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Hubscrub · 03-24-2011, 09:16 PM

Today i bought a 59 chevy truck, my first 50s model anything. I plan to just do alittle straighting up on it for now while i work on other projects

( the wife is a truck girl but she says you haven't finished what you got yet). I got it for $400 from a guy i known for years.

Hubscrub · 03-24-2011, 09:19 PM

interior/235 i think no idea what trans it thay had in these years

Hubscrub · 03-24-2011, 09:23 PM

the door is the worst part of it as i know of anyways needs a door glass vent window is laying in the seat might not complete i don't believe. The bottom hinge is messed up inside the door what could that be rusted apart? something broke i have no experience with these trucks

Kim57 · 03-25-2011, 12:09 AM

Cool
I think you should do the truck ahead of the other projects.
Kim

55dude · 03-25-2011, 06:04 AM

the door issue is pretty common: lower door hinge support area is rusted on the door! does the motor turn over by hand? has a standard 3spd with column shift. if motor is frozen remove the plugs and fill the cylinders with a ATF/ACETONE mixture 50-50 and let it soak for a week and that should free it up. 235's are tough to kill. the carb can be rebuilt and parts house will have kit under $20.

Maximus · 03-25-2011, 03:32 PM

These trucks are some of the nicest ever made, enjoy it!
And luckily for us, there is a large enough demand to generate a unbelievable aftermarket scene... you can literally build a complete truck with aftermarket parts, cab and all...
All of the parts you will need can be found...
as an example, here is the complete lower door panel that can be replaced...

Classic Parts Link

Ive been working on my truck on/off for 8 years (and i'm only 25)
whenever im working on it though, I am having fun...
Enjoy it!

Hubscrub · 03-26-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55dude

the door issue is pretty common: lower door hinge support area is rusted on the door! does the motor turn over by hand? has a standard 3spd with column shift. if motor is frozen remove the plugs and fill the cylinders with a ATF/ACETONE mixture 50-50 and let it soak for a week and that should free it up. 235's are tough to kill. the carb can be rebuilt and parts house will have kit under $20.

yea, i took the small panel off and found the mount broke away on the hinge, not sure on the engine yet can't work on it for the rain. I want to get the door fixed and a window in to first thing to seal it up better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus

These trucks are some of the nicest ever made, enjoy it!
And luckily for us, there is a large enough demand to generate a unbelievable aftermarket scene... you can literally build a complete truck with aftermarket parts, cab and all...
All of the parts you will need can be found...
as an example, here is the complete lower door panel that can be replaced...

Classic Parts Link

Ive been working on my truck on/off for 8 years (and i'm only 25)
whenever im working on it though, I am having fun...
Enjoy it!

thanks all for the comments this will be a learning experience for me i'm a 67-72 guy mostly i have always wanted a 50's era truck though so i couldn't pass this chance up.

SHORTDOG99 · 03-26-2011, 06:48 PM

$400 bucks is a major score! Good luck on the project and i hope you finish this one...Keep us posted on the progress.

Barney Rubble · 03-26-2011, 10:20 PM

I love project threads! Got a great starting point there at prices I can only dream of.

oldblue1968chevy · 04-20-2011, 10:44 PM

My dad rebuilt the carb on our 235 too, I can get you part number for the rebuild kit and where you got it..

he said autozone I think, never mind..

sweet score

Hubscrub · 12-20-2014, 06:00 PM

I'M BACK I haven't worked on this truck since November 2011. I knew i was going to move so i didn't take it apart. I pulled the exhaust off and transmission out and since just moved it around the yard.

Hubscrub · 12-20-2014, 06:05 PM

Removed the intake/exhaust manifolds one in two pieces

also seen why i couldn't get the motor to turn over

Hubscrub · 12-20-2014, 06:10 PM

Today got the urge (while it was dry out) to move it into the shop for some love. Took the seat out outside and cleaned out the cab. Cleaned out the bed and removed the hood to get ready to remove the engine.

Hubscrub · 12-20-2014, 06:11 PM

Found a few arrow heads in the cab.

Hubscrub · 12-20-2014, 06:16 PM

This project will test all my skills and learn me some, i plan to keep the orginal frame upgraded to an ifs and do something with the rear end. Have a choice of a 350 or and inine 6 (250)/3speed not sure yet leaning toward the inline.

ChuckDriver · 12-20-2014, 10:05 PM

Looks like a nice start!

Kim57 · 12-21-2014, 02:58 AM

Glad to see you back at it.
Kim

Daze57 · 12-21-2014, 01:28 PM

good project !!! have fun with it

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-21-2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

..... Have a choice of a 350 or and inine 6 (250)/3speed not sure yet leaning toward the inline.

Here, let me provide a little motivation for an inline six. This isn't mine. I stole it off the 67-72 board. It's a newer 250 but it gives you a good idea how nice these engines can look, well at least if you like billet:

speesh · 12-21-2014, 02:55 PM

Arrowheads! That thing is oooooold!
Well it is an Apache, right?
you got a deal on that thing! Keep going !

Hubscrub · 12-21-2014, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Here, let me provide a little motivation for an inline six. This isn't mine. I stole it off the 67-72 board. It's a newer 250 but it gives you a good idea how nice these engines can look, well at least if you like billet:

Quote:

Originally Posted by speesh

Arrowheads! That thing is oooooold!
Well it is an Apache, right?
you got a deal on that thing! Keep going !

Yea, the inlines make beautiful engines love them, yea apache

didn't tie the two together till now.

