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Sam59 · 02-23-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod88

thanks alot northerngmc i apreciate the info. im almost 16 and just got it and dont really have alot of money

i hear that man, im about to turn 17 and have had my 59 since i was 14.. just find you a part time job and stick with it, little by little!

1-ton of fun · 02-24-2008, 12:03 AM

for the rear you can flip the spring. put the axle on top of it, instead of below the spring. it will drop it A LOT though.

how low do you want it?

flatbedchev · 02-24-2008, 03:24 AM

Here is an old picture of our 58 GMC project. Still looks about the same. Once we get moved back home this summer, she'll be torn down fully to the chassis

HotRod88 · 02-24-2008, 09:01 AM

yeah i want mine pretty low but not slammed. do you need any extra parts to do that?

Sam59 · 02-26-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by flatbedchev

Here is an old picture of our 58 GMC project. Still looks about the same. Once we get moved back home this summer, she'll be torn down fully to the chassis

very cool!

flatbedchev · 02-28-2008, 03:44 AM

The front clip is from a 79 NOve, along with the inline 6, tranny and rear end. We're keeping the front clip but scrapping he power train. We have a bored out 283 to drop in after the front clip is welded in properly. Then come airbags in the front shackle flip in the rear with a c notch and TONS of bodywork......eeeekk now i'm dreading starting in on it again

Sam59 · 02-28-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by flatbedchev

The front clip is from a 79 NOve, along with the inline 6, tranny and rear end. We're keeping the front clip but scrapping he power train. We have a bored out 283 to drop in after the front clip is welded in properly. Then come airbags in the front shackle flip in the rear with a c notch and TONS of bodywork......eeeekk now i'm dreading starting in on it again

haha sounds like fun! gotta do what you gotta do!

the professor · 02-29-2008, 12:02 AM

Heres mine 59 on a 80's model frame

Sam59 · 02-29-2008, 01:40 AM

very cool professor! nice truck

xakk · 02-29-2008, 03:37 AM

Here's my 57 when we pulled it out of the pasture.

Sam59 · 02-29-2008, 08:47 AM

hey you gotta start somewhere!

orgalmeister · 02-29-2008, 07:44 PM

If I ever get off my fannie I'll finish this thing someday. Really close

Sam59 · 03-01-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by orgalmeister

If I ever get off my fannie I'll finish this thing someday. Really close

i'm digging that red!

orgalmeister · 03-01-2008, 08:04 PM

Got to be the lighting... it's actually orange. The same color as those newer VW Beetles. I used a light gray sealer under it to make it pop more.

orgalmeister · 03-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Sorry, I forgot my manners... thanks.

Sam59 · 03-01-2008, 11:40 PM

like that color man

Tom Meyer · 03-06-2008, 04:43 AM

I have been working on my '57 pick'im up for 1 1/2 yrs. I think I am about 2/3's done. Check it out at http:\\http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/...k/default.aspx. There is a slideshow on this site or you can just browse the pics directly.

Sam59 · 03-06-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

I have been working on my '57 pick'im up for 1 1/2 yrs. I think I am about 2/3's done. Check it out at http:\http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/...k/default.aspx. There is a slideshow on this site or you can just browse the pics directly.

good looking pick up, nice job on the subframe!

**HOTFUN** · 03-06-2008, 06:23 PM

My favorite of all time is the 59 Custom Cab fleetside. I have three of these in the build line for my keepers. Here is a picture of my first one I found in Kansas which was the nicest original loaded 283 big window with 72k original miles that I owned for 10 years and sold for some reason for $6500 back in 2002. If you look at Barrett Jackson sale back in January 2008 it just sold for $58,000 after some new paint and seat fabric.

orgalmeister · 03-06-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

I have been working on my '57 pick'im up for 1 1/2 yrs. I think I am about 2/3's done. Check it out at http:\http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/...k/default.aspx. There is a slideshow on this site or you can just browse the pics directly.

Excellent job. what is the color? It looks a lot like mine.

Sam59 · 03-06-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

My favorite of all time is the 59 Custom Cab fleetside. I have three of these in the build line for my keepers. Here is a picture of my first one I found in Kansas which was the nicest original loaded 283 big window with 72k original miles that I owned for 10 years and sold for some reason for $6500 back in 2002. If you look at Barrett Jackson sale back in January 2008 it just sold for $58,000 after some new paint and seat fabric.

that was a good looking truck, haha man thats quite a turn around on the sell price!

