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_Ogre · 06-25-2012, 04:33 PM

l

king good

OrrieG · 06-25-2012, 07:05 PM

Uhhm, don't get scared but there is a snake sleeping in your tubing. Good idea.

dug224 · 06-25-2012, 08:26 PM

Conduit is a great idea! Before I folded up like a cheap lawn chair and went to the old body on a new Trailblazer/Envoy frame, I considered the same rearend. Keep the photos coming. Dug

**shadow1967** · 06-27-2012, 10:38 PM

Dad got to fun today, while I work 12hrs. I guess its better then not having a job. Great job! Where's the other one? We'll be cutting the frame in half saturday!

Kim57 · 06-28-2012, 12:02 AM

It's coming along nicely.
Kim

**shadow1967** · 06-29-2012, 08:20 PM

Well dad welded the other one, so we will be cutting the rear of the frame off this weekend. The jig did it's job.

ChuckDriver · 06-29-2012, 09:49 PM

Very cool, can't wait to see how it sits!

**shadow1967** · 06-29-2012, 11:11 PM

Took the 2nd frame out of jig and WOW. Are they even......granted one has been smoothed a little.

_Ogre · 06-30-2012, 11:39 AM

have you thought of how the wheels will fit with the frame offset like that?
typically the frame would go over the x-member to allow the wheels to fit
my 58 has P235/70R15 tires and i'm thinking 5'' to the frame,
your frame offset looks a little bigger

**shadow1967** · 06-30-2012, 12:40 PM

original frame = 34"
frame extensions= 7+7=14
New frame is 48".
Inside of fender lip is 75".
75-48=27-20 for tires, leaving 3.5" gap to manuever in. This is an old pic, where the pinion is not center but x member frame edges were not changed. The reason the frame is not on top is, I can get it 4" lower.

**shadow1967** · 06-30-2012, 01:30 PM

[QUOTE=_Ogre;5462181]have you thought of how the wheels will fit with the frame offset like that?
typically the frame would go over the x-member to allow the wheels to fit
my 58 has P235/70R15 tires and i'm thinking 5'' to the frame,
your frame offset looks a little bigger

You are thinking to the springs not the frame

**shadow1967** · 06-30-2012, 07:14 PM

Ogre, you worried me. So I mocked it up.....We will be cutting the frame sunday to tired after chores AND working this mourning.
And thanks for the electrical knowledge.

hotrod1 · 06-30-2012, 07:25 PM

what did u use for levelers? 1x1 with a bolt in the end? great idea. That is one thing that I would have saved me a bunch of time. Weld them to the frame until you are done.

**shadow1967** · 06-30-2012, 07:53 PM

1.25 square with 7/8 bolt. It was left over from the house construction. no matter how much you move the truck around you always will know your ride height or at lease your starting point.

**shadow1967** · 07-04-2012, 08:25 PM

Started frame work today... Guess there's no going back now!

**shadow1967** · 07-04-2012, 10:50 PM

well the frame work has started here is where we stand so far.....

**shadow1967** · 07-04-2012, 11:00 PM

Days ended.... time for fireworks and a beer!

Kim57 · 07-05-2012, 01:01 AM

Very cool.
Kim

**shadow1967** · 07-05-2012, 01:23 AM

Nice.
I think once you get into it it'll go much quicker for you.
Kim

Kim,
I guess you where right. It does go faster wHen you have a plan.

Stephanie · 07-05-2012, 01:55 AM

Looks really cool

And that is a really funny picture with the "no going back" caption! Haha!

_Ogre · 07-05-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow1967

You are thinking to the springs not the frame

my bad, you are correct.
just keeping you on your toes,
as if you didn't have enough to keep you up at night

OrrieG · 07-05-2012, 01:27 PM

Glad to see someone else using the old timer carpenter square. I have three, from my GGF, grandfather and fathers, use them all the time. Good progress, I wish my Dad could be helping me on mine!

**shadow1967** · 07-06-2012, 01:13 AM

We got the boxing plates over the joints and located the rear cradle. Will be working on mounts tomorrow.

**shadow1967** · 07-06-2012, 05:47 PM

Reassemblied thr rear suspenion today. Need to have in place to make mounts.

