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01-23-2014, 03:01 AM | #1 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Update rear C4 suspension all welded in place, have a rolling chassis with shockwave bags.
Sold pumped BB396 to bro Oscar, we installed the 396 in 1967 SS Chevelle. Looking for LS1 engine. Next fab motor & trans mounts. Raise the bed floor 6in. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4 |
01-23-2014, 07:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
This is looking really nice
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01-23-2014, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Chassis work on the rear looks trick!
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01-24-2014, 10:11 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Very nice.
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01-28-2014, 12:39 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Fabguy, Thank You
Red Foreman, Thank you Kim57, Thank You Update fab brackets for the front ridetech auto leveling sensors , rear sensors tap 1/4in x 20 threads into rear frame & lower shockwave brackets. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...02#post6488302 |
01-28-2014, 01:16 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Update removed old bed floor & test fit fleetside bed.
Next raise bed floor 6in. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC C4 Fleetside build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...64#post6494664 rear 1/4 panels still needs to drop 2in more lol!! |
01-28-2014, 07:38 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
I like the stance, it looks real nice
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01-28-2014, 11:06 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
It really sits nice.
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Fabguy,Thank you
Kim, Thank You Update mounted the bed with stock cross bars, fab one short cross bar. Raised the bed floor 6in with 1 1/2x1/8 angle iron. Started mock up on widening wheel tubs 5in. Next mock up on LS1 eng. & trans. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post6495063 notch cross bars Last edited by hp1957; 02-12-2014 at 02:14 AM. |
02-20-2014, 03:15 AM | #10 |
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Side view with bed mounted.
LS1 eng. & 4l60e trans. mocked up last weekend, more pics on the way! Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4 |
02-20-2014, 11:21 AM | #11 |
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Looks good.
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02-21-2014, 03:30 AM | #12 |
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Kim,Thank you
Update LS1 engine & 4l60e trans mounts welded in place. Using Sanderson LS1 headers. Next mock up on 70's chevy van tilt column & widen rear wheel tubs. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=4 Found on ebay used Corvette LS1 97-04 motor mount brackets GM part # 10260643 & 10260642. New motor mounts from GM part #15254700. |
02-21-2014, 10:23 AM | #13 |
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Fits in there real nice.
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02-21-2014, 11:29 AM | #14 |
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I dig the muted gold color. Do you intend to keep it that color? I bet that thing will handle great. I could be wrong but I dont recall seeing ayone else using C-5 also use bags. I endorse this project...JK
Nice work Marc
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Nicely done!
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02-22-2014, 08:48 AM | #16 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Really like the stance. Everything looks nice, I like those motor mounts.
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Kim, Thank you
Had to trim just a little off on the trans. tunnel. Quote:
I plan to leave O.G. paint. Detail engine, interior, & bed floor. Looking forward to cruising with C/10 Club. ChuckDriver, Thank you Quote:
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02-25-2014, 03:27 AM | #18 |
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Update trim inner front fenders, bolted down the frontend.
Started mocking up rear wheel tubs. Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...15#post6543215 |
02-25-2014, 10:15 AM | #19 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
I even dig the corvette wheels. It provides a blen of old and new. I would give them a good polish and run em. Is that in your plans?
keep up the good work. Marc
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02-25-2014, 03:00 AM | #21 |
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
this truck is looking amazing i love the way it sits cant wait to see it finished
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Update widen rear wheel tubs 5 1/2in. x 16g sheet metal. Mock up ice chest & storage box, under bed floor.
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03-18-2014, 08:41 AM | #24 |
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Nice job.
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03-18-2014, 09:08 AM | #25 |
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Great storage box idea. You cab never have enough storage in these trucks.
Looking great. Marc
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