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**PuzzleTruck** · 03-18-2022, 10:20 PM

Hi folks, I've been reading posts on this site for a while and gotten some good info, but found the need to get some specific questions answered, so I'm hoping someone here can help. I bought a '59 short bed step side with a 55 front clip and '73 Blazer running gear, in pieces. I'm working on the obvious stuff like rust patching on the cab and getting to know the truck better. I'm not new to building cars, been doing it for most of 50 years, but this is the first one I've undertaken that is a true basket case. Stay tuned!
Toby

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-19-2022, 10:29 AM

Welcome!

**Getter-Done** · 03-19-2022, 10:51 AM

Welcome to the Forum.

**Rickysnickers** · 03-19-2022, 11:43 AM

Welcome. Post a build thread over in the 55-59 area. We love pictures.

**PuzzleTruck** · 03-19-2022, 01:50 PM

You'll find my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=832276

LT7A · 03-24-2022, 05:23 PM

Welcome Toby. I like your screen name, sounds like maybe it fits your current build.

**PuzzleTruck** · 03-25-2022, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

Welcome Toby. I like your screen name, sounds like maybe it fits your current build.

Thanks! Haha, yeah it sure does. I brought a trailer and rolled the chassis, wheels and axles onto it. Everything else was pieces. PO claimed it was complete minus steering, windows, and wiring. LOTS of other stuff missing, but I love a challenge. Luckily, it's fairly rust free compared to many other projects I've seen on this forum.

vegadesign · 03-25-2022, 02:40 PM

welcome to the forum

im formerly from el cajon but live in nashville now

SD69C10 · 05-03-2022, 04:25 PM

Welcome @Puzzletruck...I'm in La Mesa.

@vegadesign small world...my buddy who helped me restore my 66 Mustang is from Poway but is having a house built in Murfreesboro. Should've been done in February but has been delayed several months.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-03-2022, 04:50 PM

Welcome to the forum.

03-18-2022, 10:20 PM	#1
PuzzleTruck Puzzle Solver Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Santee CA Posts: 68	Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Hi folks, I've been reading posts on this site for a while and gotten some good info, but found the need to get some specific questions answered, so I'm hoping someone here can help. I bought a '59 short bed step side with a 55 front clip and '73 Blazer running gear, in pieces. I'm working on the obvious stuff like rust patching on the cab and getting to know the truck better. I'm not new to building cars, been doing it for most of 50 years, but this is the first one I've undertaken that is a true basket case. Stay tuned! Toby

03-19-2022, 10:29 AM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Welcome! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-19-2022, 10:51 AM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,412	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Welcome to the Forum. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-19-2022, 11:43 AM	#4
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,060	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Welcome. Post a build thread over in the 55-59 area. We love pictures.

03-19-2022, 01:50 PM	#5
PuzzleTruck Puzzle Solver Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Santee CA Posts: 68	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) You'll find my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=832276 __________________ Toby '59 Stepside w/ '55 front clip, on '79 Blazer 4x4 with '02 Vortec 6.0 and 4L60E '66 Corvair Mid-engine EFI 350 My truck build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=832276

03-24-2022, 05:23 PM	#6
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,625	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Welcome Toby. I like your screen name, sounds like maybe it fits your current build.

03-25-2022, 02:40 PM	#8
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) welcome to the forum im formerly from el cajon but live in nashville now __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

05-03-2022, 04:25 PM	#9
SD69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 76	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Welcome @Puzzletruck...I'm in La Mesa. @vegadesign small world...my buddy who helped me restore my 66 Mustang is from Poway but is having a house built in Murfreesboro. Should've been done in February but has been delayed several months. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 1969 Chevy C10 1971 Chevy C20

05-03-2022, 04:50 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hi from Santee CA (San Diego area) Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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