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GATORBUILT '59 · 12-23-2006, 09:13 PM

Had a chance to put on the front clip. The axle is perfectly centered! I also took pictures of the inner fender cut out.

samcrf450 · 12-24-2006, 03:24 AM

Looks good. I just cut my inner fenders too but have a little bit more trimming to do. I am working on putting disc brakes on my 10 bolt right now.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-07-2007, 08:50 PM

Quick update. Not much progress lately. My neighbor recently introduced me to one of his friends as someone who is 'trying to build a truck' so I decided that wanted to hear a motor run that I built five years ago.(I havent heard it run in five years either). So after about 4 hours of motor dressing, and time setting SHE RAN!!!! NOW every Sunday and Saturday morning I try to wake the nieghbor up. Excuse the Break Bondo dust.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-07-2007, 08:56 PM

Also finally cut out and replaced both lower rear front fender tips and inner lower fender braces.

dwcsr · 02-07-2007, 09:09 PM

looks good. I'll send mine over tomorrow....

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-07-2007, 09:15 PM

CAL 58 GMC · 02-07-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

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?

Sorry for not getting back with you sooner. I bought a completly new bed from several diferent venders. I got the tail gate from Chevy Duty, the fenders, roll pan, steps, front panel and cross suports from LMC and the bedsides, stainless strips and wood from Jim Carter's.

dwcsr · 02-07-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

Is that a no? or a maybe?

You should be getting close to driving it soon i would think. How much more left on it?

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-07-2007, 09:31 PM

I also called CPP last week and unfortunatey they did not have the correct 'between the rails' feul tank I wanted. So I just purchased a battery drop out box. But I dont know where I am going to put it.

CAL 58 GMC · 02-07-2007, 09:44 PM

I mounted my stainless battery box on the inside of the frame rails. To get to it the truck needs to be on jack stand and then drop the box down. I also used side mount cables.

nogaroa4 · 02-07-2007, 10:11 PM

If you dont mind me asking, how much did that drop box cost?...Is there any cheaper solutions. I was thinking of just making some brackets and slaping it under the frame, then having a cut out in my bed to access it.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Is that a no? or a maybe?

You should be getting close to driving it soon i would think. How much more left on it?

Thats a MAYBE! I still need to purchase a tank, steering column, and radiator.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nogaroa4

If you dont mind me asking, how much did that drop box cost?...Is there any cheaper solutions. I was thinking of just making some brackets and slaping it under the frame, then having a cut out in my bed to access it.

Bout a 100 bucks or so.

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Sorry for not getting back with you sooner. I bought a completly new bed from several diferent venders. I got the tail gate from Chevy Duty, the fenders, roll pan, steps, front panel and cross suports from LMC and the bedsides, stainless strips and wood from Jim Carter's.

Thanks. Seems as if we both had the same idea. I shopped around for the venders w/ the best Price. and came up with an EXCEL spread sheet on the nessacary parts.

texascowboy593 · 02-08-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

I just purchased a battery drop out box. But I dont know where I am going to put it.

Mine's on the outside of the frame pass side underneath the door...plenty of room to drop the battery down and disconnect!

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-08-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I mounted my stainless battery box on the inside of the frame rails. To get to it the truck needs to be on jack stand and then drop the box down. I also used side mount cables.

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Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Mine's on the outside of the frame pass side underneath the door...plenty of room to drop the battery down and disconnect!

THanks for the input guys! I guess Saturday I will consider both of your locations.

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-03-2007, 08:57 PM

Tank is in. i have not yet installed the battery box.

**BobTheTrucker** · 03-07-2007, 05:58 PM

Hey Gatorbuilt, nice work. Thanks for the pictures. They will help when I start on my 57 stepside. Send more when you can.

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-08-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BobTheTrucker

Hey Gatorbuilt, nice work. Thanks for the pictures. They will help when I start on my 57 stepside. Send more when you can.

I sure will. THANKS

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-10-2007, 09:25 PM

I got a chance to pull the truck out of the garage finally.

