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Old 06-06-2010, 10:45 PM   #1
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New with a '56

Well I'm new to the forum and just thought that I would post up some pics of my new 56 project. I decided 20 years ago that I would have one of these some day and that day came about 3 weeks ago.

So with out further adue, here she is.....






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Old 06-06-2010, 11:02 PM   #2
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Looks like a very solid truck. Keep us up to date with your progress.

Congrats on the project and Happy Building!
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Old 06-07-2010, 12:22 AM   #3
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Looks like a nice start. What are your plans with it?
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Old 06-07-2010, 01:11 AM   #4
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I'm thinking LS3 engine, automatic, Atomic Orange Metallic paint. It's already about the height I want it, maybe an inch or two shorter. Most likely I'm going to put a fuel cell in the bed and shave everything on the outside. Still in the "that would be cool stage" though.
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Old 06-07-2010, 01:15 AM   #5
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**** I just looked at Eddie's 55, I think him and I are on about the same page... If his just sat level.
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Old 06-07-2010, 08:18 AM   #6
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Re: New with a '56

Welcome ... looks like it fell apart when you got it home
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looks like a good start and
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Old 06-09-2010, 09:45 PM   #8
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May I ask what kind of explosives you used?

I like the way you're thinking about taking it.
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Old 06-10-2010, 12:01 AM   #9
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I just hooked it up to the Ford and it fell apart from embarrassment.
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Old 06-10-2010, 07:04 AM   #10
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Welcome ... looks like it fell apart when you got it home
LOL!!!
Kinda reminds me of what it looks like when my 50+ year old ass gets a bit out of control on a ski slope - yard sale!!!

OP: I had to run to my shop to make sure my old truck is still there, yours is identical to it!!! I'm tossing the original chassis and putting the body on a '63 GMC with an '85 front crossmember. It's going to be a lot cheaper this route than doing a front clip or swap, plus I'll get the rear trailing arm suspension.
Looks like you're minus a hood - too bad you're so far away from me, I have an extra.
Keep us posted!!!

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LOL!!!
Kinda reminds me of what it looks like when my 50+ year old ass gets a bit out of control on a ski slope - yard sale!!!

OP: I had to run to my shop to make sure my old truck is still there, yours is identical to it!!! I'm tossing the original chassis and putting the body on a '63 GMC with an '85 front crossmember. It's going to be a lot cheaper this route than doing a front clip or swap, plus I'll get the rear trailing arm suspension.
Looks like you're minus a hood - too bad you're so far away from me, I have an extra.
Keep us posted!!!
This one already has 76 camaro front clip in it. I have a hood and bed, just havn't gone to get them yet. Been buisy.
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