building 1958 chevy suburban

[1958 burban]

Bags in and panhard tacked in. Cycled it and everything works as it should except for shocks wont mount, lower bag bracket prevents them from bolting up. Justin will be calling you Monday to see if you can move upper mount holes.

[1958 burban]

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[1958 burban]

Picked up some fleetside bedsides for 40 dollars, going to use them to repair some of the rust and rot on the lower rear body panels.

[1959 Apache 3600]

I don't know about you, but I think you got a pretty good deal on those. They'd be a bit more pricey in my neck of the woods I'm afraid.

[1958 burban]

I agree, I got lucky, got to love craigslist. They were pretty rough , but the sections I needed were good.
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[Kim57]

Looking good, great find on the bed sides.
Kim

[Flames97]

Wow, this thing is killer. I just spotted this thread and read through it all.
I like where you are going with this build. I'm sticking around for this. Keep up the good work.

[Black Widow Customs]

Thing Is Lookin Good Joe cant wait to see it Draggin Down the Street !!!

[1958 burban]

Thanks BWC for all your help.

[1958 burban]

Was finally able to roll it out of the garage and get the full view. I like it but debating on whether or not to Z the front a few inches, still not low enough in the front. ???????

[1958 burban]

Sitting an inch from the floor in the back and 1 3/4 inch in the front. Is it worth all the work?????

[youngrodder]

I think that is looks great. Do you plan to drive it that low of just lay it out at shows? I would leave it alone but now would be the time to do it. I'm glad that I could help you make up your mind...he he he

Keep the pics coming.

Good luck

Marc

[jmedero]

I'd put in 3/4 inch spacer in the rear and raise the rear up to match the front. It won't be noticeable once she's level. Just my opinion.
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[yunkyarddog]

Originally Posted by jmedero

i'd put in 3/4 inch spacer in the rear and raise the rear up to match the front. It won't be noticeable once she's level. Just my opinion.
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[duallyjams]

You won't notice it in the grass at a GG show. I think it's look great.

[_Ogre]

the way it is, you won't bottom out if you have an air line/pump/fitting/bag/solenoid/wiring/switch/nipple/ect... failure
if you insist put a 3/4 shim in back

[1958 burban]

Motor mounts are in ..

[1958 burban]

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Also got smooth dash piece in, and need to put in ignition hole.

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[Daze57]

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[Scottshotrods]

Your new shock crossmember was sent out on friday by ups !!!!

Justin

[1958 burban]

Got air tank and compressor brackets made, they will be mounted in front of the rear axle , behind front seats , but under the floor.

[NEWFISHER]

Any progress since 2012? Did it sell or is it piling miles on it?

[Scottshotrods]

Was sold to a person in ca who is having it chopped now.

Justin

[Groyd]

That's sad. I'd like to see more of these 55-59 burbs on here. Tell the new owner to start a thread.