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56myway · 02-27-2007, 09:54 PM

Here's a couple pics of it finally on the ground. Cut 2 coils out of the front, entire new brake system just being installed and ready to get the engine fired up......

Coronas56 · 02-27-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 56myway

Here's a couple pics of it finally on the ground. Cut 2 coils out of the front, entire new brake system just being installed and ready to get the engine fired up......

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CAL 58 GMC · 02-27-2007, 10:21 PM

Look'in real good! Keep up the good progress!!!

56myway · 02-27-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Look'in real good! Keep up the good progress!!!

If I only came as close to doing my truck as nice as you have done yours.. One hell of a truck there.

cajundragger · 02-27-2007, 11:12 PM

I thought you meant like laying rocker...still cool as hell though

entourageguy · 02-27-2007, 11:16 PM

Lookin good !!!

Brian ..

jds319 · 02-27-2007, 11:37 PM

What kind (and size) of rims are those? I really like the look.

Igotachevyor2 · 02-27-2007, 11:37 PM

nice stance looks good

Jebb1978 · 02-28-2007, 12:36 AM

Looks really solid! I think mine will sit simular to yours, looks good!

1-ton of fun · 02-28-2007, 12:15 PM

looks really good.

what diameter are those tires, and how high is your rocker panel off the ground?

56myway · 03-01-2007, 03:41 PM

The tires are 17x8 all the way around. I got them for a heck of a deal from a guy name street rod Jerry who used to work with Foose. I can't remember what the ofsets were on them though. The rims are American Racing (Torq Thrust II's)

1-ton of fun · 03-01-2007, 04:42 PM

i meant the tires, not the wheels. what is the overall diameter of you tire.

i am working out my final ride height, and i was just wondering how it compares to yours

56myway · 03-01-2007, 05:47 PM

The rears are 255/50/17 and the fronts are 225/50/17. If I get a different offset for the rear, I could get a wider tire.

Tri5Nerd · 03-05-2007, 11:22 PM

How many inches would you say taking out 2 coil is? I think I need to do this short term before I put air bags on.

Kabwe · 03-07-2007, 12:43 PM

If you have brand new coils springs drive the car for a while because the springs will settle. Let the springs settle before you cut them or you may have too much of a drop if you cut them first and then the springs settle. If the springs are not new this is a mute point

58 gmc · 03-07-2007, 07:40 PM

Good Lookin truck you got there, keep up the nice work and keep sending pics.

Tri5Nerd · 03-09-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

If you have brand new coils springs drive the car for a while because the springs will settle. Let the springs settle before you cut them or you may have too much of a drop if you cut them first and then the springs settle. If the springs are not new this is a mute point

I have used springs so they're alreay settled, I just need to cut them to bring the front down some.

56myway · 04-11-2007, 03:21 PM

Here is more of the color, the ghost flames will be going on next week

flatbedchev · 04-11-2007, 03:28 PM

NICE!!! thats a perfect color and stance for that truck.

I plan on our 58 GMC short fleet to be sitting lower than that once I get the Nova subframe welded on.

You GOTTA keep us updated on this one!! Nice work

56myway · 04-11-2007, 03:55 PM

I will keep you guys up to date, I am getting excited and can't wait to get it on the road.

Kabwe · 04-11-2007, 07:31 PM

Looking good man. Its going to be a really nice truck.

Tri5Nerd · 04-11-2007, 08:33 PM

You guys are amazing! The quality work that's going into these trucks are fantastic, one question;

Do you plan on painting the upper and lower valance area a different color? It's masked off that's why I ask.

Tri5

56myway · 04-11-2007, 09:48 PM

Tri 5, not it is already painted thats why it is masked off. The fenders just got painted so the ghost flames can be painted.

milehightoyz · 04-11-2007, 10:48 PM

what color is that? looks like an awesome chocie, how are you going to go about doing your ghost flames? copper pearl mixed with the base? or an ice pearl mixed in with clear? just curious, chewing on ideas for my 55 burb. sweet truck.

bondobob · 04-12-2007, 02:49 PM

Beautiful work even before the great paint job. More pictures please.

02-27-2007, 09:54 PM	#1
56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	My 56 is on the ground..... Here's a couple pics of it finally on the ground. Cut 2 coils out of the front, entire new brake system just being installed and ready to get the engine fired up...... Attached Images __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway Last edited by 56myway; 02-27-2007 at 09:58 PM.

02-27-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
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56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... The tires are 17x8 all the way around. I got them for a heck of a deal from a guy name street rod Jerry who used to work with Foose. I can't remember what the ofsets were on them though. The rims are American Racing (Torq Thrust II's) __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway

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1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... i meant the tires, not the wheels. what is the overall diameter of you tire. i am working out my final ride height, and i was just wondering how it compares to yours __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-01-2007, 05:47 PM	#13
56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... The rears are 255/50/17 and the fronts are 225/50/17. If I get a different offset for the rear, I could get a wider tire. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway

03-05-2007, 11:22 PM	#14
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04-11-2007, 03:28 PM	#19
flatbedchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Flin Flon Manitoba Posts: 327	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... NICE!!! thats a perfect color and stance for that truck. I plan on our 58 GMC short fleet to be sitting lower than that once I get the Nova subframe welded on. You GOTTA keep us updated on this one!! Nice work

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56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... I will keep you guys up to date, I am getting excited and can't wait to get it on the road. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway

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Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... Looking good man. Its going to be a really nice truck.

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Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... You guys are amazing! The quality work that's going into these trucks are fantastic, one question; Do you plan on painting the upper and lower valance area a different color? It's masked off that's why I ask. Tri5 Last edited by Tri5Nerd; 04-11-2007 at 08:33 PM.

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56myway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 94	Re: My 56 is on the ground..... Tri 5, not it is already painted thats why it is masked off. The fenders just got painted so the ghost flames can be painted. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/56myway

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