1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build

[Az. Hank]

Wow that is different.

[RockinKees]

I didn't know it was that much different!
Knew it wouldn't fit but that is a lot to modify!!

Great work!! (I like those hoods )

[ptc]

Thank You guys for checking it out and the positive comments!.... getting alot of comments on FB about it too.... but im sending them here for details

We got those first steps done in about 4 hours (including think time). The rest of it has been taking all the time. stitch welds 1" at a time and cooling with air along the entire edge to seam them together. Then grind it and cool it also...all to keep it from warping all over the place.

Ive put the rear support back into it, everything looks good still. I got the '58 hinges mounted into the '57 firewall by relocating just the lower mounting bolt holes. So I wont be needing those hinge adapters I made for the old hinges. I will have to modify the '58 hinges to the spring design of the '57 style. Not going to mount them to the inner fender panels.

Next I have to fit the new front support and a center support structure that will be totally custom made. Getting rid of the crossed rods!!!!!

Pictures will be coming soon!

[lower50's]

When your done it will be one of the modifications that very few ppl will see right away.

[ptc]

Originally Posted by lower50's

When your done it will be one of the modifications that very few ppl will see right away.

In the whole scheme of things 'changed', you're probably right! but I think true Task Force truckers are going to take a double-take at that 4-eyed hood on a 2-eyed truck!

The front is not going to look like any year truck that is out there, and of all of them, the '57s are so easy to pick out of a crowd. The 55-56 and the 58-59 there is not much differences to tell them apart.

So with mine, they will be left guessing at what year is actually on the registration....

[Valarius_Starchaser]

One piece at a time its a 55,56,57,58....... hahaha

Looks awesome!

[ptc]

I got all the brake pedal parts machined, purchased and completed. Had to finish the lever arm milling to fit, then drill holes for the main shaft to connect and cross drill and tap the pedal and the lever to be locked onto it. I used SHCS for this instead of roll pins so that it can be easily assembled and dis-assembled under the truck when needed. Also cut and extended the Hydro shaft with a fine threaded rod to take the clevis end.

So the hydro was completed on the bench and then put into place under the truck.

The pedal assembly was drilled and tapped and I used BHCS to mount it thru the bottom of the floor.

The last picture is the completed assembly under the cab.

Works Perfect!!!

[ptc]

So here is some more on the 58 hood finishing and theres more to go. This has alot of parts to it Im finding.

So the stitch welding got completed and then we tackled getting the rear support to match the new hood dimensions so we could attempt to get the hinges mounted to it. That width dimension didnt change so we were good there. The hinge mounting dimension on the firewall changed so that had to be remedied. Just moved the lower bolt down and plugged and welded up the other one.

So the hood is on - just need a front support and latch support. --- your can see the differences between 55-57 and 58-59.... ALOT!

[Kim57]

Looking good.
I like the hood.
Kim

[Roadkill58]

Nice work on the hood.


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[II_Slow]

That hood is off the chain. That ought to leave the experts scratching their heads and questioning everything they thought they new about the various Task Force year models. Hmmm, did know the 58-59 hood would fit a 56. Or is that a 57???

I too had '57 fenders for my '55. Didn't even know it at the time. Took a little metal work to cut out and fill the indentions on the perimeter of the grill opening. The filler panel above the grill is also different. I guess it all depends on which grill you go with. After pulling off that trick with the hood, I'm quite sure y'all can figure it out.

[ptc]

Sorry guys been off the net for bit. Started a new job and back into all again, very short lived vacation, but its nice to be wanted!... I knew something good would come along.

Well my motor is done, had some more issues but we are past them now and its been on the dyno and its now in a box on its way to my doorstep!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!

Thank You to all the guys down at White Performance for going above and beyond and getting this thing going.

So heres the video of the dyno run! Some decent numbers for a 100*F day and 95% humidity. 693 HP @ 5900 and 628 Ft Lb Torque @5500 normally aspirated.

Next its gonna get a BIG BOOSTER!!!!



http://youtu.be/EJihTbQzGlk


CHECK IT OUT

[Nut Case]

ptc

Looking good, sounding great.

Are the headers in the video yours or the dyno guys?

If they are yours, please share all the details that you have.

Keep on keepin on

Thanks

Nut Case

[lower50's]

YAY!!!! Ya that thing sound mean and strong.

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

ptc

Looking good, sounding great.

Are the headers in the video yours or the dyno guys?

If they are yours, please share all the details that you have.

Keep on keepin on

Thanks

Nut Case

Hi nutcase, thanks for the good words! Nope those are the dyno headers. They said they are only 2" primary and if I am going larger (2.125") that will probably show more power too. Typically their 540 with 10.5 CR are doing about 710-725HP on the dyno. (Watch some of their other dynos online) Mine was built with only 9:1 CR for the boost application. But with a different cam also. CA weather will probably increase my torque and power by at least 5%!!! lol

thanks again for looking in

[ptc]

Originally Posted by lower50's

YAY!!!! Ya that thing sound mean and strong.

Thanks man!!!! yea I cant wait to have it delivered!!!!

I just want to mount it and run it hard!!!! ---- ewww that sounds kinda kinky!!!

[ptc]

Im not feeling the excitement here guys!!!!!!

MOTOR?????


DYNO???????


HORSEPOWER!!!!!!


comments????

[Nut Case]

ptc

Sorry to correct ya, but it's all about Torgue.


Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

ptc

Sorry to correct ya, but it's all about Torgue.


Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

Torque ???? ---- Ive been corrected

[Advanced Design]

Always enjoy a strong dyno pull video. Sounds really good!

[lower50's]

VROOM VROOM VVRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMM
Yay 100,000 hp !!!!!

[II_Slow]

Not bad at all for that little 4150 carb. Can't wait to see and hear it boosted!

[ptc]

Well a big box showed up yesterday at my door!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!!!


I ripped it apart and look what came out of it!!!!!


All ready to get fitted with all its parts and then crammed into that engine bay!


hopefully next week - having to help out Louisianna during these floods right now...

[lower50's]

Yee Haw giddy up. I bet you cant stop looking at it.

[Kim57]

Very slick.
Kim