New guy with truck

[56ClassicTruck]

Hi every one I am new to sit it is assume! Just what I been looking for. I have a 1956 Chevy truck I got for my son and I in 2001 he was 16 years old at the time but have not goton around to work on it all these years, bout it when we lived in Palmdale, CA and towed it Washington in 2004. Well now that I am retired it time to get started I am hoping to get lots of my information from you guys this is the first project of this kind and we will need lots of help. Here is what I have, 1956 chevy truck big window, long bed, 350 engine, 350 auto Tran on the floor, power brakes, nice chrome rims 6 lug, the cab is in good shape not cut up. (Or plans) LONG BED? well I bout a short bed in good shape and a book on how to cut frame and shorten it??? scared lol. next front suspension? I bout a 1978 LT Camaro in good shape no clue on how to do that I been looking for a video on that but no luck yet really scared LOL. I have not used a welder in over 28 years so I will need to get info on what welder to buy? Well that's what the plan is so far cant wait to get started. I will post pic's as soon as I now how. Well grate to be among you guys I have a lot of thead to read.

[Daniel U]

There'a a bunch of good info on here about these trucks. I paid someone to weld my IFS to the front end of another swb truck. I started out with a lb and traded my mom for her sb. For what ever reason, she likes the long bed look. We really like pics!

[MrSinister]

this is a bit north of you but this might be the easy way out if it's done right

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/874695018.html

oh and

[72BlckButy]

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

If you need help on posting pics, refer to the following threads, for different way to post pics:

How to Attach pictures to your post...

How to post pictures on this site... (this is what I use)

How to post pictures, step by step instructions, using BB code...

[56ClassicTruck]

OK my boy help me out, here gos 56 Chevy

[56ClassicTruck]

OK my boy help me out here gos 56 Chevy

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

OK my boy help me out here gos 56 Chevy

Nice truck! - Big window kinda rare.

I have a '57 Big window that I'm doing a frame up rebuild on too. I bought it in Riverside CA in 1989.

Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

Hay 55Dude, I am in TOUTLE WA, by south toutle river, yes lost of info here.
hamb website? were do i go? O nice pic's you have. Thanks for replying.


Here is a pic of my 1978 LT camaro donor I will be useing on my 56 Chevy Truck.

Are you scrapping any parts on the '78?


Kenny

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Nice truck! - Big window kinda rare.

I have a '57 Big window that I'm doing a frame up rebuild on too. I bought it in Riverside CA in 1989.



Are you scrapping any parts on the '78?


Kenny

Hi Kenny Riverside CA yes been there many times I grow near there in Lawndale, CA I got my 56 in CA to. Hay what seat are you going to put in your truck?? Do you no what car or van truck with tilt steering that will work good with the camaro sub? O and yes the 78 camaro will be scrap.

[hotrodrookie]

Well, good luck with the welder purchase. I wouldnt go with anything less powerwise then the 180 lincoln and moreover anything besides miller, lincoln, or hobart. If you do get one, get it setup to use co2 and the quality and finish will be alot better then a flux core setup.

[55dude]

are you in vancouver area? lots of info on this site. pretty good article on the hamb website about subframing a TF truck. lots of great pic's.

[56ClassicTruck]

Hay 55Dude, yes lost of info here.
hamb website? were do i go? O nice pic's you have. Thanks for replying.


Here is a pic of my 1978 LT camaro donor I will be useing on my 56 Chevy Truck.

[hotrodrookie]

Hey 56classictruck guy, welcome and looks like you have a good project on your hands. Thats awsome that you and your son are getting to work on it together. I've been working on my 59 stepside with my dad and so far its been good times. As far as info on the camaro clip, read this forum http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ht=camaro+clip he layed it out pretty good on how every thing should work. I just clipped my truck and it seemed pretty easy just having a torch, grinder and welder. My only objections were that he noted to add 2 more inches to the wheel base of his truck, even though he only said that for 58 and 59 trucks I found out the hard way that it should have been the stock wheelbase. So if your going to clip it definetly check that out. As far as welder the smaller 110 lincoln migs are nice units, i got one used and it works awsome for sheetmetal but i would feel more comfortable with a bigger machine like millermatic 250 or lincoln powermig. theyre great all around machines that you can weld sheetmetal up to thick frames with ample power. look around locally for deals on craigslist on used machines because theres alot of them out there. Have fun and good luck.
George

[56chevy1300]

No Limit Engineering sells an instruction video on the camaro install. They're at www.nolimit.net. You can check my install out at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220256.

Good luck!

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by 56chevy1300

No Limit Engineering sells an instruction video on the camaro install. They're at www.nolimit.net. You can check my install out at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220256.

Good luck!

56Chevy1300, awesome I read your post 3 times I was going to E-mail you on that video, so thank you for the information, I had a good time seeing how you are building your 56 I was inspired by it to get my 56 off the ground. I hope i can ask a question or too your way.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Looking really good!

[Kabwe]

Grew up in Lawdale, CA huh? Well I live in Inglewood, CA so that makes us homeboys.lol Anyway good luck with your build and you picked a great site with cool people to help with any questions you may have.

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Grew up in Lawdale, CA huh? Well I live in Inglewood, CA so that makes us homeboys.lol Anyway good luck with your build and you picked a great site with cool people to help with any questions you may have.

Hay Kabwe, yes we are homeboys.....LOL I went to Leuzinger High class of 79!!!!!! my dad lived in Inglewood off of Prairie and 113TH to the East...I wish I was still there we could have visit and talk Trucks... Man you do some good work!!! would love to pick your brain. LOL And yes this is a assume site good guys on here wish I would have founded it way back!!!! just finish my Camaro sub-frame will post pic's soon..

[Kabwe]

Know the high school, and the location your pops use to stay. I live about 1 mile east from the race truck. Thank you for the kind words about my work and you are welcome to pick my brain anytime. Well what little is left of it.lol

[56ClassicTruck]

Well I finally finish my camaro sub frame big mile stone for me I never thought I could do it, but this site made it possible for me.....Thanks to all....I know you guys seen Enif camaro subs so here is just a couple of pic's... Next Rear end!!! I will have questions....

[Kim57]

Nice job.
Kim

[Kabwe]

Looks really good. Great job

[ChuckDriver]

Real nice job on the subframe install!!

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Real nice job on the subframe install!!

Thanks Chuck...

[56ClassicTruck]

Well I got 9" rearend out of a 1969 f100 for free..... Thanks Kabwe, for all your advice on rearends!!! I got it today... Going to install the camaro springs and making the front brackets and back shackles.. what do numbers on the tag meen??

[Tri5Nerd]

From what I can see, it looks like a 3.50 open diff 9", The locker or track lock has a L between the numbers in the lower left. Don't know the year.

Tri5