SCHRUMGMC · 12-21-2014, 05:25 PM

Great looking truck !!!
is that mouse dead or sleeping? Guessing dead

Love the patina

Hubscrub · 12-21-2014, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Great looking truck !!!
is that mouse dead or sleeping? Guessing dead

Love the patina

Thanks,He was dead.

roger55 · 12-22-2014, 12:20 AM

Looks like a great project truck. Congrats!

Looks like you'll have a lot of the same rust issues I had with my '57. I detailed how I dealt with fixing all that in my build thread. If you want to see what you are going to be getting into, check it out when you get time.

Lowlyfe · 12-22-2014, 03:08 AM

Sounds like our stories are kinda similar.
My oldest vehicle was an 81 mighty max and I took my 56 Chevy short box project over from its previous owner with it 75% dismantled with parts in boxes and crates so it's been awesome reading about these trucks and learning how to reassemble and repair, modify and restore it.

I'll be following your progress, as I'm looking forward to watching you turn this truck into something nice. Thankfully there are alot of good guys and gals on these forums who are knowledgeable and willing to help!

03-24-2011, 09:16 PM	#1
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Back to the fifties with a 59 project Today i bought a 59 chevy truck, my first 50s model anything. I plan to just do alittle straighting up on it for now while i work on other projects ( the wife is a truck girl but she says you haven't finished what you got yet). I got it for $400 from a guy i known for years. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-24-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project interior/235 i think no idea what trans it thay had in these years Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-24-2011, 09:23 PM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project the door is the worst part of it as i know of anyways needs a door glass vent window is laying in the seat might not complete i don't believe. The bottom hinge is messed up inside the door what could that be rusted apart? something broke i have no experience with these trucks Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#4
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Cool I think you should do the truck ahead of the other projects. Kim

03-25-2011, 06:04 AM	#5
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project the door issue is pretty common: lower door hinge support area is rusted on the door! does the motor turn over by hand? has a standard 3spd with column shift. if motor is frozen remove the plugs and fill the cylinders with a ATF/ACETONE mixture 50-50 and let it soak for a week and that should free it up. 235's are tough to kill. the carb can be rebuilt and parts house will have kit under $20.

03-25-2011, 03:32 PM	#6
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project These trucks are some of the nicest ever made, enjoy it! And luckily for us, there is a large enough demand to generate a unbelievable aftermarket scene... you can literally build a complete truck with aftermarket parts, cab and all... All of the parts you will need can be found... as an example, here is the complete lower door panel that can be replaced... Classic Parts Link Ive been working on my truck on/off for 8 years (and i'm only 25) whenever im working on it though, I am having fun... Enjoy it! __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

03-26-2011, 06:48 PM	#8
SHORTDOG99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 124	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project $400 bucks is a major score! Good luck on the project and i hope you finish this one...Keep us posted on the progress.

03-26-2011, 10:20 PM	#9
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project I love project threads! Got a great starting point there at prices I can only dream of.

04-20-2011, 10:44 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project My dad rebuilt the carb on our 235 too, I can get you part number for the rebuild kit and where you got it.. he said autozone I think, never mind.. sweet score __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-20-2014, 06:00 PM	#11
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project I'M BACK I haven't worked on this truck since November 2011. I knew i was going to move so i didn't take it apart. I pulled the exhaust off and transmission out and since just moved it around the yard. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-20-2014, 06:05 PM	#12
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Removed the intake/exhaust manifolds one in two pieces also seen why i couldn't get the motor to turn over Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-20-2014, 06:10 PM	#13
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Today got the urge (while it was dry out) to move it into the shop for some love. Took the seat out outside and cleaned out the cab. Cleaned out the bed and removed the hood to get ready to remove the engine. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-20-2014, 06:11 PM	#14
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Found a few arrow heads in the cab. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-20-2014, 06:16 PM	#15
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project This project will test all my skills and learn me some, i plan to keep the orginal frame upgraded to an ifs and do something with the rear end. Have a choice of a 350 or and inine 6 (250)/3speed not sure yet leaning toward the inline. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-20-2014, 10:05 PM	#16
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looks like a nice start! __________________ 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



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12-21-2014, 02:58 AM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Glad to see you back at it. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-21-2014, 01:28 PM	#18
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project good project !!! have fun with it

12-21-2014, 02:55 PM	#20
speesh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 318	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Arrowheads! That thing is oooooold! Well it is an Apache, right? you got a deal on that thing! Keep going ! __________________ 57 suburban(sitting in the driveway), 2 69 C20 longbeds (sitting in the field ) and a 2003 8.1 Suburban Endeavor to persevere. "All of a sudden, I'm the old timer!" Some old timer on American Pickers.

12-21-2014, 05:25 PM	#22
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Great looking truck !!! is that mouse dead or sleeping? Guessing dead Love the patina __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

12-22-2014, 12:20 AM	#24
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looks like a great project truck. Congrats! Looks like you'll have a lot of the same rust issues I had with my '57. I detailed how I dealt with fixing all that in my build thread. If you want to see what you are going to be getting into, check it out when you get time. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

12-22-2014, 03:08 AM	#25
Lowlyfe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Helena MT Posts: 41	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Sounds like our stories are kinda similar. My oldest vehicle was an 81 mighty max and I took my 56 Chevy short box project over from its previous owner with it 75% dismantled with parts in boxes and crates so it's been awesome reading about these trucks and learning how to reassemble and repair, modify and restore it. I'll be following your progress, as I'm looking forward to watching you turn this truck into something nice. Thankfully there are alot of good guys and gals on these forums who are knowledgeable and willing to help!

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