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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

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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

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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

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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.

**oldiron** · 11-12-2022, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

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.

I like the look of bow ties. I'm building it for myself.

**oldiron** · 11-30-2022, 07:16 PM

Finally got to the point where we got the engine started. Moved the car under its own power outside and drove it around the block.
Just a few finishing touches and off to the upholstery shop.

low'n slow · 11-08-2022, 07:06 PM

Beautiful car.

CG · 12-04-2022, 02:52 PM

Great milestone for you Dennis! Bring it to the next swap meet so we can all check it out.

**oldiron** · 12-15-2022, 12:38 AM

Started on the interior this week in the cargo area.

**oldiron** · 01-01-2023, 10:14 PM

Getting close to finishing all of the body work. Polished all of the exterior window trim and starting to install the trim.
Also installed the rear bumper and license plate lights.

**oldiron** · 01-03-2023, 11:44 PM

One more step closer to finishing the body work. All the exterior window trim is now installed.

**oldiron** · 01-05-2023, 09:04 AM

This week has been a milestone for me. My 56 Handyman has finally reached the next chapter. Done with the body work now onto the upholstery shop.
https://youtu.be/gJGFUv_LHxU

**mongocanfly** · 03-28-2023, 08:36 AM

Man that looks good..!!!!!!!!!

04-27-2022, 06:14 PM	#1
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	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	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	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	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	#6
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	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	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: My 56 Handyman build What are your plans for the upholstery, stock, pleated, diamonds, and color? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-02-2022, 12:40 PM	#9
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	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	#10
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	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.

10-02-2022, 02:11 AM	#11
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	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	#12
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,606	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	#13
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	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	#14
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	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	#15
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	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	#16
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	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!

11-30-2022, 07:16 PM	#18
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: My 56 Handyman build Finally got to the point where we got the engine started. Moved the car under its own power outside and drove it around the block. Just a few finishing touches and off to 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

11-08-2022, 07:06 PM	#19
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12-04-2022, 02:52 PM	#20
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: My 56 Handyman build Great milestone for you Dennis! Bring it to the next swap meet so we can all check it out. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-15-2022, 12:38 AM	#21
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: My 56 Handyman build Started on the interior this week in the cargo area. 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

01-01-2023, 10:14 PM	#22
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: My 56 Handyman build Getting close to finishing all of the body work. Polished all of the exterior window trim and starting to install the trim. Also installed the rear bumper and license plate lights. 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

01-03-2023, 11:44 PM	#23
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: My 56 Handyman build One more step closer to finishing the body work. All the exterior window trim 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

01-05-2023, 09:04 AM	#24
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: My 56 Handyman build This week has been a milestone for me. My 56 Handyman has finally reached the next chapter. Done with the body work now onto the upholstery shop. https://youtu.be/gJGFUv_LHxU __________________ 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

03-28-2023, 08:36 AM	#25
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,606	Re: My 56 Handyman build Man that 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

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