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OrrieG · 07-05-2012, 01:27 PM

Glad to see someone else using the old timer carpenter square. I have three, from my GGF, grandfather and fathers, use them all the time. Good progress, I wish my Dad could be helping me on mine!

**shadow1967** · 07-06-2012, 01:13 AM

We got the boxing plates over the joints and located the rear cradle. Will be working on mounts tomorrow.

**shadow1967** · 06-30-2012, 12:40 PM

original frame = 34"
frame extensions= 7+7=14
New frame is 48".
Inside of fender lip is 75".
75-48=27-20 for tires, leaving 3.5" gap to manuever in. This is an old pic, where the pinion is not center but x member frame edges were not changed. The reason the frame is not on top is, I can get it 4" lower.

**shadow1967** · 06-30-2012, 07:53 PM

1.25 square with 7/8 bolt. It was left over from the house construction. no matter how much you move the truck around you always will know your ride height or at lease your starting point.

Kim57 · 07-05-2012, 01:01 AM

Very cool.
Kim

**shadow1967** · 07-05-2012, 01:23 AM

Nice.
I think once you get into it it'll go much quicker for you.
Kim

Kim,
I guess you where right. It does go faster wHen you have a plan.

Stephanie · 07-05-2012, 01:55 AM

Looks really cool

And that is a really funny picture with the "no going back" caption! Haha!

Kim57 · 07-07-2012, 01:01 AM

Looking good.
What were the problems?
Kim

**shadow1967** · 07-07-2012, 02:17 AM

Problems were ride height issue. Red circle is the block intended to mount the cradle to. Which inturn would give me 3" of travel(up), the yellow circle. When I removed the 2" block, I get 1" travel. So it's a c-notch issue. And add some round tubing to the cradle mount to transfer some load. Then if that is not enough, I will plate the bottom side of the upper arm and remove the upper layer plate and that will give me another .75". Also to remove some of the load at the upper cradle mount use poly bushing, with aluminum bushing at the lower cradle mount(solid mounting). With the x-member sharing that load.

**shadow1967** · 07-07-2012, 09:01 PM

We got the problems fixed. Have not c-notched the 2x4 tube on the outside yet, will do that when we flip the frame. The red tube is new, the yellow tubes were planned. The red tube also adds support to the cradle mount plate. First pic is start of day, last 4 are the end of day.

Kim57 · 07-07-2012, 11:23 PM

Coming along nicely.
Kim

ChuckDriver · 07-08-2012, 10:37 AM

Keep at it and you'll be driving it soon!

**shadow1967** · 07-09-2012, 10:19 PM

the suspension is set at ride height, pinion angle is set and motor is ready to be mated to frame. This saturday, better hurry up an get thing ready like the core support and radiator......There is a reason the front rearend mounts are not made yet. You will have to stay tuned in! Clue: old school weight transfer/leverage?

Kabwe · 07-09-2012, 11:18 PM

Looking great man, looking really great. Keep the pics coming.

_Ogre · 07-12-2012, 01:17 PM

that radiator looks like it was meant to be there.
looking good

BC Toy chest · 07-14-2012, 11:36 PM

LOOKIN' GOOD. Can't wait to see her when she's done.

**shadow1967** · 07-15-2012, 09:22 PM

I'm a day late with pics. This was saturday... Cab removal day. Thanks to rhodog77 for the idea for the lift. Darth Vader Lives....

**shadow1967** · 07-15-2012, 09:34 PM

This is sunday. First thing is a cleanup. Second is place engine where we put the marks friday.

ChuckDriver · 07-15-2012, 09:41 PM

Nice work1 What are your plans for cleaning/painting the frame?

**shadow1967** · 07-15-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Nice work1 What are your plans for cleaning/painting the frame?

You snuck one in. Paint whats that! Powder coat!
I am going to get it drivable, so I can drive it as is. To work out some bug if any. I would hate to have to add a bracket or some sutch thing after it was powder coated.

**shadow1967** · 07-15-2012, 09:42 PM

End of sunday...40 days to El Segundo car show.

Kim57 · 07-20-2012, 08:28 PM

Looks like they should be plenty strong to me.
Kim

Kim57 · 07-22-2012, 12:30 AM

Looking good. Seems you're keeping your dad busy.
Kim

Larry Lindley · 07-22-2012, 03:01 PM

Really a nice project,however Iam reversing the roles Dad takes the pictures,son the work ,dad drinks the beer son more work.Get the ideal.ha ha ha Oh son when you get time you may want go get another 24 pack,your almost out.

