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1968aj · 08-04-2013, 10:51 PM

i bought a 1959 short big window fleetside yesterday. itried to post picturesbut they are too big. it has been sitting in a pasture for many years so i will be disassembling the whole truck and starting from the frame up. ihve not been on this forum for a while but it looks like i will be on here a lot more as this is going to be a major project for me. i sold my 68 cst so i will be on this forum. as soon as i figure out how to resize pictures i will post them . i am not too good with computer as you can see by my typing.

dubie · 08-05-2013, 11:07 AM

Looking forward to seeing some pics of this new project. Welcome to the dark side
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_Ogre · 08-05-2013, 03:46 PM

use photobucket

apacheben · 08-05-2013, 05:34 PM

love those fleetsides

1968aj · 08-05-2013, 09:24 PM

trying to post pictures.put them on photobucket. how do i put them here?

fabguy · 08-05-2013, 09:36 PM

copy the link that they provide for IMG tag.
Glad to see your back

1968aj · 08-08-2013, 10:03 PM

still trying to pos pictures photobucket gave me a file but when i try to post it shows invalid file will start over tomorrow

_Ogre · 08-09-2013, 12:57 PM

use the IMG link, click on the link and it will copy to your clipboard, contr+v will paste it to your thread
it will look like this minus the spaces
[ URL=http://s306.photobucket.com/user/_ogre/media/YellowTrk-9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/YellowTrk-9.jpg[/IMG ][/URL]

same link minus spaces

meter swinger · 08-10-2013, 12:05 AM

Congrats on the four-eyed fatbox score.

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1968aj · 08-15-2013, 07:03 PM

finally----pictures .as you can see i have major job on my hands. bed and front clip coming off this weekend. trying to locate a soda blaster next

1968aj · 08-15-2013, 07:20 PM

more pics hop i did not duplicate any. somebody fixed something .these are the same photos that would not load before. hope im not in over my head

Rude Dude · 08-15-2013, 08:22 PM

Very nice start I have a soft spot for that fleetside model. Wishing you the best on it, good luck and post as pics as you proceed!

apache200 · 08-15-2013, 09:33 PM

great score even has the fleetside chrome on the bed!! great find

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-15-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apache200

great score even has the fleetside chrome on the bed!! great find

On ONE side only...at least that shows!

I rarely like "patina" but this one DOES have it. Of course you'll have to do something about that eye brow over the passenger side headlight.

So what are your plans? Let's hear it. You know the old saw about, "Make it stop, make it go, make it cool" - in that order.

1968aj · 08-15-2013, 10:36 PM

other trim is off the truck. both fenders rusted over headlights.may have to replace fenders cab is pretty solid. floor is good. inside above windshield has a small area rusted out. im going to sandblast frame at my job. located a guy that has a mobile soda blaster for sheetmetal. going to tear apart this weekend.

Rude Dude · 08-15-2013, 10:54 PM

Okay Dan, stop picking at the little stuff the guy just got it, at least he is tearing all the way down not like some people I know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

On ONE side only...at least that shows!

I rarely like "patina" but this one DOES have it. Of course you'll have to do something about that eye brow over the passenger side headlight.

So what are your plans? Let's hear it. You know the old saw about, "Make it stop, make it go, make it cool" - in that order.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-16-2013, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

...at least he is tearing all the way down not like some people I know.

Ball buster, huh?

Katrina/10 · 08-16-2013, 10:33 AM

Nice truck!

Kim57 · 08-16-2013, 12:13 PM

Looks like a nice start.
Kim

**rgunlock** · 08-16-2013, 06:41 PM

Welcome from the Tomball area. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you, but should be a fun project.

fabguy · 08-16-2013, 11:10 PM

Looks like a great start to a nice project, good looking ride
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1968aj · 08-17-2013, 10:25 PM

well today i got the front clip broke loose.tried like hell but could not remove by myself.tomorrow my three sons will come over and help me.started all this with hand tools only. i finally went to harbor freight and bought a compressor.a lot easier with impact wrench.going to a swap meet in pasadena tomorrow to see what i can find. will post some pictures tomorrow

Daze57 · 08-17-2013, 10:59 PM

good lookin truck - great project - welcome aboard from sin city

1968aj · 08-18-2013, 05:41 PM

made some progress today. bed and front clip removed. went to swap meet , waste of time . maybe three people with parts. nothing i needed. engine tranny and cab come off next. sheet metal is in better shape than i thought

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-18-2013, 05:58 PM

Looking good AJ, looking good!

