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Painter D · 06-10-2012, 10:47 PM

I picked up a 58 swb fleetside a couple of months ago and started thrashin on it so I thought I'd share the build with board.

(Hopeful) future plans include: air ride, IFS, 4link, LS motor ,Accuair, Vintage air, and a few other nice touches.

Since I couldn't find the exact truck I wanted for my budget I had to find the closest thing to it. I wanted a big window swb fleetside but ended up settling for a small window. So of course the first thing I did was convert it to a big window.

Here's some pics

Painter D · 06-10-2012, 10:56 PM

I put in some new lower cab corners while I was at it, then I adjusted the door and cab corner gap by slicing the the full length of the cab corner, moving it back about 1/16" and welded it back together. Then bodyworked it all and primed it all up.

Rude Dude · 06-10-2012, 11:15 PM

Beautiful work! my cab is off a little on one side might use your idea slice and re-weld thanks for posting.

Kim57 · 06-11-2012, 12:06 AM

Nice job on the conversion.
Kim

Chevette · 06-11-2012, 08:33 PM

Nicely done. And I like your Riv too. Love to see a pic or two.

STOCKISH · 06-11-2012, 09:05 PM

Great work man.

Painter D · 06-12-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevette

Nicely done. And I like your Riv too. Love to see a pic or two.

Here you go

Kim57 · 06-12-2012, 08:28 PM

Nice Riviera.
Kim

Chevette · 06-12-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Here you go

Very nice. I want it.

I'd really like to build one some day and do it just like you did. Thanks for the pic.

1project2many · 06-12-2012, 08:40 PM

Nice work. Love the big window conversion.

It's surprising to many people how far off the stampings were for these trucks. The centerline of my hood was almost 1/4" off center in the front and neither of the upper body lines matched the doors. And both of the passenger side doors I tried had a twist built in which kicked the top rear out by about 1/8".

Painter D · 06-17-2012, 10:28 PM

Got some more stripping, priming, and bodywork accomplished this weekend. I also got the new rear window seal from Steele Rubber co., so I threw the back glass in the truck after I gave the rear of the cab the final prime.

Kim57 · 06-18-2012, 12:31 AM

Looking sharp.
Kim

_Ogre · 06-18-2012, 11:27 AM

very nice work on the window conversion.

SCOTI · 07-02-2012, 06:47 PM

I like it. Your BBW conversion does look much more involved than mine was. Nice job!

**68jewel** · 07-06-2012, 08:28 PM

Say bro, what's been up? Watching this '58 come to life. Do you already have your LS? If not, I may have something for you. Let me know.

**lolife99** · 07-06-2012, 08:50 PM

Hey Danny,... I found your Riv pics here!
I'm subscribing to this thread to watch all the Porterbuilt suspension magic happen.
COOL TRUCK!

fullup12 · 07-08-2012, 10:05 AM

subscribed

Painter D · 07-08-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I like it. Your BBW conversion does look much more involved than mine was. Nice job!

It was more involved than I originally thought it was going to be, took me about 50 hours of labor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68jewel

Say bro, what's been up? Watching this '58 come to life. Do you already have your LS? If not, I may have something for you. Let me know.

Man I don't have it yet , won't need it for a few more months anyway. Whatcha got though?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Hey Danny,... I found your Riv pics here!
I'm subscribing to this thread to watch all the Porterbuilt suspension magic happen.
COOL TRUCK!

Thanks. Not going to have all the Dropmember stuff for atleast 4 weeks or so, then the fun will start.

I should have this thing sprayed all one color in a few weeks or so then I'll post some new pics.

Painter D · 09-06-2012, 10:18 PM

Been a while but I've made progress. Since the last update I've completed a ton of bodywork. I replaced the lower hinge pillars, installed a couple of patch panels, shaved the mirrors, the fuel filler, stake hole pockets, tailgate chains and straightened several panels on the truck.

My front and rear Porterbuilt stuff showed up so I've been busy painting all that stuff satin black. I should have some of it installed in the next couple of weeks. Here's a few pics.

