58 GMC Project

[hotrodrookie]

I love those Chevelles too, my first car was a 67 chevelle that I built with my dad and drove to high school.

You should put a link to that build in your sig so we can check it out.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by pgf545

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

Sorry to here your Dad is not doing well, maybe some time for things to heal up and he will be back to normal. That car is very cool! I love that paint job! I have never seen a distribitor coming out of the front like that before.

[pgf545]

I hope he heals up and can get back out in the garage. I went down there today and mowed his property...with the help of my brother...lol. He was really struggling. The distributor drives right off the front of the Jesel belt drive. We used it in the boat when we were running it. It helps because the intake is really big and there isn't much clearance for a convention distributor. That is actually a vinyl wrap...it is really nice. Looks a lot like paint. Good luck with your chevelle.

Bernie

[yukon ratrod]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

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.

ive got a 66 big block elcameo that Ive had for 13+ years. got the new quarter panels welded on and sort of just stopped right there. would be a beautiful car. I have a 396 and muncie four speed for it, just not my pick to finish first! but I will never sell it. I would love a black lowered 66 elcameo.

[Blitz]

Bumped your Chevelle thread.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by yukon ratrod

ive got a 66 big block elcameo that Ive had for 13+ years. got the new quarter panels welded on and sort of just stopped right there. would be a beautiful car. I have a 396 and muncie four speed for it, just not my pick to finish first! but I will never sell it. I would love a black lowered 66 elcameo.

Sounds real nice!

[57picupnewbie]

Cal, I have sat and read the entire thread like a book. Wow. Your truck obvious has shown how much passion you have for the hobby. I have notice that so many on this site share the same love and passion. I look forward to sharing my build and learning all I can as I journey through my special build for a lost friend. Congrats on a beautiful truck and for sharing you skills.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Thanks 57picupnewbie! I'm glade to hear you took the time to read my build. I will check in on your and watch your progress.


By the way, I love what you have on your signature and I agree with you 100% on that one!

"Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs'

[threeonthetree]

i see it is. this trucks come a longggg way man you do amazing work

[dicer]

This is one of the best custom trucks I have seen, all done very well. Top quality workmanship. Real nice color and interior too.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by threeonthetree

i see it is. this trucks come a longggg way man you do amazing work

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by dicer

This is one of the best custom trucks I have seen, all done very well. Top quality workmanship. Real nice color and interior too.

Thanks dicer!

[CAL 58 GMC]

For anyone interested I started a build thread for my wifes 66 Chevelle I building for her. There is a link to the build in my signature below.

[mylow53]

uhhh Dave did you knotice you have well over 200 thousand hits

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by mylow53

uhhh Dave did you knotice you have well over 200 thousand hits

No I didn't notice. I haven’t been hanging a round here much lately. I have been busy with building my wife's 66 Chevelle. Thanks for pointing that out though. Hope all is well with you and you haven’t blown out any more bags

[CAL 58 GMC]

My new toy!

[solidaxel]

Nice toy !!
I still have my first one the 65!
Next to trucks these are my passion!!

[Kim57]

Sweet car.
Kim

[57ToyBox]

Nice Vette Your truck just sheded a tear Oh wait that was the AC

[lowdownstar]

You have a great build thread and a super nice truck for all your hard work!
if i may ask, what did you use for your weatherstipping for your one piece side windows? I just pick up a truck and it don't have any thing at all for weather stipping and no vent glass. I don't know what to run.
any advice would be great thanks


Ray

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

You have a great build thread and a super nice truck for all your hard work!
if i may ask, what did you use for your weatherstipping for your one piece side windows? I just pick up a truck and it don't have any thing at all for weather stipping and no vent glass. I don't know what to run.
any advice would be great thanks


Ray

I bought the kit from Brothers Trucks. They are not the best weather strips, kinda cheap and my windows rattle. I can't remember who but there was someone here who made his own kit using much better weather stripping.

[OKGMC4]

Check out the one piece window conversion thread in my sig. He explains about the weatherstrip in there. I've done the door mods and have the weatherstrip but havn't gotten around to getting glass cut so I can't tell you how it fits. Hope that helps.

[lowdownstar]

Thanks for the help guys! i work it out with steele rubber, I still haven't got it in yet so i will find out if it works next week when they get here.

Thanks for making the videos, they were a big help (okgmc4)

You guys rock!!!




Thanks again Ray

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Check out the one piece window conversion thread in my sig. He explains about the weatherstrip in there. I've done the door mods and have the weatherstrip but havn't gotten around to getting glass cut so I can't tell you how it fits. Hope that helps.

I remember someone had done one but I just couldn't remember who.

[blue57]

Just finished reading all 58 pages. Your truck is amazing. I can only hope mine comes out as nice. Like the tail lights. Recently had seen them on a truck at a show and really liked them. Needless to say they are ordered to go in the parts pile.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by blue57

Just finished reading all 58 pages. Your truck is amazing. I can only hope mine comes out as nice. Like the tail lights. Recently had seen them on a truck at a show and really liked them. Needless to say they are ordered to go in the parts pile.

Thanks Blue57! From what I have seen of your build your on the right track and I'm sure it's going to be one sweet ride when your done!