08-04-2013, 10:51 PM	#1
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	1959 short fleetside i bought a 1959 short big window fleetside yesterday. itried to post picturesbut they are too big. it has been sitting in a pasture for many years so i will be disassembling the whole truck and starting from the frame up. ihve not been on this forum for a while but it looks like i will be on here a lot more as this is going to be a major project for me. i sold my 68 cst so i will be on this forum. as soon as i figure out how to resize pictures i will post them . i am not too good with computer as you can see by my typing.

08-05-2013, 11:07 AM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: 1959 short fleetside Looking forward to seeing some pics of this new project. Welcome to the dark side Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-05-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: 1959 short fleetside use photobucket __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-05-2013, 05:34 PM	#4
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: 1959 short fleetside love those fleetsides

08-05-2013, 09:24 PM	#5
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside trying to post pictures.put them on photobucket. how do i put them here?

08-05-2013, 09:36 PM	#6
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1959 short fleetside copy the link that they provide for IMG tag. Glad to see your back __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

08-08-2013, 10:03 PM	#7
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside still trying to pos pictures photobucket gave me a file but when i try to post it shows invalid file will start over tomorrow

08-09-2013, 12:57 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: 1959 short fleetside use the IMG link, click on the link and it will copy to your clipboard, contr+v will paste it to your thread it will look like this minus the spaces [ URL=http://s306.photobucket.com/user/_ogre/media/YellowTrk-9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/YellowTrk-9.jpg[/IMG ][/URL] same link minus spaces __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-10-2013, 12:05 AM	#9
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 1959 short fleetside Congrats on the four-eyed fatbox score. Posted via Mobile Device

08-15-2013, 07:03 PM	#10
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside finally----pictures .as you can see i have major job on my hands. bed and front clip coming off this weekend. trying to locate a soda blaster next Attached Images

08-15-2013, 07:20 PM	#11
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside more pics hop i did not duplicate any. somebody fixed something .these are the same photos that would not load before. hope im not in over my head Attached Images

08-15-2013, 08:22 PM	#12
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: 1959 short fleetside Very nice start I have a soft spot for that fleetside model. Wishing you the best on it, good luck and post as pics as you proceed! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

08-15-2013, 09:33 PM	#13
apache200 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 275	Re: 1959 short fleetside great score even has the fleetside chrome on the bed!! great find __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Stepside 1955 BBW Fleetside

08-15-2013, 10:36 PM	#15
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside other trim is off the truck. both fenders rusted over headlights.may have to replace fenders cab is pretty solid. floor is good. inside above windshield has a small area rusted out. im going to sandblast frame at my job. located a guy that has a mobile soda blaster for sheetmetal. going to tear apart this weekend.

08-16-2013, 10:33 AM	#18
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1959 short fleetside Nice truck! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100



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08-16-2013, 12:13 PM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 short fleetside Looks like a nice start. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-16-2013, 06:41 PM	#20
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 1959 short fleetside Welcome from the Tomball area. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you, but should be a fun project. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

08-16-2013, 11:10 PM	#21
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1959 short fleetside Looks like a great start to a nice project, good looking ride Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

08-17-2013, 10:25 PM	#22
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside well today i got the front clip broke loose.tried like hell but could not remove by myself.tomorrow my three sons will come over and help me.started all this with hand tools only. i finally went to harbor freight and bought a compressor.a lot easier with impact wrench.going to a swap meet in pasadena tomorrow to see what i can find. will post some pictures tomorrow

08-17-2013, 10:59 PM	#23
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1959 short fleetside good lookin truck - great project - welcome aboard from sin city

08-18-2013, 05:41 PM	#24
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: 1959 short fleetside made some progress today. bed and front clip removed. went to swap meet , waste of time . maybe three people with parts. nothing i needed. engine tranny and cab come off next. sheet metal is in better shape than i thought Attached Images

08-18-2013, 05:58 PM	#25
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: 1959 short fleetside Looking good AJ, looking good! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

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