58 GMC Project

[bajabob]

ps
Your wife was very nice and very understanding as she wiped the drool off the fender while we stood there and gazed at all the shining stuff !!!!!

hope you do something nice for here today..... I have one similar and she's a keeper..

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by bajabob

ps
Your wife was very nice and very understanding as she wiped the drool off the fender while we stood there and gazed at all the shining stuff !!!!!

hope you do something nice for here today..... I have one similar and she's a keeper..

Thanks bajabob! She is a keeper for sure, after all she puts up with me...

[jessejamez]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Yes it is addictive!! The strang thing is, once your projects done, you want to sell it and start a new one.....Yes it's addictive...LOL! Thanks DLRichard85 for checking it out.

hello cal58 if your planning on selling this one or know of where i can get one just like this?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by jessejamez

hello cal58 if your planning on selling this one or know of where i can get one just like this?

I have no plans on selling my truck. As to were you can find one just like it? Well I don't think you will find one just like it since it's a custom build.

[jessejamez]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I have no plans on selling my truck. As to were you can find one just like it? Well I don't think you will find one just like it since it's a custom build.

thanks cal for response, well im sure i wouldnt find just like yours but if you know of any 55-56 maybe 57 for sale i am def very serious about fixing one up and might be taking a trip to arkansas this weekend to look at one im in az.. but im willing to put the time and energy into making my own. I have wanted one like this since i was a kid but never had the opportunity and now i have that opportunity, thanks again.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by jjjmm56

Cal I'm in need of some help. I'm wanting to put my doors on my 56 this weekend and I can not find any pics or info on which way the door rubber goes on. The rubber I have is kind of L shaped and can go on with either the the long or short side sealing to the cab. I've called LMC and gone to other truck sites and still can't come up with an answer. I thank you for any pics or info you can give me. Jeff

Here you go jjjmm56.

[addicted2dunes]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Here you go jjjmm56.

Also Brother's Trucks has a write up on how to install the weatherstripping.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION

They say: "The replacement seals can be installed on the door two different ways/directions. Only one way is correct and will create a proper seal against the cab. The other way may “look” correct but will not properly seal against the cab, leaving room for air and other elements to leak. The CORRECT installation will have the large lip of the seal facing inwards towards the cab."

[67chevy1series]

man you almost had 58 pages same number as your truck

[jjjmm56]

Thanks guys that's what I needed. I was going to put them on yesterday but held off for more info. I was going to put them on the wrong way.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Your welcome jjjmm56!

[sgtusmc]

Yeah, I sat down to get some inspiration. I planned on working on my 59 today. Well after reading every page of your build, I'm done! It's now dark outside and I have a sore back from sitting here for X-amount of hours. I did learn a lot though...LOL Thanks for posting all the pic's and info.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Yeah, I sat down to get some inspiration. I planned on working on my 59 today. Well after reading every page of your build, I'm done! It's now dark outside and I have a sore back from sitting here for X-amount of hours. I did learn a lot though...LOL Thanks for posting all the pic's and info.

I got a sore back and butt posting and writing all of those pages I know your from Bakersfield, do you ever get to any shows up in the Fresno area?

[CAL 58 GMC]

I got a new project I'm picking up this weekend. It's a 1966 Chevelle. I know it's not a truck but I thought I would post a picture.

[jjjmm56]

Nice that one should be a breeze to do.

[GKsport67]

Nice!! I like both the 66/67 & the 70 when it comes to Chevelle's!!

The roadstershop.com 66 is a BEAST!!

http://www.roadstershop.com/complete...-1966-chevelle

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by GKsport67

Nice!! I like both the 66/67 & the 70 when it comes to Chevelle's!!

The roadstershop.com 66 is a BEAST!!

http://www.roadstershop.com/complete...-1966-chevelle

The first car I ever turn a wrench on was a 66 Chevelle and I also had a 70 Chevelle 20 years ago. 66 & 70 are the one's I like best.

[pgf545]

Nice Ride Dave!!!! If you need any help on that thing let me know...lol. I only work from long distance though...I have worked on several Chevelles.

Bernie

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by pgf545

Nice Ride Dave!!!! If you need any help on that thing let me know...lol. I only work from long distance though...I have worked on several Chevelles.

Bernie

Thanks for the offer Bernie How it going with your Camaro? Did you get her on the road yet?

[OrrieG]

If you haven't found it go over to chevelles.com, ton's of information there. I am one of the original members, but because of the focus on my 59 don't spend much time there. My DD is a 64 Malibu, but I have always loved the 66's, I beat the hell out of one when they were new. It was friends that couldn't drive that well and he let me do the hammering on it....

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

If you haven't found it go over to chevelles.com, ton's of information there. I am one of the original members, but because of the focus on my 59 don't spend much time there. My DD is a 64 Malibu, but I have always loved the 66's, I beat the hell out of one when they were new. It was friends that couldn't drive that well and he let me do the hammering on it....

I did run across Chevelles.com already we I was researching the VIN on the car. Looks to be a great site. I'm going to sign up over there and start a poject build thread.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I did run across Chevelles.com already we I was researching the VIN on the car. Looks to be a great site. I'm going to sign up over there and start a poject build thread.

Cal
That's a great site for chevelles. I'm also a member there. 66 is my favorite year.
Kim

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Cal
That's a great site for chevelles. I'm also a member there. 66 is my favorite year.
Kim

I just signed up today, my user name is "Cal 66 Chevelle" When I was 14 my friend and I without his parents permission bought a 66 Chevelle. We drove it home and his Mom flipped when she saw us pulling up to his house. She grab the keys from him and told him he couldn't drive until he was 16. So my friend and I started wrenching on that Chevelle over the next few years, we knew nothing about cars, but we learned. When he turned 16 we started running the street of Fresno and had a blast cruising, racing and picking up on all the chicks. about a year later, when my friend was at work I was putting a stereo in his car and took her out for a spin.Well a long story short I ended up slamming the car into a tree. I work all summer to pay him back.

[Blitz]

Well if your Chevelle is ANYTHING like the GMC, I'm gonna be green with envy. I'll have to come check out your progress over there too. I have a 65. 65's and 66's were my two favorite years. And yeah, it is a GREAT site!

[pgf545]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks for the offer Bernie How it going with your Camaro? Did you get her on the road yet?

No the Camaro went into hibernation , I was concentrating on the truck but even that has taken a back seat. Dad had knee replacement surgery and has not be recovering to well. I have been helping my mom with the mowing and what ever else she need around the house so my play time has been reduced. Before dad's surgery he teamed up with a friend by supplying a motor for his race car and that eat up several good truck weekends. I am just going to be patient and see how much time I can scrape together to work on the projects, but family stuff comes first. Here is a couple of race car pictures. I have tried to not get to involved with it but can't seem to stay away...lol.

Bernie

[Kabwe]

Cal58,

I love that body style, I sure it will be a great build just like the truck.