1958 GMC Memorial Build

[58-GMC]

Thanks guys! I will try to have more pics up after the weekend.

Wish I could take credit for the welds, lol. The shop I have it at is a 1-guy show and he does great work.

As for the headers, I'm not sure yet what I will do. If anyone has a suggestion on what works with an LS motor and Porterbuilt I'd love to here it. I've only seen what Del did to Heisenberg and Locomotive Lugnut...modified Corvette exhaust manifolds. Post #143 of this forum shows it: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=6

[OldChevysRule]

First of all, that is a good looking truck. Definitely in better shape than either of mine! You mentioned that you wanted the "brushed metal" look on your bumpers. I saw an episode of Overhaulin where Chip Foose painted stripes on the hood of an old car, I think it was a Chevelle. He painted them silver and then rubbed it with a "greenie weenie" scouring pad. It looked really cool and looked just like brushed aluminum/stainless. For the best look, you have to keep your hand moving in a strait line so that the lines are straight. It seems fairly simple, but I haven't tried it for myself. Good luck on your project. I will be watching your build.

[58-GMC]

Thanks OldChevysRule for the kind words.

You are correct, I am looking to keep the typical chrome color off the truck. I would like to accomplish a finish that has a nice contrast to the final paint color of the trcuk (most likely be a medium grey). I will take a look for the Foose Chevelle you mention. Sounds cool.

I have also thought about getting the bumpers and grille powder coated in a silver/light grey so that it looks like an aluminum or dull metal finish. Won't have the brushed effect but should still look nice. I plan to do a rendering before I get too far into color choices though, lol.

[58-GMC]

Truck made it home this last weekend. Such a great feeling to be over the suspension portion of the build.

Now on to the second phase. Getting it ready to drive!

[Mattyparty]

Oh man. I need to get cracking

[58-GMC]

Hey Matt! How is your truck coming along?

I bit the bullet and called up a different shop to get a quote on getting it driving. The truck spent one night at home and then back out it went.

Here is a pic of them loading it up and one of their sweet shop truck.

[greystoke]

Looking good Shane, looks like you have new bedsides.

[58-GMC]

Thanks greystoke – You are correct, the bedsides are new from Mar-K. Actually the entire bed is brand new including the tailgate with hidden hinges/latches.

When I decided to shorten the truck from a long bed it made the most sense to sell the old bed and buy an all new one.

[CMACDONALD1]

Truck looks great!

[Task Force Era]

Money shot right here! Your truck is looking killer man! Top of the line parts to go with an LS motor. Can't go wrong!

[Kim57]

Looks real nice.
Kim

[Mattyparty]

It's going good man. Been working on wiring. Pushing to have it on the road in a month

[58-GMC]

Thanks guys! I'll keep ya all posted on how things go with the new shop. Went over and spoke with them today on some details. Should be able to decide if I will move forward with them or not in a day or two.

Matt - Sounds like you are really moving on it!

[ChuckDriver]

Looking good, hope the new shop works out!

[58-GMC]

It's been a while. Things on the truck got put on hold as I closed on a new house and sold the old one.

Back at it. The new shop I found is awesome! They've been very understanding of the delays and move quickly when I give them the go-ahead.

I had them box the frame and weld the suspension on for a cleaner look. The frame is ready for powder.

[58-GMC]

[58-GMC]

I did a quick photoshop of my truck to see what a mint green frame would look like with a grey paint job. Actual paint color would be a metallic grey so it should have more variances (lights and darks) then seen in the images.

I have to make a choice very quickly. Was thinking of doing some white accents maybe too. I like the idea of the exterior color having a more subdued/modern color scheme, and the underside having a more vintage one.

Am I mixing too many colors if I try to add some white with the grey and mint?

[ChuckDriver]

Frame looks good, like the white top!

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Not too many colors IMHO.
Kim

[RockinKees]

I like the last pic...

[58-GMC]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have some time before final paint but I think I like the white top too. Once the truck gets back together I will take a few photos and do some better renderings.

Should be going in for powder today. Take about a week to get her back.

[greystoke]

Looking good Shane...I'm way behind. Just found out yesterday I was sent the wrong lower control arms.

[58-GMC]

Thanks greystoke – Sorry to hear you were sent the wrong control arms. Hopefully they will get it straightened out for you.

[58-GMC]

Truck went into powdercoating on Monday. Was told it would be ready for pickup next week.

I'll post pics when I have it back.

[58-GMC]

The frame is powder coated!

Haven't seen it in person yet...picking it up later today.