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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Chuckdriver, The dash will get finished when I decide on the ac-heat unit. The sure-fit unit crosses the hump in the floor. The GenII compact does not, therefore will be easier to cover up. But its not cable actuated. And I would like to do some wiring up there before to dash is welded in. And just like at work I'm waiting for supplies. The steering column and joint/ shaft was to be deliveried between 5/31-6/6 and it still not here. We are going to start the rearend this weekend to........After we go to harbor freights parking lot sale. Need(want) shrinker stretch and bead roller.
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06-10-2012, 11:53 AM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Well got the bed off, And going to start the rear suspension this week. Hoping to have the rear done by July 1.
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06-10-2012, 01:52 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Awesome! I really want to see how this comes together. You will definetly be the first to have one!
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06-10-2012, 04:44 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Nice.
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06-10-2012, 06:22 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Game Plan done! Stay tuned for plan C.....
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06-10-2012, 07:02 PM
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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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06-10-2012, 07:27 PM
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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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06-10-2012, 10:32 PM
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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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06-10-2012, 10:43 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Thanks Orrie,
the one in your sign was the one I was looking for.
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06-10-2012, 11:24 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Great idea! I really like your thinking. So I guess your dad will get a workout in his "casual" clothes widening out that side?
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06-10-2012, 11:33 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Well you know us californians, we like casual!
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06-12-2012, 10:05 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
I did a little dismantling of the rearend today so I can cut the cradle. Sectioning 2.625" from it. And I received the steering joint, but no steering column.
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06-14-2012, 08:14 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Got the remaining gut out of the cradle, did a small repair. Starting to measure for surgery this weekend.
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06-15-2012, 07:24 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Dad got started on a relocating tool for the sectioned rearend today. So I'm guessing the fun will start tomorrow.
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06-16-2012, 08:58 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Dad and I got a late start, having togo and get gassed up at the weld supply shop. Dad had marked it and we got started.
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06-17-2012, 12:28 AM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Well we got it it half.....
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06-17-2012, 01:00 AM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Before and After........And it is centered.
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06-17-2012, 09:55 AM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
That didn't take you guys long at all.
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06-17-2012, 11:04 AM
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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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06-20-2012, 08:21 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
We made a frame rail today. How much HP can WOOD handle?
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06-22-2012, 08:10 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
I finished my jig today. And we will call it jig 2.0! Notice where the chair is and where the welder is. Dad did some tigging today on the cradle.
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06-23-2012, 07:22 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Got home from work this afternoon. The welder was here, aka Dad, finishing up the cradle.
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06-23-2012, 07:27 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
I got started on the frame rails. Got one cut and fitted to jig. Needs to be beveled and then it's ready for welding.
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06-23-2012, 11:49 PM
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Looking good.
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06-24-2012, 09:39 PM
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN
Got it all ready to go.... WHERE'S THE WELDER......?
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