Newbie with '59 GMC Panel

[AquilaGMC]

Hi There Folks -

I recently acquired a 1959 GMC Panel that needs a lotta lovin. I fell in love with it when I saw it and decided to take the plunge.

I got the car with a running 235 IL-6 engine in it with the floor starter. I am don't believe it was the Blue Flame engine as used in the early Corvettes though. I replaced this engine with a Small Block V8 283 motor, it also got a new shifter and dual exhaust system.

My most immediate to-do items are to install the alternator and wire it up correctly and then I want install a new wiring harness to get the van up and running. I will also need to get the brakes fixed, bled or something or the other to get them at least working. I plan to change that to a disc system eventually.

I am told the van is not in bad shape all things considered. This is my first project antique car so I will be surfing a lot to learn as much as I can. I realize this seems to be more of a "Truck" forum, but I hope Panels are welcome too.

Here is Betty Bo on the delivery day

[scotts62]

Nice project! from OKC!

[58 gmc]

Love the GMC, great lookin grill

[AquilaGMC]

Originally Posted by scotts62

Nice project! from OKC!

Thanks very much!!! I look forward to working on this girl.

Originally Posted by 58 gmc

Love the GMC, great lookin grill

Thanks! And man oh man! Your truck looks S W E E T !!!!

[1ATony]

welcome to the site looks like a great project. That's a great looking truck 58GMC

[AquilaGMC]

Originally Posted by 1ATony

welcome to the site looks like a great project. That's a great looking truck 58GMC

Thanks Tony! Much appreciated. So, do you guys carry parts for these trucks / panels?

[bucketObolts]

Welcome from NJ. I still have yet to get my first panel but I'm itching to get one. your 59 looks pretty solid