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Old 03-24-2011, 09:16 PM   #1
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Back to the fifties with a 59 project

Today i bought a 59 chevy truck, my first 50s model anything. I plan to just do alittle straighting up on it for now while i work on other projects ( the wife is a truck girl but she says you haven't finished what you got yet). I got it for $400 from a guy i known for years.
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Old 03-24-2011, 09:19 PM   #2
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

interior/235 i think no idea what trans it thay had in these years
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Old 03-24-2011, 09:23 PM   #3
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

the door is the worst part of it as i know of anyways needs a door glass vent window is laying in the seat might not complete i don't believe. The bottom hinge is messed up inside the door what could that be rusted apart? something broke i have no experience with these trucks
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Old 03-25-2011, 12:09 AM   #4
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

Cool
I think you should do the truck ahead of the other projects.
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Old 03-25-2011, 06:04 AM   #5
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the door issue is pretty common: lower door hinge support area is rusted on the door! does the motor turn over by hand? has a standard 3spd with column shift. if motor is frozen remove the plugs and fill the cylinders with a ATF/ACETONE mixture 50-50 and let it soak for a week and that should free it up. 235's are tough to kill. the carb can be rebuilt and parts house will have kit under $20.
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Old 03-25-2011, 03:32 PM   #6
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These trucks are some of the nicest ever made, enjoy it!
And luckily for us, there is a large enough demand to generate a unbelievable aftermarket scene... you can literally build a complete truck with aftermarket parts, cab and all...
All of the parts you will need can be found...
as an example, here is the complete lower door panel that can be replaced...

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Ive been working on my truck on/off for 8 years (and i'm only 25)
whenever im working on it though, I am having fun...
Enjoy it!
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Old 03-26-2011, 10:19 AM   #7
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the door issue is pretty common: lower door hinge support area is rusted on the door! does the motor turn over by hand? has a standard 3spd with column shift. if motor is frozen remove the plugs and fill the cylinders with a ATF/ACETONE mixture 50-50 and let it soak for a week and that should free it up. 235's are tough to kill. the carb can be rebuilt and parts house will have kit under $20.
yea, i took the small panel off and found the mount broke away on the hinge, not sure on the engine yet can't work on it for the rain. I want to get the door fixed and a window in to first thing to seal it up better.
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These trucks are some of the nicest ever made, enjoy it!
And luckily for us, there is a large enough demand to generate a unbelievable aftermarket scene... you can literally build a complete truck with aftermarket parts, cab and all...
All of the parts you will need can be found...
as an example, here is the complete lower door panel that can be replaced...

Classic Parts Link

Ive been working on my truck on/off for 8 years (and i'm only 25)
whenever im working on it though, I am having fun...
Enjoy it!
thanks all for the comments this will be a learning experience for me i'm a 67-72 guy mostly i have always wanted a 50's era truck though so i couldn't pass this chance up.
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:48 PM   #8
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$400 bucks is a major score! Good luck on the project and i hope you finish this one...Keep us posted on the progress.
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Old 03-26-2011, 10:20 PM   #9
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I love project threads! Got a great starting point there at prices I can only dream of.
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:44 PM   #10
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My dad rebuilt the carb on our 235 too, I can get you part number for the rebuild kit and where you got it..

he said autozone I think, never mind..

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Old 12-20-2014, 06:00 PM   #11
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

I'M BACK I haven't worked on this truck since November 2011. I knew i was going to move so i didn't take it apart. I pulled the exhaust off and transmission out and since just moved it around the yard.
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Old 12-20-2014, 06:05 PM   #12
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

Removed the intake/exhaust manifolds one in two pieces also seen why i couldn't get the motor to turn over
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Old 12-20-2014, 06:10 PM   #13
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Today got the urge (while it was dry out) to move it into the shop for some love. Took the seat out outside and cleaned out the cab. Cleaned out the bed and removed the hood to get ready to remove the engine.
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Old 12-20-2014, 06:11 PM   #14
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Found a few arrow heads in the cab.
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Old 12-20-2014, 06:16 PM   #15
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This project will test all my skills and learn me some, i plan to keep the orginal frame upgraded to an ifs and do something with the rear end. Have a choice of a 350 or and inine 6 (250)/3speed not sure yet leaning toward the inline.
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Looks like a nice start!
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Glad to see you back at it.
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Old 12-21-2014, 01:28 PM   #18
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good project !!! have fun with it
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Old 12-21-2014, 01:46 PM   #19
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..... Have a choice of a 350 or and inine 6 (250)/3speed not sure yet leaning toward the inline.
Here, let me provide a little motivation for an inline six. This isn't mine. I stole it off the 67-72 board. It's a newer 250 but it gives you a good idea how nice these engines can look, well at least if you like billet:

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Arrowheads! That thing is oooooold!
Well it is an Apache, right?
you got a deal on that thing! Keep going !
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Here, let me provide a little motivation for an inline six. This isn't mine. I stole it off the 67-72 board. It's a newer 250 but it gives you a good idea how nice these engines can look, well at least if you like billet:

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Arrowheads! That thing is oooooold!
Well it is an Apache, right?
you got a deal on that thing! Keep going !
Yea, the inlines make beautiful engines love them, yea apache didn't tie the two together till now.
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Great looking truck !!!
is that mouse dead or sleeping? Guessing dead

Love the patina
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Old 12-21-2014, 05:56 PM   #23
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Great looking truck !!!
is that mouse dead or sleeping? Guessing dead

Love the patina
Thanks,He was dead.
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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.
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Re: Back to the fifties with a 59 project

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!
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