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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Nice work! Will have to use the seat belt mount idea!
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Really nice work on the exhaust! The exhaust pipe to header connection looks like a ball seat? I've never seen that on a header before. Were the headers built with the connection or did you add it? Apologies if you covered and I missed it.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Yeah those are from heart throb exhaust. Hoping they seal well. Thought I'd give them a shot over traditional flanges. I welded them on my headers after trimming them down some. http://www.heartthrobexhaust.com/hea...ccessories.htm
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Dunce what are the headers?
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Hooker F-body LSX swap headers. I looked up the application for putting an LS in a 73 firebird and went with that. 1 3/4 primaries into 2.5 collectors. Thought about long tube but just not worth what little gain you get on a somewhat stock engine.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
I see that you notched your crossmember like I did. Inside, I hope that you may have gotten the idea from my build thread, because then I can finally say that I gave something back to the community! haha
BTW, I like your build. This truck is gonna be sick!!
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Yep - I saw someone's notched crossmember on here and it served as inspiration : )
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Yeah I had to notch my crossmember as well. I have a c notch about the same as your. The drive shaft only rubbed under hard acceleration and at first I thought it was wheels rubbing. Glad I got that figured before I had a major problem.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Long time no update.. lets remedy that...
6x9s in some custom cab corner closeout panels decided to change the shifter from lokar to B&M quick silver. The classic look of the lokar is nice but its operation sucked ( in my opinion ) and I like the ratchet action of the B&M. mocked up radiator ect test fit hood mock up ac and condensor ect faux snakeskin material for interior, teakwood custom mount for PCM since this thing is staying in bare metal for the summer I painted the window channels to keep the rust at bay once the glass is in painted the inner fenders and backside of grille surround ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Looks great! nice detail work. Is it going to stay satin black under the hood?
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Looks great.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Dunce should not be on the same page with your work, you are way better than that. The speed and quality is astounding. When I grow up I want to be just like you. Just read the whole tread, oh my! I'm headed down the same rabbit hole as you have done. Just hope Grace Slick is there and handing out those special pills. My project is 57 GMC Stroker 496 Gen 6 block, 6L90, Full C-4 on shockwaves. Not slammmed, 6-7 frnt bumper with +2-4 " rake. I need 17" rim to clear vett disk calappers. Still need so meat in the sidewall. with your permission i I'd like to PM you for further information. Thanks
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Dunce, very nice work! I will also be stealing your x-member, seat belt, and battery access mods.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Radiator is from Champion Radiators. They have a website and ebay store, also used their shroud but I didn't like how it fit all the way around the rad so I cut the sides off a bit and screwed it to the mounting flanges on the rad. Fan is a Flexalite Syclone 16 inch. It pulls 2500cfm and I've used it before on a camaro with 383. It doesn't even have a shroud and it keeps the camaro cool so I have some confidence in it. Not sure on the rad yet though - haven't tested it out of course.
To get around the heater hose problem I used some heater hose with molded in 90 degree bends at the water pump and just ran it forward and up/around the ac compressor. Probably cleaner ways to go like routing the stuff on the other side of the fender or I think you can pull those fittings out of the water pump and thread in actual 90 degree or AN fittings if you like. But I was after quick/simple and functional without looking shoddy. I may eventually use some gates heat shrink clamps on the hoses after I get through through whatever bugs await me during/after the first start. |
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Dunce Where did you get the sheet metal replacement parts? Sorry if you have already posted earlier in your thread.
Thanks NC
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Hey Dunce, what model number CPP booster/master did you use? Disc/disc? Any issues with mounting bracket? Thanks, Jim
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Thanks for the info!
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Nice work!
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Anyone know where to find the glass lock bead installer tool that has a roller on it? The cheapy I bought just scratches the chrome plating off of the bead.. has no roller. I've never seen one but a local body guy here has one but can't currently find it.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Update time..
Seat, headliner and door panels upholstered (haven't installed the panels yet though) wiring pretty much done except for AC/heat modified the stock LS1 harness from the 02 camaro and remove all the stuff I didn't need. That was a good time ; ) Fired up for the first time, first attempt it popped right off. Friggin amazing. Short first test drive under my belt, gunna be a lot of fun started working on the bed Hoping to be done enough to get it to a car show in a couple weeks. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Wow that look great.
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Re: Dunce's 59 Fleetside build
Looking very very nice!
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