ChuckDriver · 07-06-2012, 07:29 PM

Nice progress, it's really coming together!!

06-25-2012, 04:33 PM	#151
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,670	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN lking good __________________ 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

06-25-2012, 07:05 PM	#152
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Uhhm, don't get scared but there is a snake sleeping in your tubing. Good idea. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-25-2012, 08:26 PM	#153
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Conduit is a great idea! Before I folded up like a cheap lawn chair and went to the old body on a new Trailblazer/Envoy frame, I considered the same rearend. Keep the photos coming. Dug __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

06-27-2012, 10:38 PM	#154
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Dad got to fun today, while I work 12hrs. I guess its better then not having a job. Great job! Where's the other one? We'll be cutting the frame in half saturday! Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-28-2012, 12:02 AM	#155
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN It's coming along nicely. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-29-2012, 08:20 PM	#156
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Well dad welded the other one, so we will be cutting the rear of the frame off this weekend. The jig did it's job. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-29-2012, 09:49 PM	#157
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Very cool, can't wait to see how it sits! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

06-29-2012, 11:11 PM	#158
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Took the 2nd frame out of jig and WOW. Are they even......granted one has been smoothed a little. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-30-2012, 11:39 AM	#159
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,670	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN have you thought of how the wheels will fit with the frame offset like that? typically the frame would go over the x-member to allow the wheels to fit my 58 has P235/70R15 tires and i'm thinking 5'' to the frame, your frame offset looks a little bigger __________________ 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

06-30-2012, 12:40 PM	#160
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN original frame = 34" frame extensions= 7+7=14 New frame is 48". Inside of fender lip is 75". 75-48=27-20 for tires, leaving 3.5" gap to manuever in. This is an old pic, where the pinion is not center but x member frame edges were not changed. The reason the frame is not on top is, I can get it 4" lower. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-30-2012, 01:30 PM	#161
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN [QUOTE=_Ogre;5462181]have you thought of how the wheels will fit with the frame offset like that? typically the frame would go over the x-member to allow the wheels to fit my 58 has P235/70R15 tires and i'm thinking 5'' to the frame, your frame offset looks a little bigger You are thinking to the springs not the frame Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-30-2012, 07:14 PM	#162
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Ogre, you worried me. So I mocked it up.....We will be cutting the frame sunday to tired after chores AND working this mourning. And thanks for the electrical knowledge. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

06-30-2012, 07:25 PM	#163
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN what did u use for levelers? 1x1 with a bolt in the end? great idea. That is one thing that I would have saved me a bunch of time. Weld them to the frame until you are done.

06-30-2012, 07:53 PM	#164
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN 1.25 square with 7/8 bolt. It was left over from the house construction. no matter how much you move the truck around you always will know your ride height or at lease your starting point. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-04-2012, 08:25 PM	#165
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Started frame work today... Guess there's no going back now! Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308



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07-04-2012, 10:50 PM	#166
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN well the frame work has started here is where we stand so far..... Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-04-2012, 11:00 PM	#167
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Days ended.... time for fireworks and a beer! Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-05-2012, 01:01 AM	#168
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Very cool. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-05-2012, 01:23 AM	#169
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Nice. I think once you get into it it'll go much quicker for you. Kim Kim, I guess you where right. It does go faster wHen you have a plan. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-05-2012, 01:55 AM	#170
Stephanie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Robert, MO Posts: 160	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Looks really cool And that is a really funny picture with the "no going back" caption! Haha! __________________ Boys aren't the only ones that like to get their hands dirty! \m/(@o@)\m/ 1950 Army Chevy 3100 build: The Chester Chronicles Proud Army Wife!

07-05-2012, 01:27 PM	#172
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Glad to see someone else using the old timer carpenter square. I have three, from my GGF, grandfather and fathers, use them all the time. Good progress, I wish my Dad could be helping me on mine! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-06-2012, 01:13 AM	#173
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN We got the boxing plates over the joints and located the rear cradle. Will be working on mounts tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#174
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Reassemblied thr rear suspenion today. Need to have in place to make mounts. Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

07-06-2012, 07:29 PM	#175
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN Nice progress, it's really coming together!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

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