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tiggerstoy · 03-16-2007, 07:21 PM

well, i think the ride hight will do, now for the fun stuff!

pgf545 · 03-16-2007, 07:39 PM

Looks good and welcome from Texas!!!!!!!!

Bernie

texascowboy593 · 03-16-2007, 07:39 PM

Very cool ride! Welcome to the Board from Texas!!! We like pics...the more the better!

Give us some info on the mods etc.

Daniel U · 03-17-2007, 02:47 AM

and

from CA. Looking good. What are your plans with your pick up? Daniel U

entourageguy · 03-17-2007, 07:07 AM

Welcome to the site. Use to visit a friend that lived in Camrose and worked at Sunshine. Beautiful country.

Brian ..

tiggerstoy · 03-18-2007, 09:34 AM

i love your ride, looks great! camrose is nice, i came up 2 years ago from Thunder Bay Ont, it's not as big.....but the people seem to be more happy!

onedayjake · 03-18-2007, 10:08 AM

That sits just right, can't wait to see more progress pics.

tiggerstoy · 03-18-2007, 10:14 AM

thanks onedayjake.....as soon as the weather warms up a bit, i'll be back at it, till then i'm just playing around with my other 55...(it's alot less work!...lol).

tiggerstoy · 03-18-2007, 01:10 PM

well....it looks like i'll lose the inline6 and drop my 350 into this one, i'm going to use the wiring harness out of a 86 chevy 1/2 ton, i'll need to do alot of mods to make it all work.....i think!
i hope to keep the 4 speed, but still not sure if it will work.
i'v never done this before....allways done them frame up like my other 55, so if anyone knows about this.....pls let me no!
thanks...max

tiggerstoy · 03-27-2007, 11:36 AM

well...i found a great running 235 for $650.00 today, so i think i will pull the broken 250, and not bother with the v-8 swap. I'll show pic's as i go.

northerngmc · 03-27-2007, 11:40 AM

Looks great.

I grew up just down the road in Wetaskiwin and still spend my summers near there. Maybe we will see each other this summer........

tiggerstoy · 03-27-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by northerngmc

Looks great.

I grew up just down the road in Wetaskiwin and still spend my summers near there. Maybe we will see each other this summer........

that would be great!, luv to meet people from the forum, and allways luv talking chevy's!

northerngmc · 03-27-2007, 11:50 AM

I am usually in Camrose often over the summer. My wife likes the quilt store there and Superstore.

The road to Camrose is gravel so my 59 GMC doesn't get to go, but maybe if there is a cruise night I will make the extra effort.

tiggerstoy · 03-27-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northerngmc

I am usually in Camrose often over the summer. My wife likes the quilt store there and Superstore.

The road to Camrose is gravel so my 59 GMC doesn't get to go, but maybe if there is a cruise night I will make the extra effort.

i will let you know if there is, and maybe i'll have my green 55 on the road also!

tiggerstoy · 03-27-2007, 01:19 PM

well...here's some pic's of the rear frame( not done )without useing a kit or block's, the headlight buckets, and bezels look great, and i'm done the repair on the grill, now for some paint!

northerngmc · 03-27-2007, 02:21 PM

You may have a little trouble using that manifold on the 235

Just to clarify "The road to Camrose is gravel", roads to and from Camrose are paved, just not the road from the farm we stay on! Don't want those south of the 49th thinking we are hillbillies!

56chevy1300 · 03-27-2007, 04:49 PM

Wait a minute...you mean to tell me that you canucks aint all hillbillies?

tiggerstoy · 03-27-2007, 06:27 PM

what the.....we have pavement?????????

northerngmc · 03-27-2007, 06:28 PM

Actually "south of the 49th" would include a good part of Southern Ontario, Southern Quebec, the Maritime provinces......... and the US.

All those places that misunderstand Western and Northern Canada.

tiggerstoy · 03-27-2007, 08:10 PM

well....hopefully the road's will be in good shape for your trip down.

northerngmc · 03-28-2007, 02:50 PM

The Camrose show in in late May this year, so I guess I will have to miss it as I probably won't be down until July.

I have to ask, are you building two trucks, or is the one in the shop an after shot?

Jebb1978 · 03-28-2007, 02:55 PM

Sorry I was slow on seeing this thread. Sweet lookin truck! I hope mine is that low when I bolt her back together.

tiggerstoy · 03-28-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northerngmc

The Camrose show in in late May this year, so I guess I will have to miss it as I probably won't be down until July.

