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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
where did u get the blueprint? I wish I had one of those before I started my frame work. Would have saved a lot of time.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- where did u get the blueprint? I wish I had one of those before I started my frame work. Would have saved a lot of time. http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/ http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/index.htm http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...Coalition_Wiki http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...esto/index.htm
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Looks like it is from the factory assembly manual, scanned and enlarged. I did the same with the wiring diagram.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Well you know us californians, we like casual!
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
That didn't take you guys long at all.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Well Guys, I'm going to say it was easier then I thought. Once I got the nerve to cut it. It when well.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
We made a frame rail today. How much HP can WOOD handle?
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Looking good.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Got it all ready to go.... WHERE'S THE WELDER......?
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Uhhm, don't get scared but there is a snake sleeping in your tubing. Good idea.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Well dad welded the other one, so we will be cutting the rear of the frame off this weekend. The jig did it's job.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Very cool, can't wait to see how it sits!
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Took the 2nd frame out of jig and WOW. Are they even......granted one has been smoothed a little.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Ogre, you worried me. So I mocked it up.....We will be cutting the frame sunday to tired after chores AND working this mourning.
And thanks for the electrical knowledge.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
what did u use for levelers? 1x1 with a bolt in the end? great idea. That is one thing that I would have saved me a bunch of time. Weld them to the frame until you are done.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Started frame work today... Guess there's no going back now!
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
well the frame work has started here is where we stand so far.....
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Days ended.... time for fireworks and a beer!
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Conduit is a great idea! Before I folded up like a cheap lawn chair and went to the old body on a new Trailblazer/Envoy frame, I considered the same rearend. Keep the photos coming. Dug
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Dad got to fun today, while I work 12hrs. I guess its better then not having a job. Great job! Where's the other one? We'll be cutting the frame in half saturday!
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It's coming along nicely.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
have you thought of how the wheels will fit with the frame offset like that?
typically the frame would go over the x-member to allow the wheels to fit my 58 has P235/70R15 tires and i'm thinking 5'' to the frame, your frame offset looks a little bigger
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[QUOTE=_Ogre;5462181]have you thought of how the wheels will fit with the frame offset like that?
typically the frame would go over the x-member to allow the wheels to fit my 58 has P235/70R15 tires and i'm thinking 5'' to the frame, your frame offset looks a little bigger You are thinking to the springs not the frame
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my bad, you are correct.
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