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**Advanced Design** · 04-05-2023, 06:13 PM

Your 56 looks awesome! Love it!

**regan wilson** · 04-06-2023, 05:29 PM

The car looks awesome. The new wheels are a good fit. Looks very clean.

stllookn · 04-10-2023, 04:35 PM

Nice!!!

**oldiron** · 04-21-2023, 03:47 AM

The next to last chore before I can start cruzin. Off to the upholstery shop.

CG · 04-27-2023, 07:45 PM

Long time coming D, super cool, happy for you coming up to the finish line!

**oldiron** · 05-25-2023, 02:01 AM

The upholstery has started on the wagon. All the fabric has finally arrived. The headliner has been started with the panels being measured out and cut out.
The carpet pad is now installed, The rough fit of the carpet has been started. The wind lace has been installed along with the headliner tack strip.

**oldiron** · 05-25-2023, 02:05 AM

A couple more pictures

**oldiron** · 07-06-2023, 04:53 AM

Getting closer finishing the interior on the Wagon.

**oldiron** · 07-06-2023, 04:57 AM

Continued

**mongocanfly** · 07-30-2023, 05:00 AM

Nice,.!!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2023, 08:10 AM

Very nice!

**oldiron** · 08-17-2023, 06:50 AM

This is the last post on my 56 Chevy Handyman Wagon.
I entered the car in a local car show. It was a small show only 350 cars. The 56 won Best 50's Modified. A pleasant surprise.
Thanks go out to:
Mark Chance aka Liverat for welding and fabrication.
David Larson's Hot Rod Shop for body, paint and assembly.
Carl at Creative Interiors for the upholstery.

**mongocanfly** · 08-17-2023, 01:58 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sduckworth13 · 08-18-2023, 11:15 AM

Beautiful car! Congrats!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2023, 11:37 AM

Congratulations! I love the car.

**oldiron** · 02-12-2024, 12:16 AM

The final chapter.
https://youtu.be/Ni6p8TTRlE4

Russell Ashley · 02-12-2024, 10:37 AM

Congratulations. The wagon looks great, and I'm loving the interior.

**3757chevy** · 02-12-2024, 02:19 PM

Wow ! I just read through your thread this morning. Lots of ups and downs but it was worth it in the end . It turned out beautiful. Love it.

**oldiron** · 04-23-2024, 12:07 AM

I have been battling oil leaks. First valve covers then the dreaded intake manifold gaskets along with oil pressure plugs.
I'm happy to say the leaks are now stopped and all mosquitoes are now safe.

**oldiron** · 09-05-2024, 01:44 AM

Went to 3 car shows and trophied in all 3. Doing great on my investment on my car. $53,000 per trophy.

CG · 09-07-2024, 01:15 PM

Got to see you and your car up at Arlington earlier this summer. Looks great!

So much work you had to have done, basically a brand new car all the way around.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-07-2024, 02:30 PM

Looks great!! Some expensive trophies!!

04-05-2023, 06:13 PM	#1
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 56 Handyman build Your 56 looks awesome! Love it! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-06-2023, 05:29 PM	#2
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: My 56 Handyman build The car looks awesome. The new wheels are a good fit. Looks very clean. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

04-10-2023, 04:35 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: My 56 Handyman build Nice!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-21-2023, 03:47 AM	#4
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build The next to last chore before I can start cruzin. 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

04-27-2023, 07:45 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,985	Re: My 56 Handyman build Long time coming D, super cool, happy for you coming up to the finish line! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-25-2023, 02:01 AM	#6
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build The upholstery has started on the wagon. All the fabric has finally arrived. The headliner has been started with the panels being measured out and cut out. The carpet pad is now installed, The rough fit of the carpet has been started. The wind lace has been installed along with the headliner tack strip. 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

05-25-2023, 02:05 AM	#7
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build A couple more 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

07-06-2023, 04:53 AM	#8
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Getting closer finishing the interior on the Wagon. 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

07-06-2023, 04:57 AM	#9
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Continued 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

07-30-2023, 05:00 AM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: My 56 Handyman build 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

08-07-2023, 08:10 AM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: My 56 Handyman build Very nice! __________________ "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

08-17-2023, 06:50 AM	#12
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build This is the last post on my 56 Chevy Handyman Wagon. I entered the car in a local car show. It was a small show only 350 cars. The 56 won Best 50's Modified. A pleasant surprise. Thanks go out to: Mark Chance aka Liverat for welding and fabrication. David Larson's Hot Rod Shop for body, paint and assembly. Carl at Creative Interiors for the upholstery. 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

08-17-2023, 01:58 PM	#13
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: My 56 Handyman build Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 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

08-18-2023, 11:15 AM	#14
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: My 56 Handyman build Beautiful car! Congrats! __________________ Scott

08-18-2023, 11:37 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: My 56 Handyman build Congratulations! I love the car. __________________ "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



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02-12-2024, 12:16 AM	#16
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build The final chapter. https://youtu.be/Ni6p8TTRlE4 __________________ 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

02-12-2024, 10:37 AM	#17
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: My 56 Handyman build Congratulations. The wagon looks great, and I'm loving the interior.

02-12-2024, 02:19 PM	#18
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,022	Re: My 56 Handyman build Wow ! I just read through your thread this morning. Lots of ups and downs but it was worth it in the end . It turned out beautiful. Love it. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

04-23-2024, 12:07 AM	#19
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build I have been battling oil leaks. First valve covers then the dreaded intake manifold gaskets along with oil pressure plugs. I'm happy to say the leaks are now stopped and all mosquitoes are now safe. 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

09-05-2024, 01:44 AM	#20
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Re: My 56 Handyman build Went to 3 car shows and trophied in all 3. Doing great on my investment on my car. $53,000 per trophy. 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

09-07-2024, 01:15 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,985	Re: My 56 Handyman build Got to see you and your car up at Arlington earlier this summer. Looks great! So much work you had to have done, basically a brand new car all the way around. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-07-2024, 02:30 PM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: My 56 Handyman build Looks great!! Some expensive trophies!! __________________ "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

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