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-10-2007, 09:33 PM

Here are a two pics of the new bed that arrived this week the bedsides and rear cross sill came in a raw metal form, So they had to be primered first.

Daniel U · 03-11-2007, 03:46 AM

Looking good

Jebb1978 · 03-11-2007, 09:46 AM

Your a go getter! She's coming along pretty quickly!

GATORBUILT '59 · 03-17-2007, 10:14 PM

Daniel and Jebb thanks for the compliments. Here are some more pics.

GATORBUILT '59 · 05-20-2007, 01:37 PM

I'M BACK!!! I finally had a chance to have the exhaust inastalled. Due to the fuel tank being inside the rails, I chose to have the exhuast exit and turn down in front of the rear tires. The mufflers and brake booster will require heat shields.

12-23-2006, 09:13 PM	#76
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Had a chance to put on the front clip. The axle is perfectly centered! I also took pictures of the inner fender cut out. Attached Images

12-24-2006, 03:24 AM	#77
samcrf450 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 55	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looks good. I just cut my inner fenders too but have a little bit more trimming to do. I am working on putting disc brakes on my 10 bolt right now. __________________ 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

02-07-2007, 08:50 PM	#78
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Quick update. Not much progress lately. My neighbor recently introduced me to one of his friends as someone who is 'trying to build a truck' so I decided that wanted to hear a motor run that I built five years ago.(I havent heard it run in five years either). So after about 4 hours of motor dressing, and time setting SHE RAN!!!! NOW every Sunday and Saturday morning I try to wake the nieghbor up. Excuse the Break Bondo dust. Attached Images

02-07-2007, 08:56 PM	#79
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Also finally cut out and replaced both lower rear front fender tips and inner lower fender braces. Attached Images

02-07-2007, 09:09 PM	#80
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 looks good. I'll send mine over tomorrow....

02-07-2007, 09:15 PM	#81
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59

02-07-2007, 09:31 PM	#84
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I also called CPP last week and unfortunatey they did not have the correct 'between the rails' feul tank I wanted. So I just purchased a battery drop out box. But I dont know where I am going to put it. Attached Images

02-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#85
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I mounted my stainless battery box on the inside of the frame rails. To get to it the truck needs to be on jack stand and then drop the box down. I also used side mount cables. 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

02-07-2007, 10:11 PM	#86
nogaroa4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Posts: 45	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 If you dont mind me asking, how much did that drop box cost?...Is there any cheaper solutions. I was thinking of just making some brackets and slaping it under the frame, then having a cut out in my bed to access it.

03-03-2007, 08:57 PM	#92
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Tank is in. i have not yet installed the battery box. Attached Images Last edited by GATORBUILT '59; 03-05-2007 at 10:23 AM.

03-07-2007, 05:58 PM	#93
BobTheTrucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 87	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Hey Gatorbuilt, nice work. Thanks for the pictures. They will help when I start on my 57 stepside. Send more when you can. __________________ 1955 Chevy truck ( SOLD ) 1955 3/4 ton parts truck. 1957 Chevy truck 1995 S10 Chevy truck 1999 ext cab Chevy truck, w/1998 body style. (for parts) 1964 Honda 90 2003 Ultra Classic Harley

03-10-2007, 09:25 PM	#95
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I got a chance to pull the truck out of the garage finally. Attached Images

03-10-2007, 09:33 PM	#96
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Here are a two pics of the new bed that arrived this week the bedsides and rear cross sill came in a raw metal form, So they had to be primered first. Attached Images

03-11-2007, 03:46 AM	#97
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looking good __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-11-2007, 09:46 AM	#98
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Your a go getter! She's coming along pretty quickly! __________________ 1959 GMC project



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03-17-2007, 10:14 PM	#99
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Daniel and Jebb thanks for the compliments. Here are some more pics. Attached Images

05-20-2007, 01:37 PM	#100
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 I'M BACK!!! I finally had a chance to have the exhaust inastalled. Due to the fuel tank being inside the rails, I chose to have the exhuast exit and turn down in front of the rear tires. The mufflers and brake booster will require heat shields. Attached Images

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