New with a '56
 

Well I'm new to the forum and just thought that I would post up some pics of my new 56 project. I decided 20 years ago that I would have one of these some day and that day came about 3 weeks ago.

So with out further adue, here she is.....
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12087.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12091.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12092.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12093.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12090.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12089.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...R/SDC12088.jpg

Re: New with a '56
 

Looks like a very solid truck. Keep us up to date with your progress.

Congrats on the project and Happy Building!

Re: New with a '56
 

:welcome2:
Looks like a nice start. What are your plans with it?
Kim

Re: New with a '56
 

I'm thinking LS3 engine, automatic, Atomic Orange Metallic paint. It's already about the height I want it, maybe an inch or two shorter. Most likely I'm going to put a fuel cell in the bed and shave everything on the outside. Still in the "that would be cool stage" though.

Re: New with a '56
 

**** I just looked at Eddie's 55, I think him and I are on about the same page... If his just sat level.

Re: New with a '56
 

Welcome ... looks like it fell apart when you got it home :lol:

Re: New with a '56
 

looks like a good start and :welcoem:

Re: New with a '56
 

May I ask what kind of explosives you used? :lol:

I like the way you're thinking about taking it.

Re: New with a '56
 

I just hooked it up to the Ford and it fell apart from embarrassment.

Re: New with a '56
 

LOL!!!
Kinda reminds me of what it looks like when my 50+ year old ass gets a bit out of control on a ski slope - yard sale!!!

OP: I had to run to my shop to make sure my old truck is still there, yours is identical to it!!! I'm tossing the original chassis and putting the body on a '63 GMC with an '85 front crossmember. It's going to be a lot cheaper this route than doing a front clip or swap, plus I'll get the rear trailing arm suspension.
Looks like you're minus a hood - too bad you're so far away from me, I have an extra.
Keep us posted!!!

Re: New with a '56
 

This one already has 76 camaro front clip in it. I have a hood and bed, just havn't gone to get them yet. Been buisy.