I have to ask, are you building two trucks, or is the one in the shop an after shot?

yes it's 2 truck's, the green 55 is not to be rodded till later, just gona drive her, and the dark grey 55 is the after pic of the blue one in the shop.
pls let me know ahead of time when you come down, and i'll make sure i'm around.

tiggerstoy · 03-28-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Sorry I was slow on seeing this thread. Sweet lookin truck! I hope mine is that low when I bolt her back together.

hey jebb....thanks, and im suer it will, it's looking sofar.

03-16-2007, 07:21 PM	#1
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	still going well, i think the ride hight will do, now for the fun stuff! Attached Images

03-16-2007, 07:39 PM	#2
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: still going Looks good and welcome from Texas!!!!!!!! Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

03-16-2007, 07:39 PM	#3
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: still going Very cool ride! Welcome to the Board from Texas!!! We like pics...the more the better! Give us some info on the mods etc. __________________ "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)

03-17-2007, 02:47 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: still going and from CA. Looking good. What are your plans with your pick up? Daniel U __________________ 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

03-17-2007, 07:07 AM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: still going Welcome to the site. Use to visit a friend that lived in Camrose and worked at Sunshine. Beautiful country. Brian .. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-18-2007, 09:34 AM	#6
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going i love your ride, looks great! camrose is nice, i came up 2 years ago from Thunder Bay Ont, it's not as big.....but the people seem to be more happy!

03-18-2007, 10:08 AM	#7
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: still going That sits just right, can't wait to see more progress pics. __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

03-18-2007, 10:14 AM	#8
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going thanks onedayjake.....as soon as the weather warms up a bit, i'll be back at it, till then i'm just playing around with my other 55...(it's alot less work!...lol).

03-18-2007, 01:10 PM	#9
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going well....it looks like i'll lose the inline6 and drop my 350 into this one, i'm going to use the wiring harness out of a 86 chevy 1/2 ton, i'll need to do alot of mods to make it all work.....i think! i hope to keep the 4 speed, but still not sure if it will work. i'v never done this before....allways done them frame up like my other 55, so if anyone knows about this.....pls let me no! thanks...max Attached Images

03-27-2007, 11:36 AM	#10
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going well...i found a great running 235 for $650.00 today, so i think i will pull the broken 250, and not bother with the v-8 swap. I'll show pic's as i go.

03-27-2007, 11:40 AM	#11
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: still going Looks great. I grew up just down the road in Wetaskiwin and still spend my summers near there. Maybe we will see each other this summer........ __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-27-2007, 11:50 AM	#13
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: still going I am usually in Camrose often over the summer. My wife likes the quilt store there and Superstore. The road to Camrose is gravel so my 59 GMC doesn't get to go, but maybe if there is a cruise night I will make the extra effort. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-27-2007, 01:19 PM	#15
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going well...here's some pic's of the rear frame( not done )without useing a kit or block's, the headlight buckets, and bezels look great, and i'm done the repair on the grill, now for some paint! Attached Images Last edited by tiggerstoy; 03-27-2007 at 01:21 PM.

03-27-2007, 02:21 PM	#16
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: still going You may have a little trouble using that manifold on the 235 Just to clarify "The road to Camrose is gravel", roads to and from Camrose are paved, just not the road from the farm we stay on! Don't want those south of the 49th thinking we are hillbillies! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-27-2007, 04:49 PM	#17
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: still going Wait a minute...you mean to tell me that you canucks aint all hillbillies?



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03-27-2007, 06:27 PM	#18
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going what the.....we have pavement?????????

03-27-2007, 06:28 PM	#19
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: still going Actually "south of the 49th" would include a good part of Southern Ontario, Southern Quebec, the Maritime provinces......... and the US. All those places that misunderstand Western and Northern Canada. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-27-2007, 08:10 PM	#20
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: still going well....hopefully the road's will be in good shape for your trip down.

03-28-2007, 02:50 PM	#21
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: still going The Camrose show in in late May this year, so I guess I will have to miss it as I probably won't be down until July. I have to ask, are you building two trucks, or is the one in the shop an after shot? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-28-2007, 02:55 PM	#22
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: still going Sorry I was slow on seeing this thread. Sweet lookin truck! I hope mine is that low when I bolt her back together. __________________ 1959 GMC project

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