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duallyjams · 01-24-2013, 10:50 PM

Another LCF build sweet.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-24-2013, 11:55 PM

That fender looks just perfect for that! Great job!

**buggy5872** · 01-25-2013, 12:05 AM

Blackdiesel....I like what you did with the fender. If it was a chevy it would of been much harder with the split fender. I think it looks good even though I am a fan of the 22.5 wheels on these big old truck. I have a 56 gmc lcf in the waiting and I might go the same route with it. there are a lot more wheel options in an 8 bolt also. I got lucky and found a set of the 6 bolt 22.5 alcoa wheels.

sqrlnts · 01-25-2013, 12:43 AM

Awesome work, that is no small task you have tackled! I wish I had a turbo to relocate!!!

blackdiesel · 01-25-2013, 08:50 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah I'm suprised its turning out as well as it is.

Buggy 5872: dude, i went though your build a while back and holy cow! That truck is ridiculous! Absolutely amazing in that short time frame.
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48ChevBagged · 01-25-2013, 05:15 PM

You have an awsome project going on. Looks good so far. I want to do a cab over with a cummins one day myself. Keep the pictures coming.

blackdiesel · 01-28-2013, 08:17 PM

no pics today guys, sorry! over the weekend I didn't get a whole lot done...

I got my drivers side front fender mocked up which allowed me to blow the front end sheet metal apart to get to the engine to work on a few things. I got my industrial manifold mounted up so i can start on my dog house. need to get the intake tubing mocked up too. still need to get far enough on the floor so i can pull the cab off and finish up a few details then i'll start bolting it down for good. i'll try to get some pics soon!

blackdiesel · 01-30-2013, 10:03 PM

got the wastegate blocked off and the manifold bolted up. Then i clocked the turbo to make the oil drain face down and the compressor housing to route the intake piping. then started on the dog house.... which honestly isnt going as quickly or as easily as i had hoped. hope to finish roughing it in tomorrow.

cAlvis165 · 01-30-2013, 11:17 PM

Looks like fun! NOT!!

Keep it up.

the end result will be worth it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-31-2013, 09:34 PM

What kind of room do you have for an intercooler? I may have a cheap option for you....................

blackdiesel · 01-31-2013, 10:28 PM

I don't! But id LOVE to have one! ! Lemmie see what you got!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-31-2013, 11:50 PM

Ok, I'll take a pic of one I have I think might work out for you. The intake and outlet are both at the top and point straight back.

blackdiesel · 02-01-2013, 12:01 AM

Text it to me please. 8705777488
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2013, 12:07 AM

Will do it in the morning.

blackdiesel · 02-02-2013, 10:15 PM

Dieselwrencher, Thanks for your pics and measurments. I don't think it would fit easily but after i get it on the road and depending on what my EGT's do, i may have to back up and get it from you.

Today I finished up my doghouse. I have far more time in it than i care to admit; especially for it to look so utilitarian. Maybe one day when I grow up I'll buy an english wheel and a planishing hammer. But for now I'm stuck with a high schoolers worst geometry homework assignment ever.

Point being, its complete. That was my goal for today. Along with stitching up my front fenders. Which I almost completed too. I still lack the body line in the front, which I should be able to finish tomorrow.

**buggy5872** · 02-02-2013, 10:24 PM

I think the dog house looks good....this is a truck your building....kinda goes with the utilitarian image of the truck. How much foot room do you still have? These trucks are a little cramped to start with. I cut my firewall and front floor out and started from scratch. There is still not a ton of room but more than stock.

blackdiesel · 02-02-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by buggy5872

I think the dog house looks good....this is a truck your building....kinda goes with the utilitarian image of the truck. How much foot room do you still have? These trucks are a little cramped to start with. I cut my firewall and front floor out and started from scratch. There is still not a ton of room but more than stock.

Yeah, I know. As for foot room, it is almost non-existant. However it can't be worse than driving a 6 speed trans am with a pair of size 12 Ariats. But thats a price I was prepared to pay to have a cummins in it when I planned the build.

