No more hole

There was a hole on the cowl where the previous owner had mounted a antenna. Looked like he had used the hammer & chisel method... Anyway while I'm waiting on parts to mount the rear end, I decided to fill the time by filling the hole.

Here is the offending hole

I cleaned up & cut out, the area. Then made a patch to fill up what I took out

Welded up and gone, and while it is not as good as something someone like "The Candyman" would do, its strong. And with a little bit of work it will be un-noticeable.

Paint, finally

While I still have, under the cab, and the front half, left to do.  I finally have something to show for my hard work. The back half of the frame is now covered in a coat of Rust-o-leum Hammer Finish Black. Although it looks more of a very dark gray to me.

Because of the size of my shop and the lighting conditions, I want to finish the back, then turn the truck around and start on the front. So I'll be working on getting the springs and rear end mounted next.

A Clean frame

I have scraped, brushed, sanded, ground, and thought I'd never get done. But, the frame from the cab back is finally clean and ready for a coat of paint.

New springs for the 58!

I haven't mentioned the 58 in a while, but work has been progressing. A little slow maybe, but progressing.

I now have new front and rear mono springs, and the front springs have reverse eyes. this will be good for a 3 to 31/2 drop.

Tats and Rats car show

Local show today, Tats and Rats. 1st one, not big but it was a good show.

This is my friend's truck, was white for years, but now sporting a new look with flames and red primer.

Another friend of mine brought out his Model A. Outstanding car!

I don't know the owners of these others but each one was on my favorite of the day list:

Sweet GMC

Super clean Chevy

And lastly, this 66 Caddy. I could see me with a change of clothes, a roll of hundreds, and a road trip to Vegas!

Tires!

I finally saved up enough to get the rubber for the new wheels. On the front I got 235/70-15s which of course are mounted on the 15X7 rims. On the rear I got 275/60-15s mounted on the 15X8 wheels. Little wider and a little taller in the back, and they are all 4 Cooper Cobras.

Soon as I can the caps will be next.

Also noticed that I peeled the CHEVROLET logo off the tailgate? More on that later.

New Wheels

I never liked the Factory wheels on the 95, and even more than that, there was a problem. Who ever had it before me was running standard acorn lugs. With out the washer built in, that is supposed to be there, the lug nuts were eating into the wheel and wallowing out the hole. Add to this that all four tires are as bald as a cue ball ..... well trouble was a brewing!

I thought about the look I want for a long time and decided on Wheel Vintique Pickup Rallye wheels. 15X7 fronts and 15X8 rears. Short on cash I will have to wait on the caps and trim rings.

But I'm excited and can't wait to get them on!