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prostreeter58 · 05-27-2007, 10:49 PM

I just became a member of this site and found it most interesting. I know that there are a lot of "builds" published but one more couldn't hurt.

I just returned from Arizona where I purchased a '59 Fleetside (4700 miles round trip). I already have a prostreeted '59 and thought this would make a good tow vehicle. So this build is going to concentrate mostly on the drive train. The truck that I am starting with is "barn fresh", actually the best condition '59 I have seen. I am going to power it with a 502 and an automatic, not sure if I will use a 400 or a 700R4. I hope you enjoy the ride.

prostreeter58 · 05-27-2007, 10:58 PM

A couple of pics of the tear down...............

poncho_villa · 05-27-2007, 11:22 PM

Awesome score! Your right, it looks in great shape. Should make for a great build. Keep us posted of your progress. Nice to see that you have a good camera.

dwcsr · 05-27-2007, 11:51 PM

Thats is in really nice shape. How long did it take before you put the shin guards on the frame ends? FYI that bed trim is worth about $500 by itself on ebay.

Daniel U · 05-28-2007, 01:40 AM

That'll be cool, a 59 pulling a 59! Cool idea! Looking forward to fallowing the build!

entourageguy · 05-28-2007, 07:23 AM

Welcome to the site. Nice start to a cool truck. Good to see another 4-lighter here. Keep those pics coming.

Brian ...

prostreeter58 · 05-28-2007, 07:27 AM

A couple of people have asked me about the prostreeted truck ,so, I thought I would attach a few pics...................

texascowboy593 · 05-28-2007, 09:19 AM

Sweet trucks! Welcome aboard!

Igotachevyor2 · 05-28-2007, 10:09 AM

nice trucks

prostreeter58 · 05-28-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Thats is in really nice shape. How long did it take before you put the shin guards on the frame ends? FYI that bed trim is worth about $500 by itself on ebay.

During the build of the other '59 I must have smacked my shins 100 times. As soon as we started tearing it down this time my wife put those on for us.

prostreeter58 · 05-28-2007, 04:29 PM

Well today was spent stripping off old paint. Thank goodness it is the original paint and not years of build up. The first thing I will be installing is the fatman's IFS front end. I am going with a power rack and AirRide. I have this setup on my other '59 and really like it better than some of the others out there. Other things that I plan on doing during this build is a 4 link / ford 9" setup, complete re-wire using painless, Ididit column, and a few other goodies. Here are some pics from today's adventure.

Thanks to all for the warm welcome and the positive remarks!

OrrieG · 05-28-2007, 07:35 PM

Great find! Cool that it has the bed side "spear" trim, usually don't see that with a small window cab.

entourageguy · 05-28-2007, 07:58 PM

"OOOO" look at that untouched dash. At the rate your going at it you should be done in what a couple of weeks or a month top!!

Brian ...

prostreeter58 · 05-28-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Great find! Cool that it has the bed side "spear" trim, usually don't see that with a small window cab.

This truck was 100% intact. I even have all the original paperwork showing the buying order and all service records. It is very interesting looking at the options and prices of the selected options. ie: two tone paint, $44.00 and the custom cab $102.00....I am only the 3rd owner of this truck. People are already asking me "why did you drive all the way to Arizona for that truck",.....as the saying goes, "if you gotta ask, you probably wouldn't understand".

prostreeter58 · 05-28-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

"OOOO" look at that untouched dash. At the rate your going at it you should be done in what a couple of weeks or a month top!!

Brian ...

The body is going to stay "untouched" as far as the metal. I am going to paint it black with the inlay on the bed in the same red as my other '59. I am even going to leave the radio delete plate in place.......

magsnubby · 05-30-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreeter58

The body is going to stay "untouched" as far as the metal.

That's one of the things i like about those trucks, stock or modified, they look great.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-30-2007, 02:18 PM

Hey prostreeter58,

Somehow I missed the start of your thread. Your Pro Street 58 is seriously awesome! It sound like you will have one sweet vehicle for towing also.

prostreeter58 · 06-02-2007, 05:06 PM

Well we finally got that rain that we so desperatly needed. Hasn't rained in probably 3 months here and figures it would come down in buckets the day I wanted to hang the front suspension. Anyway I got most of the stuff out of the way and started to box in the front section so I can set the cross member in place. The other cross members will be removed after I set the new one in place. The pics show a primitive spot welded only pieces in place. Tomorrow I will finish boxing the front up.

58 gmc · 06-02-2007, 06:08 PM

Nice lookin 4-holers you got there, keep the pics comin.

prostreeter58 · 06-02-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 58 gmc

Nice lookin 4-holers you got there, keep the pics comin.

Thanks 58 GMC............I would like to see more of your ride too........

pgf545 · 06-02-2007, 08:27 PM

Very nice projects you have there. I understand about the rain.

Bernie

prostreeter58 · 06-03-2007, 04:44 PM

Okay so the weather cooperated more today. I tack welded the front brackets for the IFS in place today. Tomorrow I will remove the original cross member and finish boxing in the frame.......................

