1956 3100 build

[56 3100]

chassis ready for bodyman after easter weekend so we can sit the cab on.
POR 15 topcoated with their chassis black.will try 1 coil cut off stock camaro front springs to start to see what stance is like. brake cables run.hydro boost hoses all run. master cylinder filled with brake fluid and all brake line leaks fixed.(much easier to do a lot of this with no body in the way).


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[56 3100]

finally some paint on parts.





cab and front on frame end of may my bodyman says.

[mrbuck]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!

Love that color.

[56 3100]

have to use remote reservoir PS pump to get allan grove /vintage AC brackets to work. still had to modify them









made progress on cutting bed wood groves.

[dsraven]

hey dartmouth, the pics show better if they aren't posted with several pics in one frame. they get really small that way. some of us old farts use a desktop so quick enlargement isn't an option.
looks like you are making some good forward progress. keep plugging away and it'll be done, ready to start a new project.
love that color!

[56 3100]

thanks raven. can you click on pics on your end and they go bigger? i can on my end.lol eyes have been already on another project a 70-72 2wd blazer.

[dsraven]

yup, can click and they will, or can, get bigger. they end up amongst a bunch of ads though.

[56 3100]

just back from body guys shop and we installed cab on frame today cant wait!

[dsraven]

looks great. now the fun part, final assembly. lots of protection tape in your future. wish I were at that point, always something deemed more important to fix first.
keep the pics coming, will be awesome to see it complete.

[Rickysnickers]

Wow!!!!

[Denee007]

That is beautiful~ I know the excitement!!!
dne'

[56 3100]

once body guy puts front clip and doors back on the careful tedious work begins. raven been collecting tape and getting some moving blankets. yes DNE and Snickers exciting and wow for sure

[oldman3]

Love that color, great looking ride...Jim

[duramax55]

for assembly some rod shops buy a clear plasit that is used to wrap stoves fridges etc. for shipping. will peel of easy and not leave a film. it is fairly think

[56 3100]

cab and front clip back on . starting to look like a truck again.

[Tempest67]

that sure looks nice....... thanks for the pics

[56 3100]

Thanks Tempest. while bodyman finishing with cab and front of truck. i am working on hiding bedwood mounting bolts.and test fitting wood.


rear cross support mounting bolts.


Thanks Tempest. while bodyman finishing with cab and front of truck. i am working on hiding bedwood mounting bolts.and test fitting wood.

1/8 plate and bolt welded. need to clean it up some more.


checking board see if sits down flat. have to router a little deeper.


outer brace clearance in wood.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by 56 3100

thanks raven. can you click on pics on your end and they go bigger? i can on my end.lol eyes have been already on another project a 70-72 2wd blazer.

yes, when you click on them they enlarge and the picture is fine.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by 56 3100

cab and front clip back on . starting to look like a truck again.

your truck looks amazing,

[56 3100]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

your truck looks amazing,

thanks my 56chevytruck. the truck got this way with the great existence of this site and all the members that i messaged with questions.(i think i messaged you 56? lol)

[Rickysnickers]

That looks incredibly nice!

[56 3100]

thanks Rickey.

[57FleetsideC4]

Love it!! Seeing that keeps me motivated on my truck. Steve

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by duramax55

for assembly some rod shops buy a clear plasit that is used to wrap stoves fridges etc. for shipping. will peel of easy and not leave a film. it is fairly think

good advice! Better than tape I would think

[56 3100]

gonna need something for sure rounding up some moving blankets or old bed comforter. that opens up a good question. what does everyone use to work on their trucks once painted and have to lean over fender? etc..