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Nordic · 07-14-2011, 08:05 PM

Hi, I am new to this forum, I bought this 58 step side from the p.o. completely disassembled! All the hardware went into several cans/boxes not separated or labeled, just one big mess.The good things, no rust and he had all the interior/exterior and frame blasted and epoxied primed. All chrome re chromed all new wood kit for the bed with new hardware.The interior and all mating edges painted,inner fender panel,firewall under side of cab painted black.I am looking forward to the rebuild and updating of this great truck! I will also take all the help/suggestion you care to give.
Thanks for listening,
Bruce

**PGSigns** · 07-14-2011, 08:53 PM

That is sweet. All the little parts will go together just fine.
Jimmy

nikwho · 07-14-2011, 09:20 PM

Looks like you got into the project for the fun part(being finishing it)! Putting it together won't be too difficult. are you keeping it four wheel drive? Have you picked your color yet?

FFredo · 07-14-2011, 09:56 PM

Nice truck. You'll find the assembly manual will help a LOT putting it back together.
You can get it from any of the big venders like LMC, Truck Shop etc. best 24 bucks you'll ever spend on your truck.

Kim57 · 07-14-2011, 11:01 PM

Sounds like a cool deal. You shouldn't have any trouble getting the info you need from this site to get it finished.
Kim

bajabob · 07-14-2011, 11:07 PM

Nordic, that is one sweet project and looks like all the ugly work was done by the other guy !!!! You stumbled on to the right place for help. This site is awesome, just ask how this or that goes together and you will get a bunch of responses plus some photos to go along with it. The cool part about these old trucks is that they were all build during simpler times so the assembly and construction is pretty straight forward... Keep us posted.

OrrieG · 07-15-2011, 01:06 AM

Note that the FAM has zero information on 58-59 front sheet metal or fleetside bed. 55-57 are similar but not exactly the frame, especially in the front grille to fender and radiator area. Is it a Napco (doesn't look like it) or later model axles.

Nordic · 07-15-2011, 09:09 AM

Thanks for all the replies! I am looking forward to the build. The p.o. started to change to four wheel drive, but I have the original front axle and will be putting it back in(out having new king pins installed) Any sugesstion on disc brake set up?

1956chevtruck · 07-15-2011, 12:13 PM

Looks very familiar! That's pretty much exactly the same way I started my last truck. Except, when I did start going to go the pieces .... they all weren't there. Assembly manuals, this forum, and find friends with similar trucks. They are pretty simple once you get going on it. Here's what I ended up.
Byron

justplainray · 07-15-2011, 01:54 PM

Awesome and.............you poor SOB

This site will be helpful....I buy a lot of stuff from them.
http://www.classicparts.com/
Stock front axle and disc brakes are a good combo

Also, sway bars front and rear are worthwhile.
congratulations and enjoy.
justplainray

07-14-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	58 kit truck Hi, I am new to this forum, I bought this 58 step side from the p.o. completely disassembled! All the hardware went into several cans/boxes not separated or labeled, just one big mess.The good things, no rust and he had all the interior/exterior and frame blasted and epoxied primed. All chrome re chromed all new wood kit for the bed with new hardware.The interior and all mating edges painted,inner fender panel,firewall under side of cab painted black.I am looking forward to the rebuild and updating of this great truck! I will also take all the help/suggestion you care to give. Thanks for listening, Bruce Attached Images

07-14-2011, 08:53 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 58 kit truck That is sweet. All the little parts will go together just fine. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

07-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#3
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: 58 kit truck Looks like you got into the project for the fun part(being finishing it)! Putting it together won't be too difficult. are you keeping it four wheel drive? Have you picked your color yet? __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

07-14-2011, 09:56 PM	#4
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: 58 kit truck Nice truck. You'll find the assembly manual will help a LOT putting it back together. You can get it from any of the big venders like LMC, Truck Shop etc. best 24 bucks you'll ever spend on your truck.

07-14-2011, 11:01 PM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 58 kit truck Sounds like a cool deal. You shouldn't have any trouble getting the info you need from this site to get it finished. Kim

07-14-2011, 11:07 PM	#6
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: 58 kit truck Nordic, that is one sweet project and looks like all the ugly work was done by the other guy !!!! You stumbled on to the right place for help. This site is awesome, just ask how this or that goes together and you will get a bunch of responses plus some photos to go along with it. The cool part about these old trucks is that they were all build during simpler times so the assembly and construction is pretty straight forward... Keep us posted. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385404

07-15-2011, 01:06 AM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 58 kit truck Note that the FAM has zero information on 58-59 front sheet metal or fleetside bed. 55-57 are similar but not exactly the frame, especially in the front grille to fender and radiator area. Is it a Napco (doesn't look like it) or later model axles. __________________ 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

07-15-2011, 09:09 AM	#8
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: 58 kit truck Thanks for all the replies! I am looking forward to the build. The p.o. started to change to four wheel drive, but I have the original front axle and will be putting it back in(out having new king pins installed) Any sugesstion on disc brake set up?

07-15-2011, 12:13 PM	#9
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: 58 kit truck Looks very familiar! That's pretty much exactly the same way I started my last truck. Except, when I did start going to go the pieces .... they all weren't there. Assembly manuals, this forum, and find friends with similar trucks. They are pretty simple once you get going on it. Here's what I ended up. Byron Attached Images

07-15-2011, 01:54 PM	#10
justplainray Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ansonia, CT Posts: 91	some assembly required Awesome and.............you poor SOB This site will be helpful....I buy a lot of stuff from them. http://www.classicparts.com/ Stock front axle and disc brakes are a good combo Also, sway bars front and rear are worthwhile. congratulations and enjoy. justplainray



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