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**JML55** · 09-19-2014, 04:05 PM

Good to see you back at it

Speedbumpauto · 09-19-2014, 05:15 PM

Yea! There aren't that many of us pro streeters out there anymore.

Kim57 · 09-19-2014, 08:14 PM

Glad you got your motivation back.
Kim

56ClassicTruck · 09-24-2014, 08:23 PM

Hope get to finishing your... Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..��

ChuckDriver · 09-25-2014, 03:00 PM

Glad to see you back at work on it!

tmoble · 09-25-2014, 03:18 PM

>>> Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..��

I had a motivation, but I can't find it now. I even looked in the refrigerator and under the couch.

56 3100 · 10-31-2014, 06:02 PM

been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting.

9" housing axle tubes can aparently be bent even before welding. here is jig for straightening axles tubes. I got info from another site works really well without heat.can turn round bar through all dummy bearing by hand now. outer dummy bearings were off about 1/8" to 3/16" in one direction or another. now I can progress with putting the rest of rear suspension together finally.

ChuckDriver · 10-31-2014, 06:14 PM

Wow!!

BC Toy chest · 11-01-2014, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56 3100

been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting.....

Man you seem to be pretty skilled from the photos why not just do body and metal work prime and prep for the body shop and buy your paint and let a shop shoot it. You will save so much money. You can probably paint it yourself. I'm sure you can.

56 3100 · 11-01-2014, 11:49 AM

thanks bc I did paint one before a 80 2wd blazer I had. I know my way around bodywork.I have access to a booth so probably will do as much I can myself yes.i am not slammimg all body shops but some seem like they are watching too many of those tv shows( everybody thinks their chip foose).

56 3100 · 01-19-2020, 09:39 PM

geez been a few years.

after getting a bit discouraged about roof rust and drivers door damage things have made a turn for the good!lol letting wife do kitchen reno worked in my favor she fully onboard with truck. got bodyman this summer past and he took cab and progressing well.media blasting done and lots of replacements panels.

**slammed57** · 01-20-2020, 10:11 AM

lookin good, glad to see your back on it

56 3100 · 01-20-2020, 10:15 PM

hey slammed just noticed you truck is BBC will have to have a closer look at your exhaust setup.i am doing 496 with AFR heads.

flashed · 01-21-2020, 01:11 AM

Looks like your thread is revived , carry on .

56 3100 · 01-22-2020, 08:14 PM

yes flashed save me starting over. camaro clip started as well. i wonder if i should start seperate thread for that.?

**mongocanfly** · 01-22-2020, 08:44 PM

Id just keep adding to this thread...

56 3100 · 01-22-2020, 11:26 PM

probably right Mongocanfly.while cab is still in bodyshop i am focusing on grafting camaro clip. as i am using big block with 2"headers.i am usin the no limit video and lots of pics from threads on here to start on frame. leveled front rear and side to side.measured from edge of cab mounts to C/L 28 3/8" brace in place 22"back from C/L,and cut off

bumper jack spreader (hard to find a bumper jack now)

rails bent out 1/2" and bottom notched for camaro lower A arm mount.

prepping subfame cut 14" back from shock mounting hole.and ends cut and tapered.

subframe in white epoxy primer, i used a long 1/2" coupling nut and bolt for measuring

a fit test

22" shock hole back to brace check

stay tuned.

Tempest67 · 01-23-2020, 10:19 AM

This is really good, Thank you, and please continue with updates and pics.

56 3100 · 01-23-2020, 10:53 AM

hey temptest hows things in ontario? i think the most nerve racking part so far on doing camaro clip is bending out the frame on both sides 1/2"oh yes and cutting off truck frame cant forget that. the vhs tape of no limit video started to degrade in picture quality(rewinding so many times.) so i was able to transfer it
and put on usb stick.

Tempest67 · 01-23-2020, 11:02 AM

Hey, well you know Ontario, traffic, congestion, hustle and bustle...... (people pollution)

I have always thought that grafting a 'modern' front clip to these trucks was the way to go, but stayed away as I thought is was above my ability.

I enjoy your step by step process, Thanks

Hope the snow is not too deep out there, not like Nfld,

**joedoh** · 01-23-2020, 08:30 PM

very descriptive! I love these trucks, especially the 55-56

56 3100 · 01-23-2020, 08:57 PM

hey joedoh i like the AD and TF and 67-72 series .

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-18-2020, 11:32 AM

Any updates?

HAULIN' IT · 05-12-2020, 07:53 PM

Here 'ya go! How about an update

56 3100 · 10-17-2020, 09:03 PM

hey everyone i have a few updates. got the cab back from body guy in primer so i can test fit seat and steering column. cab had extensive work done.it was at a local school so it got delayed since march due to covid .new inner outer roof skin,hinge pockets, cab corners step/rockers .i love this site lots of members with great ideas! smooth firewall in the works.along with hydro boost 496 bbc might not make much vacuum for brakes it sound wicked! i think the 2008 yukon seats are gonna look good.

black seats vs grey one built in seat belts

496 stroker test fire link
https://www.facebook.com/danny.andre...3881846060307/

09-19-2014, 04:05 PM	#26
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 1956 3100 build Good to see you back at it __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

09-19-2014, 05:15 PM	#27
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: 1956 3100 build Yea! There aren't that many of us pro streeters out there anymore.

