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6DoF · 02-17-2023, 09:03 AM

that stance is MEAN

hardwaa · 02-19-2023, 06:02 AM

Progress. Laying it all out.
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hardwaa · 02-19-2023, 06:07 AM

Let’s try this again. Now that I found location (front to back) for rear axle time to move it up.
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hardwaa · 02-19-2023, 03:30 PM

Installed.
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hardwaa · 02-19-2023, 03:31 PM

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Installed.
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**lolife99** · 02-19-2023, 08:14 PM

Looking good!
Big step notch next?

hardwaa · 02-20-2023, 12:27 AM

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Looking good!
Big step notch next?

Yes, kind of Guessing on notch height. Rather have more room than needed vs not enuff.
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hardwaa · 02-25-2023, 10:31 PM

Notch design.
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hardwaa · 02-25-2023, 10:41 PM

A local dude Cade cut the notches for me on his plasma plasma cut table.

Today I got to lay the notches out on the truck. I am totally guessing on the notch size. I would rather the notch be a little bigger than not enuff. The top of the axle tube should be close to the top of the original frame when it’s all seats and Done. That will allow close to 5 inches of rear suspension “crush” more than I should need but I want to be able to carry parts and not worry about bottoming out.

Based on my math if the rear was to bottom out on the notch the rear of cab would be about 3 inches off the ground. (Not figuring tire sidewall flex) I always like to think if I sell the truck and the. Next guy wants to “bag” it the truck will can go lower than I ever expected.
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daveshilling · 02-28-2023, 07:59 PM

That's a healthy notch!

I'd say don't worry about the next guy, but you sell pretty much all of your truck projects, so that makes sense. I'd be shocked if you don't sell this one within 60 days of finishing it and

on to the next one!

**lolife99** · 02-25-2023, 11:43 PM

Very cool.
Love the simplicity of this truck.
Stance is going to be perfect!

6DoF · 02-27-2023, 02:54 PM

you going static drop that low?!? cuz that's LOW

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-06-2023, 02:25 PM

I must be a little low on wake up juice this morning. It took me a couple looks and re-looks to figure out the purpose of the square boat frame rails and spacers but now I've got it.

An interesting idea and one I've not seen before but then I've not see the installation of lowered rear suspension with a straight frame like yours.

Can't wait to see the further progress.

PS: PLEASE fix the rot at the bottom of your cab corners. I painted my entire truck with Rustoleum too when it was in it's shop truck iteration before I took it too far.

hardwaa · 03-07-2023, 07:42 PM

Top of notches done. Will finish bottom on Thursday.
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hardwaa · 03-10-2023, 01:00 AM

Progress.
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hardwaa · 03-12-2023, 12:26 AM

Yes!! Progress.
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hardwaa · 03-12-2023, 02:10 PM

Progress!
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**lolife99** · 03-12-2023, 04:35 PM

Love the stance!
Going to have to notch that forward crossmember for driveshaft clearance.

**youngrodder** · 03-12-2023, 07:10 PM

Perfect stance with the size tires/rims your going with. All of the hard work paid off to achieve the perfect stance.

Marc

hardwaa · 05-21-2023, 10:43 PM

Progress.
Fuel and brake Plumbing, and wiring next.
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6DoF · 05-22-2023, 11:30 AM

**youngrodder** · 05-22-2023, 11:44 AM

That frame looks very nice....Well done.

Marc

**slammed57** · 05-26-2023, 08:45 AM

lookin killer , great stance!

hardwaa · 11-10-2023, 04:17 AM

Drove it around the block today!!!!

57tailgater · 05-22-2023, 01:24 PM

How did you prep and paint the frame? I really like the satin black.

02-17-2023, 09:03 AM	#1
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,030	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC that stance is MEAN

02-19-2023, 06:02 AM	#2
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Progress. Laying it all out. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by Rickysnickers; 02-19-2023 at 11:26 AM.

02-19-2023, 06:07 AM	#3
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Let’s try this again. Now that I found location (front to back) for rear axle time to move it up. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-19-2023, 08:14 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC Looking good! Big step notch next? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-25-2023, 10:31 PM	#8
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Notch design. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-19-2023, 03:30 PM	#4
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Installed. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2023, 10:41 PM	#9
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	A local dude Cade cut the notches for me on his plasma plasma cut table. Today I got to lay the notches out on the truck. I am totally guessing on the notch size. I would rather the notch be a little bigger than not enuff. The top of the axle tube should be close to the top of the original frame when it’s all seats and Done. That will allow close to 5 inches of rear suspension “crush” more than I should need but I want to be able to carry parts and not worry about bottoming out. Based on my math if the rear was to bottom out on the notch the rear of cab would be about 3 inches off the ground. (Not figuring tire sidewall flex) I always like to think if I sell the truck and the. Next guy wants to “bag” it the truck will can go lower than I ever expected. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-28-2023, 07:59 PM	#10
daveshilling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roseville Posts: 823	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC That's a healthy notch! I'd say don't worry about the next guy, but you sell pretty much all of your truck projects, so that makes sense. I'd be shocked if you don't sell this one within 60 days of finishing it and on to the next one! __________________ My Current Trucks: 1958 Apache BBW 4.8LS/4l60 "Lucky" Built By Me 1958 GMC BBW LS1/4l60 "The Kraken" Built By Delmo

02-25-2023, 11:43 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC Very cool. Love the simplicity of this truck. Stance is going to be perfect! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-27-2023, 02:54 PM	#12
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,030	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC you going static drop that low?!? cuz that's LOW

03-06-2023, 02:25 PM	#13
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC I must be a little low on wake up juice this morning. It took me a couple looks and re-looks to figure out the purpose of the square boat frame rails and spacers but now I've got it. An interesting idea and one I've not seen before but then I've not see the installation of lowered rear suspension with a straight frame like yours. Can't wait to see the further progress. PS: PLEASE fix the rot at the bottom of your cab corners. I painted my entire truck with Rustoleum too when it was in it's shop truck iteration before I took it too far. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

03-07-2023, 07:42 PM	#14
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Top of notches done. Will finish bottom on Thursday. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-10-2023, 01:00 AM	#15
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Progress. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-12-2023, 12:26 AM	#16
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Yes!! Progress. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-12-2023, 02:10 PM	#17
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Progress! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by Rickysnickers; 03-13-2023 at 10:14 AM.



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03-12-2023, 04:35 PM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC Love the stance! Going to have to notch that forward crossmember for driveshaft clearance. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-12-2023, 07:10 PM	#19
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,756	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC Perfect stance with the size tires/rims your going with. All of the hard work paid off to achieve the perfect stance. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-21-2023, 10:43 PM	#20
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Progress. Fuel and brake Plumbing, and wiring next. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-22-2023, 11:30 AM	#21
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,030	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC

05-22-2023, 11:44 AM	#22
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,756	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC That frame looks very nice....Well done. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-26-2023, 08:45 AM	#23
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11-10-2023, 04:17 AM	#24
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 777	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC Drove it around the block today!!!! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-22-2023, 01:24 PM	#25
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 289	Re: My new Beater 1959 GMC How did you prep and paint the frame? I really like the satin black.

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