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GATORBUILT '59 · 10-07-2006, 11:07 AM

Let me start by saying I am happy to be a member of this site. Last weekend iI install my TCI Mustang II. Here is a few Pics.

jsbgump · 10-07-2006, 11:23 AM

Looks good nice work

CAL 58 GMC · 10-07-2006, 11:23 AM

Wlemcome Gatorbuilt '59! Looks like you did a nice job on the Mustang II install. Keep us up todate on your progress and of course more pics.

Jebb1978 · 10-07-2006, 12:03 PM

That looks like a clean install, nice job! Welcome aboard!

dwcsr · 10-07-2006, 01:14 PM

Welcome. Looks good. What are you doing for motor/trans setup? We are picture whores here so anything you do we like pictures.

pgf545 · 10-07-2006, 02:17 PM

Welcome Gator....looks good. I am not to far from you, there are a couple of us that live down in this area.
Bernie

texascowboy593 · 10-07-2006, 06:25 PM

Welcome from College Station just up Hwy 6! Nice work on that IFS...

entourageguy · 10-07-2006, 07:51 PM

Yea another 4 lighter welcome aboard!!

Brian

pic of mine before the clip went on.

DennyB · 10-07-2006, 10:44 PM

Welcome Gator!
Tell us your plans and as dwcsr said, we lick pictures!

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-07-2006, 11:23 PM

Thanks everyone for the gracious welcome. Since everyone loves pictures I will do my best to document my progress. I have begun a little sheet metal work with my son. Please excuse the unfinished work, but I will post the finished(metal work) pictures later.

Zumo · 10-10-2006, 08:51 AM

Welcome.

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-13-2006, 01:15 PM

Ok,
dwcsr- To answer your question about Motor & Tranny. I have a 'Project Motor' that I built About two years ago. It a small block Chevy 400 bored .030 over. I had an Old Man tell me it is now a 406. It has 'double hump' Camaro heads with 2.02" intake & 1.60" exhaust, Bronze valve guides w/ 262 Competition Cam. Tranny is a 'street' rated 700R.

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-15-2006, 02:25 PM

Finally cut away that old trans cross member.

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-15-2006, 02:38 PM

Last weekend I finished filling in the holes in the firewall. Sanded them smooth, and glazed in some light weight body filler.

texascowboy593 · 10-15-2006, 02:39 PM

Its coming along nicely...

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-15-2006, 03:00 PM

Thanks 'TEXASCOWBOY'. Yesterday I replaced the three panels that make up the lower drivers hinge pillar pocket. I am 'BIG' advocate of only replacing the trouble areas you need. Instead of using the entire replacement panel. I still need to finish sanding down those final spot welds.

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-15-2006, 03:07 PM

Here are some more pics.

Jebb1978 · 10-17-2006, 10:06 AM

Nice clean work there, she is looking good.

Spank-a-lank · 10-17-2006, 10:34 AM

i like youre weld job. its clean. i cant wiat until my brother gets a good welder becuasestick welders are nowhere close to being that clean.

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-18-2006, 06:47 PM

Thanks 'JEBB' your compliment means alot.

GATORBUILT '59 · 11-06-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spank-a-lank

i like youre weld job. its clean. i cant wiat until my brother gets a good welder becuasestick welders are nowhere close to being that clean.

Thanks Spank-a-lank!
1 just finished up both cab corners. once i get my computer back from the shop i will upload a ton of Pics.

pgf545 · 11-06-2006, 08:01 PM

Gator, looking good!!!!!!! If there is anything I can help you with let me know.

Bernie

CAL 58 GMC · 11-07-2006, 02:30 AM

Looking good Gator! I had to replace the same panel on mine.

GATORBUILT '59 · 11-08-2006, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgf545

Gator, looking good!!!!!!! If there is anything I can help you with let me know.

Bernie

Thanks, i may need your help in finding someone w/ a rotiseiry to paint my CAB.

GATORBUILT '59 · 11-08-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Looking good Gator! I had to replace the same panel on mine.

Yeah. I finally got the CAB finished, replaced a lot of panels. Working on the Doors now.

10-07-2006, 11:07 AM	#1
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Gatorbuilt '59 Let me start by saying I am happy to be a member of this site. Last weekend iI install my TCI Mustang II. Here is a few Pics. Attached Images

10-07-2006, 11:23 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looks good nice work __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-07-2006, 11:23 AM	#3
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Wlemcome Gatorbuilt '59! Looks like you did a nice job on the Mustang II install. Keep us up todate on your progress and of course more pics. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

10-07-2006, 12:03 PM	#4
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 That looks like a clean install, nice job! Welcome aboard! __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-07-2006, 01:14 PM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Welcome. Looks good. What are you doing for motor/trans setup? We are picture whores here so anything you do we like pictures.

10-07-2006, 02:17 PM	#6
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Welcome Gator....looks good. I am not to far from you, there are a couple of us that live down in this area. Bernie

10-07-2006, 06:25 PM	#7
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Welcome from College Station just up Hwy 6! Nice work on that IFS... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-07-2006, 07:51 PM	#8
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Yea another 4 lighter welcome aboard!! Brian pic of mine before the clip went on. Attached Images __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-07-2006, 10:44 PM	#9
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10-07-2006, 11:23 PM	#10
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Thanks everyone for the gracious welcome. Since everyone loves pictures I will do my best to document my progress. I have begun a little sheet metal work with my son. Please excuse the unfinished work, but I will post the finished(metal work) pictures later. Attached Images

10-10-2006, 08:51 AM	#11
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Welcome. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

10-13-2006, 01:15 PM	#12
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Ok, dwcsr- To answer your question about Motor & Tranny. I have a 'Project Motor' that I built About two years ago. It a small block Chevy 400 bored .030 over. I had an Old Man tell me it is now a 406. It has 'double hump' Camaro heads with 2.02" intake & 1.60" exhaust, Bronze valve guides w/ 262 Competition Cam. Tranny is a 'street' rated 700R.

10-15-2006, 02:25 PM	#13
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Finally cut away that old trans cross member. Attached Images

10-15-2006, 02:38 PM	#14
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Last weekend I finished filling in the holes in the firewall. Sanded them smooth, and glazed in some light weight body filler. Attached Images

10-15-2006, 02:39 PM	#15
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Its coming along nicely... __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)



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10-15-2006, 03:00 PM	#16
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Thanks 'TEXASCOWBOY'. Yesterday I replaced the three panels that make up the lower drivers hinge pillar pocket. I am 'BIG' advocate of only replacing the trouble areas you need. Instead of using the entire replacement panel. I still need to finish sanding down those final spot welds. Attached Images

10-15-2006, 03:07 PM	#17
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Here are some more pics. Attached Images

10-17-2006, 10:06 AM	#18
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Nice clean work there, she is looking good. __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-17-2006, 10:34 AM	#19
Spank-a-lank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 29	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 i like youre weld job. its clean. i cant wiat until my brother gets a good welder becuasestick welders are nowhere close to being that clean.

10-18-2006, 06:47 PM	#20
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Thanks 'JEBB' your compliment means alot.

11-06-2006, 08:01 PM	#22
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Gator, looking good!!!!!!! If there is anything I can help you with let me know. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-07-2006, 02:30 AM	#23
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Gatorbuilt '59 Looking good Gator! I had to replace the same panel on mine. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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