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GATORBUILT '59 · 12-11-2006, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by samcrf450

So does your trans x-member interfere with your brake booster bottom bracket?

Mounting the crossmember between the C-Channel there was an issue. After mock-up on the under side of the rail there was no issues.

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Originally Posted by samcrf450

I still need to buy my booster I am going to go with CPP for it. They have a killer deal right now for 249. I just need to convince the wife. But by the looks of yours it looks like it might be a tight fit.

Nope. Everything went in perfect!

Sweet&LowPro55 · 12-11-2006, 09:02 AM

Welcome to the site ,from West Michigan !!! Gotta' nice project going there.
Seems to becoming alot real good .Like the pics alot .Keep up the
good work................

texascowboy593 · 12-12-2006, 09:20 AM

Hey Gator that brake set-up looks good!

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-12-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet&LowPro55

Welcome to the site ,from West Michigan !!! Gotta' nice project going there.
Seems to becoming alot real good .Like the pics alot .Keep up the
good work................

Thanks Sweet&Low I will definitly keep the pictures coming!

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Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Hey Gator that brake set-up looks good!

TexesCowboy I'm glad you got 'Tracy Lee' on the Road. How does she Drive?

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-12-2006, 11:48 PM

Finally got a chance to fab up the Rear Axle.

dwcsr · 12-13-2006, 01:29 AM

What is the rear out of. It looks like a good fit

Sweet&LowPro55 · 12-13-2006, 10:21 AM

dwcsr...lot of nice parts you got listed on eBay .Good luck with them ...

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-13-2006, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

What is the rear out of. It looks like a good fit

Hey dwcsr,
Thanks for the compliment! 2000 S10 Blazer 2WD, I am seriously thinking about trying a 4WD from the same model, due to my concerns of wheel back-spacing trying to clear the Bed-Sides.

samcrf450 · 12-13-2006, 01:09 PM

I have been looking into that too and the 4wd is 59" compared to the 2wds 54".

bretcopsey · 12-13-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by samcrf450

I have been looking into that too and the 4wd is 59" compared to the 2wds 54".

Are those total lengths, from disc to disc? Or backing plate to backing plate?

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-13-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bretcopsey

Are those total lengths, from disc to disc? Or backing plate to backing plate?

I am thinking mounting surface to mounting surface.

texascowboy593 · 12-13-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

TexesCowboy I'm glad you got 'Tracy Lee' on the Road. How does she Drive?

Sorry to say Tracy Lee wont be going anywhere til springtime...Still have issues to handle before I can get her totally reliable. Thx for asking though! Your rear axle setup looks good!

dwcsr · 12-13-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by samcrf450

I have been looking into that too and the 4wd is 59" compared to the 2wds 54".

59" would work. the originals are 62.5 and I narrowed my 12 bolt to I think 57"

samcrf450 · 12-14-2006, 01:15 PM

That is mounting surface to mounting surface is what I am told.

pgf545 · 12-14-2006, 08:13 PM

Gator, that thing is looking good...I need to come by one day and check it out.

Bernie

the professor · 12-15-2006, 01:35 PM

hey Gator ive been watching your progress since you stated and just wanted to say its looking real good. i have a 58 and im doing the same thing but i just started ordering parts so i should be on my way. good to see a fellow houstonian i live close to downtown

1-ton of fun · 12-15-2006, 02:15 PM

looking good gator.

another houstonian here, i live out on the westside. i am building a '59 3/4 ton in my garage, i will start a build thread one of these days.

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-15-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pgf545

Gator, that thing is looking good...I need to come by one day and check it out.

Bernie

Bernie,
Maybe one day we set something up. I read your thread last night an enjoyed the PIC of the Camaro!

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Originally Posted by the professor

hey Gator ive been watching your progress since you stated and just wanted to say its looking real good. i have a 58 and im doing the same thing but i just started ordering parts so i should be on my way. good to see a fellow houstonian i live close to downtown

Professor,
Thanks for the compliment. Cant wait to see you updates via pics. Let me know if you have trouble finding parts. maybe I can be of assistance in the department.

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Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

looking good gator.

another houstonian here, i live out on the westside. i am building a '59 3/4 ton in my garage, i will start a build thread one of these days.

