59 Chevy 4x4 Truck. Post Purchase Inspection.....

Today we check out a 59 Chevy 4x4 Truck purchased from a consignment car yard. A few issues have already shown up that well take care of and check for any other potential issues
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[@doublebackagain4311]

Not only do I not 'love' the wheels, I despise them. Clean old truck, tho-

[@jackpalczynski7884]

That's a great base to build a really nice truck. I'm another who would want a "real" paint job. The interior color and paint look great and I would love that blue. I'd fix the lift to get it even front and rear. Probably lower it a couple inches from where the rear is. Smaller diameter wheels with good, offroad tires staying in the body work. Get some wrapping on the electric cables running around unprotected underneath. I'd send the thing to Carthage to get the gaps and panels fitting right. Underneath, that's an open invitation to simply remove the rust with laser or dry ice or media blasting or even plain old sand blasting, then prep, prime, paint. To really do it right, frame off and paint the same blue I'd do the exterior.

[@daviddial7010]

Interior looks like genuine artificial Naugahyde. Nice truck. Kudos for referring 4wd to an expert.

[@barrycuda3769]

Artificial Naugahyde?, is the genuine pelt off a Nauga expensive?

[@todddenio3200]

It has potential but if it was mine there are several things I would change, but it's someone else's and he likes it the way it is. The great thing about building a vehicle is each of us can choose to make it how we want it and the other guys can build theirs how they want it. We as enthusiasts need to realize that differences are what makes our hobby unique and we need to work together and defend each other's choices as long as they are safe otherwise we are at risk of losing our beloved hobby.

[@ad41340]

Good stuff man. Funny thing bout 4x4 vehicles. You gotta try and use it once or twice a month. Even if its just a couple minutes. I find that when they dont get used often the tend to fail when you need it. Either it wont shift or the hubs dont wanna turn. Thats my 2 cents.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Nice looking and driving rig,thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@hicks2182]

Dana 44 front, 12 bolt rear. both chevy. turbo 400 trans and a NP 203 transfer case with a pto where the inspection cover should be . fkn sweet combo. don’t recognize the steering box but awesome set up. pull the rear inspection cover for us lol check the gear ratio 😎see if there is a posi or locker 🤘🇨🇦🍺👌

[@TonyGeneseo]

Post purchase inspection . Absolutely agree with what you’re saying ! That thing wasn’t cheap I’m sure ! Looks beautiful and looks like some really good bones honestly. Street side ….but the aftermarket add ons look decent with some stout bracketry in my opinion. Noticed the drive shaft angle looked off to me in the video. There’s a range like any with a pinion angle to stay within and it didn’t look right to me . I love lifted trucks too and have done several lifts and that’s a real situation when you’re talking driveshaft / pinion angles and they make shims to help correct that. Damn I send you long comments ! lol. Keep,us posted pls. Take care 🍺🍺.

[@garthharris8721]

Well done Burt, yes pre inspection of a old car is important , as once you buy, it’s on you and cost is yours. If you’re buying that dream vehicle make sure it doesn’t become that nightmare, that puts you off for life.

[@mortensen1961]

There's a part of me that wants to make a four-wheeler out of my '59 Apache. . .

[@TheClampettmobile]

It's a chevy... what can I say. It runs, so be it. I appreciate older vehicles, but I'm a FORD MAN.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I like em all !! Does that make me non-binary-motive 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😂😎👍

[@GwynnOak1]

Basically a very solid old truck. Dunno what he paid, but I'm guessing too much, with the issues it has. Now in my state, it would never fly, even with antique/street rod tags. Just NO way the cops would allow wheel/tire combo hanging out like that. You'd have to cover them with flares, and yes it is a safety issue. In a good rain you'd be blinding everyone around you, with the water thrown. That's the problem with the later 4X4 axle swap, just too wide for early trucks. Count me as a hater on those wheels, goofy on a old truck. Likewise the patina! A body that clean and solid deserves better paint. Inside the cab shows how good it could look. That's all personal taste though. You're spot on about Pre rather than Post inspection. Regret at your leisure. Great content as always, Kiwi you're one of the true rare craftsmen! Alas my own stalled 59 Chevy Napco project. Smh

[@JohnBaker-ks8rd]

I know u aint a 4X4 person, but the front shocks need set more up right, laid that far back the stand a great chance of breaking and jam in a tire, the body is setting about 1 inch to far to the drvers side, and it doing the carolina squat, but other than that it decent, ur right it wont take any serious four wheelin, but it would play in a bit of mud

[@tdkrei]

Sometimes after you showing some deficiencies it would be nice to see some work too. Thanks for showing.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

As soon as I saw the Streetside thing sitting on the front seat I "uh-oh"'d loud enough that the wife stopped and asked what was wrong 😁

[@Grandadsjunk]

What a cool truck the wheels are ok a blind man would love to see them patina is a polite term for rust I missed your live stream I was down at maheno picking up my wife's 54 customline just got back its got the factory 239 sidevalve with electronic fuel injection and 4 turbos Porsche ones small

[@gulfy09]

C'mon kiwi should of taken us for a ride off road..lol... it's all good ..