**shadow1967** · 07-23-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

Really a nice project,however Iam reversing the roles Dad takes the pictures,son the work ,dad drinks the beer son more work.Get the ideal.ha ha ha Oh son when you get time you may want go get another 24 pack,your almost out.

Don't feel sorry for dad he's working for car parts for the 1938 chevy. Trans mount made....

07-05-2012, 01:27 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Glad to see someone else using the old timer carpenter square. I have three, from my GGF, grandfather and fathers, use them all the time. Good progress, I wish my Dad could be helping me on mine! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-06-2012, 01:13 AM	#2
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN We got the boxing plates over the joints and located the rear cradle. Will be working on mounts tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-30-2012, 12:40 PM	#3
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN original frame = 34" frame extensions= 7+7=14 New frame is 48". Inside of fender lip is 75". 75-48=27-20 for tires, leaving 3.5" gap to manuever in. This is an old pic, where the pinion is not center but x member frame edges were not changed. The reason the frame is not on top is, I can get it 4" lower. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-30-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN 1.25 square with 7/8 bolt. It was left over from the house construction. no matter how much you move the truck around you always will know your ride height or at lease your starting point. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-05-2012, 01:01 AM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Very cool. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-05-2012, 01:23 AM	#6
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Nice. I think once you get into it it'll go much quicker for you. Kim Kim, I guess you where right. It does go faster wHen you have a plan. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-05-2012, 01:55 AM	#7
Stephanie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Robert, MO Posts: 160	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looks really cool And that is a really funny picture with the "no going back" caption! Haha! __________________ Boys aren't the only ones that like to get their hands dirty! \m/(@o@)\m/ 1950 Army Chevy 3100 build: The Chester Chronicles Proud Army Wife!

07-07-2012, 01:01 AM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looking good. What were the problems? Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-07-2012, 02:17 AM	#9
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Problems were ride height issue. Red circle is the block intended to mount the cradle to. Which inturn would give me 3" of travel(up), the yellow circle. When I removed the 2" block, I get 1" travel. So it's a c-notch issue. And add some round tubing to the cradle mount to transfer some load. Then if that is not enough, I will plate the bottom side of the upper arm and remove the upper layer plate and that will give me another .75". Also to remove some of the load at the upper cradle mount use poly bushing, with aluminum bushing at the lower cradle mount(solid mounting). With the x-member sharing that load. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-07-2012, 09:01 PM	#10
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN We got the problems fixed. Have not c-notched the 2x4 tube on the outside yet, will do that when we flip the frame. The red tube is new, the yellow tubes were planned. The red tube also adds support to the cradle mount plate. First pic is start of day, last 4 are the end of day. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-07-2012, 11:23 PM	#11
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Coming along nicely. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-08-2012, 10:37 AM	#12
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Keep at it and you'll be driving it soon! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-09-2012, 10:19 PM	#13
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN the suspension is set at ride height, pinion angle is set and motor is ready to be mated to frame. This saturday, better hurry up an get thing ready like the core support and radiator......There is a reason the front rearend mounts are not made yet. You will have to stay tuned in! Clue: old school weight transfer/leverage? Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-09-2012, 11:18 PM	#14
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looking great man, looking really great. Keep the pics coming.

07-12-2012, 01:17 PM	#15
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN that radiator looks like it was meant to be there. looking good __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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07-14-2012, 11:36 PM	#16
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN LOOKIN' GOOD. Can't wait to see her when she's done. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

07-15-2012, 09:22 PM	#17
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN I'm a day late with pics. This was saturday... Cab removal day. Thanks to rhodog77 for the idea for the lift. Darth Vader Lives.... Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-15-2012, 09:34 PM	#18
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN This is sunday. First thing is a cleanup. Second is place engine where we put the marks friday. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-15-2012, 09:41 PM	#19
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Nice work1 What are your plans for cleaning/painting the frame? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-15-2012, 09:42 PM	#21
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN End of sunday...40 days to El Segundo car show. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-20-2012, 08:28 PM	#22
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looks like they should be plenty strong to me. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-22-2012, 12:30 AM	#23
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looking good. Seems you're keeping your dad busy. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-22-2012, 03:01 PM	#24
Larry Lindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 158	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Really a nice project,however Iam reversing the roles Dad takes the pictures,son the work ,dad drinks the beer son more work.Get the ideal.ha ha ha Oh son when you get time you may want go get another 24 pack,your almost out.

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