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papastrk · 01-10-2014, 03:41 PM

Been lurking and slowly building for awhile, so I thought I would share a few pics. Name: IMGP7805.jpg
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Please overlook the rusty metal. It wasn't that way when I started. LOL
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Kim57 · 01-10-2014, 07:25 PM

Cool.
What are your plans?
Kim

Flames97 · 01-10-2014, 07:35 PM

Hey alright, Nice to see you started a build thread. I like your fab work on the front and rear suspension. Nice clean wheel tubs too.
-Aaron

papastrk · 01-10-2014, 07:50 PM

Want a mostly stock appearing truck with 15" American racing Torque Thrust wheels. Want a 400 SBC and turbo 400 trans with stall converter and Ford 9" 3.89 gears. Gotta have late model bucket seats and A/C. I have a 3" exhaust system I am finishing now. Don't know for sure on paint. Can't go wrong with red, but may go with a weathered and worn paint scheme with my dad's shop name on doors. I built my own IFS crossmember with Chevrolet control arms, spindles, gear box, etc. I'm using late model Chevy Tahoe rear leaf springs and fabricated my own brackets. I want a slightly lowered stance with a better ride than stock. I have a long wish list and very little money.

papastrk · 01-10-2014, 08:01 PM

Aaron. This build thread is your fault. After following your build, I had to get back on my truck. I may box the rear frame rails and c-notch as you originally did for a little more travel.

Flames97 · 01-10-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by papastrk

Aaron. This build thread is your fault. After following your build, I had to get back on my truck. I may box the rear frame rails and c-notch as you originally did for a little more travel.

Lol:-)...it's a good move, I held off starting a build thread for so long because my progress was so slow and on and off all the time, but really it has helped me stay motivated. And I knew I liked looking at what others are doin so figured I should share. You'll be glad you did. And I really like the plans you have for the truck. I'll be watching.
-Aaron

pbeguy · 01-12-2014, 02:48 PM

I would like more details on your home built front.

papastrk · 01-12-2014, 06:54 PM

The spindles are 80's Impala with the 5 on 5 pattern. The control arms, gear box, and steering linkage are 80's Monte Carlo, S10 pickup, etc. I increased the hub to hub width to 60" and fabbed a fixture to build the crossmember out of 3/16" plate. I had to relocate the upper control arms to correct bump steer, etc created with track width increase. This got pretty complex and time consuming, but was something I always wanted to do.

01-10-2014, 03:41 PM	#1
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	"So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build Been lurking and slowly building for awhile, so I thought I would share a few pics. Please overlook the rusty metal. It wasn't that way when I started. LOL Last edited by papastrk; 01-10-2014 at 03:55 PM.

01-10-2014, 07:25 PM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: "So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build Cool. What are your plans? Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

01-10-2014, 07:35 PM	#3
Flames97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tonasket, Washington Posts: 316	Re: "So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build Hey alright, Nice to see you started a build thread. I like your fab work on the front and rear suspension. Nice clean wheel tubs too. -Aaron __________________ -Aaron '15.5 Chevy Duramax LTZ/Z71, LML, CC/SB '77 Chevy K10, 4" lift, 33-12.50, 350/350 '55 Chevy Short Box (In Pieces)MII,4-link,Bagged,383 Stroker,700r4,3.73posi (SOLD) My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build

01-10-2014, 07:50 PM	#4
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build Want a mostly stock appearing truck with 15" American racing Torque Thrust wheels. Want a 400 SBC and turbo 400 trans with stall converter and Ford 9" 3.89 gears. Gotta have late model bucket seats and A/C. I have a 3" exhaust system I am finishing now. Don't know for sure on paint. Can't go wrong with red, but may go with a weathered and worn paint scheme with my dad's shop name on doors. I built my own IFS crossmember with Chevrolet control arms, spindles, gear box, etc. I'm using late model Chevy Tahoe rear leaf springs and fabricated my own brackets. I want a slightly lowered stance with a better ride than stock. I have a long wish list and very little money.

01-10-2014, 08:01 PM	#5
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build Aaron. This build thread is your fault. After following your build, I had to get back on my truck. I may box the rear frame rails and c-notch as you originally did for a little more travel.

01-12-2014, 02:48 PM	#7
pbeguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 202	Re: "So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build I would like more details on your home built front.

01-12-2014, 06:54 PM	#8
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "So Slow She's Rustin" 56 Build The spindles are 80's Impala with the 5 on 5 pattern. The control arms, gear box, and steering linkage are 80's Monte Carlo, S10 pickup, etc. I increased the hub to hub width to 60" and fabbed a fixture to build the crossmember out of 3/16" plate. I had to relocate the upper control arms to correct bump steer, etc created with track width increase. This got pretty complex and time consuming, but was something I always wanted to do.



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