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Old 12-15-2013, 08:05 PM   #76
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Looks good.
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Old 12-22-2013, 01:21 AM   #77
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Looks good.
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Update tach welded rear C4 suspension in place.

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Old 12-22-2013, 01:30 AM   #78
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Update few pics C4 suspension layed out.

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Old 12-22-2013, 12:51 PM   #79
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Sure is going to look sweet when it's done.
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Old 12-22-2013, 01:20 PM   #80
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Harvey, looking better and better everyday! Have a good Christmas and see you next month at Turlock.
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Old 12-22-2013, 02:58 PM   #81
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I like this GMC C4 stuff thats going on here!
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:49 PM   #82
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Sure is going to look sweet when it's done.
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Harvey, looking better and better everyday! Have a good Christmas and see you next month at Turlock.
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Looking forward to the Turlock Swapmeet Jan. 25th & 26th, plan on picking up under cab p/b booster & master cylinder from Classic Performance Products.

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I like this GMC C4 stuff thats going on here!
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Merry Christmas!!

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Old 01-23-2014, 03:01 AM   #83
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Update rear C4 suspension all welded in place, have a rolling chassis with shockwave bags.
Sold pumped BB396 to bro Oscar, we installed the 396 in 1967 SS Chevelle. Looking for LS1 engine.
Next fab motor & trans mounts. Raise the bed floor 6in.

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Old 01-23-2014, 03:24 AM   #84
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More Pics

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Bags layed out!!
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Old 01-23-2014, 07:37 AM   #85
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
This is looking really nice
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Old 01-23-2014, 04:35 PM   #86
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Chassis work on the rear looks trick!
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Old 01-24-2014, 10:11 AM   #87
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Very nice.
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Old 01-28-2014, 12:39 AM   #88
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This is looking really nice
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Very nice.
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Update fab brackets for the front ridetech auto leveling sensors , rear sensors tap 1/4in x 20 threads into rear frame & lower shockwave brackets.

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Old 01-28-2014, 01:16 AM   #89
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
Update removed old bed floor & test fit fleetside bed.
Next raise bed floor 6in.

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rear 1/4 panels still needs to drop 2in more lol!!
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Re: 1958 GMC Fleetside C4
I like the stance, it looks real nice
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:06 AM   #91
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It really sits nice.
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Old 02-12-2014, 02:08 AM   #92
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It really sits nice.
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Update mounted the bed with stock cross bars, fab one short cross bar. Raised the bed floor 6in with 1 1/2x1/8 angle iron. Started mock up on widening wheel tubs 5in.
Next mock up on LS1 eng. & trans.

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Old 02-20-2014, 03:15 AM   #93
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Side view with bed mounted.
LS1 eng. & 4l60e trans. mocked up last weekend, more pics on the way!

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Old 02-20-2014, 11:21 AM   #94
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Old 02-21-2014, 03:30 AM   #95
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Update LS1 engine & 4l60e trans mounts welded in place.
Using Sanderson LS1 headers.
Next mock up on 70's chevy van tilt column & widen rear wheel tubs.

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Found on ebay used Corvette LS1 97-04 motor mount brackets GM part # 10260643 & 10260642.
New motor mounts from GM part #15254700.
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Old 02-21-2014, 10:23 AM   #96
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Fits in there real nice.
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Old 02-21-2014, 11:29 AM   #97
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I dig the muted gold color. Do you intend to keep it that color? I bet that thing will handle great. I could be wrong but I dont recall seeing ayone else using C-5 also use bags. I endorse this project...JK

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Really like the stance. Everything looks nice, I like those motor mounts.
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Old 02-25-2014, 02:52 AM   #100
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Fits in there real nice.
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Had to trim just a little off on the trans. tunnel.

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I dig the muted gold color. Do you intend to keep it that color? I bet that thing will handle great. I could be wrong but I dont recall seeing ayone else using C-5 also use bags. I endorse this project...JK

Nice workMarc
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I plan to leave O.G. paint. Detail engine, interior, & bed floor.
Looking forward to cruising with C/10 Club.

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Really like the stance. Everything looks nice, I like those motor mounts.
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97-04 Corvette motor mount brackets makes clean LS1 install.

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