55.2-59 1958 Saab story - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gottattooz · 06-26-2021, 01:23 PM

Well, I'm at it again. I picked up a solid 1958 short wheel base Chevy Panel truck. It's just a roller with 1979 4x4 axles front and rear with the steering column and brake booster setup from the same truck. It also came with a 2004 Chevy suburban 2500 as a donor. The suburban is a 6.0l, 4l80e, push button 4wd, 14 bolt rear with 4:10 gears. With the wheelbase difference, there was a lot of cutting and welding to be done to fit the panel truck body on the chassis. Plus i don't want a lifted truck. So MadKidd and I worked out a trade. He got the suburban and i got his 2006 Saab 97x. It's the same wheel base, 6.0l LQ4, beefedup 4l70e trans and a 3:73 gear.

Just likes my last build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768482 , the plan is to cut out the fire wall and floor pans and set the panel truck body on the Saab floor pan, retaining all the creature comforts and driveability of a late model with the classic bodystyle on the outside.

-Josh

_Ogre · 06-27-2021, 10:32 PM

sacre bleu!

**G&R's57GMC** · 06-27-2021, 10:40 PM

Cool

1project2many · 06-28-2021, 08:57 AM

I actually kind of like the Jeep...

gottattooz · 06-28-2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

I actually kind of like the Jeep...

Thanks. So do i. Most people just see an old Jeep. Maybe a thumbs up here and there. Once in a while, someone will notice the dashboard is different and start asking questions. It performs incredibly, and I'm still beside myself that the swap actually worked.

-Josh

1project2many · 06-28-2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gottattooz

Thanks. So do i. Most people just see an old Jeep. Maybe a thumbs up here and there. Once in a while, someone will notice the dashboard is different and start asking questions. It performs incredibly, and I'm still beside myself that the swap actually worked.

-Josh

LOL. I understand that feeling.

For me, that's how I can tell I've done it right. Most folks don't notice the changes or don't realize what they're noticing. That's fine. I've found the people who really have en eye for detail are the ones most likely to appreciate the work that goes into a project like that.

I hope the panel comes out as good as the Jeep.

**Thealien** · 06-28-2021, 05:31 PM

This looks fun!

06-26-2021, 01:23 PM	#1
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 919	1958 Saab story Well, I'm at it again. I picked up a solid 1958 short wheel base Chevy Panel truck. It's just a roller with 1979 4x4 axles front and rear with the steering column and brake booster setup from the same truck. It also came with a 2004 Chevy suburban 2500 as a donor. The suburban is a 6.0l, 4l80e, push button 4wd, 14 bolt rear with 4:10 gears. With the wheelbase difference, there was a lot of cutting and welding to be done to fit the panel truck body on the chassis. Plus i don't want a lifted truck. So MadKidd and I worked out a trade. He got the suburban and i got his 2006 Saab 97x. It's the same wheel base, 6.0l LQ4, beefedup 4l70e trans and a 3:73 gear. Just likes my last build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768482 , the plan is to cut out the fire wall and floor pans and set the panel truck body on the Saab floor pan, retaining all the creature comforts and driveability of a late model with the classic bodystyle on the outside. -Josh Attached Images __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R Last edited by gottattooz; 06-26-2021 at 01:30 PM.

06-27-2021, 10:32 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 1958 Saab story sacre bleu! __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-27-2021, 10:40 PM	#3
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 1958 Saab story Cool __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

06-28-2021, 08:57 AM	#4
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 1958 Saab story I actually kind of like the Jeep...

06-28-2021, 05:31 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: 1958 Saab story This looks fun! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205



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