1959 fleetside build
 

Guess I ll start a build page. I bought a 59 apache fleetside not to long ago. Purchased a frame with a Camaro clip already installed. I am going to go with ridetech shockwaves up front and probably a porterbuilt in the back. I want to see how the front sits with bags before I buy the back. I am looking into purchasing a 5.3 out of a newer truck. Should be a fun build. Lots of work to do.

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Re: 1959 fleetside build
 

Welcome to the board. Call me if you ever need anything.

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Welcome.
Looks like a nice truck.
Kim

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need to make some more cuts on inner fender wells for Camaro subframe
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I have some extra inners if you want to practice ao make a template.

shockwaves installed
 

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Re: 1959 fleetside build
 

Welcome aboard, nice truck!

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Looking good.
Kim

5.3 motor and trans
 

just picked up my 5.3 motor and trans from a 2003 Tahoe with 83k miles. waiting on motor mounts and oil pan now.

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Re: 1959 fleetside build
 

Your truck is coming along nicely. Welcome!

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Great job sofar. Im doing a 79 camero clip with shock waves in my 57. Keep up the good work.

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almost done with step notch

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Re: 1959 fleetside build
 

That's going to look nice.
Kim

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I like the rounded notch

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It looks good. Are you going to make brackets and mount the bags between the tubing and top of axle?

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No, they are going on the outside, on top of trailing arms.

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Oh cool. Didn't know you were going with trailing arms. That will be neat. Did you get your front end all tightened and torqued? It's looking really good. Are you happy with the shock waves so far? I wish I could have done that or bags but just trying to get mine drivable again. I will go back and add them later.

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not yet. Once I get everything done, im going to tear down and send frame off for powdercoat. so far so good with shockwaves. im no where near driving it but I like how simple the installation was.

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Nice truck you got there. Great start on it. We did a camaro subframe in the apache also. Mind you we are still working on it. Seems like it will never get finished. Oh well. What is one more year

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Was that notch in a kit or built from scratch? I really like it and would like to do the same.

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I have a buddy that has a fabrication shop and cnc machine. he as a template that he created in the CNC for the round step notch. I can talk to him and see what he would charge to make some semi kit if your interested. let me know what all your looking for and ill ask him.

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Heyyyyyyy wait a minute....did I hear Fleetside?? Are you and PBE guy from the same town?

Great work so far keep it up. Are you keeping the 5.3 stock?

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yes, he lives up the road. I am keeping the motor stock for now.

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I am not really sure what to make of this fleetside I saw at the swap meet this past weekend. Ill let you guys judge. haha

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My truck is coming back next week from the fab shop. its sitting low. I am running 4 wheel disk brakes, which firewall master cylinder have you guys had good luck with? any ones to stay away from? also, what length steering columns have you guys been using with the Camaro clip? need to get these on order today so I can start some progress.

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:bling2: WTF looks like something from Tank Girl ....

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getting close

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Hey, you are kicking butt. Great progress.

Ps. That truck at the swap meet was hideous. The pics make it look better than real life.
I am taking a trailer load of stuff to Traders Village next month.

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that fleetside is wishing for a meteor to come and take it out of its misery ! could I get some more pics of that 4-link setup it looks interesting

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ill have some more soon. its not a 4 link. im rolling with trailing arms.

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I need to come check out your truck soon.

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Nice work.
Kim

Re: 1959 fleetside build
 

Hey just read that Brian FIelds is also from Spring Texas. Killer hot rod art.

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lookin good!

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thanks..not as nice as yours..



scored some whitewalls today
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Re: 1959 fleetside build
 

Looks real nice.
Kim

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truck is finally back from shop. Rear step notch finally installed. Looks like I may be restricted on wheel and tire sizes as a big wheel may hit the bag. Lesson learned on using this set up.

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