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03-29-2013, 08:22 AM
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New 1958 Project
Hello all, been following this site for a few months, bought a project 1958 shortbed stepside, and a wrecked 1986 Corvette.
Just about have the frame mocked up, I'll post some pictures when I figure out how! The builds on this site are amazing, a great resource for help so far! |
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03-29-2013, 10:20 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Looking forward to seeing this build. Hurry up with the pics. It's easy to post them, just click the paper clip and the rest is self-explanatory. Good luck with the build.
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03-29-2013, 10:39 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Welcome.
also looking forward to pics. Kim |
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03-29-2013, 01:09 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
welcome, but...
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03-30-2013, 07:46 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Here's what we started with, previous owner poorly installed the running gear from a 1979 Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 diesel truck.
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03-30-2013, 07:53 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Dissassembly
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03-30-2013, 08:06 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
1986 Corvette donor car, 54,000 miles
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03-30-2013, 10:55 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
This is going to be a cool build.
Kim |
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03-30-2013, 01:13 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Here's some shots of the rear suspension.
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03-30-2013, 03:04 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Nice.
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03-30-2013, 03:22 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
You're going to have a blast. You can't provide too many photos...dug
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11-30-2014, 12:10 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Hello all, been away too long, sold my house with the small shop, project went to storage garage, moved to a house with a larger lot, built a larger shop, got 2 kids off to college, got garage built for daily drivers, will get back at it this week !! Still getting great ideas from all of your builds Thanks
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11-30-2014, 12:57 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Nice shop. wish I had that kind of space!
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11-30-2014, 01:52 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Thanks, waited for YEARS to get it
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11-30-2014, 07:20 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Nice shop.
Glad to see you will be back on it. Kim |
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12-01-2014, 08:42 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
very nice shop, yes, sometimes life gets in the way of our projects
as for your truck? another yellow 58? what's not to like about it
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12-06-2014, 01:28 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Kick ass work space ... nice project too.
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12-07-2014, 06:28 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Well, I got some air lines ran in the shop and the welder wired, got to do some work today!
Figured I better make sure everything stayed level and square during the 2 crappy trailer rides with temporary gusset plates holding things together, all still looks fine. Got some holes welded up and passenger side frame boxed Taking a use it or give it back vacation day tomorrow, hope to have most of frame welding completed. |
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12-07-2014, 07:46 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Im in for another one .
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12-07-2014, 07:52 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Nice project and a great garage!
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12-14-2014, 10:13 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Got some welding done on the frame, still some holes left to fill and a ton of grinding to dress the welds, ran out of wire, hope to have it back on the ground tomorrow evening. Big thanks to Kabwe for showing the idea of using 2 engine stands as a frame rotisserie, makes a huge difference for working on the hard to reach spots.
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12-14-2014, 11:40 AM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Congrat's on the new place and the awesome shop. Progress looking really good!
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12-14-2014, 12:34 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Looking good.
Kim |
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12-20-2014, 05:24 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
Took time to rework the band saw to slow down the blade speed, blades should last much longer, measured for wheels and tires, tire only is an 18", cardboard template is a 20", going with 20X10's in the rear with 275/35/20, 18X8 in the front with 225/40/18, got the front k member braces welded in, tank mount figured out, was concerned about the tank hanging down, I'm going to raise the bed floor about 5", so I am happier to have the tank not be the lowest part on the rear.
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12-20-2014, 08:59 PM
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Re: New 1958 Project
I am so Jealous of your Build. This is going to be a sharp truck and handle like a slot car. Where is Long Grove Iowa? Don't be a stranger next time we have a get together you'll need to try and make it so you can meet some of the guy's in Central Iowa. Ray
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