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**Fleet '66** · 07-31-2014, 10:30 AM

I like the extended cab version the best. The additional cab length gives it the proper proportion IMHO.

mud.man.rj · 07-31-2014, 08:12 PM

The extended cab w the raise box sides is my favorite, perfect lines and proportions.

sqrlnts · 07-31-2014, 10:06 PM

That thing would have cab room for days!! Could have super comfy reclining seats, plenty of room for storage, and great leg room, and I want to start building this!!!

I agree, great idea ChuckDriver. Hmmmmm thats not your only one recently, your a real fart smeller aint cha!!!!

I almost hate to say this but, its a 1955 Avalanche

. Now who needs a project?

dew468 · 08-10-2014, 08:48 PM

I am trying to organize all the ones I have, which is way to many. they are not in order right now.
got to figure out this computer stuff, lol.

sqrlnts · 08-10-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dew468

I am trying to organize all the ones I have, which is way to many. they are not in order right now.
got to figure out this computer stuff, lol.

Dew, please don't do it here! Dew your own build thread, like I and others have recommended. Thanks!!!

dew468 · 08-10-2014, 11:30 PM

LOL, wasn't gonna do it here. just trying to get ready to do it.

dew468 · 08-12-2014, 02:17 AM

wood fitting

Tsunami · 05-10-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dew468

wood fitting

Request, where did you get the in-bed fender extenders? Are they glass or metal. Thanks

scotts72heavyhalf · 05-12-2015, 04:12 PM

We just picked up this one owner 51 over the weekend, purrs like a kitten

combinepilot68 · 05-12-2015, 05:49 PM

Just finished a re-do of the interior......

05snopro440 · 05-12-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by combinepilot68

Just finished a re-do of the interior......

Is that leather or vinyl? I like it, looks fantastic!

**Advanced Design** · 05-14-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts72heavyhalf

We just picked up this one owner 51 over the weekend, purrs like a kitten

Really nice find! Build plans?

still1graphics · 08-17-2014, 09:16 PM

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Hampshire · 08-17-2014, 10:06 PM

Thanks, Dew - it's been getting a lot of comments when on the road.

mud.man.rj · 08-17-2014, 10:23 PM

How could it not get a lot of comments, she is like a fine jewel, so clean. Good work.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-17-2014, 11:54 PM

Hampshire, Very nice truck. I like it a lot.

Whose MII kit is that and what did you do to lower the rear? Flip the axle on top or what?

Hampshire · 08-18-2014, 06:24 AM

Thanks, Dan.

On the front end….I only wanted a 2-3” drop and that was a big problem – no one had anything other than the standard 4-5” drop Mustang II set-ups. I will tell the entire front end story in full to anyone who is interested off-line. The thing is, the company I went with had the correct system, but sent me the wrong cross member & shock towers & then insisted it would work when I called them to exchange it. So, we went ahead & suffice to say it didn’t work – not even close. We cut it off & the dealer who sold me the kit had the manufacturer send the correct cross member & shock towers. You want to know more about this, pm me. I don’t believe in going viral in public.

As you can see from the pics, the Mustang II kit has the shock towers against the sides of the frame instead of lapping over the top. This enables one to have more flexibility in going higher (towards stick height)– not just going lower. Bottom line, the stance is exactly where I want it and I have lots of adjustability left (up and down) in the suspension.

As for the rear, it had this wide-ass Dana 60 which I pitched in a hurry and replaced with a 3:73 Posi out of a 72 Nova. All but 3 leaves were removed and they were reversed to move the axle back 1-1/4”. Viking 10” coil overs now handle much of the work. Added disc brakes while we were at it. I was initially concerned I would have to C-notch the frame as the 3600 frame does not have the arch a 3100 has & putting the axle on top won’t work. However, we didn’t have to do that. I now have between 4-5” clearance – axle to frame. Also a factor is making this work is the tire height. I experimented with 15 & 16” mockups. I ended up with 235/70 -16 on front and 255/65-16 on back. They are both on 7” wide rims (8” rims were too tight in back) and both are 28.9” tall. Many more choices with 16s.

Nev68 · 08-18-2014, 08:28 AM

Very nice looking truck Hampshire.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-18-2014, 07:04 PM

Thanks Hampshire. Very thorough response.

dew468 · 08-19-2014, 12:58 AM

starting to fit my tailgate from Mar-k.

Adam261 · 08-19-2014, 01:03 PM

New to this site. Here is my 1954 GMC.....Original Wyoming oilfield truck!

**Advanced Design** · 08-19-2014, 03:00 PM

Welcome Adam261. Nice truck!

**oldman3** · 08-19-2014, 06:37 PM

Welcome to the site, sweet truck...Jim

mud.man.rj · 08-19-2014, 06:41 PM

Coolest oilfield truck ever.

