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jam-bo383 · 07-29-2012, 03:54 PM

Just traded my '78 Jimmy for this yesterday, and I couldn't be happier! Very little rust, all-new engine, rebuilt tranny, new drive shaft, rebuilt Chevelle rear end. Only hassle is that a '62 Corvette clip was installed, so I will be replacing with a Camaro clip. Wheels/tires are brand new, & it has a Flaming River stainless tilt column. Not sure on engine specs, but she fires right up & sounds plenty healthy. The tear down starts this weekend with plans to build a solid, road-worthy driver. Can't wait to get dirty!

beanyard · 07-29-2012, 04:13 PM

Very cool
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Red Foreman · 07-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Looks like a nice find, dig them fleetsides!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-29-2012, 05:31 PM

Now THAT's gonna be nice, What are your cosmetic plans for it? I assume a grille is in order? Oh...and a real gas tank would be nice too, ha ha!

_Ogre · 07-29-2012, 06:10 PM

nice 4 eyed fleetside truck
looks like good metal to start with
we've all had that same seat at one time

1project2many · 07-29-2012, 06:35 PM

Oooh... telescoping tilt column. I've worked on plenty of those. If ya need parts, believe it or not, you're more likely to find them in a C60 than anywhere else.

Why not keep the Vette clip??

jam-bo383 · 07-29-2012, 06:45 PM

From everything I've read, the 'Vette clip is not much of an improvement over stock. It has drum brakes and getting the ride height the way I want will be a bit more difficult. I'd rather re-clip the frame using a method that will get the height down while maintaining geometry/ride. Plus, the Camaro steering will be tighter and smoother, as well as the handling. As far as plans, I did my Blazer in Hot Rod black, & I love the look. So, we're doing black with Chevy Atomic orange on the bed-bullets and on the window section of the cab. It will have a static drop with narrowed rear end and c-notch. Full exhaust w/cats and all. I'd really like a '57 front end, but If i keep it as is, I'm going with the GMC grille. It just looks better than the Chevy.

meter swinger · 07-29-2012, 07:12 PM

Yeah buddy. now you got yerrself a real "square body"

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congrats on the swap!

Kim57 · 07-30-2012, 12:33 AM

Welcome. Looks like a real nice start. Be sure and keep us up to date with plenty of pics.
Kim

entourageguy · 07-30-2012, 10:14 AM

Keep the 4 eyes!

Wheelie · 07-30-2012, 07:02 PM

Cool truck! Just FYI that is not a corvette front end. There is not a corvette chassis that has those type motor mounts or a sway bar that passes through the frame. You may want to look again at that. Good luck on the project!!

OrrieG · 07-30-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

Cool truck! Just FYI that is not a corvette front end. There is not a corvette chassis that has those type motor mounts or a sway bar that passes through the frame. You may want to look again at that. Good luck on the project!!

Time to pull the dog house so we can all take a look and help ID it!

jam-bo383 · 07-30-2012, 11:02 PM

Hmmm.. I'll have to look into that. I haven't paid much attention to the clip simply because I will be redoing it anyway! Lol! I didn't even notice the sway bar passing through like that. I know that the mounts were fabbed by the previous owner. The engine sits crooked. The tear-down starts this weekend, and the bed will be straight and primed as well. I've already located a Camaro clip and have rebuild components ordered for it. I know it's been said before, but this will be a fairly quick build (for what I'm wanting to do with it). The truck is in such good shape and we're not farming out any work, so we're not beholden to anybody else's "schedules". I'm definitely keeping a photo record of this one. First order of business upon completion will be to hand the keys to my Dad so he can take my Mom out to the drive-in! Any tips you guys can offer will be very appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Wheelie · 08-28-2012, 09:14 PM

Camaro clip is the way to go and easiest for the DIY for the money. I did the same thing on my shop truck. I kind of have a "how to" on the clip install in my build thread if you want to check it out. Just remember to measure a million times and keep everything level!

jam-bo383 · 08-29-2012, 07:30 AM

Thanks, Wheelie! Man, there's been so much going on that I haven't had time to hardly touch the truck at all. Bummer. Fortunately, i have absolutely nothing going on this weekend, and it happens to be a 3 day weekend! I located a '55 front end, and will begin tearing it down Saturday. I'll check your build thread for some direction. Thanks again!

focusedontheprize · 08-29-2012, 08:09 AM

Great looking project to start with.

You have any pictures of your '78 you traded for it?

Static all the way...

jam-bo383 · 08-29-2012, 08:22 AM

Here's the Blazer I traded. I had done a lot of work to it, but, honestly, I lost interest as it sat in the body shop for about 7 months. Besides, the '55-'59 trucks are higher up on the "gotta have" list!

meter swinger · 08-29-2012, 12:19 PM

Nice K5.

A 2wd K5 is on my "someday list" especially the round eye kind. However you made the right choice. Squares are still relitively inexpensive, 55-59's in decent shape are a different story.

lankster35 · 09-11-2012, 10:23 PM

My 59 Apache 31

OrrieG · 09-11-2012, 11:32 PM

Did you figure out what the clip is?

jam-bo383 · 09-12-2012, 12:53 AM

It is a '62 'Vette clip that was modified. I haven't had a chance to get to that thing in a while, but I'll be posting some pics within the next 2 weeks or so. Had a paying job (body/paint) take precedence, so the '59 got put on hold for a little bit. Different truck, same story, huh?!

jam-bo383 · 10-14-2012, 07:12 PM

Just though I'd post this vid that I took prior to taking things apart. Wanted to round up a few more parts before I got seriously into it. It's on now!

'59 Apache Walkaround - YouTube

Stingray59 · 10-14-2012, 09:27 PM

Awesome trade !

