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Hubscrub

12-22-2014 08:10 AM

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

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Originally Posted by roger55 (Post 6966868)

Looks like a great project truck. Congrats!

Looks like you'll have a lot of the same rust issues I had with my '57. I detailed how I dealt with fixing all that in my build thread. If you want to see what you are going to be getting into, check it out when you get time.

Will do thanks

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Originally Posted by Lowlyfe (Post 6966985)

Sounds like our stories are kinda similar.
My oldest vehicle was an 81 mighty max and I took my 56 Chevy short box project over from its previous owner with it 75% dismantled with parts in boxes and crates so it's been awesome reading about these trucks and learning how to reassemble and repair, modify and restore it.

I'll be following your progress, as I'm looking forward to watching you turn this truck into something nice. Thankfully there are alot of good guys and gals on these forums who are knowledgeable and willing to help!

All I drive is older vehicles love them, but this 59 is a totally new area for me. Yes I love this site.

Hubscrub

12-22-2014 07:04 PM

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Grill and bumper removed without much fight. Grill will need some patchwork on bottom side but otherwise not bad.

SCHRUMGMC

12-22-2014 07:05 PM

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What was wrong with the engine and was that a rats nest in the Transmission thing ?

Hubscrub

12-23-2014 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC (Post 6967749)

What was wrong with the engine and was that a rats nest in the Transmission thing ?

Best i can tell thats an end of a connecting rod sticking out of the oil pan:hmm:and yes another rat nest. Plan on removing engine this week ill open it up to look just for fun.

SCHRUMGMC

12-23-2014 12:34 AM

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How in the lord could a mouse get there?
Good luck, upload some photos on it !!!

Hubscrub

12-23-2014 06:49 PM

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Front end is off metal surprisingly good just a few spots i'll have to work on.

Kim57

12-24-2014 12:58 AM

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

Nice progress.
Kim

Hubscrub

12-24-2014 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 6969670)

Nice progress.
Kim

thanks

Hubscrub

12-24-2014 05:51 PM

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motors out, took it apart wow what a job since it wouldn't turn with the broke rod etc. and found the the failure and oil pan killer:lol:

texasld

12-24-2014 06:01 PM

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Love the 58-59 Chevys.

That's not bad! :) haha. Just kidding. That looks rough. Nothing time and money can't fix.

Hubscrub

02-07-2015 04:10 PM

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been doing some metal work on the grill, it was rusted out in the bottom. I started on the bad side got it almost done little more tacking and grinding. The other side it is much better, then on to the body work for it. It's not perfect but i have several hours in it and saveing some cash. It will be painted anyway so i figured i would try fixing it. Would help alot if i had gas on my welder but doing the best i can. Useing a square body scrap fender for patches:smoke:

Kim57

02-07-2015 10:25 PM

Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

Repair looks good.
Kim

Hubscrub

02-07-2015 10:59 PM

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Thanks, feels good to save money and keep original stuff

Hubscrub

04-23-2015 09:23 PM

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Little update, got the grill finally all patched ready to prime, so been working on the fender but had to wait few weeks on a back ordered part. Fender almost done.

SCHRUMGMC

04-24-2015 12:20 AM

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Hey man, outstanding work on your truck

I need the lower fender patch as well, how hard was it to weld?

Hubscrub

04-24-2015 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC (Post 7146073)

Hey man, outstanding work on your truck

I need the lower fender patch as well, how hard was it to weld?

Not bad, fit was good. Parts were ordered from classic parts of america, patches were key parts brand I believe.

Kim57

04-24-2015 08:27 AM

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Fender came out real nice.
Kim

Hubscrub

04-25-2015 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 7146278)

Fender came out real nice.
Kim

Thanks learning as I go

Hubscrub

04-28-2015 08:01 PM

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Thought i was done with the fender, but saw a small rusted place and decided to fix it. Removed the headlight cup and patched it and now it's done moving on.

Hubscrub

05-20-2015 06:57 PM

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Started on the driver door, rebuilt the hinges and started sheet metal repair. Ordered some patch panels for the bottom part. If i can fix this door the other should be a breeze. :smoke:

Dan in Pasadena

05-20-2015 08:50 PM

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Just wanted to say this before the second page goes by: Terribly, terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your first child. If there's a Heaven her immaculate soul will be there waiting for her mommy & daddy that loved her so. Sincere Condolences.

On a happier subject, that engine truly THREW that rod! Yikes. Curious why you took it apart? Curiosity or tentative plan to try to rebuild it?

Hubscrub

05-20-2015 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7179936)

Thank you, I think of her and hurt everyday missing her. She did make me a better, humbler man I realize what is important in life. Not jobs, money, possessions etc. but God, family and friends and experiences. We plan on having her some siblings praying for that.

Yea, I wanted to find out, ( be nosy ) and find out what the inside of the engine looked like. I plan on either a 250 inline 6 or maybe a v8, rather have the 6 I think with maybe some hot rod parts.:smoke:

Kim57

05-21-2015 08:11 AM

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Didn't see the post about your loss. So sorry, I don't know how I could handle the loss of one of my children.
Glad you have such strong faith in the Lord.
Kim

Hubscrub

05-21-2015 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 7180375)

Didn't see the post about your loss. So sorry, I don't know how I could handle the loss of one of my children.
Glad you have such strong faith in the Lord.
Kim

Thank you, He has given and helped me with peace, even though she not here it feels so good to be a dad, i believe one of the best titles you can have is a parent. I'm am so thankful that i'm blessed.

Hubscrub

05-21-2015 08:50 PM

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While i'm waiting on parts, i decided to try to fill some holes/thin spots on the headlight bezel. It coming ok so far i really need a smaller grinder to get in there. I'm trying to save all the original metal i can in the name of learning and to save money. Sometimes maybe more work than worth don't know.:crazy:

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