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Old 06-07-2012, 09:05 PM   #126
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Chuckdriver, The dash will get finished when I decide on the ac-heat unit. The sure-fit unit crosses the hump in the floor. The GenII compact does not, therefore will be easier to cover up. But its not cable actuated. And I would like to do some wiring up there before to dash is welded in. And just like at work I'm waiting for supplies. The steering column and joint/ shaft was to be deliveried between 5/31-6/6 and it still not here. We are going to start the rearend this weekend to........After we go to harbor freights parking lot sale. Need(want) shrinker stretch and bead roller.
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Old 06-10-2012, 11:53 AM   #127
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Well got the bed off, And going to start the rear suspension this week. Hoping to have the rear done by July 1.
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Old 06-10-2012, 01:52 PM   #128
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Awesome! I really want to see how this comes together. You will definetly be the first to have one!
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Old 06-10-2012, 04:44 PM   #129
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Nice.
I think once you get into it it'll go much quicker for you.
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Old 06-10-2012, 06:22 PM   #130
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Game Plan done! Stay tuned for plan C.....
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Old 06-10-2012, 07:02 PM   #131
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

where did u get the blueprint? I wish I had one of those before I started my frame work. Would have saved a lot of time.
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Old 06-10-2012, 07:27 PM   #132
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where did u get the blueprint? I wish I had one of those before I started my frame work. Would have saved a lot of time.

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/
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http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...Coalition_Wiki
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...esto/index.htm
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Old 06-10-2012, 10:32 PM   #133
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Looks like it is from the factory assembly manual, scanned and enlarged. I did the same with the wiring diagram.
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Old 06-10-2012, 10:43 PM   #134
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Thanks Orrie,
the one in your sign was the one I was looking for.
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Old 06-10-2012, 11:24 PM   #135
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Great idea! I really like your thinking. So I guess your dad will get a workout in his "casual" clothes widening out that side?
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Old 06-10-2012, 11:33 PM   #136
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Well you know us californians, we like casual!
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Old 06-12-2012, 10:05 PM   #137
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

I did a little dismantling of the rearend today so I can cut the cradle. Sectioning 2.625" from it. And I received the steering joint, but no steering column.
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Old 06-14-2012, 08:14 PM   #138
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Got the remaining gut out of the cradle, did a small repair. Starting to measure for surgery this weekend.
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Old 06-15-2012, 07:24 PM   #139
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Dad got started on a relocating tool for the sectioned rearend today. So I'm guessing the fun will start tomorrow.
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Old 06-16-2012, 08:58 PM   #140
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Dad and I got a late start, having togo and get gassed up at the weld supply shop. Dad had marked it and we got started.
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Old 06-17-2012, 12:28 AM   #141
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Well we got it it half.....
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Old 06-17-2012, 01:00 AM   #142
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Before and After........And it is centered.
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

That didn't take you guys long at all.
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Old 06-17-2012, 11:04 AM   #144
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Well Guys, I'm going to say it was easier then I thought. Once I got the nerve to cut it. It when well.
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Old 06-20-2012, 08:21 PM   #145
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We made a frame rail today. How much HP can WOOD handle?
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Old 06-22-2012, 08:10 PM   #146
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

I finished my jig today. And we will call it jig 2.0! Notice where the chair is and where the welder is. Dad did some tigging today on the cradle.
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Old 06-23-2012, 07:22 PM   #147
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Got home from work this afternoon. The welder was here, aka Dad, finishing up the cradle.
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Old 06-23-2012, 07:27 PM   #148
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I got started on the frame rails. Got one cut and fitted to jig. Needs to be beveled and then it's ready for welding.
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Old 06-23-2012, 11:49 PM   #149
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Re: 1959 Fleetside REBORN

Looking good.
If you keep cracking the whip on your dad you'll be done in no time.
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Old 06-24-2012, 09:39 PM   #150
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Got it all ready to go.... WHERE'S THE WELDER......?
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