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**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2021, 01:00 PM

It looks good.I can't wait to see it unmasked

**dennislbrooks** · 03-22-2021, 02:53 PM

Someone asked me if my new speedo for the 59 GMC worked ok, It does, an expensive little dude but I had to have one.

Other, a little more progress on the 59. I did paint the left door but did it off the truck at a 45 degree angle ---- nope -- metallic lays different so I will repaint it sometime on the truck.

**dennislbrooks** · 04-03-2021, 06:20 AM

Interior has moved forward. I have extra green carpet that I can still convert some seat panels to the green carpet. I have the bottom of the dash to finish in satin black and the steering wheel needs restored then also painted. The molded carpet came from ACC out of SC/GA/AL and has the matte backing - they did a nice job.

**dennislbrooks** · 12-28-2021, 08:38 AM

Change the front look a little. - just paint

1968 K20 · 12-29-2021, 02:08 PM

Really like everything about your truck. Cant wait to see it finished. Nice Job

**dennislbrooks** · 12-30-2021, 08:14 AM

I did change the 250 I6 for a 350. The trans and transfer case had to move forward 1.5 inches. I had to get a long yoke for the rear driveshaft. The front driveshaft is ok. This moved some weight forward so I resolved it the same as I had the 67 when I put the bbc in.

The six had been rebuilt in its life and could still be a good engine but I think it needs a new or good cam with lifters. Those parts cost new over $300. If someone took out a good cam for a 250 I6, I would be interested.

burnin oil · 12-31-2021, 02:23 AM

If you want to come get it I will give you a 250 from a parts truck. Carb is toast so no idea how well it runs

**dennislbrooks** · 12-31-2021, 06:05 AM

I take eastern TN may be toward Knoxville. I do occasionally make it that direction when I visit my daughter in Atlanta. I would buy just a good used cam if I found one. Maybe someday. 8-)

burnin oil · 01-01-2022, 12:09 AM

You guessed right but I am a good bit north.

02-12-2021, 01:00 PM	#26
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd It looks good.I can't wait to see it unmasked __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-22-2021, 02:53 PM	#27
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,762	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd Someone asked me if my new speedo for the 59 GMC worked ok, It does, an expensive little dude but I had to have one. Other, a little more progress on the 59. I did paint the left door but did it off the truck at a 45 degree angle ---- nope -- metallic lays different so I will repaint it sometime on the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 03-22-2021 at 02:55 PM. Reason: words

04-03-2021, 06:20 AM	#28
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,762	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd Interior has moved forward. I have extra green carpet that I can still convert some seat panels to the green carpet. I have the bottom of the dash to finish in satin black and the steering wheel needs restored then also painted. The molded carpet came from ACC out of SC/GA/AL and has the matte backing - they did a nice job. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

12-28-2021, 08:38 AM	#29
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,762	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd Change the front look a little. - just paint Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

12-29-2021, 02:08 PM	#30
1968 K20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 88	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd Really like everything about your truck. Cant wait to see it finished. Nice Job

12-30-2021, 08:14 AM	#31
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,762	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd I did change the 250 I6 for a 350. The trans and transfer case had to move forward 1.5 inches. I had to get a long yoke for the rear driveshaft. The front driveshaft is ok. This moved some weight forward so I resolved it the same as I had the 67 when I put the bbc in. The six had been rebuilt in its life and could still be a good engine but I think it needs a new or good cam with lifters. Those parts cost new over $300. If someone took out a good cam for a 250 I6, I would be interested. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 12-30-2021 at 08:20 AM. Reason: words

12-31-2021, 02:23 AM	#32
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,919	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd If you want to come get it I will give you a 250 from a parts truck. Carb is toast so no idea how well it runs

12-31-2021, 06:05 AM	#33
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,762	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd I take eastern TN may be toward Knoxville. I do occasionally make it that direction when I visit my daughter in Atlanta. I would buy just a good used cam if I found one. Maybe someday. 8-) __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 12-31-2021 at 06:35 AM. Reason: words

01-01-2022, 12:09 AM	#34
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,919	Re: 1959 GMC Fleet - 2wd to 4wd You guessed right but I am a good bit north.

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