I'd like to go to the extent that you did on your quad cab, but I don't have the time, parts, drive, (or quite frankly) ability. My accelerator is right beside (and I mean RIGHT beside) the left edge of the doghouse. It'll have to do because there isnt another option!

Garys8 · 02-10-2013, 05:43 PM

As intricate as that shroud turned out to be, you maybe should have started a build thread just for that alone.

The GMC front end is mean looking, I like it. And you see less and less of them around too which makes it even more desireable.
Nice work.

Russell Ashley · 02-10-2013, 06:21 PM

That's not "utilitarian", that's sculpture. Looks like artwork to me.

cAlvis165 · 03-18-2013, 10:02 PM

Just checkin' in to see what's going on. I know, it's only been a month or so since you last update.

But you gotta' keep us build thread junkies happy.

When you do make some progress, be sure to show us some pics...

robroller · 04-22-2013, 01:18 AM

this picture reminds me of sloth from goonies for some reason...

57ToyBox · 09-29-2013, 10:55 PM

Looking good.. Another diesel fan subscribing

eagleuh1 · 09-30-2013, 11:28 AM

Nice truck. I'd like to have a set of those 6-lug Alcoas for my 50 GMC 450 firetruck. Like the GMC cabs mo better.

blackdiesel · 05-29-2014, 01:29 AM

It's been a while since I've been able to make any progress on this truck. Life seems to have gotten in the way. My wife and I are now expecting our first due August the 4th, so it's now or never I'm afraid. I woke up this morning with a strong urge to get back on this project, and tied up a lot of loose ends that get created when you leave a project like this in the shop for a year and a half. I spent today putting the parts I've stolen off the motor back together and reassembled the front clip and made battery trays.

I recently aquired a parts truck that has a good nv4500 5 speed in it. I believe I will try to see what it would take to get that in this truck instead of the 47rh.

57ToyBox · 05-29-2014, 09:48 AM

Glad to hear you haven't abandon your awesome build. And congratulation on your up coming addition to your family. Maybe your new little girl or boy will help get this build moving along

01-24-2013, 10:50 PM	#26
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Another LCF build sweet. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-24-2013, 11:55 PM	#27
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel That fender looks just perfect for that! Great job! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-25-2013, 12:05 AM	#28
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Blackdiesel....I like what you did with the fender. If it was a chevy it would of been much harder with the split fender. I think it looks good even though I am a fan of the 22.5 wheels on these big old truck. I have a 56 gmc lcf in the waiting and I might go the same route with it. there are a lot more wheel options in an 8 bolt also. I got lucky and found a set of the 6 bolt 22.5 alcoa wheels. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

01-25-2013, 12:43 AM	#29
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Awesome work, that is no small task you have tackled! I wish I had a turbo to relocate!!!

01-25-2013, 08:50 AM	#30
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Thanks guys! Yeah I'm suprised its turning out as well as it is. Buggy 5872: dude, i went though your build a while back and holy cow! That truck is ridiculous! Absolutely amazing in that short time frame. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-25-2013, 05:15 PM	#31
48ChevBagged Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Valdese NC Posts: 151	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel You have an awsome project going on. Looks good so far. I want to do a cab over with a cummins one day myself. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ 51 Chevy Truck S-10 Chassis Bagged http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545820 49 Burb with a 5.3 LS swap http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612572 Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smitt...s/252838673654

01-28-2013, 08:17 PM	#32
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel no pics today guys, sorry! over the weekend I didn't get a whole lot done... I got my drivers side front fender mocked up which allowed me to blow the front end sheet metal apart to get to the engine to work on a few things. I got my industrial manifold mounted up so i can start on my dog house. need to get the intake tubing mocked up too. still need to get far enough on the floor so i can pull the cab off and finish up a few details then i'll start bolting it down for good. i'll try to get some pics soon! __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-30-2013, 10:03 PM	#33
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel got the wastegate blocked off and the manifold bolted up. Then i clocked the turbo to make the oil drain face down and the compressor housing to route the intake piping. then started on the dog house.... which honestly isnt going as quickly or as easily as i had hoped. hope to finish roughing it in tomorrow. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-30-2013, 11:17 PM	#34
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Looks like fun! NOT!! Keep it up. the end result will be worth it. __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill DD 2000 Chevy Suburban 4x4/5.3 Vortec/4L60E/4:10s, 18" Escalade rims, Electric fans Project Dooley One-Ton 4x4 on 38.5s Corn-binder build

