Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Lookin REAL good bud!

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Passenger side done.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Started a floor patch. I didn't see the point of spending close to $100 for a patch I would only use a small part of so I'm just using metal I have. It won't look factory but nobody will probably ever notice.:blah::blah:

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Looks great Steve

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Floor patches done.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

I have to fix above the windshield some spots but I'm gonna take a break from the welding,cutting, grinding. Would like to remove the cab and finish the frame cleanup and suspension.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Cleaned up the rest of the frame. Welded in some metal where I clearenced for the rac and pinion. Also removed the old trans crossmember.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Welded up everything fully and got the front suspension mocked up and the steering rack also.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Got a late 70s camero rear end and got it bolted up moved to the top of the springs, not welded until I set the pinion angle etc. Fab up me some leaf spring plates. Got it centered and good enough be able to make it roll. Got to work on shock mounts still maybe a small c notch not sure yet. Also planning on do a disc brake conversion since the price isn't really that much more than totally rebuilding all the drum brakes.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

We have a roller!

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

nice progress.
question, with the lower control arms sitting level, what angle is the upper control arm?

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I really haven't even noticed, but it needs weight on the front to get everything where it needs to be. It is stiff up front with everything new and i ordered the upper end of stiff coil springs. I will probably end up cutting a little off of them but i'm waiting till i get all the weight on it and they have time to settle.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Looks good!

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Gonna post some progress. I finished cleaning the frame and underside tof the cab. Painted and seam sealed, painted frame where cab will set.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Reinstalled cab with new mounts etc. And decided to try and mock up engine and trans.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Built some motor mounts and mocked them up. Not a professional job but I made with what I had and a welder and a grinder. I'm not as happy with the driver side it was a little different mounting wise but I think I'm gonna leave it.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

Got the trans crossmember fitted and welded on some mounts and mocked in place. It came from speedway motors universal 2in drop crossmember very happy with it.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

engine mounts look fine. curious what your driveline angle is now. angle at pinion should match but be opposite the angle at the trans. that way the vibrations cancel each other.

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project
 

if you needed to by steel for that i suggest square tubing with a decent wall thickness, then cut one side off to open it up. works well.

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I like the amount of space the 6 cylinder gives for the steering column to rack gives, should be a straight shot.;)

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I noticed that as well. nice.

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Thanks, I haven't welded the rear end perches in place yet so I can set it to a happy angle.

I was worried about that but looks like it not gonna be to bad.