58 GMC Project

[CAL 58 GMC]

I had to change to the mounting brackets for the alternator to balance out the air conditioning compressor & alternator. I went with the top mount set up from Billet Specialties. I had to change the fuel filter and fuel line. I'm also changing from a mechanical fan do an electrical one. I have the fan but I am waiting on the aluminum shroud I ordered.

[skanave]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I had to change to the mounting brackets for the alternator to balance out the air conditioning compressor & alternator. I went with the top mount set up from Billet Specialties. I had to change the fuel filter and fuel line. I'm also changing from a mechanical fan do an electrical one. I have the fan but I am waiting on the aluminum shroud I ordered.

[dwcsr]

it looks realy good. The a arms and Radiator support, are they power coated or painted?

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

it looks realy good. The a arms and Radiator support, are they power coated or painted?

Thanks dwcsr! They are powder coated.

[Kabwe]

Man all I can see is wow you are doing it up real nice.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Man all I can see is wow you are doing it up real nice.

Thanks man! I checked out your truck, it looks like it's coming along. I like the work you did to the dash and the firewall!

[Igotachevyor2]

that is some kind of shiney..........................the yellow wires look good too against the engine paint wow

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Igotachevyor2

that is some kind of shiney..........................the yellow wires look good too against the engine paint wow

Thanks, Igotachevyor2!

[entourageguy]

WOW!!!
I'd say just run it without the front clip!!!

[mikar]

Great looking detail on you engine. I noticed in a previous page of yours you were taking your cab in to get the floor and underneath sandblasted. Is there a reason that you didn't get the entire cab blasted. Only reason I'm asking is because I'm ready to take my cab in and I want to do it right. I heard blasting will warp the metal.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by mikar

Great looking detail on you engine. I noticed in a previous page of yours you were taking your cab in to get the floor and underneath sandblasted. Is there a reason that you didn't get the entire cab blasted. Only reason I'm asking is because I'm ready to take my cab in and I want to do it right. I heard blasting will warp the metal.

I was going to have the floor blasted under the cab, but the since I wanted to under coat the bottom, my body guy just cleaned it up and sprayed under coating then paint. I had rust on the inside floor so that was the reason I had the inside blasted. I also had the entire front clip blasted. And you’re right, if whom ever does the blasting does not know what they are doing, they can warp the metal. Blasting a 1 inch thick chuck of steel is not the same as the thin metal on panels.

[Jebb1978]

I could have sworn I left a comment already about your last pics???? Either way, it looks better all the time. I bet I am almost as excited about your cab being ready as you are! I can't wait until you get that sucker back in color!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

I bet I am almost as excited about your cab being ready as you are! I can't wait until you get that sucker back in color!

Yep, me too! It should me done toward the end of next week, I hope.

[Jebb1978]

Yee Haw!

[texascowboy593]

Can't wait to see pics!!!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

Can't wait to see pics!!!

Hopfully a week from this Saturday.

[PBFAB.COM]

That is going to be (it already is!) one clean truck! Keep up the good work!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

That is going to be (it already is!) one clean truck! Keep up the good work!

Thanks Porterbuilt, I appreciate the complement!

[BigChevMan]

I've been following this thread for a while. I'm in picture withdrawl. Do a covert run to the body shop and show us some cab progress pictures!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by BigChevMan

I've been following this thread for a while. I'm in picture withdrawl. Do a covert run to the body shop and show us some cab progress pictures!

I went to the body shop today, nothing new, she's still in primer.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Okay, I’ve been going through some picture post withdrawal. So here's what I did yesterday, the first day that's been less than 100 degrees in the last 14 day's. I installed an aluminum fan shroud and electric fan after deciding to do away with the mechanical one.

[JIMBO59]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Okay, I’ve been going through some picture post withdrawal. So here's what I did yesterday, the first day that's been less than 100 degrees in the last 14 day's. I installed an aluminum fan shroud and electric fan after deciding to do away with the mechanical one.

DUDE, THAT IS SWEET. ALMOST A SHAME TO PUT A HOOD OVER IT. TOO BAD NOBODY MAKES A LEXAN HOOD TO SHOW OFF THAT ENGINE.

[texascowboy593]

That looks absoutely sweet! I have to know 2 things: Where was it purchased and how much? I've got to get one of those!!!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

That looks absoutely sweet! I have to know 2 things: Where was it purchased and how much? I've got to get one of those!!!

I bought the fan off of an e-bay auction. Here's a link from the same seller for the same fan.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-CH...1166QQtcZphoto The shroud I bought from Sumitt Racing. I tried to get the link for you but the part number SUM-381102 does not come up anymore. You might call them and see if they carry it anymore, although it was only about 3 weeks ago I ordered it.

[bronx]

Hey Cal.
Its almost a shame to put a hood over that awesome good looking engine room.
Do you get the cab back this week? Really looking forward to see it.