Tom Meyer · 03-07-2008, 04:04 AM

Thanks...Tbis is SPI red which is pure red without any orange.

Sam59 · 03-07-2008, 09:08 AM

Definately a good looking color

Cameo Carrier · 03-08-2008, 01:24 AM

It took a while but here is mine. I have done some stuff to it in the looks dept. but nothing major as it's my daily driver and all.

Sam59 · 03-09-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cameo Carrier

It took a while but here is mine. I have done some stuff to it in the looks dept. but nothing major as it's my daily driver and all.

love your truck man, those things are untouchable!

02-24-2008, 12:03 AM	#52
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Calling all 55-59's for the rear you can flip the spring. put the axle on top of it, instead of below the spring. it will drop it A LOT though. how low do you want it? __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

02-24-2008, 03:24 AM	#53
flatbedchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Flin Flon Manitoba Posts: 327	Re: Calling all 55-59's Here is an old picture of our 58 GMC project. Still looks about the same. Once we get moved back home this summer, she'll be torn down fully to the chassis

02-24-2008, 09:01 AM	#54
HotRod88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ventura California Posts: 4	Re: Calling all 55-59's yeah i want mine pretty low but not slammed. do you need any extra parts to do that?

02-28-2008, 03:44 AM	#56
flatbedchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Flin Flon Manitoba Posts: 327	Re: Calling all 55-59's The front clip is from a 79 NOve, along with the inline 6, tranny and rear end. We're keeping the front clip but scrapping he power train. We have a bored out 283 to drop in after the front clip is welded in properly. Then come airbags in the front shackle flip in the rear with a c notch and TONS of bodywork......eeeekk now i'm dreading starting in on it again

02-29-2008, 12:02 AM	#58
the professor Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: houston Posts: 9	Re: Calling all 55-59's Heres mine 59 on a 80's model frame Attached Images

02-29-2008, 01:40 AM	#59
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: Calling all 55-59's very cool professor! nice truck

02-29-2008, 03:37 AM	#60
xakk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 50	Re: Calling all 55-59's Here's my 57 when we pulled it out of the pasture.

02-29-2008, 08:47 AM	#61
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: Calling all 55-59's hey you gotta start somewhere!

02-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#62
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Calling all 55-59's If I ever get off my fannie I'll finish this thing someday. Really close Attached Images __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

03-01-2008, 08:04 PM	#64
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Calling all 55-59's Got to be the lighting... it's actually orange. The same color as those newer VW Beetles. I used a light gray sealer under it to make it pop more. Attached Images __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

03-01-2008, 08:08 PM	#65
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Calling all 55-59's Sorry, I forgot my manners... thanks. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

03-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#66
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: Calling all 55-59's like that color man

03-06-2008, 04:43 AM	#67
Tom Meyer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 17	Re: Calling all 55-59's I have been working on my '57 pick'im up for 1 1/2 yrs. I think I am about 2/3's done. Check it out at http:\\http://www.meyerbrosrods.com/photos/...k/default.aspx. There is a slideshow on this site or you can just browse the pics directly.

03-06-2008, 06:23 PM	#69
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,142	Re: Calling all 55-59's My favorite of all time is the 59 Custom Cab fleetside. I have three of these in the build line for my keepers. Here is a picture of my first one I found in Kansas which was the nicest original loaded 283 big window with 72k original miles that I owned for 10 years and sold for some reason for $6500 back in 2002. If you look at Barrett Jackson sale back in January 2008 it just sold for $58,000 after some new paint and seat fabric. Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

03-07-2008, 04:04 AM	#72
Tom Meyer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 17	Re: Calling all 55-59's Thanks...Tbis is SPI red which is pure red without any orange.



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03-07-2008, 09:08 AM	#73
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: Calling all 55-59's Definately a good looking color

03-08-2008, 01:24 AM	#74
Cameo Carrier Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson Az. Posts: 20	Re: Calling all 55-59's It took a while but here is mine. I have done some stuff to it in the looks dept. but nothing major as it's my daily driver and all. Attached Images __________________ Is that a camaro bed on that? Last edited by Cameo Carrier; 03-08-2008 at 01:26 AM. Reason: Bad sentence structure.

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