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Ice68 · 05-25-2006, 05:53 PM

My Project
I'm doing a frame up restoration on '59 Chevy Truck 3100 Stepside. My dad bought the truck for me when I was a sophomore in High School. It was my first ride. It didn't have an engine, but the truck came with the original tranny. My dad put in a 305 engine. Fast forward years later, I decided to restore the truck since my dad has retired and we can spend some quality time together.
Right now, we removed the bed, cab, and front end to get to the frame.
We're using a wire brush/wheel to clean up the frame.
I 'll try to submit some pic's later.

Igotachevyor2 · 05-25-2006, 09:20 PM

cant wait to see pics

Jebb1978 · 05-25-2006, 09:51 PM

Rock On! I will watch for the pics

Ice68 · 05-30-2006, 02:07 AM

Here are some before pictures and without fenders.

Ice68 · 05-30-2006, 02:17 AM

More pictures. The right bottom cab is a little rusty.

Ice68 · 05-30-2006, 02:32 AM

The engine and the dash.

Ice68 · 05-30-2006, 03:11 AM

The frame: before and after. I cleaned the frame with a wire wheel.

Apache · 05-30-2006, 01:06 PM

Frame looks good.

Igotachevyor2 · 05-30-2006, 06:28 PM

looks like a good foundation

dwcsr · 05-30-2006, 07:29 PM

You may need a dentist for that dash board. wow they hacked that up. The rest looks really good.

Ice68 · 05-31-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

You may need a dentist for that dash board. wow they hacked that up. The rest looks really good.

The previous owner hacked out the dash to put in a CB Radio. I missed my bid on buying a smooth dash to replace the missing tooth.

I want to put in a CD player.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-30-2006, 08:59 PM

She looks like a great truck to start with. As for the lower front corners, LMC sell replacment pacth's for them. Each side take two seperate panels. Here's a picture mine after they were installed.

P.S. They also sell a pacth panel for your dash that's in need of a dentist.

Ice68 · 05-31-2006, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

She looks like a great truck to start with. As for the lower front corners, LMC sell replacment pacth's for them. Each side take two seperate panels. Here's a picture mine after they were installed.

P.S. They also sell a pacth panel for your dash that's in need of a dentist.

Thanks CAL 58 GMC for the info. I'll check out LMC.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-02-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice68

Thanks CAL 58 GMC for the info. I'll check out LMC.

Glad to help!

Jebb1978 · 05-30-2006, 10:02 PM

That does look like a really good body to start out with! You aren't messing around either, nice quick progress man. It's nice to see another guy laying in the dirt doing a frame off! Welcome to "Ground" up resto club!!!!

Don't get discouraged by a little rust, she looks like a nice solid truck compaired to many others I have seen.

Ice68 · 05-31-2006, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

That does look like a really good body to start out with! You aren't messing around either, nice quick progress man. It's nice to see another guy laying in the dirt doing a frame off! Welcome to "Ground" up resto club!!!!

Don't get discouraged by a little rust, she looks like a nice solid truck compaired to many others I have seen.

Thanks Jebb1978 for the comments.

My next question has to do with the frame. I ask this question on another thread, but I might get more response here. I bought the Dupont Nason Chassis Paint; my question is "Do I need to use epoxy primer on the frame before I use the Nason chassis paint? As far as I know, the frame has never been repainted. Thanks for the information.

Ice68 · 05-31-2006, 12:47 AM

My next plan of action for the 59 Chevy Project:
Wishlist
1)Upgrade the frontend with Mustang IFS.
2)Upgrade the master cylinder with power booster.
3)Upgrade front brakes with disk brakes.
4)Lower the rear suspension by flipping the leaf springs.

Reality
1)Keep the original straight axle or go with the 3" dropped axle.

2)Upgrade the original master cylinder with a kit, but I not sure about always double pumping my brakes.

3)Replacing the brake shoes and getting the drums turned or replaced.
4)Painting the original leaf springs or go with monoleafs.

Thanks for the info.

Jebb1978 · 05-31-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice68

Thanks Jebb1978 for the comments.

My next question has to do with the frame. I ask this question on another thread, but I might get more response here. I bought the Dupont Nason Chassis Paint; my question is "Do I need to use epoxy primer on the frame before I use the Nason chassis paint? As far as I know, the frame has never been repainted. Thanks for the information.

I would recommend using a priemer first. Your frame looks like it was in very simular condition to mine (Love the old Southwest

). It appears to be solid, the only reason I have not used a priemer with the rustoleum is because it's purpose is to be used as a sealer. I found this http://www.performancecoatings.dupon...son/422-05.pdf on the Dupont site but it doesn't specifically say you need priemer or you don't. I say when in doubt use a sealer first, it does say you can use it on a priemed surface.

Good luck buddy! Can't wait to see the painted version.

Ice68 · 06-02-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jebb1978

It's nice to see another guy laying in the dirt doing a frame off! Welcome to "Ground" up resto club!!!!

Jebb1978 · 06-02-2006, 09:53 AM

I forgot to mention this before. I love that shifter!

dwcsr · 06-02-2006, 12:49 PM

It looks like an old whip antenna spring.