**lolife99** · 09-06-2012, 10:25 PM

very nice,...

meter swinger · 09-06-2012, 11:57 PM

Looks like itll be awesome. Scribed.
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Kim57 · 09-07-2012, 12:07 AM

Really sweet looking stuff.
Kim

**68jewel** · 09-07-2012, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Man I don't have it yet , won't need it for a few more months anyway. Whatcha got though?

I have LY6 shortblocks for sale. All stock components for $2000. Brand, spankin new!!

hp1957 · 09-07-2012, 01:21 AM

Very Cool Fleetside!!

Harvey

1957 Chevy Stepside
1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build tread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...65#post5510465

thump16 · 09-07-2012, 01:27 PM

cool, my subframe PB subframe arrives this afternoon.

06-10-2012, 10:47 PM	#1
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Locomotive Lugnut I picked up a 58 swb fleetside a couple of months ago and started thrashin on it so I thought I'd share the build with board. (Hopeful) future plans include: air ride, IFS, 4link, LS motor ,Accuair, Vintage air, and a few other nice touches. Since I couldn't find the exact truck I wanted for my budget I had to find the closest thing to it. I wanted a big window swb fleetside but ended up settling for a small window. So of course the first thing I did was convert it to a big window. Here's some pics Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

06-10-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut I put in some new lower cab corners while I was at it, then I adjusted the door and cab corner gap by slicing the the full length of the cab corner, moving it back about 1/16" and welded it back together. Then bodyworked it all and primed it all up. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 06-10-2012 at 11:01 PM.

06-10-2012, 11:15 PM	#3
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Beautiful work! my cab is off a little on one side might use your idea slice and re-weld thanks for posting. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

06-11-2012, 12:06 AM	#4
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Nice job on the conversion. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-11-2012, 08:33 PM	#5
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Nicely done. And I like your Riv too. Love to see a pic or two.

06-11-2012, 09:05 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Great work man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-12-2012, 08:28 PM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Nice Riviera. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-12-2012, 08:40 PM	#10
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Nice work. Love the big window conversion. It's surprising to many people how far off the stampings were for these trucks. The centerline of my hood was almost 1/4" off center in the front and neither of the upper body lines matched the doors. And both of the passenger side doors I tried had a twist built in which kicked the top rear out by about 1/8".

06-17-2012, 10:28 PM	#11
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Got some more stripping, priming, and bodywork accomplished this weekend. I also got the new rear window seal from Steele Rubber co., so I threw the back glass in the truck after I gave the rear of the cab the final prime. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

06-18-2012, 12:31 AM	#12
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Looking sharp. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-18-2012, 11:27 AM	#13
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Locomotive Lugnut very nice work on the window conversion. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

07-02-2012, 06:47 PM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Locomotive Lugnut I like it. Your BBW conversion does look much more involved than mine was. Nice job! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-06-2012, 08:28 PM	#15
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Say bro, what's been up? Watching this '58 come to life. Do you already have your LS? If not, I may have something for you. Let me know. __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

07-06-2012, 08:50 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Hey Danny,... I found your Riv pics here! I'm subscribing to this thread to watch all the Porterbuilt suspension magic happen. COOL TRUCK! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-08-2012, 10:05 AM	#17
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09-06-2012, 10:18 PM	#19
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Been a while but I've made progress. Since the last update I've completed a ton of bodywork. I replaced the lower hinge pillars, installed a couple of patch panels, shaved the mirrors, the fuel filler, stake hole pockets, tailgate chains and straightened several panels on the truck. My front and rear Porterbuilt stuff showed up so I've been busy painting all that stuff satin black. I should have some of it installed in the next couple of weeks. Here's a few pics. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

09-06-2012, 10:25 PM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Locomotive Lugnut very nice,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-06-2012, 11:57 PM	#21
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Looks like itll be awesome. Scribed. Posted via Mobile Device

09-07-2012, 12:07 AM	#22
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Really sweet looking stuff. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-07-2012, 01:21 AM	#24
hp1957 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverbank, Ca. Posts: 150	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Very Cool Fleetside!! Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...65#post5510465

09-07-2012, 01:27 PM	#25
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Locomotive Lugnut cool, my subframe PB subframe arrives this afternoon.

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