Calling all 55-59's

[Sam59]

That install looks very clean, did you do it yourself? If so very nice work! Keep it up!

[Hhan's 57]

Sam59 - I pulled the front end and the motor. I have a buddy helping me with the install of the frame box and cross member with better welding experience than me. It was quite a bit of welding and more difficult than I had anticipated reading web sites that claim that the install can be completed by people with intermediate experience (guess I define intermediate differently). However, I am taking it from here now that the welding is completed and will be installing the steering, breaks, pumps, etc.

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by Hhan's 57

Sam59 - I pulled the front end and the motor. I have a buddy helping me with the install of the frame box and cross member with better welding experience than me. It was quite a bit of welding and more difficult than I had anticipated reading web sites that claim that the install can be completed by people with intermediate experience (guess I define intermediate differently). However, I am taking it from here now that the welding is completed and will be installing the steering, breaks, pumps, etc.

That's awesome man! My dad and I are now to the point of doing the camaro clip, but like you, we're gonna have someone help who has better welding experience. But your truck is lookin good, so keep it up!

[bondobob]

My house is sold, I'm getting divorced, but I'm keeping the truck. I'll be back in about six months. Never give up on your dreams!

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by bondobob

My house is sold, I'm getting divorced, but I'm keeping the truck. I'll be back in about six months. Never give up on your dreams!

I'm sorry to hear that Bob.. You know you've always got a family and home on here!

[prostreeter58]

Originally Posted by Sam59

I'm sorry to hear that Bob.. You know you've always got a family and home on here!

Even if we can't find room for you, I can always find room for your truck.................j/k.......never good to hear things like this. Hopefully all will work out for the best...........

[Hhan's 57]

Originally Posted by Sam59

That's awesome man! My dad and I are now to the point of doing the camaro clip, but like you, we're gonna have someone help who has better welding experience. But your truck is lookin good, so keep it up!

Sam - do you have any pics of your truck - what year are you building? Also here is an update on my IFS..new paint, and the motor set in place. Now I am waiting on new motor mounts

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by Hhan's 57

Sam - do you have any pics of your truck - what year are you building? Also here is an update on my IFS..new paint, and the motor set in place. Now I am waiting on new motor mounts

Yeah , I posted a few on the first page of my truck. It's a '59 shortbed stepside. I'll post more pics later. Your truck is looking nice!

[Hhan's 57]

Originally Posted by Sam59

Yeah , I posted a few on the first page of my truck. It's a '59 shortbed stepside. I'll post more pics later. Your truck is looking nice!

Sweet...for some reason I did not make the connection because of your avitar. Wow your 59 is in great shape. I first built my truck with my dad as well in high school. It took me 3 years! but it was worth it. Now I am doing upgrades that I could not afford to do in 1984 . Can't wait to see your progress

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by bondobob

My house is sold, I'm getting divorced, but I'm keeping the truck. I'll be back in about six months. Never give up on your dreams!

Truck looks good Bob!

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by Hhan's 57

Sweet...for some reason I did not make the connection because of your avitar. Wow your 59 is in great shape. I first built my truck with my dad as well in high school. It took me 3 years! but it was worth it. Now I am doing upgrades that I could not afford to do in 1984 . Can't wait to see your progress

Thanks man.. my avatar is my '63 lwb.. but yeah I'm going to be a senior this next year and hopefully dad and me will get to working on it. But I think we may go all out on it, so who knows when lol.. here areacouple more pictures of the '59:

[Hhan's 57]

Sam59 those are great pictures, man the seat is wonderful and great guage set. Did you install that? I have been thinking about getting one of those down the road...assuming my wife does not kill me for what I am already spending on the truck. . I may have to join BondoBob..just me and the truck. Keep up the good work, you're right where I was at when I first finished my truck. The gals love them

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by Hhan's 57

Sam59 those are great pictures, man the seat is wonderful and great guage set. Did you install that? I have been thinking about getting one of those down the road...assuming my wife does not kill me for what I am already spending on the truck. . I may have to join BondoBob..just me and the truck. Keep up the good work, you're right where I was at when I first finished my truck. The gals love them

Haha thanks man, yeah we did that a couple years back.. The guages are real cool too, has all kinds of stuff like 0-60 time and what not