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Spblack · 03-31-2016, 11:03 PM

Back again. Starting with a 58 cab and fleetside bed with trim. I plan on going with Camaro clip and air ride again. I am getting cab blasted tomorrow and ordering a new front clip to save some time. Stay tuned. Name: 20160331_194840.jpg
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Spblack · 03-31-2016, 11:07 PM

built a box and soak a bed panel in vinegar and water to tackle some rust. it worked pretty well on one side.
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Spblack · 03-31-2016, 11:09 PM

started pulling a dent along the bullet. I cut the side panel off the inside panel to rework the bullet.
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Spblack · 03-31-2016, 11:11 PM

Sand blasted and epoxied.

Spblack · 03-31-2016, 11:12 PM

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Spblack · 03-31-2016, 11:16 PM

Started on doors. I removed bottom panel that was rusted so sand blaster can knock out rust inside. That's it for now. I will post more photos tomorrow after the blasting is complete.

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59chev · 04-01-2016, 02:19 PM

I really liked your last build. I'll be watching this one.. How did you like the shockwaves on the camaro clip? Going that route again with this one?

Spblack · 04-01-2016, 04:49 PM

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I really liked your last build. I'll be watching this one.. How did you like the shockwaves on the camaro clip? Going that route again with this one?

I loved the shockwaves. easy installation and a lot of the work has been done. I am going with them again. changing a few things on this one though.

Spblack · 04-01-2016, 04:51 PM

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RockinKees · 04-01-2016, 06:24 PM

Ofcourse I stay tuned on this one!!

Saw some pics of your rust beating on FB, great tip!
Loved the blue truck, really curious what you're building now!!

Spblack · 04-13-2016, 11:34 PM

got some parts in. started working on all the patches.

Spblack · 04-13-2016, 11:36 PM

I also just ordered a scotts hotrod superslam ifs and rear 4 link setup. cant wait to get that thing installed.

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Kim57 · 04-14-2016, 08:15 AM

Coming along real nicely.
Kim

Spblack · 04-14-2016, 07:55 PM

lower door hinge pockets installed. working on rockers and cab corners tomorrow.

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Spblack · 04-14-2016, 07:58 PM

anyone know how to prevent pictures from posting sideways?

Kim57 · 04-15-2016, 08:10 AM

Repairs look good.
If the pics are from your phone I think you need to rotate them before posting.
Kim

Spblack · 04-17-2016, 10:15 PM

I got some more work done today. noticed a gap on the new rockers on the backside. I found that a few others have ran into the same issue with new rockers as well. I guess they aren't a wide as original. I will trim this and fit it properly when I remove the cab corner.

ChuckDriver · 04-17-2016, 10:22 PM

Good to see you with another cool project!

Kim57 · 04-18-2016, 08:28 AM

Repairs are looking good.
Kim

**slammed57** · 04-19-2016, 09:27 AM

Man! do I feel your pain... just a quick note.. tack weld everything in and put he doors on to make sure all the door gaps align... then weld fully. lookin good though!

BIGglaSS · 04-19-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spblack

noticed a gap on the new rockers on the backside. I found that a few others have ran into the same issue with new rockers as well. I guess they aren't a wide as original. I will trim this and fit it properly when I remove the cab corner.

Where is this gap? I will be starting on steps & rockers soon. I'm going to align the door gaps first.

big_moss · 04-19-2016, 05:13 PM

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Spblack · 04-19-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

Where is this gap? I will be starting on steps & rockers soon. I'm going to align the door gaps first.

sorry, my photos are sideways and its driving me nuts

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dwcsr · 04-21-2016, 06:44 PM

What I've done on the ones that have that gap is trim the front of the rock a bit and take a wide blunt chisel and drive the 90 degree corner back a bit. You can also slit the back edge and move that forward a bit and it usually all lines up. don't move it to far or the door edge will not look right on the rocker.

I've taken some apart that had that gap so I think its just how the trucks were made some times

dug224 · 04-21-2016, 09:55 PM

Great build. Nice job on the bed side bullet. I may need some pointers. More photos of your work!!! dug

03-31-2016, 11:03 PM	#1
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	1958 fleetside air ride build Back again. Starting with a 58 cab and fleetside bed with trim. I plan on going with Camaro clip and air ride again. I am getting cab blasted tomorrow and ordering a new front clip to save some time. Stay tuned. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

03-31-2016, 11:07 PM	#2
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build built a box and soak a bed panel in vinegar and water to tackle some rust. it worked pretty well on one side. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

03-31-2016, 11:09 PM	#3
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build started pulling a dent along the bullet. I cut the side panel off the inside panel to rework the bullet. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

03-31-2016, 11:11 PM	#4
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Sand blasted and epoxied. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

03-31-2016, 11:12 PM	#5
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

03-31-2016, 11:16 PM	#6
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Started on doors. I removed bottom panel that was rusted so sand blaster can knock out rust inside. That's it for now. I will post more photos tomorrow after the blasting is complete. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-01-2016, 02:19 PM	#7
59chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 441	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build I really liked your last build. I'll be watching this one.. How did you like the shockwaves on the camaro clip? Going that route again with this one? __________________ My Build Thread: 59 Apache - Lifelong obsession http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=622133"]59 Apache - Lifelong obsession

04-01-2016, 04:51 PM	#9
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-01-2016, 06:24 PM	#10
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Ofcourse I stay tuned on this one!! Saw some pics of your rust beating on FB, great tip! Loved the blue truck, really curious what you're building now!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

04-13-2016, 11:34 PM	#11
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build got some parts in. started working on all the patches. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-13-2016, 11:36 PM	#12
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build I also just ordered a scotts hotrod superslam ifs and rear 4 link setup. cant wait to get that thing installed. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-14-2016, 08:15 AM	#13
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Coming along real nicely. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-14-2016, 07:55 PM	#14
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build lower door hinge pockets installed. working on rockers and cab corners tomorrow. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-14-2016, 07:58 PM	#15
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build anyone know how to prevent pictures from posting sideways? __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-15-2016, 08:10 AM	#16
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Repairs look good. If the pics are from your phone I think you need to rotate them before posting. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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04-17-2016, 10:15 PM	#17
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build I got some more work done today. noticed a gap on the new rockers on the backside. I found that a few others have ran into the same issue with new rockers as well. I guess they aren't a wide as original. I will trim this and fit it properly when I remove the cab corner. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

04-17-2016, 10:22 PM	#18
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Good to see you with another cool project! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

04-18-2016, 08:28 AM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Repairs are looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-19-2016, 09:27 AM	#20
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 696	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Man! do I feel your pain... just a quick note.. tack weld everything in and put he doors on to make sure all the door gaps align... then weld fully. lookin good though! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

04-19-2016, 05:13 PM	#22
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04-21-2016, 06:44 PM	#24
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build What I've done on the ones that have that gap is trim the front of the rock a bit and take a wide blunt chisel and drive the 90 degree corner back a bit. You can also slit the back edge and move that forward a bit and it usually all lines up. don't move it to far or the door edge will not look right on the rocker. I've taken some apart that had that gap so I think its just how the trucks were made some times Attached Images

04-21-2016, 09:55 PM	#25
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: 1958 fleetside air ride build Great build. Nice job on the bed side bullet. I may need some pointers. More photos of your work!!! dug __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

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