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cajundragger · 01-15-2010, 12:12 AM

been working on a '56 chevy truck for my dad. My brother and I did the oil pan for the engine a few weekends ago, and I been working this past week on the frame.

engine specs:
trailblazer 4.2L
custom rear sump oil pan
will receive a 88mm turbo

frame specs-
front and rear sway bars
coil overs
4 link rear
heidts front
some tube work

on to the pics...some are blurry, some arent. I apologize.

cajundragger · 01-15-2010, 12:14 AM

cajundragger · 01-15-2010, 12:15 AM

thats it for now. I'll keep this updated as more happens.

**JML55** · 01-15-2010, 12:44 AM

That is a different chose of engine, looks good.

GRIMSS · 01-15-2010, 12:51 AM

Looking good. Very interested in this engine swap.

Sinisterspeed · 01-15-2010, 01:30 AM

huh.. 4.2L 5cyl.... thats a first. cool choice for something different. Frame looks awesome! At first I thought you were going to say 6.0L trailblazer SS engine.

Jebb1978 · 01-15-2010, 09:56 AM

Frame work is nice!

cajundragger · 01-15-2010, 10:20 AM

thanks guys

and its a straight 6. looking for ~600rwhp out of it.

pro1955 · 01-15-2010, 11:40 AM

I think that frame will be strong enough, looks like monster truck chassie. Nice work, looking forward to finished truck.

my67chevytruck · 01-15-2010, 12:00 PM

nice work as always Cajun... how's the progress on your brothers truck (iirc he has a 56/57)

cajundragger · 01-19-2010, 12:58 AM

my brother has a '72. He's almost done with paint, then its just a scramble to put it all back together.

cab and bed pics, but not together yet. still needs airbrushing

anyways, more frame pics...

Laid_Out_50 · 08-20-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

my brother has a '72. He's almost done with paint, then its just a scramble to put it all back together.

cab and bed pics, but not together yet. still needs airbrushing

is that all the notch that are going to put into the frame

ChevyC10Stepside350 · 05-08-2011, 12:58 AM

Anymore pics of your brother's '72 ???

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

my brother has a '72. He's almost done with paint, then its just a scramble to put it all back together.

cab and bed pics, but not together yet. still needs airbrushing

anyways, more frame pics...

cajundragger · 01-19-2010, 12:58 AM

hotrodsbyray · 01-19-2010, 03:08 PM

how are you gonna handle the electronics and wiring for the engine?

I had considered one but looking on some other sites (probably a year ago) there seemed to be some concerns about getting it wired and fired.

cajundragger · 01-19-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodsbyray

how are you gonna handle the electronics and wiring for the engine?

I had considered one but looking on some other sites (probably a year ago) there seemed to be some concerns about getting it wired and fired.

put a 3 bar MAP sensor in it to handle boost and use all OEM computer and cut the harness.

I tune with efilive, so it shouldn't be a problem.

my67chevytruck · 01-19-2010, 05:20 PM

looking good......

hotrodrookie · 01-19-2010, 09:06 PM

Sweet truck and awsome work.

Its hard to tell from the pictures but how much clearance do you have with those motor mounts if you pull out the engine? Do they clear the oil pan? Im sure they do, its just Ive never really looked at engine mounts that are completly verticle like that.

cajundragger · 01-20-2010, 12:32 AM

the sides of the engine are verticle, so Im not sure why I'd have clearance problems?

the oil pan is so deep that should the engine and trans need to come out after the cab is on for the final time, they must be separated first and the trans taken out the bottom.

I think Im unclear on what your asking though.

Kabwe · 01-22-2010, 03:43 PM

You tha man cajuindragger. Barely finished one truck and already back at it. Your brother truck is looking good and the work on the 56 is nice.

72BlckButy · 01-22-2010, 03:48 PM

Nice looking build, and your brother will have a real nice truck when finished.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-23-2010, 06:31 PM

Im sure this is gonna be another great looking ride..

