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**mongocanfly** · 09-21-2018, 08:09 PM

Nice!....looking real good...

**Advanced Design** · 09-23-2018, 11:57 AM

Yep, very nice work!

**oldiron** · 10-03-2018, 07:45 PM

Got the frame home today. Very happy with how it has turned out. Below are a couple of pictures of todays delivery and short slideshow of the process.

1956 Chev Handyman Wagon Frame build up - YouTube

**Clyde65** · 10-04-2018, 06:13 PM

Nice job! Love the video and the work you have done so far!

**oldiron** · 10-11-2018, 01:32 AM

Well my body man has had medical issues that have prevented him from working on the body since January. Well he has been felling better lately for a couple of hours a day and started to weld up some of small stuff today.

I'm glad you are on the road to getting well again my friend.

**oldiron** · 10-11-2018, 01:35 AM

Continue:

**oldiron** · 10-26-2018, 06:23 PM

More holes filled.

**Clyde65** · 10-26-2018, 09:54 PM

So no moldings?

**oldiron** · 10-27-2018, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

So no moldings?

No Quarter diagonal molding. See attached picture.

**oldiron** · 11-01-2018, 09:13 PM

More welding now on the dash.

**oldiron** · 11-01-2018, 09:15 PM

Dash continued.

**oldiron** · 11-01-2018, 09:28 PM

Now to the A-pillar on the passenger side. Ugly rot here.

**oldiron** · 12-08-2018, 02:45 AM

More work done on the passenger A pillar.

**oldiron** · 12-14-2018, 06:38 AM

More work done on the passenger A pillar. Part 2.

**Advanced Design** · 12-14-2018, 11:27 PM

Nice work!

**oldiron** · 12-15-2018, 06:46 AM

More work done on the passenger A pillar. Part 3
All finished, put the door back on to confirm fitment.
On to deleting the factory antenna hole, plug cut and fitted.

**Clyde65** · 12-15-2018, 10:21 AM

Awesome work! I truly wish I had metal work talent!!

**mongocanfly** · 12-15-2018, 11:12 AM

Turned out great....

**oldiron** · 12-24-2018, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I truly wish I had metal work talent!!

I wish had talent too. I'm glad Liverat does have the talent.

**oldiron** · 12-25-2018, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I truly wish I had metal work talent!!

I wish had talent too. I'm glad Liverat does have the talent.

**oldiron** · 01-05-2019, 07:00 AM

Had a little fight with the alt. & power steering pump brackets. Bought both mounting brackets from the same manufacture with the understanding that they were compatible. NOT. The power steering pump filler ended up jammed tight to the bottom of the alt. bracket.
Then I remembered that a guy I know makes specialized parts for hot rods. Gave him a call and explained my problem, sent him some pictures with measurements and he made a bracket that drops the pump down so I can remove the cap. Thanks Chuck.

**oldiron** · 01-09-2019, 05:45 AM

Had a little misalignment on the body mounts.

Also a picture of the bottom of the tool box and the gas tank mounts.

Lokin4AReason · 03-16-2019, 12:56 PM

any update(s) .... ?

**oldiron** · 03-18-2019, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

any update(s) .... ?

Your timing is great.

Located the rear seat mounts.
Had to remove the mounts from the old floor. Clean the mounts and locate using the seat for proper location.

geezer#99 · 03-27-2019, 11:00 AM

Saw your thread. Brought back some good memories.
Built a 56 back in 89. Started with a non running 150 with most of the parts piled inside. Had a 235 and a 3ott. Bought it in March, put it all togethor with a primer spray bomb paint job and drove it to a local car show in August. Tore it down that fall and off for paint in February. Bought a ton of new parts and back togethor in time for the show in August.
I put 210 trim on it.
Had it 10 years. Got stupid and sold it.
Here’s a couple pics of before and after.
Buddy of mine has a 56 nomad that’s red/white. He’s had it about 40 years now.
Sorry for the long ramble.
Just luv 56’s!

09-21-2018, 08:09 PM	#26
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: My 56 Handyman build Nice!....looking real good... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-23-2018, 11:57 AM	#27
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 56 Handyman build Yep, very nice work! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-04-2018, 06:13 PM	#29
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: My 56 Handyman build Nice job! Love the video and the work you have done so far! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-11-2018, 01:32 AM	#30
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build Well my body man has had medical issues that have prevented him from working on the body since January. Well he has been felling better lately for a couple of hours a day and started to weld up some of small stuff today. I'm glad you are on the road to getting well again my friend. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

10-11-2018, 01:35 AM	#31
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build Continue: Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

10-26-2018, 06:23 PM	#32
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build More holes filled. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

10-26-2018, 09:54 PM	#33
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: My 56 Handyman build So no moldings? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-01-2018, 09:13 PM	#35
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build More welding now on the dash. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-01-2018, 09:15 PM	#36
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build Dash continued. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-01-2018, 09:28 PM	#37
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build Now to the A-pillar on the passenger side. Ugly rot here. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-08-2018, 02:45 AM	#38
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build More work done on the passenger A pillar. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-14-2018, 06:38 AM	#39
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build More work done on the passenger A pillar. Part 2. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-14-2018, 11:27 PM	#40
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 56 Handyman build Nice work! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-15-2018, 06:46 AM	#41
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build More work done on the passenger A pillar. Part 3 All finished, put the door back on to confirm fitment. On to deleting the factory antenna hole, plug cut and fitted. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-15-2018, 10:21 AM	#42
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: My 56 Handyman build Awesome work! I truly wish I had metal work talent!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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12-15-2018, 11:12 AM	#43
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: My 56 Handyman build Turned out great.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-05-2019, 07:00 AM	#46
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build Had a little fight with the alt. & power steering pump brackets. Bought both mounting brackets from the same manufacture with the understanding that they were compatible. NOT. The power steering pump filler ended up jammed tight to the bottom of the alt. bracket. Then I remembered that a guy I know makes specialized parts for hot rods. Gave him a call and explained my problem, sent him some pictures with measurements and he made a bracket that drops the pump down so I can remove the cap. Thanks Chuck. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

01-09-2019, 05:45 AM	#47
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: My 56 Handyman build Had a little misalignment on the body mounts. Also a picture of the bottom of the tool box and the gas tank mounts. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

03-16-2019, 12:56 PM	#48
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: My 56 Handyman build any update(s) .... ? __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

03-27-2019, 11:00 AM	#50
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,734	Re: My 56 Handyman build Saw your thread. Brought back some good memories. Built a 56 back in 89. Started with a non running 150 with most of the parts piled inside. Had a 235 and a 3ott. Bought it in March, put it all togethor with a primer spray bomb paint job and drove it to a local car show in August. Tore it down that fall and off for paint in February. Bought a ton of new parts and back togethor in time for the show in August. I put 210 trim on it. Had it 10 years. Got stupid and sold it. Here’s a couple pics of before and after. Buddy of mine has a 56 nomad that’s red/white. He’s had it about 40 years now. Sorry for the long ramble. Just luv 56’s! Attached Images

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