55 2nd serie GMC

[JML55]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks like a decent body, ready to see what you lined up...Jim

Yes really good short bed, cab has usual rust but decent also. This one is going to be low budget build, i have almost enough parts left over from my last build to put this one together. This is going to be daily driver/shop truck.

[Jason 56]

I like it! Can’t wait to see it come together. You plan on starting a new build thread for this one?

[SARBlade]

Hey Marc, great build, I've gone through your build thread a few times. I just brought home my '56 and it sits in the garage as I try to start pulling it apart. I'm starting on the rear end and going to put a 4 link in and disc brake conversion. I was wondering why you chose the parallel setup vs the triangulated, and what disc brake conversion did you put on your rear end. Speaking of which, what is your diff? Looks like a GM 10 bolt 8.5". Thanks Wade

[JML55]

Originally Posted by SARBlade

Hey Marc, great build, I've gone through your build thread a few times. I just brought home my '56 and it sits in the garage as I try to start pulling it apart. I'm starting on the rear end and going to put a 4 link in and disc brake conversion. I was wondering why you chose the parallel setup vs the triangulated, and what disc brake conversion did you put on your rear end. Speaking of which, what is your diff? Looks like a GM 10 bolt 8.5". Thanks Wade

Thanks, the rear end is out of a S10 Blazer 4X4 and comes with disc brakes and 3:73 gears. Its not very strong rear end but for a cruiser its fine. Its a little bit narrow so i ended up relocating the calipers to a lower position on the backing plate so the would not touch the inner edge of the box. The 4link kit, i just went with what i could afford at the time,

[SARBlade]

Originally Posted by JML55

Thanks, the rear end is out of a S10 Blazer 4X4 and comes with disc brakes and 3:73 gears. Its not very strong rear end but for a cruiser its fine. Its a little bit narrow so i ended up relocating the calipers to a lower position on the backing plate so the would not touch the inner edge of the box. The 4link kit, i just went with what i could afford at the time,

Right I think I read that somewhere in your thread, my bad! I have a GM 10 bolt 8.5" so I'm keeping it, I'm going with an aftermarket brake set up from KMS Tools I think, closest and cheapest, states can be a bit of a delay these days and shipping expensive. As for the 4 link, I think I'm going to get the Welder Series. Thanks for your reply, I can only hope mine will be as half as good as your Jimmy!

[JML55]

Originally Posted by SARBlade

Right I think I read that somewhere in your thread, my bad! I have a GM 10 bolt 8.5" so I'm keeping it, I'm going with an aftermarket brake set up from KMS Tools I think, closest and cheapest, states can be a bit of a delay these days and shipping expensive. As for the 4 link, I think I'm going to get the Welder Series. Thanks for your reply, I can only hope mine will be as half as good as your Jimmy!

Cool, make sure to start a build thread

[JML55]

It's been a few years since last time I posted anything on here. Well the truck is still going strong, coming to 60000 miles since 2014 and enjoying it very much. I live in Manitoba central Canada so it seems I'm always on the hwy for long trips and this year is no different. Last month we drove 4500 miles to the east coast to visit family and friends. Next week we are off to the west coast (an other 4000 miles) has part of the Western Canada Power Tour to Medicine Hat Alberta then we continue to British Columbia for some relaxing time vacationing.

[Rickysnickers]

That's a testament to your build quality. Well done

[oldman3]

Nice to see the truck doing good. Keep enjoying each trip...Jim

[JML55]

Going to be in Bowling Green Kentucky tri-five national next weekend. Anyone here going to be there??

[6DoF]

ah man, that's getting added to the short list of must attend soon. enjoy!

[JML55]

Originally Posted by JML55

Going to be in Bowling Green Kentucky tri-five national next weekend. Anyone here going to be there??

Been back from Bowling Green Kentucky a couple weeks now. Was a great trip about 3000 miles with no major issues. Stopped by the American Pickers place in Iowa on the way back.

[dsraven]

great looking truck you have there. nice to see you are getting miles on it. hopefully it's comfy for those miles and no numb bum, lol.
curious, what is the height dimension from road to the bottom of the front fender behind the wheel? does it bottom out on regular stuff as you make your way across the country, speed bumps, etc?

[JML55]

Originally Posted by dsraven

great looking truck you have there. nice to see you are getting miles on it. hopefully it's comfy for those miles and no numb bum, lol.
curious, what is the height dimension from road to the bottom of the front fender behind the wheel? does it bottom out on regular stuff as you make your way across the country, speed bumps, etc?

Just under 6", never had an issue yet.

[dsraven]

ok, thanks for doing that. appreciated. mine is a little taller than that because calgary is a cow town, you know, the famous stampede, meaning the roads can be rough like a farm road. there are sections of paved areas between the patches, haha.

[dsraven]

your truck looks great, by the way. hoping to get back on my project soon.it's been a busy year.

[ChuckDriver]

I saw your truck in Bowling Green, looked great!

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I saw your truck in Bowling Green, looked great!

Nice to see you posting again!

[JML55]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I saw your truck in Bowling Green, looked great!

Thanks , might have to do it again next year.