Tri5Nerd · 01-23-2010, 08:20 PM

Nice job, you should check that tube that's directly behind the cab, you might have issues with the bed sitting flush, I just found that out today with my build.

Tri5

nuke1 · 01-24-2010, 12:31 AM

Great build, nice ingenuity you have there.

cajundragger · 02-07-2010, 01:34 AM

thanks guys. the bed floor will be raised to clear everything so hopefully nothing will hit.

Dad wants a cameo bed, and I'd rather not chop up a good cameo innerbed, so Im just going to build a "box" out of 1x1x16 gauge to hold the bedsides and stuff and sheet it with sheetmetal. Hopefully will have a wooden bedfloor that is hinged at the front to access the fuel tank and see the frame.

but today I got the rear sway bar and 4 link/ panhard in.

I'll try and get more pics tomorrow.

01-15-2010, 12:12 AM	#1
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	pics of my lastest work('56 truck) been working on a '56 chevy truck for my dad. My brother and I did the oil pan for the engine a few weekends ago, and I been working this past week on the frame. engine specs: trailblazer 4.2L custom rear sump oil pan will receive a 88mm turbo frame specs- front and rear sway bars coil overs 4 link rear heidts front some tube work on to the pics...some are blurry, some arent. I apologize.

01-15-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck)

01-15-2010, 12:15 AM	#3
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) thats it for now. I'll keep this updated as more happens.

01-15-2010, 12:44 AM	#4
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) That is a different chose of engine, looks good. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

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Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) huh.. 4.2L 5cyl.... thats a first. cool choice for something different. Frame looks awesome! At first I thought you were going to say 6.0L trailblazer SS engine. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build Last edited by Sinisterspeed; 01-15-2010 at 01:30 AM.

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01-15-2010, 10:20 AM	#8
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) thanks guys and its a straight 6. looking for ~600rwhp out of it.

01-15-2010, 11:40 AM	#9
pro1955 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester Wa. Posts: 68	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) I think that frame will be strong enough, looks like monster truck chassie. Nice work, looking forward to finished truck. __________________ Truck's just for the fun of it.

01-15-2010, 12:00 PM	#10
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) nice work as always Cajun... how's the progress on your brothers truck (iirc he has a 56/57) __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-19-2010, 12:58 AM	#11
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) my brother has a '72. He's almost done with paint, then its just a scramble to put it all back together. cab and bed pics, but not together yet. still needs airbrushing anyways, more frame pics...

01-19-2010, 03:08 PM	#15
hotrodsbyray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 164	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) how are you gonna handle the electronics and wiring for the engine? I had considered one but looking on some other sites (probably a year ago) there seemed to be some concerns about getting it wired and fired.

01-19-2010, 05:20 PM	#17
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) looking good...... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#18
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) Sweet truck and awsome work. Its hard to tell from the pictures but how much clearance do you have with those motor mounts if you pull out the engine? Do they clear the oil pan? Im sure they do, its just Ive never really looked at engine mounts that are completly verticle like that.

01-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#19
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) the sides of the engine are verticle, so Im not sure why I'd have clearance problems? the oil pan is so deep that should the engine and trans need to come out after the cab is on for the final time, they must be separated first and the trans taken out the bottom. I think Im unclear on what your asking though.



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01-22-2010, 03:43 PM	#20
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) You tha man cajuindragger. Barely finished one truck and already back at it. Your brother truck is looking good and the work on the 56 is nice. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-22-2010 at 04:25 PM.

01-22-2010, 03:48 PM	#21
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01-23-2010, 08:20 PM	#23
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02-07-2010, 01:34 AM	#25
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my lastest work('56 truck) thanks guys. the bed floor will be raised to clear everything so hopefully nothing will hit. Dad wants a cameo bed, and I'd rather not chop up a good cameo innerbed, so Im just going to build a "box" out of 1x1x16 gauge to hold the bedsides and stuff and sheet it with sheetmetal. Hopefully will have a wooden bedfloor that is hinged at the front to access the fuel tank and see the frame. but today I got the rear sway bar and 4 link/ panhard in. I'll try and get more pics tomorrow.

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