Msanantonio · 08-19-2014, 09:43 PM

1955 TF 3200 sbc350 with saginaw 4spd.

07-31-2014, 10:30 AM	#1
Fleet '66 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 112	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 I like the extended cab version the best. The additional cab length gives it the proper proportion IMHO. __________________ Fleet '66 ***************** '66 C-10 SWB 350 w/3 spd OD 4:11's - driver/project...future T-5 trans upgrade '64 C-10 LWB BBW near future project - "The Wife's Ride" '58 "Apache"Stepside BBW w/'75 K-10 4x4 conversion 331 w/350TH and NP 205 transfer 3:73's - occasional driver/ show

07-31-2014, 08:12 PM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 The extended cab w the raise box sides is my favorite, perfect lines and proportions.

07-31-2014, 10:06 PM	#3
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 That thing would have cab room for days!! Could have super comfy reclining seats, plenty of room for storage, and great leg room, and I want to start building this!!! I agree, great idea ChuckDriver. Hmmmmm thats not your only one recently, your a real fart smeller aint cha!!!! I almost hate to say this but, its a 1955 Avalanche . Now who needs a project?

08-10-2014, 08:48 PM	#4
dew468 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 77	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 I am trying to organize all the ones I have, which is way to many. they are not in order right now. got to figure out this computer stuff, lol.

08-10-2014, 11:30 PM	#6
dew468 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 77	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 LOL, wasn't gonna do it here. just trying to get ready to do it.

08-12-2014, 02:17 AM	#7
dew468 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 77	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 wood fitting Attached Images

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scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 We just picked up this one owner 51 over the weekend, purrs like a kitten Attached Images __________________ Scotts72C10

05-12-2015, 05:49 PM	#10
combinepilot68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 17	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Just finished a re-do of the interior...... Attached Images

08-17-2014, 09:16 PM	#13
still1graphics Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia, Sc Posts: 57	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by Sillyoldman; 08-17-2014 at 09:44 PM.

08-17-2014, 10:06 PM	#14
Hampshire Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western MA Posts: 281	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Thanks, Dew - it's been getting a lot of comments when on the road.

08-17-2014, 10:23 PM	#15
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 How could it not get a lot of comments, she is like a fine jewel, so clean. Good work.

08-17-2014, 11:54 PM	#16
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Hampshire, Very nice truck. I like it a lot. Whose MII kit is that and what did you do to lower the rear? Flip the axle on top or what? __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-18-2014, 06:24 AM	#17
Hampshire Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western MA Posts: 281	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Thanks, Dan. On the front end….I only wanted a 2-3” drop and that was a big problem – no one had anything other than the standard 4-5” drop Mustang II set-ups. I will tell the entire front end story in full to anyone who is interested off-line. The thing is, the company I went with had the correct system, but sent me the wrong cross member & shock towers & then insisted it would work when I called them to exchange it. So, we went ahead & suffice to say it didn’t work – not even close. We cut it off & the dealer who sold me the kit had the manufacturer send the correct cross member & shock towers. You want to know more about this, pm me. I don’t believe in going viral in public. As you can see from the pics, the Mustang II kit has the shock towers against the sides of the frame instead of lapping over the top. This enables one to have more flexibility in going higher (towards stick height)– not just going lower. Bottom line, the stance is exactly where I want it and I have lots of adjustability left (up and down) in the suspension. As for the rear, it had this wide-ass Dana 60 which I pitched in a hurry and replaced with a 3:73 Posi out of a 72 Nova. All but 3 leaves were removed and they were reversed to move the axle back 1-1/4”. Viking 10” coil overs now handle much of the work. Added disc brakes while we were at it. I was initially concerned I would have to C-notch the frame as the 3600 frame does not have the arch a 3100 has & putting the axle on top won’t work. However, we didn’t have to do that. I now have between 4-5” clearance – axle to frame. Also a factor is making this work is the tire height. I experimented with 15 & 16” mockups. I ended up with 235/70 -16 on front and 255/65-16 on back. They are both on 7” wide rims (8” rims were too tight in back) and both are 28.9” tall. Many more choices with 16s.

08-18-2014, 08:28 AM	#18
Nev68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 241	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Very nice looking truck Hampshire. __________________ Nev Need a bigger garage so I can keep more cool cars alive My build, a long way to go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595909

08-18-2014, 07:04 PM	#19
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Thanks Hampshire. Very thorough response. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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08-19-2014, 12:58 AM	#20
dew468 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 77	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 starting to fit my tailgate from Mar-k. Attached Images

08-19-2014, 01:03 PM	#21
Adam261 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Gillette Wyoming Posts: 2	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 New to this site. Here is my 1954 GMC.....Original Wyoming oilfield truck! Attached Images

08-19-2014, 03:00 PM	#22
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Welcome Adam261. Nice truck! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-19-2014, 06:37 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Welcome to the site, sweet truck...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-19-2014, 06:41 PM	#24
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 Coolest oilfield truck ever.

08-19-2014, 09:43 PM	#25
Msanantonio Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New York , NY Posts: 12	Re: How about some pics of 47-59 1955 TF 3200 sbc350 with saginaw 4spd. Attached Images

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