Ice68 · 06-14-2006, 03:49 PM

I just finished painting my 305 engine. Next target is the frame. I would like to put in IFS, but due to $$$ I will probably stayed with the original straight axle. I'm still looking into the drop axle. Has anyone had any experience with the drop axle?
Thanks,
Leroy

Jebb1978 · 07-13-2006, 01:22 PM

Update? Did you get that frame painted? Just wondering

Ice68 · 07-14-2006, 12:37 AM

Hello Jebb,
I haven't painted the frame yet. I worked at a summer school for 5 weeks, and tomorrow is my last day.

I want to either put a IFS or dropped straight axle on it

. I need to buff off the "rain rust" before it get painted. I'm almost finish with painting the engine, and I just finish painting the headers. I'll try to keep you posted.
Thanks,
Leroy

texascowboy593 · 07-22-2006, 11:25 PM

My truck has the 3 inch drop axle on it... Haven't driven it yet but I sure like the way it sits...Click on my sig for pics...

05-25-2006, 05:53 PM	#1
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Ice68 59 Chevy Project My Project I'm doing a frame up restoration on '59 Chevy Truck 3100 Stepside. My dad bought the truck for me when I was a sophomore in High School. It was my first ride. It didn't have an engine, but the truck came with the original tranny. My dad put in a 305 engine. Fast forward years later, I decided to restore the truck since my dad has retired and we can spend some quality time together. Right now, we removed the bed, cab, and front end to get to the frame. We're using a wire brush/wheel to clean up the frame. I 'll try to submit some pic's later. __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust Last edited by Ice68; 05-25-2006 at 05:57 PM.

05-25-2006, 09:20 PM	#2
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project cant wait to see pics __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

05-25-2006, 09:51 PM	#3
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project Rock On! I will watch for the pics __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-30-2006, 02:07 AM	#4
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project Here are some before pictures and without fenders. Attached Images __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

05-30-2006, 02:17 AM	#5
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project More pictures. The right bottom cab is a little rusty. Attached Images __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

05-30-2006, 02:32 AM	#6
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project The engine and the dash. Attached Images __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust Last edited by Ice68; 05-30-2006 at 02:42 AM.

05-30-2006, 03:11 AM	#7
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project The frame: before and after. I cleaned the frame with a wire wheel. Attached Images __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

05-30-2006, 01:06 PM	#8
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project Frame looks good. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's 10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd Last edited by Apache; 05-30-2006 at 01:07 PM.*

05-30-2006, 06:28 PM	#9
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project looks like a good foundation __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

05-30-2006, 07:29 PM	#10
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project You may need a dentist for that dash board. wow they hacked that up. The rest looks really good.

05-30-2006, 08:59 PM	#12
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project She looks like a great truck to start with. As for the lower front corners, LMC sell replacment pacth's for them. Each side take two seperate panels. Here's a picture mine after they were installed. P.S. They also sell a pacth panel for your dash that's in need of a dentist. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 05-30-2006 at 09:07 PM.

05-30-2006, 10:02 PM	#15
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project That does look like a really good body to start out with! You aren't messing around either, nice quick progress man. It's nice to see another guy laying in the dirt doing a frame off! Welcome to "Ground" up resto club!!!! Don't get discouraged by a little rust, she looks like a nice solid truck compaired to many others I have seen. __________________ 1959 GMC project Last edited by Jebb1978; 05-30-2006 at 10:02 PM.

05-31-2006, 12:47 AM	#17
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project My next plan of action for the 59 Chevy Project: Wishlist 1)Upgrade the frontend with Mustang IFS. 2)Upgrade the master cylinder with power booster. 3)Upgrade front brakes with disk brakes. 4)Lower the rear suspension by flipping the leaf springs. Reality 1)Keep the original straight axle or go with the 3" dropped axle. 2)Upgrade the original master cylinder with a kit, but I not sure about always double pumping my brakes. 3)Replacing the brake shoes and getting the drums turned or replaced. 4)Painting the original leaf springs or go with monoleafs. Thanks for the info. __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

06-02-2006, 09:53 AM	#20
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project I forgot to mention this before. I love that shifter! __________________ 1959 GMC project

06-02-2006, 12:49 PM	#21
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project It looks like an old whip antenna spring.



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06-14-2006, 03:49 PM	#22
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project I just finished painting my 305 engine. Next target is the frame. I would like to put in IFS, but due to $$$ I will probably stayed with the original straight axle. I'm still looking into the drop axle. Has anyone had any experience with the drop axle? Thanks, Leroy __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

07-13-2006, 01:22 PM	#23
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project Update? Did you get that frame painted? Just wondering __________________ 1959 GMC project

07-14-2006, 12:37 AM	#24
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project Hello Jebb, I haven't painted the frame yet. I worked at a summer school for 5 weeks, and tomorrow is my last day. I want to either put a IFS or dropped straight axle on it . I need to buff off the "rain rust" before it get painted. I'm almost finish with painting the engine, and I just finish painting the headers. I'll try to keep you posted. Thanks, Leroy __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

07-22-2006, 11:25 PM	#25
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Ice68 59 Chevy Project My truck has the 3 inch drop axle on it... Haven't driven it yet but I sure like the way it sits...Click on my sig for pics... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

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