[@UcantBeSerious03]

My lucky day! This is the 2nd 59 chevy truck to his my feed this evening. "Richard & Teresa Educational Transmission Videos" had uploaded an hour ago. I own a 55 with 77 running gear for 4x4

[@BeagleBob-zw7wg]

those shocks look like they had stickers on them that got burnt by the exhaust. hard to tell from a video of course. I love the double headlight styling on those old chevy`s.

[@boatnut64]

I HATE the word "PATINA"... It's "Code" for; "I can't be bothered to complete the project"... And, I HATE the "Pavement Princess" wheels and tires... That being said, I would take it, in a Heartbeat (and finish it appropriately) ❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

[@thewholls7176]

Good job Kiwi - shes a solid ild girl - I did wonder would it be legal with the front wheels Protruding the guards like that down here in Australia the cops would put a sticker on that pretty quick.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's not legal in NZ I know that!

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Cool old truck

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Have a quick look at the angle of the transfercase selector rod. When they're too steep they sorta act that way

[@josephszot5545]

I'd paint it real dark blue, midnight blue.

[@roadrunner4404]

Uncle Tony's 4x4 service. He can fix it

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I thought he only built 13 second jeeps.....

[@kelvinrf]

Can just imagine trying to put that on the road in NZ with those wheels sticking out.

[@arffadailey8055]

No hope in australia also.

[@garrypritchard1658]

In America thay dont care about other road uses as long as thay are ok fuck everyone else😢😢😢😢😢​@arffadailey8055

[@Broken_Yugo]

If the traffic laws were actually enforced you wouldn't see it in the US either.

[@kelvinrf]

@@Broken_Yugo 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@Broken_Yugo is that a law here? Federal or State??

[@donolbers]

A Toyota power steering box can be used on these, with some adaptation, of course. Im lucky, i have 454 in a '59 3600 4wd, i need to get back on it

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

This has a non standard power steer box but I'm sure what it's off...🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jimmydavis6254]

That's a nice truck...it deserves a paint job!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I will put the tail pipes out back not in front of the gas tank

[@robertmoffett3486]

Nice truck, probably about 90% good. It's crazy how they bolted the booster, though, and the fuel tank flanges are below the frame rails. It was my favorite style truck back when they were still made. My friend had a 58 Fleetside with a built 327, B&M Hydro, and high rpm torque converter. It was surprisingly fast, enough for a guy whose daily was a built GTX. Fast pickups weren't a thing in 70s NYC, so it was pretty cool in that respect. Different

[@waynebuzzell2483]

The audio is isolated. It sounds like you're on the phone. Can only hear you and no cabin noise. Also, sometimes you need to reverse the truck for 15 feet or so to get it out of 4x4. Hopefully that works. Good luck.

[@oscarwalton1188]

Matter was modeled after a 56 apache so the only difference is the 59 has dual headlights so the resemblance is understandable.

[@TAVOAu]

I do have an opinion on the wheels, but you already know which 'group' I fit into Kiwi. 🤣 Personally, an old set of 4x4 split rims, keeping the height would do it justice. Your athleticism astounds me. I must get back into some shape. That rig is in remarkably solid condition, considering its age, older than us both.

[@barrycuda3769]

I'm in your group.

[@RichieRichpobutproud]

Split rims? How about some old style steel rims with dog dish hubcaps. Good luck finding anyone that will work on split rims.

[@gulfy09]

1959 possibly same year as when kiwi was born.. great truck

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Pretty darn close!!😁😎👍

[@garyhosier4765]

Are you his brother?! Sounds like a sibling loving on his sibling. 😂

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Not to my knowledge..😳

[@garyhosier4765]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 😂

[@ManuelPerez-ip4bb]

If that front driveliine might be bent due to the weld extension and may have damaged bearings in the transfercase.

[@allhailinternalcombustion]

Nice truck...except the wheels and patina. Was it just me or did that rear driveshaft angle look a bit extreme?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Lifted trucks are always like that.....

[@nickbruni8041]

👍🏼⛽️

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

🥃😁😎👍

[@67L-88]

Does that X-fer case have two-wheel drive? I'd put it up on that rack, disconnect the shifter, and see what you can select using the box shift levers while moving things by hand. Then you'll know what you have and where. I'll guess someone with real first-hand knowledge of the case will chime in.

