Pulled the cab off of the frame and set it on the back panel so I can seam seal and paint the floor with por-15. [IMG] [IMG] While the frame...
[IMG] [IMG] Well it took about 3 hours to get the old panel out without messing up the roof or the windshield edge. Also cut away the rotten...
Thanks! Got pics of your truck? I got my steps from Classic, and they had the reinforcement on the bottom.
Nice set of `58 fender emblems. no broken letters or mounting studs. Very little pitting. $100 plus shipping. Paypal OK. located in Ohio [IMG]
I've got some extra OE 58-59 truck fenders to sell off. Two left and one right. Not perfect but very useable. $150 each [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] I really...
Pushed the motor & trans into the corner. Time to get back onto the cab work. I've been dreading the above the windshield repair. Tried to make a...
Well I was poking around on Craig's list again. I gotta quit doing that but ya gotta jump when the deal pops up. [IMG] Got a 3 speed manual...
Head shop informed me that the head is cracked, so I'm on the hunt for another. Block cleaning continues. [IMG] Heavy stuff off. Time to strip...
Time to take a break from all the welding & grinding. Figured I'd get the parts truck running and see what I've got in the way of a motor. Pulled...
Now on to the pass side. Same thing as the other side but I took a little better pics. The before.... [IMG] And after [IMG] Butt...
Tore into the drivers side first. Ripping stuff up goes fast. [IMG] [IMG] A drill and a 4 1/2" grinder with a cut-off blade made short work...
Did a little Craig's listing and scored some fenders that are better than mine. The parts truck has fiberglass fenders (all 4). I don't care...
Next step was to get the 59 into the shop and strip it down some and assess the damage. [IMG] Front clip, doors, seat and floor mat removed....
The day I brought the project home. [IMG] This is the '59 [IMG] And here is the '58 parts truck. Cab & frame isn't as nice as the 59's. But...
Greg Plaster here. Building a '59 Chevy 1 / 2 ton shortbed. Sticking close to stock with the upgrades being limited to dual chamber master...
This is my favorite build thread. Fine job with the details. Working on bringing back a '59 Chevy step-side myself.
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