09-19-2014, 08:14 PM	#28
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 3100 build Glad you got your motivation back. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-24-2014, 08:23 PM	#29
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: 1956 3100 build Hope get to finishing your... Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..�� __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

09-25-2014, 03:00 PM	#30
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 1956 3100 build Glad to see you back at work on it! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-25-2014, 03:18 PM	#31
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: 1956 3100 build >>> Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..�� I had a motivation, but I can't find it now. I even looked in the refrigerator and under the couch. Last edited by tmoble; 09-25-2014 at 03:19 PM. Reason: imagudsplr

10-31-2014, 06:02 PM	#32
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting. 9" housing axle tubes can aparently be bent even before welding. here is jig for straightening axles tubes. I got info from another site works really well without heat.can turn round bar through all dummy bearing by hand now. outer dummy bearings were off about 1/8" to 3/16" in one direction or another. now I can progress with putting the rest of rear suspension together finally. Attached Images Last edited by 56 3100; 10-31-2014 at 06:32 PM.

10-31-2014, 06:14 PM	#33
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 1956 3100 build Wow!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-01-2014, 11:49 AM	#35
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build thanks bc I did paint one before a 80 2wd blazer I had. I know my way around bodywork.I have access to a booth so probably will do as much I can myself yes.i am not slammimg all body shops but some seem like they are watching too many of those tv shows( everybody thinks their chip foose).

01-19-2020, 09:39 PM	#36
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build geez been a few years. after getting a bit discouraged about roof rust and drivers door damage things have made a turn for the good!lol letting wife do kitchen reno worked in my favor she fully onboard with truck. got bodyman this summer past and he took cab and progressing well.media blasting done and lots of replacements panels. Last edited by 56 3100; 01-19-2020 at 10:40 PM. Reason: pics

01-20-2020, 10:11 AM	#37
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: 1956 3100 build lookin good, glad to see your back on it __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

01-20-2020, 10:15 PM	#38
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build hey slammed just noticed you truck is BBC will have to have a closer look at your exhaust setup.i am doing 496 with AFR heads.

01-21-2020, 01:11 AM	#39
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1956 3100 build Looks like your thread is revived , carry on .

01-22-2020, 08:14 PM	#40
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build yes flashed save me starting over. camaro clip started as well. i wonder if i should start seperate thread for that.?

01-22-2020, 08:44 PM	#41
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: 1956 3100 build Id just keep adding to this thread... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver



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01-22-2020, 11:26 PM	#42
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build probably right Mongocanfly.while cab is still in bodyshop i am focusing on grafting camaro clip. as i am using big block with 2"headers.i am usin the no limit video and lots of pics from threads on here to start on frame. leveled front rear and side to side.measured from edge of cab mounts to C/L 28 3/8" brace in place 22"back from C/L,and cut off bumper jack spreader (hard to find a bumper jack now) rails bent out 1/2" and bottom notched for camaro lower A arm mount. prepping subfame cut 14" back from shock mounting hole.and ends cut and tapered. subframe in white epoxy primer, i used a long 1/2" coupling nut and bolt for measuring a fit test 22" shock hole back to brace check stay tuned.

01-23-2020, 10:19 AM	#43
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 837	Re: 1956 3100 build This is really good, Thank you, and please continue with updates and pics.

01-23-2020, 10:53 AM	#44
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build hey temptest hows things in ontario? i think the most nerve racking part so far on doing camaro clip is bending out the frame on both sides 1/2"oh yes and cutting off truck frame cant forget that. the vhs tape of no limit video started to degrade in picture quality(rewinding so many times.) so i was able to transfer it and put on usb stick.

01-23-2020, 11:02 AM	#45
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 837	Re: 1956 3100 build Hey, well you know Ontario, traffic, congestion, hustle and bustle...... (people pollution) I have always thought that grafting a 'modern' front clip to these trucks was the way to go, but stayed away as I thought is was above my ability. I enjoy your step by step process, Thanks Hope the snow is not too deep out there, not like Nfld,

01-23-2020, 08:30 PM	#46
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1956 3100 build very descriptive! I love these trucks, especially the 55-56 __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-23-2020, 08:57 PM	#47
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build hey joedoh i like the AD and TF and 67-72 series .

04-18-2020, 11:32 AM	#48
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: 1956 3100 build Any updates? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul Last edited by Ol Blue K20; 04-18-2020 at 11:39 AM.

05-12-2020, 07:53 PM	#49
HAULIN' IT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Beaver Falls, Pa Posts: 168	Re: 1956 3100 build Here 'ya go! How about an update

10-17-2020, 09:03 PM	#50
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build hey everyone i have a few updates. got the cab back from body guy in primer so i can test fit seat and steering column. cab had extensive work done.it was at a local school so it got delayed since march due to covid .new inner outer roof skin,hinge pockets, cab corners step/rockers .i love this site lots of members with great ideas! smooth firewall in the works.along with hydro boost 496 bbc might not make much vacuum for brakes it sound wicked! i think the 2008 yukon seats are gonna look good. black seats vs grey one built in seat belts 496 stroker test fire link https://www.facebook.com/danny.andre...3881846060307/ Last edited by 56 3100; 10-17-2020 at 09:59 PM.

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