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01-30-2008, 09:55 AM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Motor (454 BBC), transmission (700r4) and rear end (1980 Trans Am posi/disc brake/3.07 gears) installed! This weekend was an amazing success! Thanks, Dad!
  
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01-30-2008, 10:15 AM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
man. gotta luv those big blocks..........
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05-22-2008, 11:32 PM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Back after a hiatus (and reinstalling the OS on my laptop). Aluminum gas tank install all set for the weekend....
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05-23-2008, 12:32 AM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Nice looking work so far. You might want to do some checking on the rear end gearing with the 700r. From what I've seen and read the 3.08 is a bit on the low side for cruising RPM. I know that with my truck and the 3.43 gears I reving about 1700 rpm.
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................................................................ Brian ......  My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW   59 Chev Apache PRAISE THE LOWERED 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited |
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06-28-2008, 05:57 PM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Some progress to report. Took apart the rear end and replaced the axle bearings (w/ "axle saver" bearings), then painted it up with rustencapsulator paint. Put it all back together in time to receive two new drilled / slotted rotors from Summit. Painted up the frame (not show quality, but whatever, it's the frame on a truck that will be driven), and installed the gas tank from Classic Performance Parts. Pretty happy with things so far:
  Dad's in town next weekend. Hope to run the brake and fuel lines (after getting the calipers and fuel pump on), and get my new air compressor hooked up to a 220v power source. After that, it might be time to find a body shop for the cab...
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06-29-2008, 02:16 AM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Clean install!
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Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe 
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03-29-2009, 11:12 PM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Hopefully some fresh pics soon. Aluminum radiator / belts / hoses are all finally in. Starting to look like something that could function.
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10-19-2009, 10:56 PM
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04-22-2011, 10:11 AM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
Man, I've neglected this thread (and project). Getting married and moving will do that to a man. I'm back at it though, and am debating whether or not to order a replacement front fender. Please let me know your thoughts one way or another, either here or on my separate post.
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04-22-2011, 11:16 AM
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Re: '56 Chevy Project Thread
One update. I couldnt find a brake booster assmbly that would work for my new disc / disc setup, so I went ahead and ordered one from CPP:
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...s/4753FBBD.htm Hope to install it soon. I'm happier with this setup and buying a new steering column (as opposted to the donor car setup we had installed years ago). Let me know if y'all have any advice on an aftermarket steering column.
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