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10-29-2012, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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Re: Dug's 1959 Fleetside
Nice looking truck! I'm considering something similar. I picked up a 58 and 59 and between the two of them could build a pretty much original truck. I'd rather have a sweet looking 59 with all of the modern conveniences. If you don't mind me asking...what did your donor frame cost? I'm trying to keep my build "reasonably" priced so I was originally looking at a mid 80's pickup that had a beat up body, but good stuff underneath. Four wheel disc brakes sounds pretty nice though. I'm going to build a flat bed, so mounting the bed isn't an issue. I just want to drop the cab on top of the engine, tranny, frame, and then tuck everything inside. Any thoughts from someone who's been down this road before?
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Re: Dug's 1959 Fleetside
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10-30-2012, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dug's 1959 Fleetside
No, it had the six. I have a 2001 LS6 engine (out of a 2001 Corvette ZO6) that is on the engine stand. It is a really strong engine, but after pricing conversion parts vs pullout engines with all the accessories, I may buy an 5.3 envoy envoy engine and bolt it in. My son is driving the GTO so we may never finish it!!! I'm not in a super rush right now as I am working on the frame of the wife's 58 corvette restomod. The truck will have to wait it's turn.
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