UKNOWME · 11-12-2012, 11:56 PM

Wish I had kept that motor
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Sin7 · 11-13-2012, 12:42 PM

excellent trade. Looking forward to more pics

07-29-2012, 03:54 PM	#1
jam-bo383 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slaton, TX Posts: 40	"New" '59! Just traded my '78 Jimmy for this yesterday, and I couldn't be happier! Very little rust, all-new engine, rebuilt tranny, new drive shaft, rebuilt Chevelle rear end. Only hassle is that a '62 Corvette clip was installed, so I will be replacing with a Camaro clip. Wheels/tires are brand new, & it has a Flaming River stainless tilt column. Not sure on engine specs, but she fires right up & sounds plenty healthy. The tear down starts this weekend with plans to build a solid, road-worthy driver. Can't wait to get dirty! Attached Images

07-29-2012, 04:13 PM	#2
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07-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#3
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: "New" '59! Looks like a nice find, dig them fleetsides! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

07-29-2012, 05:31 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: "New" '59! Now THAT's gonna be nice, What are your cosmetic plans for it? I assume a grille is in order? Oh...and a real gas tank would be nice too, ha ha!

07-29-2012, 06:10 PM	#5
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07-29-2012, 06:35 PM	#6
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: "New" '59! Oooh... telescoping tilt column. I've worked on plenty of those. If ya need parts, believe it or not, you're more likely to find them in a C60 than anywhere else. Why not keep the Vette clip??

07-29-2012, 06:45 PM	#7
jam-bo383 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slaton, TX Posts: 40	Re: "New" '59! From everything I've read, the 'Vette clip is not much of an improvement over stock. It has drum brakes and getting the ride height the way I want will be a bit more difficult. I'd rather re-clip the frame using a method that will get the height down while maintaining geometry/ride. Plus, the Camaro steering will be tighter and smoother, as well as the handling. As far as plans, I did my Blazer in Hot Rod black, & I love the look. So, we're doing black with Chevy Atomic orange on the bed-bullets and on the window section of the cab. It will have a static drop with narrowed rear end and c-notch. Full exhaust w/cats and all. I'd really like a '57 front end, but If i keep it as is, I'm going with the GMC grille. It just looks better than the Chevy.

07-29-2012, 07:12 PM	#8
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: "New" '59! Yeah buddy. now you got yerrself a real "square body" . congrats on the swap!

07-30-2012, 12:33 AM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: "New" '59! Welcome. Looks like a real nice start. Be sure and keep us up to date with plenty of pics. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-30-2012, 10:14 AM	#10
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07-30-2012, 07:02 PM	#11
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: "New" '59! Cool truck! Just FYI that is not a corvette front end. There is not a corvette chassis that has those type motor mounts or a sway bar that passes through the frame. You may want to look again at that. Good luck on the project!! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

07-30-2012, 11:02 PM	#13
jam-bo383 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slaton, TX Posts: 40	Re: "New" '59! Hmmm.. I'll have to look into that. I haven't paid much attention to the clip simply because I will be redoing it anyway! Lol! I didn't even notice the sway bar passing through like that. I know that the mounts were fabbed by the previous owner. The engine sits crooked. The tear-down starts this weekend, and the bed will be straight and primed as well. I've already located a Camaro clip and have rebuild components ordered for it. I know it's been said before, but this will be a fairly quick build (for what I'm wanting to do with it). The truck is in such good shape and we're not farming out any work, so we're not beholden to anybody else's "schedules". I'm definitely keeping a photo record of this one. First order of business upon completion will be to hand the keys to my Dad so he can take my Mom out to the drive-in! Any tips you guys can offer will be very appreciated. Thanks in advance!

08-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#14
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: "New" '59! Camaro clip is the way to go and easiest for the DIY for the money. I did the same thing on my shop truck. I kind of have a "how to" on the clip install in my build thread if you want to check it out. Just remember to measure a million times and keep everything level! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

08-29-2012, 07:30 AM	#15
jam-bo383 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slaton, TX Posts: 40	Re: "New" '59! Thanks, Wheelie! Man, there's been so much going on that I haven't had time to hardly touch the truck at all. Bummer. Fortunately, i have absolutely nothing going on this weekend, and it happens to be a 3 day weekend! I located a '55 front end, and will begin tearing it down Saturday. I'll check your build thread for some direction. Thanks again!

08-29-2012, 08:09 AM	#16
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: "New" '59! Great looking project to start with. You have any pictures of your '78 you traded for it? Static all the way... __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)



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08-29-2012, 08:22 AM	#17
jam-bo383 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slaton, TX Posts: 40	Re: "New" '59! Here's the Blazer I traded. I had done a lot of work to it, but, honestly, I lost interest as it sat in the body shop for about 7 months. Besides, the '55-'59 trucks are higher up on the "gotta have" list! Attached Images

08-29-2012, 12:19 PM	#18
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: "New" '59! Nice K5. A 2wd K5 is on my "someday list" especially the round eye kind. However you made the right choice. Squares are still relitively inexpensive, 55-59's in decent shape are a different story.

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lankster35 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 17	My new '59.... My 59 Apache 31 Attached Images

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09-12-2012, 12:53 AM	#21
jam-bo383 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slaton, TX Posts: 40	Re: "New" '59! It is a '62 'Vette clip that was modified. I haven't had a chance to get to that thing in a while, but I'll be posting some pics within the next 2 weeks or so. Had a paying job (body/paint) take precedence, so the '59 got put on hold for a little bit. Different truck, same story, huh?!

10-14-2012, 09:27 PM	#23
Stingray59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wyoming, Mi Posts: 9	Re: "New" '59! Awesome trade !

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