Igotachevyor2 · 06-03-2007, 07:05 PM

i ilke the looks of this setup seems like a strait forward install

magsnubby · 06-03-2007, 08:51 PM

I keep thinking about a Camero sub frame, but every time i see a MM2 style front end, i think maybe that's the way to go. They just look so clean and simple.

And i love your Pro-Streeter. It's a kick butt truck.

prostreeter58 · 06-03-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by magsnubby

I keep thinking about a Camero sub frame, but every time i see a MM2 style front end, i think maybe that's the way to go. They just look so clean and simple.

And i love your Pro-Streeter. It's a kick butt truck.

Thanks for the compliment......as far as a front end. I am totally sold on Fatman's IFS set up. They have the best geometry and ease of install of any others I have seen. Subframes are great, but if you can spend the extra coin, this is the way to go,,,,,,,

05-27-2007, 10:49 PM	#1
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	59 Chevy Build I just became a member of this site and found it most interesting. I know that there are a lot of "builds" published but one more couldn't hurt. I just returned from Arizona where I purchased a '59 Fleetside (4700 miles round trip). I already have a prostreeted '59 and thought this would make a good tow vehicle. So this build is going to concentrate mostly on the drive train. The truck that I am starting with is "barn fresh", actually the best condition '59 I have seen. I am going to power it with a 502 and an automatic, not sure if I will use a 400 or a 700R4. I hope you enjoy the ride. Attached Images

05-27-2007, 10:58 PM	#2
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build A couple of pics of the tear down............... Attached Images

05-27-2007, 11:22 PM	#3
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Chevy Build Awesome score! Your right, it looks in great shape. Should make for a great build. Keep us posted of your progress. Nice to see that you have a good camera.

05-27-2007, 11:51 PM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 59 Chevy Build Thats is in really nice shape. How long did it take before you put the shin guards on the frame ends? FYI that bed trim is worth about $500 by itself on ebay.

05-28-2007, 01:40 AM	#5
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 59 Chevy Build That'll be cool, a 59 pulling a 59! Cool idea! Looking forward to fallowing the build! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-28-2007, 07:23 AM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build Welcome to the site. Nice start to a cool truck. Good to see another 4-lighter here. Keep those pics coming. Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 05-30-2007 at 11:10 PM.

05-28-2007, 07:27 AM	#7
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build A couple of people have asked me about the prostreeted truck ,so, I thought I would attach a few pics................... Attached Images

05-28-2007, 09:19 AM	#8
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 59 Chevy Build Sweet trucks! Welcome aboard! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

05-28-2007, 10:09 AM	#9
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 59 Chevy Build nice trucks __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

05-28-2007, 04:29 PM	#11
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build Well today was spent stripping off old paint. Thank goodness it is the original paint and not years of build up. The first thing I will be installing is the fatman's IFS front end. I am going with a power rack and AirRide. I have this setup on my other '59 and really like it better than some of the others out there. Other things that I plan on doing during this build is a 4 link / ford 9" setup, complete re-wire using painless, Ididit column, and a few other goodies. Here are some pics from today's adventure. Thanks to all for the warm welcome and the positive remarks! Attached Images

05-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 59 Chevy Build Great find! Cool that it has the bed side "spear" trim, usually don't see that with a small window cab.

05-28-2007, 07:58 PM	#13
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Chevy Build "OOOO" look at that untouched dash. At the rate your going at it you should be done in what a couple of weeks or a month top!! Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

05-30-2007, 02:18 PM	#17
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Chevy Build Hey prostreeter58, Somehow I missed the start of your thread. Your Pro Street 58 is seriously awesome! It sound like you will have one sweet vehicle for towing also. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 05-30-2007 at 02:19 PM.

06-02-2007, 05:06 PM	#18
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build Well we finally got that rain that we so desperatly needed. Hasn't rained in probably 3 months here and figures it would come down in buckets the day I wanted to hang the front suspension. Anyway I got most of the stuff out of the way and started to box in the front section so I can set the cross member in place. The other cross members will be removed after I set the new one in place. The pics show a primitive spot welded only pieces in place. Tomorrow I will finish boxing the front up. Attached Images

06-02-2007, 06:08 PM	#19
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: 59 Chevy Build Nice lookin 4-holers you got there, keep the pics comin. __________________ ToTM Winner



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06-02-2007, 08:27 PM	#21
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 59 Chevy Build Very nice projects you have there. I understand about the rain. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

06-03-2007, 04:44 PM	#22
prostreeter58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: palm harbor, florida Posts: 299	Re: 59 Chevy Build Okay so the weather cooperated more today. I tack welded the front brackets for the IFS in place today. Tomorrow I will remove the original cross member and finish boxing in the frame....................... Attached Images

06-03-2007, 07:05 PM	#23
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 59 Chevy Build i ilke the looks of this setup seems like a strait forward install __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-03-2007, 08:51 PM	#24
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: 59 Chevy Build I keep thinking about a Camero sub frame, but every time i see a MM2 style front end, i think maybe that's the way to go. They just look so clean and simple. And i love your Pro-Streeter. It's a kick butt truck.

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