01-31-2013, 09:34 PM	#35
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel What kind of room do you have for an intercooler? I may have a cheap option for you.................... __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-31-2013, 10:28 PM	#36
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel I don't! But id LOVE to have one! ! Lemmie see what you got! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-31-2013, 11:50 PM	#37
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Ok, I'll take a pic of one I have I think might work out for you. The intake and outlet are both at the top and point straight back. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-01-2013, 12:01 AM	#38
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Text it to me please. 8705777488 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

02-01-2013, 12:07 AM	#39
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Will do it in the morning. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-02-2013, 10:15 PM	#40
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Dieselwrencher, Thanks for your pics and measurments. I don't think it would fit easily but after i get it on the road and depending on what my EGT's do, i may have to back up and get it from you. Today I finished up my doghouse. I have far more time in it than i care to admit; especially for it to look so utilitarian. Maybe one day when I grow up I'll buy an english wheel and a planishing hammer. But for now I'm stuck with a high schoolers worst geometry homework assignment ever. Point being, its complete. That was my goal for today. Along with stitching up my front fenders. Which I almost completed too. I still lack the body line in the front, which I should be able to finish tomorrow. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway



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02-02-2013, 10:24 PM	#41
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel I think the dog house looks good....this is a truck your building....kinda goes with the utilitarian image of the truck. How much foot room do you still have? These trucks are a little cramped to start with. I cut my firewall and front floor out and started from scratch. There is still not a ton of room but more than stock. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

02-10-2013, 05:43 PM	#43
Garys8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, Indiana Posts: 35	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel As intricate as that shroud turned out to be, you maybe should have started a build thread just for that alone. The GMC front end is mean looking, I like it. And you see less and less of them around too which makes it even more desireable. Nice work.

02-10-2013, 06:21 PM	#44
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel That's not "utilitarian", that's sculpture. Looks like artwork to me.

03-18-2013, 10:02 PM	#45
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Just checkin' in to see what's going on. I know, it's only been a month or so since you last update. But you gotta' keep us build thread junkies happy. When you do make some progress, be sure to show us some pics... __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill DD 2000 Chevy Suburban 4x4/5.3 Vortec/4L60E/4:10s, 18" Escalade rims, Electric fans Project Dooley One-Ton 4x4 on 38.5s Corn-binder build

04-22-2013, 01:18 AM	#46
robroller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: queen creek az Posts: 21	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel this picture reminds me of sloth from goonies for some reason...

09-29-2013, 10:55 PM	#47
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Looking good.. Another diesel fan subscribing __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

09-30-2013, 11:28 AM	#48
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Nice truck. I'd like to have a set of those 6-lug Alcoas for my 50 GMC 450 firetruck. Like the GMC cabs mo better.

05-29-2014, 01:29 AM	#49
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel It's been a while since I've been able to make any progress on this truck. Life seems to have gotten in the way. My wife and I are now expecting our first due August the 4th, so it's now or never I'm afraid. I woke up this morning with a strong urge to get back on this project, and tied up a lot of loose ends that get created when you leave a project like this in the shop for a year and a half. I spent today putting the parts I've stolen off the motor back together and reassembled the front clip and made battery trays. I recently aquired a parts truck that has a good nv4500 5 speed in it. I believe I will try to see what it would take to get that in this truck instead of the 47rh. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

05-29-2014, 09:48 AM	#50
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: '56 GMC LCF Cummins Diesel Glad to hear you haven't abandon your awesome build. And congratulation on your up coming addition to your family. Maybe your new little girl or boy will help get this build moving along __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

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