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sighlurr · 01-21-2009, 02:15 PM

Still no updates on the beast; I'm in the middle of pouring a 38' x 11' RV slab for the project.

I'm running a 4" drain and liked this pic...

Jonboy · 01-22-2009, 12:15 PM

FWIW, the 71-77 Impala/caprice frame section is exactly the same width as the frames on the 55-59. You can usually pick those up for next to nothing, and get an engine/trans as well from the same car. You will have to graft the front of teh frame back on and make some closure plates, but it isn't too bad.

sighlurr · 01-28-2009, 01:02 AM

Removed the cab and bed from the frame this last weekend and finally ordered the Heidt's kit.

Also had the RV pad poured today.

sighlurr · 04-13-2009, 11:40 PM

A few updates.

I finished my epoxy floor and also bought a '50 5 window. I know, but I couldn't pass on this one.

The '58 will be up for sale once the Heidt's crossmember is finished and she's put back together.

Bigblue29 · 04-14-2009, 08:37 AM

Are you going to finish the chop on the 50? Looks like you've got a lot of projects goin on!

sighlurr · 04-18-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblue29

Are you going to finish the chop on the 50? Looks like you've got a lot of projects goin on!

No, I'm not into the chops. I've got a new, cleaner cab and a set of '51 doors. I wanted the wind wing.

pgf545 · 04-15-2009, 08:34 PM

I did a Heidts on my dads 52, but we haven't driven it yet. Actually I don't even have it together...lol. It was really easy to install and the quality looked good. It does have the T bolts for the upper crossmember so I am not sure how that is going to work out. I am a machinist by trade and if we start having troubles I am sure I can fix it.

Bernie

fleetsidefive8 · 04-19-2009, 11:01 PM

good project choice. and yes rocket sides rule!

sighlurr · 05-20-2009, 07:33 AM

Frame back from powdercoater.

This will likely be put together and posting in the Classifieds Section in 3 weeks or so.

Tx Firefighter · 05-20-2009, 08:05 AM

Quite a lively discussion on MII here huh ? I realize you chose Heidts already.

But, to add something to this for anyone else looking out there for a MII setup. I have ran Fatman's for literally over 100k miles on my own personal projects. Never a complaint. If I ever do another MII front end, it will be Fatman's again.

As far as the T-bolt deal....The Pintos and Mustang IIs of the world have driven BILLIONS of miles using them. They flat work.

Quoted from above...."in my opinion FATMANN SUCKS! week design, control arms are pourly made, Stick with ART Morrison All Chrome molly TIG WEDLED , and so on. & the estetics of the front end you cant beat it. FAT MAN use's a "T" bolt design on the upper control arm /top hat, GARENTEED your upper control arm will slide,, there for you'll need to realighn the car/ truck there is no stopping this from happening unless you machine stops and weld them on and use a set srcew to hold them in place"

I have a hard time taking that poster too seriously. His spelling and grammar are awful. That makes me think he is uneducated and probably doesn't have too firm a grasp on engineering. I trust those Ford engineers who designed the T bolt arrangement. I know none of mine have ever slipped alignment.

sighlurr · 05-20-2009, 09:47 AM

I agree with you on grammar, kind of makes you think.

I know I beat this one to death, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't cutting any corners and did it the right way for this build. I'm very anti front clip chop, but I think any aftermarket IFS (Dakota, C4, etc) is money well spent.

sighlurr · 05-26-2009, 11:53 PM

Picked up a project hauler today that I found on Craigslist. Rust-free '70 with a '67/'68 front clip.

'58 should be put back together by the end of next weekend.

sighlurr · 05-31-2009, 08:13 PM

Coming back together, I ran out of time this afternoon but wanted to post some pictures.

I'm also officially putting this up for sale in the Classifieds section.

sighlurr · 06-01-2009, 08:57 PM

Boom goes the dynamite.

bensimmons_05 · 06-02-2009, 08:29 AM

Can I have it please?

*OYMC* · 06-02-2009, 06:38 PM

Wow...This is the first time I have seen this truck from it's begining stages... You have really come a long way, and have done an amazing job D...Keep up the excellent work! Can't wait to see how your 50 PU Turns out!

sighlurr · 06-04-2009, 09:47 PM

Thanks guys.

sighlurr · 06-11-2009, 11:49 PM

She's all back together.

sighlurr · 07-03-2009, 12:26 AM

Posted in the Classifieds Section. I'm asking $6500 for it.

sighlurr · 09-03-2009, 01:35 AM

Truck is sold, but I still have the front clip.

sighlurr · 09-09-2009, 07:36 PM

As of this afternoon, she's on her way to her new home in Lousiana.