[@christopherc3017]

I like it. I would like to see the water pump setup if it’s 90’s model LT1. Got one from a 95 SS in the garage. My only complaint would be do something about that hot air filter connected to the throttle body.

[@jeffsr8300]

While I don't like the Tires either, I'd most definitely change the front shock angle. Other than that nice truck.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes they did rake back a long way 🤔

[@doublebackagain4311]

Once the weight of the truck is back on the suspension those front shocks gotta be leaning at ~45 degrees, basically doing nothing.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Nice looking truck. Not a big fan of those patina looks looks funny as hell but what do you do that's what people want that's what they get. But he bought this truck from one of those guys who flip vehicles. They made this thing up and it ain't working right? So like you said you got to get them pre-inspected what can you do? You did your part. Now somebody else can do theirs. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@mikemcintosh5055]

Looks like one of those Carolina leaner trucks from the side.

[@JohnBaker-ks8rd]

2 wheel driv for is all the way foward, 4 high is one notch back, neutral is another notch back, and low is all the way back

[@normstephens8354]

Definitely not a NAPCO four wheel drive unit! Some of those transfer cases need to have the transmission in reverse and slowly backing up to shift in and out of 4-wheel drive.

[@garyhosier4765]

58-59 we’re such beefy looking trucks.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Much nicer than the next generation !!

[@1998dodgejd]

Noice steel rust free body, hard to find like that.

[@jlletaw1954]

good bones

[@robertbeckler5058]

Yeah, my 58 topped out at 55. She ran fine at 50, 55 sounded a bit overburdened.

[@ronbelanger4113]

Lack of proper paint is such a "hard pass" on any of these old rigs. Take some pride in your ride!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

There are two distinct camps on the Patina. Some love it, some really don't !!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I like it. Now to me it's nicer if you have real patina. I think I would go with different wheels. That's just me

[@Sam_Eassa]

Where's the engine sound? Is it really that quiet or did you do the voice-over in post production with the original audio muted? Even Electric cars aren't that quiet. :)

[@josephszot5545]

Got a good rubber seal around windshield, looks new?

[@strangecustoms8486]

😁🇬🇸🤘

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😁😎👍

[@macho4x4warlock98]

Needs a battery hold for safety purposes .

[@67L-88]

It's a nice truck but it's been built to someone's taste and style. I'm not too fond of low-pro tires on 4x4 trucks, not a patina person, I like shiny paint and don't like the billet bits. These are just personal things and could be changed easily A set of proper wheels and tires, perhaps painted in that vintage green color (if you know what one I mean) or even the existing blue, and a few minor things it would be perfect for me.

[@philb8682]

whats up with the red truck in front of you all over the yellows ?

[@mexicanspec]

Should the post really be pre?

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

Four wheel drive on dry pavement ouch

[@joshhoman]

That truck has got the world's best mufflers on it, very quiet. The low gearing is how they got work out of those tiny engines, they often put small 6s on them. Fuel economy must be hideous.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 : Very cool Chris ! Am so old what is the shortcomings ?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Well it's not really short comings if it does what you want it to do. The customer has a hobby farm and this truck ticks all his boxes. It'll go well off road but won't handle like a sports car so is it really a short coming......😎👍

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Good point sir ! 🥃🥃

[@strokermaverick]

Not, a 4x4 guy either, but with the truck lifted. I, would think, the welded drive shaft, would be lengthened, not shortened.

[@pl5624]

That front axle u bolt looks shaky.

[@robertdinicola9225]

Im gonba say early 70s blazer. Front was wider than the back.

[@vickslab4608]

Why is the front so high? Is that what's in now? Not a fan.

[@strokermaverick]

15:06 Engine rpm and mph, sounds like, 4:56 or 4:88 gear ratio. What, was the rpm and mph, after you got it in high range?

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I prefer a 2WD, especially all original with a straight 6. But I'd take it.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's a head turner for sure !!

[@robertbeckler5058]

In 59 did they have the 250

[@mtut]

In 59 it would have been a 235, the "stovebolt" design. There was also a 261, which was really more optimal for a 3/4 to 1-ton truck. The 250 came from the new 230 which was introduced in 1962; the 250 also had a big brother, the 292 tall-deck, which I think was available in 1/2 tons but more common in the heavier trucks; lots of torque, can pull heavy loads all day long (where speed isn't your first consideration), but for light hauling and highway driving, a small V-8 was really the next step up from the 250.

[@RichL8223]

The rims are ghetto don’t match the period or patina for that really nice truck.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Certainly had a lot of comments on the wheels......

