My 56 build

[Jason 56]

Ive been trying do figure out how to stop the hood from falling into the grille when it’s open. When I was taking apart my tailgate I decided to use the same style spring latches. Works well and won’t need a prop rod. I have about 1” + clearance to the grille. I have to do some final fitting of the hood and doors. Then everything gets pulled apart and I’m going to finish and paint the frame. Then onto the body paint

[slammed57]

Lookin great bud

[6DoF]

well played

[my56chevytruck]

great job, looks perfect

[Jason 56]

Last piece of fabrication… I think Made a cold air intake box. I noticed when I was just idling it down the road the intake air temp was 120 with the filter so close to the exhaust. Bought the paint yesterday. A little more fit and finish and it’s coming apart to paint the frame.

[slammed57]

lookin fantastic.... gettin close... I can smell the paint fumes comin soon

[Tempest67]

nice work, as usual.

Can't wait to see it in paint

[6DoF]

that is a really nice execution, and even adds a little bit of ram-air in there.

[Jason 56]

Thanks guys. I’ve pulled the engine/trans back out. So I can get under the hood. I’m trying to get the hood fitted and I just shake my head at how terrible everything fit on these trucks from the factory. I’ve got 4 hours into adjusting and pulling on the hood and it’s still not right. I have to cut and weld the front of the hood on the right side to get the gap right. Lots of time trying to get everything to fit like a modern car!

[dsraven]

Did you try adjusting the metal X cross race on the underside of the hood?

[62 Barnfind]

Jason,
I had to do the same thing.

[Jason 56]

I’m guessing this is how these hoods left the factory. All good now. Finally got the hood fitting pretty good. I won’t be able to get the gap between the hood and the cowl even with the function of the forward tilt hood. I need a larger gap in the center then the ends for the hood to open. Back to finishing the bodywork this weekend.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

I’m guessing this is how these hoods left the factory. All good now. Finally got the hood fitting pretty good. I won’t be able to get the gap between the hood and the cowl even with the function of the forward tilt hood. I need a larger gap in the center then the ends for the hood to open. Back to finishing the bodywork this weekend.

Hey Jason, this final picture looks good. I had the same issues and ended up compromising with the hood to cowl. A body man showed me while pulling down on the hood front lip to grill I was able to get a tighted gap in the front.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

Hey Jason, this final picture looks good. I had the same issues and ended up compromising with the hood to cowl. A body man showed me while pulling down on the hood front lip to grill I was able to get a tighted gap in the front.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. The hood has been a constant comprise to get it to fit. Some of my problems have come from when I pancaked it. The front radius was way off when I started, but is really close now. Not much adjustment in the brace due to the flip hood. At one point I left all the bolts loose on the brace and it didn’t really change anything. Pull it one way and something else doesn’t fit. After 6 hours of adjusting I settled on fixing the one gap in the front. So far so good

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Jason,
I had to do the same thing.

I did this exact method to correct it. You can get it 95-99% there and then use a little filler to get it perfect

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by slammed57

I did this exact method to correct it. You can get it 95-99% there and then use a little filler to get it perfect

Definitely. I only hope mine comes out as nice as yours is!

[Jason 56]

I have finished adjusting the blue. I started with factory hermosa blue (right spray out). Then added blue pearl to get the flop and shade I wanted. I’m going with the top left spray out. Starting on the top, the amount of blue pearl increases as you go down.

[dsraven]

looks good. if you're happy then it's what counts.gonna look great.

[joedoh]

good thinking on your feet?

[Jason 56]

Frame and rear end are now in epoxy primer. I added a Jack point to the back of the frame. ( last picture) I have to Jack the back up to remove the rear tires and this way I won’t have to use a block on the Jack. Hangs down 1” below the gas tank.
Only have a few suspension pieces left to clean and prime. I’m going to make a rotisserie out of the 2 engine stands. I’ve seen it done by others on the forum. Then I start spraying color.

[mr.mud1]

beautiful truck you're building,great work.love seeing it come together.

[_Ogre]

jack point. interesting. sort of wished i had thought of something like that

[Jason 56]

It doesn’t rotate all the way around, but most of the way.

[Jason 56]

First piece in color today. Spent hours getting this bronze like I wanted it. Ended up being a custom color. Started with 2004 Chrysler khaki and altered from there. After 8 spray outs I finally came up with a color I was happy with. Then back to the parts store with the formula for the adjustment. Turned out awesome so far

[slammed57]

NICE COLOR!!!!! lookin forward bud