WOW, a 3/4ton, keep me posted. Let me know when the thread gets started.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-16-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

Hey dwcsr,
Thanks for the compliment! 2000 S10 Blazer 2WD, I am seriously thinking about trying a 4WD from the same model, due to my concerns of wheel back-spacing trying to clear the Bed-Sides.

Hey GATORBUILT, your progress is really coming along and is looking great! If your not planing on going with super wide tires in the back then I would go with the 4X4 rear. I used the 2X4 and ended up have to use wheel spacer to get the 20 X 10 wheels centered.

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-18-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Hey GATORBUILT, your progress is really coming along and is looking great! If your not planing on going with super wide tires in the back then I would go with the 4X4 rear. I used the 2X4 and ended up have to use wheel spacer to get the 20 X 10 wheels centered.

CAL, did you use a spacer with a wheel with zero back spacing?

CAL 58 GMC · 12-18-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

CAL, did you use a spacer with a wheel with zero back spacing?

The back spacing on my wheels is 4 inches. The spacers are 3.5 inches. If I measured correctly (I have yet to install the bed), then they should tuck inside my fenders with about 0.25 clearance on both sides.

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-18-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

The back spacing on my wheels is 4 inches. The spacers are 3.5 inches. If I measured correctly (I have yet to install the bed), then they should tuck inside my fenders with about 0.25 clearance on both sides.

If you have four inches of back spacing on your exsisting wheels, I am not in as much trouble as I thought I was!

CAL 58 GMC · 12-18-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

If you have four inches of back spacing on your exsisting wheels, I am not in as much trouble as I thought I was!

Just remember I also have 3.5 inch wheel spacers between the hub and back of the wheel.

jkaylor68gmc · 12-18-2006, 10:25 AM

Looking good!

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-18-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Just remember I also have 3.5 inch wheel spacers between the hub and back of the wheel.

Yeah I get your point. I am not a fan of spacers. But if they are needed for the application I will use them. I was in the mind frame of just having Zero back spacing. Since I will not be 'BAGGING', using a 22x8. (Maybe I should wait to install the bed.) I seen a good deal on a complete bed in Classic Chevrolet Catolog. Have u seen any good deals out there?

12-11-2006, 09:02 AM	#52
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Welcome to the site ,from West Michigan !!! Gotta' nice project going there. Seems to becoming alot real good .Like the pics alot .Keep up the good work................ __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

12-12-2006, 09:20 AM	#53
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Hey Gator that brake set-up looks good! __________________ "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)

12-12-2006, 11:48 PM	#55
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Finally got a chance to fab up the Rear Axle. Attached Images

12-13-2006, 01:29 AM	#56
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 What is the rear out of. It looks like a good fit

12-13-2006, 10:21 AM	#57
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 dwcsr...lot of nice parts you got listed on eBay .Good luck with them ... __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

12-13-2006, 01:09 PM	#59
samcrf450 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 55	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I have been looking into that too and the 4wd is 59" compared to the 2wds 54". __________________ 1956 chevy 3100 short bed small window- TCI mustang II with 2" drop spindles, smoothed firewall, CPP brake booster, chevy 10 bolt with disc brakes, c notched. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217757

12-14-2006, 01:15 PM	#64
samcrf450 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 55	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 That is mounting surface to mounting surface is what I am told. __________________ 1956 chevy 3100 short bed small window- TCI mustang II with 2" drop spindles, smoothed firewall, CPP brake booster, chevy 10 bolt with disc brakes, c notched. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217757

12-14-2006, 08:13 PM	#65
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Gator, that thing is looking good...I need to come by one day and check it out. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

12-15-2006, 01:35 PM	#66
the professor Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: houston Posts: 9	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 hey Gator ive been watching your progress since you stated and just wanted to say its looking real good. i have a 58 and im doing the same thing but i just started ordering parts so i should be on my way. good to see a fellow houstonian i live close to downtown

12-15-2006, 02:15 PM	#67
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 looking good gator. another houstonian here, i live out on the westside. i am building a '59 3/4 ton in my garage, i will start a build thread one of these days.

12-18-2006, 10:25 AM	#74
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looking good!



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