50adrod · 09-10-2009, 12:47 AM

what part of LA?

sighlurr · 09-11-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50adrod

what part of LA?

Kenner, LA

http://www.kevskars.com/

01-21-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Still no updates on the beast; I'm in the middle of pouring a 38' x 11' RV slab for the project. I'm running a 4" drain and liked this pic... Attached Images

01-22-2009, 12:15 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project 58 Indian FWIW, the 71-77 Impala/caprice frame section is exactly the same width as the frames on the 55-59. You can usually pick those up for next to nothing, and get an engine/trans as well from the same car. You will have to graft the front of teh frame back on and make some closure plates, but it isn't too bad.

01-28-2009, 01:02 AM	#3
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Removed the cab and bed from the frame this last weekend and finally ordered the Heidt's kit. Also had the RV pad poured today. Attached Images

04-13-2009, 11:40 PM	#4
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian A few updates. I finished my epoxy floor and also bought a '50 5 window. I know, but I couldn't pass on this one. The '58 will be up for sale once the Heidt's crossmember is finished and she's put back together. Attached Images

04-14-2009, 08:37 AM	#5
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Project 58 Indian Are you going to finish the chop on the 50? Looks like you've got a lot of projects goin on! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

04-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#7
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Project 58 Indian I did a Heidts on my dads 52, but we haven't driven it yet. Actually I don't even have it together...lol. It was really easy to install and the quality looked good. It does have the T bolts for the upper crossmember so I am not sure how that is going to work out. I am a machinist by trade and if we start having troubles I am sure I can fix it. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

04-19-2009, 11:01 PM	#8
fleetsidefive8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: gonzo Posts: 37	Re: Project 58 Indian good project choice. and yes rocket sides rule!

05-20-2009, 07:33 AM	#9
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Frame back from powdercoater. This will likely be put together and posting in the Classifieds Section in 3 weeks or so. Attached Images

05-20-2009, 08:05 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project 58 Indian Quite a lively discussion on MII here huh ? I realize you chose Heidts already. But, to add something to this for anyone else looking out there for a MII setup. I have ran Fatman's for literally over 100k miles on my own personal projects. Never a complaint. If I ever do another MII front end, it will be Fatman's again. As far as the T-bolt deal....The Pintos and Mustang IIs of the world have driven BILLIONS of miles using them. They flat work. Quoted from above...."in my opinion FATMANN SUCKS! week design, control arms are pourly made, Stick with ART Morrison All Chrome molly TIG WEDLED , and so on. & the estetics of the front end you cant beat it. FAT MAN use's a "T" bolt design on the upper control arm /top hat, GARENTEED your upper control arm will slide,, there for you'll need to realighn the car/ truck there is no stopping this from happening unless you machine stops and weld them on and use a set srcew to hold them in place" I have a hard time taking that poster too seriously. His spelling and grammar are awful. That makes me think he is uneducated and probably doesn't have too firm a grasp on engineering. I trust those Ford engineers who designed the T bolt arrangement. I know none of mine have ever slipped alignment. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-20-2009, 09:47 AM	#11
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian I agree with you on grammar, kind of makes you think. I know I beat this one to death, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't cutting any corners and did it the right way for this build. I'm very anti front clip chop, but I think any aftermarket IFS (Dakota, C4, etc) is money well spent.

05-26-2009, 11:53 PM	#12
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Picked up a project hauler today that I found on Craigslist. Rust-free '70 with a '67/'68 front clip. '58 should be put back together by the end of next weekend. Attached Images

05-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#13
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Coming back together, I ran out of time this afternoon but wanted to post some pictures. I'm also officially putting this up for sale in the Classifieds section. Attached Images

06-01-2009, 08:57 PM	#14
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Boom goes the dynamite. Attached Images

06-02-2009, 08:29 AM	#15
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Project 58 Indian Can I have it please? __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

06-02-2009, 06:38 PM	#16
OYMC Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Project 58 Indian Wow...This is the first time I have seen this truck from it's begining stages... You have really come a long way, and have done an amazing job D...Keep up the excellent work! Can't wait to see how your 50 PU Turns out!



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06-04-2009, 09:47 PM	#17
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Thanks guys. Attached Images

06-11-2009, 11:49 PM	#18
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian She's all back together. Attached Images

07-03-2009, 12:26 AM	#19
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Posted in the Classifieds Section. I'm asking $6500 for it.

09-03-2009, 01:35 AM	#20
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian Truck is sold, but I still have the front clip.

09-09-2009, 07:36 PM	#21
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Project 58 Indian As of this afternoon, she's on her way to her new home in Lousiana. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 12:47 AM	#22
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