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My 56 build
I started this thread by accident in the general forum, so I decided to move it here as this is where it should be. The first pictures I took with my phone had the wrong orientation. Sideways... so I’m only including a few of how the truck started! It came with a 350 /700R4 combo, which I’m replacing with an LS. I haven’t obtained one yet, but have lots to do in the meantime!
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Re: My 56 build
Enough of the sideway pics
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Re: My 56 build
This is how the c-notch ended up. And I built the shock mounts. The 3rd pic is where my final ride height should fall in the rear. I also added some 45 degree braces on a downward angle to prevent any frame flexing. Also notched them so I can still fish any brake and fuel lines down the frame. Then I c-notched the front for the rack and pinion
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Re: My 56 build
Now That i have the frame to my liking I began sheet metal work. I don’t mind the sheet metal work, but don’t really care for the finish work. I’m too much of a perfectionist
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Re: My 56 build
Here are some of the problems I have to fix! Thanks to others on this forum I decided to be more adventurous and build some of the cowl panels that needed to be replaced! So after lots of pounding n shaping I came up with new lower cowls and kick panels
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After further review of the cab I decided I needed to brace the door openings as well. I had to completey remove the a post from the step and replace the lower. I ordered a bunch of new sheet metal parts including new front cab supports. Had to build a frame to support the front of the cab using the cowl. Also cut out my new firewall. I left the hinge mounts in place so I wouldn’t have to relocate them! At this point I could finally start putting everything back tighter!
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Re: My 56 build
Hey Jason, great build page! I too am restoring a '56 Chev, I haven't really started mine, just the planning and gathering stage lol. What coilovers did you use for yours? I am going to put in a welder series 4 link (triangulate) and just want to get the right coilovers. I like the ride height you selected and I will have to do a notch too, but just not sure how much of one.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/250-Pound-L...-127632-2357-0 I really don’t know yet how they are going to ride, but the way they are mounted them I’ll be able to upgrade to QA1 if I need. If I could I would of looked for a shorter pair. I want to keep my box depth original and the coil over length are my limiting factor right now. Good luck on your build!
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Those coil overs are 14.5” eye to eye with4 inches of travel. I would prefer something closer to 12” for more adjustment in the rear. The way my truck is pictured, that’s as low as I can go in the rear.
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Re: My 56 build
id use original ...
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Re: My 56 build
I vote original as well. Nice fab work!
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Re: My 56 build
Have made some more progress. Finished the right a-post, kick panel and cowl. Now onto the floor pan and firewall. Spent most of the day fitting the floor pan. I also tore into my original hinges and there really worn! One pin was already replaced with a 3/8” bolt and another has a replacement hinge pin. The hinge with the new pin is still really bad
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After sleeping on the cup washer idea I decided to just make them. Was really simple. A washer and a piece or pipe. Got the floor welded in and the firewall tacked in place. Slowly making progress! Had to get creative with the ratchet strap to straighten the firewall! Next I’m going to replace the steps then order hinges and fit doors. I’m not going to weld the center of the floor together yet. Figure I might have to move it to adjust door gaps. We’ll see
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Re: My 56 build
if anybody else is wondering about those cupped washers, I have used the washers from newer cars with strut suspension. they use a washer similar to that on the struts. beware of the springs in there when undoing nuts though.
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Over the last two week I’ve managed to remove both steps. Found rust holes filled with mud in both lower b-posts. Ordered new for each side along with the step supports. Just cut my own steps. Plan on covering them with a piece of stainless... so flat works better. Also finish welded the firewall in place. Came out pretty good, but I’m a perfectionist
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Re: My 56 build
Very nice work!
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Wow...that's slot of work on the fenders...I'm guessing you couldn't find replacements?....looks good..
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Re: My 56 build
Thanks mongocanfly. It’s $300 for the pair of half fenders vs $1000 for a new set. I’ve also read that the new ones don’t fit well.
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you got that right. Very nice job of metal fab.
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fab work coming out nice!!! I'll be following
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Thanks, I’ve been following your build also. I plan on doing a similar inner fender.
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Lots of work, your lines look great, nice job...Jim
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Thanks, it’s definitely a labor of love
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Wow...big price difference....you did a good job on it....
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