My 59 GMC Build

[wally_245]

After searching for a couple months (after moving back to SoCal), I finally found a truck. I picked it up in Bakersfield, CA two days ago. It was quite the hassle getting there (UHaul screwed up big time), but in the end, it was worth it. She is a 59 GMC, but the front clip has been swapped from a 55/56 Chevy.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/axzrjF7PBi1Zti4aA

She also has what I think is a 2nd Gen Camaro subframe on the front

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hPJivGxXBXJDXNd87

and a 'built' 350 and TH350.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rBpGNNHWLkR3bLDj7

Once I get the engine to fire, I will decide if it is going to stay or go. I would really rather have an LS, but since this sbc is already here, I am going to see how it runs.

The wiring harness is new, but only about 20% installed (if that, I actually wish it hadn't been started because now I have to try to figure out what has been done).

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AxWdYBp2SQ8nKWeE7

A lot of work has been started, but most of it wasn't finished. It has a tilt column, but again, not done very well. Now I get to figure out the wiring for that, since they chopped the harness.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ki3gBYn3MfmUnC7R6

The goal is to get it up and running in a month or two, and use it for my daily driver while I work on my 'real' project, my 68 Camaro.

Needless to say, I have my work cut out, but I think it's possible. It won't be a show truck, that's for sure, but I think it will be fun.

Parts have already started showing up, the joys of being in SoCal.

Not 100% sure the pictures will work, I haven't tried embedding from Google before, and my Flickr account needs to be upgraded. I will fix them if they don't work. And I have tons more.

Wish me luck guys