New guy with truck

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by bobinbc

You've come a long way with the truck, cab looks great! I'm a little concerned about your rear suspension though, do you plan to add some extra bracing on those control arm mounts? Not trying to knock your work, just want it to be safe.

Thanks for your concern bobinbc, ya me too I am having a local car builder come over and look it over for me....

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

I am having a loco car builder come over ....

Aren't we all a little crazy to be doing this????

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Aren't we all a little crazy to be doing this????

LOL!! Sorry I didn't any one new Spanish..LOL!

[Ipaintgrt]

How is your build going?

[hotrodrookie]

What kind of load can your rear suspension handle? Im only asking because those coilovers look like helper shocks I've seen on pick up trucks(not load bearing) and the air schocks aren't load bearing either. Maybe I'm wrong, just wondering what it is.

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

What kind of load can your rear suspension handle? Im only asking because those coilovers look like helper shocks I've seen on pick up trucks(not load bearing) and the air schocks aren't load bearing either. Maybe I'm wrong, just wondering what it is.

hi hotrod, well the suspension handle the load of the Buick roadmaster? that's a big car, and it was a nice smooth ride..

[56ClassicTruck]

just some pic,s roadmaster fire wall not finish......

[56ClassicTruck]

more pic,s see how high front is.

[56ClassicTruck]

new 56 short bed frame.

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by Slowlearn

Welcome! This is a great site for newbs. I recently retired as well. Last time I welded was in the 60's. I have picked up so much information here that is valuable. You will find it very enlightening.

I bought a Lincoln MIG from Home Depot (HD 140, I think). I tried a cheap no gas core welder from Harbor Freight and ended up sending it back. Messy welds and no control. The Lincoln is a dream. Picked up some 16-22ga scrap from a local yard to practice on. Blew a few holes through it in the beginning, but am now doing rust and bullet hold repair on my 52 GMC short bed.

It a great hobby, a bigger money pit than any boat I've ever owned, but a heck of a lot fun.

John

Thanks John I will check them Lincoln MIG out for sure.

Daniel U My wife likes the long bed as well? but it has to be a sb.

MrSinister, thanks for thats ya that north of us tempting forsure.

here is a pic I hope it works.

[Kim57]

Kim

[56ClassicTruck]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Kim

Sorry guy not good with computer been try to post pic's all this time I think I got it here go's my 56 chevy.
ok it didn't work i tryed attach files from computer and nothing, can any one help?

[Kim57]

I'll try
When you start a new thread or reply to one there is a "Manage Attachments" button. When you click it you get a window that allows you to browse your computer for pics. Click on the pic you want and then upload it. There is also a insert image button on top of the text box (looks like 2 mountains and a moon) . When you click it you can insert pics from another site by pasting thier properties in the text window that appears. Hope this helps.
Kim