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Hubscrub · 05-29-2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cape Codder

I think half the fun of driving an old vehicle is the way they drive. When you put a V8 and auto you lose that. But each of us has their own idea of what their truck should be and what fits them.

I agree, I don't like them so upgraded that it's lost all of its nostalgia.

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Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

nice progress on the vehicle =0)

Thanks

Hubscrub · 08-29-2015, 10:48 PM

Been awhile...... Got the door metal replaced finally, after putting several hours in it. Still need to body work on the body line where it meets the fender but that will come when i check it all together. First try at this much metal repair not perfect, hope it fits in the opening

Kim57 · 08-30-2015, 10:49 AM

Looks like a good repair.
Kim

Hubscrub · 08-30-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks like a good repair.
Kim

Thanks, got to fix couple of the hinge bolts before trying it.

Hubscrub · 12-31-2015, 08:49 PM

Test fitting the door I think my work might not be in vain, with some work should fit.

Hubscrub · 12-31-2015, 11:12 PM

Thanks I've been working (not because I want to) to much at work since labor day.I haven't had or made time for my projects. Took some holiday time off so trying to get something done, plus I really have to many projects.

Hubscrub · 03-03-2016, 05:39 PM

Found so time for the 59. Couple of my nuts were broke on bottom hinge one top hinge, so I took a approach at fixing them. Welded nuts to plate and plug weld them in truck. I realize i will lose some side to side movement but I can clearnce the hinge if need be.

Kim57 · 12-31-2015, 09:57 PM

Looking good.
Kim

jjzepplin · 06-16-2018, 03:30 PM

Any updates on this? I just love old trucks and you don't have gas on your welder?

Hubscrub · 06-17-2018, 09:29 AM

Been working alot on the wife's 67, I did just recently upgraded to a gas welder.

dsraven · 06-17-2018, 11:20 AM

google cage nuts for weld on versions that allow some movement for alignment purposes. maybe not the greatest for this situation due top access but great for some other stuff. some are pretty cheap on amazon

Hubscrub · 01-07-2019, 08:17 PM

Cleaned out the bed today of parts so i could remove the steel plate put in by a previous owner, welded an eye hook to it and picked it up with the hoist. Found some rotten wood lol. Name: IMG_20190107_172129560.jpg
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Hubscrub · 01-07-2019, 08:18 PM

Also got me a front crossmember so i can start the front suspension hopefully soon.

jjzepplin · 07-07-2019, 07:59 AM

That is one nice crossmember!

Hubscrub · 07-07-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

That is one nice crossmember!

Got it from speedway, very pleased with it so far.

Hubscrub · 08-19-2019, 08:04 PM

Have to order the rest of,the front suspension before i continue there . So i decided to take the bed off and at least start cleaning it up. Got to find me a rearend to use also.

Hubscrub · 04-22-2020, 07:25 PM

Been working on patch panels on the wife's 67 but had to wait on parts. So I decided to take the rear end out and do some wire wheeling.

jjzepplin · 04-23-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

Been working on patch panels on the wife's 67 but had to wait on parts. So I decided to take the rear end out and do some wire wheeling.

Hubscrub · 04-23-2020, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Lol

mikebte · 04-29-2020, 08:58 AM

Nice! That wire Wheeling can make a heck of a mess.

**72 tigger** · 05-01-2020, 09:52 PM

Looks like a nice project- following along. I was in AZ on a mission trip this past February and snapped a couple of pics of this 59?

Hubscrub · 08-26-2021, 06:13 AM

I'm still here I don't have to tell you the mess the world's been in last year or so, but I've been working 6,7 days a week for most of the last year or so. I think some relief is on the way so hopefully I can get some family and garage time in. I did manage to order me a Mustang 2 front end kit.

Hubscrub · 09-03-2021, 10:18 AM

Got the lower a arm braces, spacers welded on.

**72 tigger** · 09-04-2021, 03:15 AM

Good to see your progress!

jjzepplin · 09-06-2021, 11:35 AM

That looks nice!

08-29-2015, 10:48 PM	#2
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Been awhile...... Got the door metal replaced finally, after putting several hours in it. Still need to body work on the body line where it meets the fender but that will come when i check it all together. First try at this much metal repair not perfect, hope it fits in the opening Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

08-30-2015, 10:49 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looks like a good repair. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-31-2015, 08:49 PM	#5
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Test fitting the door I think my work might not be in vain, with some work should fit. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-31-2015, 11:12 PM	#6
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Thanks I've been working (not because I want to) to much at work since labor day.I haven't had or made time for my projects. Took some holiday time off so trying to get something done, plus I really have to many projects. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-03-2016, 05:39 PM	#7
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Found so time for the 59. Couple of my nuts were broke on bottom hinge one top hinge, so I took a approach at fixing them. Welded nuts to plate and plug weld them in truck. I realize i will lose some side to side movement but I can clearnce the hinge if need be. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-31-2015, 09:57 PM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-16-2018, 03:30 PM	#9
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,551	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Any updates on this? I just love old trucks and you don't have gas on your welder? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

06-17-2018, 09:29 AM	#10
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Been working alot on the wife's 67, I did just recently upgraded to a gas welder. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-17-2018, 11:20 AM	#11
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,913	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project google cage nuts for weld on versions that allow some movement for alignment purposes. maybe not the greatest for this situation due top access but great for some other stuff. some are pretty cheap on amazon

01-07-2019, 08:17 PM	#12
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Cleaned out the bed today of parts so i could remove the steel plate put in by a previous owner, welded an eye hook to it and picked it up with the hoist. Found some rotten wood lol. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

01-07-2019, 08:18 PM	#13
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Also got me a front crossmember so i can start the front suspension hopefully soon. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

07-07-2019, 07:59 AM	#14
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,551	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project That is one nice crossmember! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

08-19-2019, 08:04 PM	#16
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Have to order the rest of,the front suspension before i continue there . So i decided to take the bed off and at least start cleaning it up. Got to find me a rearend to use also. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-22-2020, 07:25 PM	#17
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Been working on patch panels on the wife's 67 but had to wait on parts. So I decided to take the rear end out and do some wire wheeling. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

04-29-2020, 08:58 AM	#20
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Nice! That wire Wheeling can make a heck of a mess.



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05-01-2020, 09:52 PM	#21
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,222	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Looks like a nice project- following along. I was in AZ on a mission trip this past February and snapped a couple of pics of this 59? Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

08-26-2021, 06:13 AM	#22
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project I'm still here I don't have to tell you the mess the world's been in last year or so, but I've been working 6,7 days a week for most of the last year or so. I think some relief is on the way so hopefully I can get some family and garage time in. I did manage to order me a Mustang 2 front end kit. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-03-2021, 10:18 AM	#23
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Got the lower a arm braces, spacers welded on. Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-04-2021, 03:15 AM	#24
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,222	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project Good to see your progress! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

09-06-2021, 11:35 AM	#25
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,551	Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project That looks nice! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

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