[@lessharratt8719]

That's got like 5:13's or something. That is way to low. Even 4:11's suck. Beauty though. I'm loving on it to.

[@61rampy65]

I was thinking the same thing, but, after Kiwi got it into hi range, the RPM at 60 was 2800. That translate to roughly a 3:55 axle ratio.

[@RichieRichpobutproud]

Did you say faux patina? You mean somebody did that on purpose?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

lol, yes I did and yes somebody did ! I've even seen Patina wraps done ......

[@jseal21]

A buddy of mine had a two wheel drive Ranger with such low gears that 50 in 5th had the RPMs @ 3500. That's just unnecessary in a baby truck like a Ranger.

[@williamledford5680]

With the money that was put into this shame the cheaped out onto the front saft an did home made lengthening

[@jamesjustin-n6m]

Can it pull a Ford out of a ditch?

[@SLYDIT]

Its so fkn high because the wheels rub everything if it was any lower

[@DanEBoyd]

I'd lose the wheels and paint it.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Wheels maybe......

[@FINNIUSORION]

Surprised you're not getting more views. And yeah i think im the only person under 40 that doesn't like the low profile wheels. I think they look dumb 90% of the time.

[@craigbenz4835]

Premium interior, but the brake booster isn't bolt on. I wouldn't trust the rest of the vehicle.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

We gave it a pretty thorough going over. Should be good now !!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

As someone who works at a collision repair/ body shop. Seeing a sticker on that filler panel up front really drives me crazy. Some of the other guys will leave stickers, tape, or whatever on parts and install them without a thought. I'm too OCD for that. I can't stand anything like that unless the original panel had it on there.

[@davidmiller1618]

Why paint a damn nice truck?

[@billywird]

Well sir, I have a 1972 Chevrolet four wheel drive SWB. I have had it since May of 79. The drive train is factory and it has a 350v8 with a th350 trans. You have with that transfer case four positions. Of course the transfer case stick fully forward is four wheel drive low (explains the tight gearing), the next position back is of course transfer case neutral, the next position back is two wheel drive, and the full position back is four wheel drive high. Of course when not in use the locking hubs on the front axle are put in the free position (counterclockwise) and when in use are put in the locked position (clockwise). I live on a dirt road down here in Fl and my driveway is dirt (when the monsoon rains start it is extremely muddy and requires four wheel drive) When I go out in the morning the hubs are in the locked position but the transfer case is in two wheel drive I do not drive the truck that way on hard pavement. When I need four wheel drive I either shift the transfer case into high range (you can do this while running if you let off the throttle and take the load off the case). Once I get out on the road I kick the transmission shifter into neutral and push the transfer case into two wheel drive (remember I am in four wheel high range). You can drive the truck that way but the front drive axles in the front axle are locked and the front u-joints are under load, so you are supposed to stop and unlock your hubs. Sometimes that transfer case does get stuck and I have to back into reverse and then go to neutral on the transmission. You are really only suppose to lock the front axle hubs when the transfer case is in four wheel drive. I also have a 71 Blazer that I purchased from a fellow and he was going around like others with his front hubs locked and the transfer case in two wheel drive. Well one day he was going down US 92 down there in Lakeland Fl and his front differential pinion bearing seized up and locked the front drive axle up and you can guess what happened to his axle shafts and u-joints and stub shafts and such. Sorry for this being so long and somewhat confusing. The only difference between this trucks drive train and mine is this truck has the TH400 transmission and of course that sets the transfer case back which may explain the way the front drive shaft is fixed. Of course the proper operation of these set-ups can be googled and it is recommended that the owner is aware of this and at least follows that procedure. Of course my truck is overdue but the maintenance of the axles and transfer case should be kept up as in muddy conditions they will get water in them as well as the front u-joins and suspension. I doubt this truck will see any off road use anyway.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Blanchy10]

I'm not a fan of anything fake, Patina, carbon fiber or wood.

[@Smurphenstein]

Isn't a post purchase vehicle check about as useful as a post AIDS HIV test?

[@bobclark5479]

Bad transfer case. I would get red of all the 4 wheel drive junk.

[@lindagolembieski7405]

All that work inside and they can't put a nice paint job on it . We Don't like rat rods 😢😢😢

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Every bodies different bud. The owner wanted a "Patina" truck

[@leorapsonjr7659]

Patina is hipster speak for lazy.

[@leorapsonjr7659]

Scrap those junkass rims.

[@LetGaiaLive]

Some of “us” do like the patina style! On some vehicles anyway.

[@Tolohtony]

I think this truck's paint job cost more than what you consider a "nice" paint job.

[@mexicanspec]

You let Steve take a vacation? You are a softie.

[@davidmackenzie5403]

Put a paint job Give it some Class not look like a POS