i'm waiting till i get all the weight on it and they have time to settle.

**72 tigger** · 05-22-2023, 09:46 AM

Looks good!

Hubscrub · 10-04-2023, 05:05 PM

Gonna post some progress. I finished cleaning the frame and underside tof the cab. Painted and seam sealed, painted frame where cab will set.

Hubscrub · 10-04-2023, 05:07 PM

Reinstalled cab with new mounts etc. And decided to try and mock up engine and trans.

Hubscrub · 10-16-2023, 06:56 PM

Built some motor mounts and mocked them up. Not a professional job but I made with what I had and a welder and a grinder. I'm not as happy with the driver side it was a little different mounting wise but I think I'm gonna leave it.

Hubscrub · 10-16-2023, 07:00 PM

Got the trans crossmember fitted and welded on some mounts and mocked in place. It came from speedway motors universal 2in drop crossmember very happy with it.

dsraven · 10-16-2023, 07:28 PM

engine mounts look fine. curious what your driveline angle is now. angle at pinion should match but be opposite the angle at the trans. that way the vibrations cancel each other.

dsraven · 10-16-2023, 07:31 PM

if you needed to by steel for that i suggest square tubing with a decent wall thickness, then cut one side off to open it up. works well.

Stepside Jim · 10-16-2023, 07:53 PM

I like the amount of space the 6 cylinder gives for the steering column to rack gives, should be a straight shot.

dsraven · 10-16-2023, 08:42 PM

I noticed that as well. nice.

Hubscrub · 10-16-2023, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

engine mounts look fine. curious what your driveline angle is now. angle at pinion should match but be opposite the angle at the trans. that way the vibrations cancel each other.

Thanks, I haven't welded the rear end perches in place yet so I can set it to a happy angle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stepside Jim

I like the amount of space the 6 cylinder gives for the steering column to rack gives, should be a straight shot.

I was worried about that but looks like it not gonna be to bad.

09-06-2022, 02:21 PM	#101
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Lookin REAL good bud! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

09-14-2022, 10:32 AM	#102
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Passenger side done. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-14-2022, 06:29 PM	#103
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Started a floor patch. I didn't see the point of spending close to $100 for a patch I would only use a small part of so I'm just using metal I have. It won't look factory but nobody will probably ever notice. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-14-2022, 06:49 PM	#104
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 474	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looks great Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

09-17-2022, 02:10 PM	#105
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Floor patches done. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-17-2022, 02:14 PM	#106
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project I have to fix above the windshield some spots but I'm gonna take a break from the welding,cutting, grinding. Would like to remove the cab and finish the frame cleanup and suspension. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

05-20-2023, 12:40 PM	#107
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Cleaned up the rest of the frame. Welded in some metal where I clearenced for the rac and pinion. Also removed the old trans crossmember. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

05-20-2023, 12:43 PM	#108
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Welded up everything fully and got the front suspension mocked up and the steering rack also. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

05-20-2023, 12:53 PM	#109
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Got a late 70s camero rear end and got it bolted up moved to the top of the springs, not welded until I set the pinion angle etc. Fab up me some leaf spring plates. Got it centered and good enough be able to make it roll. Got to work on shock mounts still maybe a small c notch not sure yet. Also planning on do a disc brake conversion since the price isn't really that much more than totally rebuilding all the drum brakes. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

05-20-2023, 12:54 PM	#110
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project We have a roller! Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

05-20-2023, 10:41 PM	#111
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,210	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project nice progress. question, with the lower control arms sitting level, what angle is the upper control arm?

05-22-2023, 09:46 AM	#113
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looks good! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

10-04-2023, 05:05 PM	#114
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Gonna post some progress. I finished cleaning the frame and underside tof the cab. Painted and seam sealed, painted frame where cab will set. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-04-2023, 05:07 PM	#115
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Reinstalled cab with new mounts etc. And decided to try and mock up engine and trans. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-16-2023, 06:56 PM	#116
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Built some motor mounts and mocked them up. Not a professional job but I made with what I had and a welder and a grinder. I'm not as happy with the driver side it was a little different mounting wise but I think I'm gonna leave it. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14



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10-16-2023, 07:00 PM	#117
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Got the trans crossmember fitted and welded on some mounts and mocked in place. It came from speedway motors universal 2in drop crossmember very happy with it. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-16-2023, 07:28 PM	#118
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,210	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project engine mounts look fine. curious what your driveline angle is now. angle at pinion should match but be opposite the angle at the trans. that way the vibrations cancel each other.

10-16-2023, 07:31 PM	#119
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,210	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project if you needed to by steel for that i suggest square tubing with a decent wall thickness, then cut one side off to open it up. works well.

10-16-2023, 07:53 PM	#120
Stepside Jim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salem Mo Posts: 652	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project I like the amount of space the 6 cylinder gives for the steering column to rack gives, should be a straight shot. __________________ My 57 Chevy truck build.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541132

10-16-2023, 08:42 PM	#121
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,210	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project I noticed that as well. nice.

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