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**oldiron** · 11-17-2021, 06:42 AM

Final buffing and mounting body to frame.

**oldiron** · 11-17-2021, 06:45 AM

Cont.

rsavage · 11-17-2021, 06:48 AM

Beautiful! Great work.

**oldiron** · 04-03-2022, 04:11 AM

It's been a while since I gave a update. Started assembly with the firewall pad, Raingear wiper system installed, full wiring harness installed, brakes fully operational, and front sheet metal attached.

**mongocanfly** · 04-03-2022, 09:12 AM

Looks good..!...love that dash...that is very nice

**oldiron** · 04-15-2022, 08:15 AM

Just a couple more.

**oldiron** · 04-27-2022, 11:51 AM

The fuel and brake lines are now all installed along with the radiator and overflow tank. Also the steering column and wheel are hooked up.

**oldiron** · 04-27-2022, 11:56 AM

Double post

grumpyolddog · 04-27-2022, 06:14 PM

Looks great love a longroof, the gloss on the dash might be a little hard to see. The glare off the windshield can be a problem.

**oldiron** · 04-28-2022, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyolddog

Looks great love a longroof, the gloss on the dash might be a little hard to see. The glare off the windshield can be a problem.

Too much rain around here in the PNW.

**oldiron** · 07-22-2022, 04:53 AM

Heater restored and installed.

CG · 07-22-2022, 10:56 AM

Really looking great Dennis. Id like to come over and check it out when its all finished.

**oldiron** · 07-25-2022, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Id like to come over and check it out when its all finished.

I'll let you know Mark.

**oldiron** · 08-26-2022, 04:54 AM

Tailgate now installed and the finish date has been set as Oct. 25th. Then onto the upholstery shop.

CG · 08-26-2022, 09:58 AM

What are your plans for the upholstery, stock, pleated, diamonds, and color?

**oldiron** · 09-02-2022, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

What are your plans for the upholstery, stock, pleated, diamonds, and color?

I haven't made my mind up yet.

But I have started on the exhaust.

Russell Ashley · 09-02-2022, 12:40 PM

That's looking great. It's making me want my 1964 Dodge wagon back.

**oldiron** · 09-25-2022, 04:37 AM

Busy last week. The exhaust has been installed and the trans cooler is all plumbed and ready to go. The driveline was made and installed.
This next week the glass is getting installed and also the speedo gear for the speed sensor.

**oldiron** · 10-02-2022, 02:11 AM

More progress this week. All of the glass is now installed.

**mongocanfly** · 10-03-2022, 11:50 PM

Glad you got the glass in with no breakage...looks good

Russell Ashley · 10-04-2022, 09:37 AM

Looking great, nice to see progress being made. Looks to me like that curved rear glass could have been tricky to install.

**oldiron** · 11-08-2022, 12:02 AM

It's getting closer and closer escaping body shop jail.
The doors are done with the final adjustments, tailgate and lift gates are installed, the sound deadening is installed on the floor and doors and the left front fender is still fighting us with the fit with the hood.

**oldiron** · 11-08-2022, 12:04 AM

cont. pictures

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-08-2022, 02:14 AM

Beautiful project. I absolutely love it.

May I ask: Why did you install 1955 dash stainless rather than 1956? Just personal preference? I prefer what you have too but I know some guys are sticklers about details like that.

low'n slow · 11-08-2022, 07:06 PM

Beautiful car.

11-17-2021, 06:42 AM	#101
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Final buffing and mounting body to frame. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-17-2021, 06:45 AM	#102
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Cont. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-17-2021, 06:48 AM	#103
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: My 56 Handyman build Beautiful! Great work. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

04-03-2022, 04:11 AM	#104
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build It's been a while since I gave a update. Started assembly with the firewall pad, Raingear wiper system installed, full wiring harness installed, brakes fully operational, and front sheet metal attached. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-03-2022, 09:12 AM	#105
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: My 56 Handyman build Looks good..!...love that dash...that is very nice __________________ 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

04-15-2022, 08:15 AM	#106
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Just a couple more. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-27-2022, 11:51 AM	#107
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build The fuel and brake lines are now all installed along with the radiator and overflow tank. Also the steering column and wheel are hooked up. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-27-2022, 11:56 AM	#108
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Double post Last edited by oldiron; 04-27-2022 at 11:59 AM. Reason: Double post

04-27-2022, 06:14 PM	#109
grumpyolddog Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: StThomas Ont. Canada Posts: 95	Re: My 56 Handyman build Looks great love a longroof, the gloss on the dash might be a little hard to see. The glare off the windshield can be a problem.

07-22-2022, 04:53 AM	#111
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Heater restored and installed. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

07-22-2022, 10:56 AM	#112
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: My 56 Handyman build Really looking great Dennis. Id like to come over and check it out when its all finished. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-26-2022, 04:54 AM	#114
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Tailgate now installed and the finish date has been set as Oct. 25th. Then onto the upholstery shop. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

08-26-2022, 09:58 AM	#115
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: My 56 Handyman build What are your plans for the upholstery, stock, pleated, diamonds, and color? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-02-2022, 12:40 PM	#117
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: My 56 Handyman build That's looking great. It's making me want my 1964 Dodge wagon back.

09-25-2022, 04:37 AM	#118
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Busy last week. The exhaust has been installed and the trans cooler is all plumbed and ready to go. The driveline was made and installed. This next week the glass is getting installed and also the speedo gear for the speed sensor. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg Last edited by oldiron; 09-28-2022 at 05:31 AM.



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10-02-2022, 02:11 AM	#119
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build More progress this week. All of the glass is now installed. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

10-03-2022, 11:50 PM	#120
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: My 56 Handyman build Glad you got the glass in with no breakage...looks good __________________ 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

10-04-2022, 09:37 AM	#121
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: My 56 Handyman build Looking great, nice to see progress being made. Looks to me like that curved rear glass could have been tricky to install.

11-08-2022, 12:02 AM	#122
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build It's getting closer and closer escaping body shop jail. The doors are done with the final adjustments, tailgate and lift gates are installed, the sound deadening is installed on the floor and doors and the left front fender is still fighting us with the fit with the hood. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-08-2022, 12:04 AM	#123
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build cont. pictures Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-08-2022, 02:14 AM	#124
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,340	Re: My 56 Handyman build Beautiful project. I absolutely love it. May I ask: Why did you install 1955 dash stainless rather than 1956? Just personal preference? I prefer what you have too but I know some guys are sticklers about details like that. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-08-2022, 07:06 PM	#125
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: My 56 Handyman build Beautiful car.

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