My 56 6bt 4X4 build.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

That's what I thought, they both have the bigger input shafts on the nv4500s also.
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Yes, they have 1 1/4" inputs. But the bigger inputs are 1 3/8" when you go big. That is the same size as the NV5600 and G56 too.

[6BT 56]

So lots of progress in the last few weeks . It's up and running now. a few things still to do. the rad is shot. Just used it to make sure everything was going to work. I let it run in the shop for a few hrs tonite . got up to 195. still needs a fan as well. The t case shifter has to be moved up abt 6 inches too. looking forward to a test run if it ever stos raining.

[6BT 56]

Any one know what k&n filter fits on the front of the stock turbo. I see lots of trucks with a nice stubby one that fits quite well.

[1985-GMC]

Don't go with K&N, just about any filter other than that should be fine just not K&N.
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[Luther Grimace]

I hear that it takes a big filter to provide air for these things. I have seen stubby filters sucked in on themselves.
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[1985-GMC]

If you get a couple 90s or a big U you could run a BHAF, or you could just get a stock 2nd Gen intake pipe and do the same thing. I don't think the 1st Gen pipe is long enough.
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[6BT 56]

Well tonite was the fitst drive. It's noisey , rattles , no cup holders and it rides and handles like a hay wagon. Yep love it. It needs a few tie rod ends and the drag link is ng. I knew abt this tho. Was wating on the draglink till i got it figured out what I wanted to do. Going to do a link using gm ends like Ryan did on the V rig. This should take care of the haywagon handiling . Still need a air filter. Make a new mount for the T/c shifter, move it up abt 6inches.

Im also thinking Im going to have to make up some kind of track bars. This truck has only got 1/2 ton springs in the rear. That combined with a 4inch block for the rear lift and a lot more torque on tap and it tends to waunder around a bit in the rear when you stomp on it or decellerate quickly. Some bars should help eliminate the axle wrap and keep me going in a straight line.

Any one built any before ? Any pics ? Ryan I'm sure you can contribute

[Green 1959]

THAT IS SO COOL!!! Love it. No advice though, I don't even have mine on the road yet but am truly inspired

[mud.man.rj]

Yes I am inspired to, really sits high too, very cool truck, great build being different is good.

[6BT 56]

Oh ya. It has a small oil leak that I dont remember in the dodge. Must be the detroit green paint ..... I will take a few better pics when it is out in the sun. I need to decide what to do abt the wheels. blk steel ? blk steel with white hup caps?

Also like the look of clean white steel. Like these .

[1985-GMC]

The truck looks great, glad you got it running around!

And you can't go wrong with white wheels.
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[Luther Grimace]

The truck looks sick! Glad you got to test drive it. Me and you test drove ours within a few days of each other! Do you think the big steering wheel has any affect on the wondering feel?

[6BT 56]

Hi luther.

It may have a effect. It kinda drives like a hay wagon with a few school bus updates . I got a few tierod ends today. Will see whats up with making a new link from the steering box to the axle.

[Green 1959]

I like the way the wheels looked in your profile picture next to that field

[6BT 56]

Well i wasnt really looking to do much more on the truck for a bit becouse boating seasion is close by. I have 3 launches booked next week and the ice isnt even out yet.

however I was at the parts store today and found that Raybestos tierod ends were only $25. so 2 new ones are on the truck. this way I can try the old ones and see if they are the rite size / taper to use for the link to go from the steering box to the axle. I hop so . this way I can just get 2 more and tap the inside of some tube and make a new link affordabily.

I also took the 56 shift knob and tapped it to fit the dodge shifter. Thanks for that idea Luther. installed a few new lug nuts to replace ssome badly worn ones.

I have so much I need to get doing soon !!!! I have abt 55 boats here in storage in the other 2 buildings. But Im havin so much dam fun workin on this old turd.... I cant stop !!!

Hopefully we get some sun on the wknd. i'd like to get a few good pics of it outside to compare ride hight etc.

As of rite now we are suppost to get freezing rain like crazy tonite. Hope not.

[1985-GMC]

Did you say 55 boats??? What on earth would you do with that many boats, or didn't you say you haul them for a living?
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[6BT 56]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Did you say 55 boats??? What on earth would you do with that many boats, or didn't you say you haul them for a living?
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Yep. 55 I run a marine service business out of the farm. My side job. keeps me busy !

[6BT 56]

A little more done now. I did a good nut and bolt. Grease everything and check all fluids. Still need t/c shift lever and link from steering box to axle.

Here are a few more pics. you can see how tight the cummins is in there . i did it all without cutting so im quite pleased.

Still need a pusher fan in front of the rad as well. Let me know what you all think of the wheels. I got all my matching wranglers on. i also found some 16in trim rings. I thi nk they will look sharp with some fresh paint on the rims

Here are some pics. Enjoy.

[6BT 56]

Here are a few of the wheels. What you all think ???

[ryanroo]

wouldnt matter what wheels are on there, that thing as a badass! looks really good though (except that green paint hahaha)

[6BT 56]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

wouldnt matter what wheels are on there, that thing as a badass! looks really good though (except that green paint hahaha)

Hey Thanks Ryan. Its so nice to be able to turn the key now. And power steering . Crap how did I ever drive this thing before .... oh ya thats rite I didnt .

I think the green paint may have caused my small oil leak

All I need now is a set of track bars the way you described the other day !

[cAlvis165]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

I think the green paint may have caused my small oil leak

You know that Detriots don't run right unless there's a puddle under it, right?

Love your project. Looks great!

[1985-GMC]

Looking very nice! I think it needs a set of white caps on those wheels, the 60-70s 12" painted ones should fit those wheels.
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[6BT 56]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Looking very nice! I think it needs a set of white caps on those wheels, the 60-70s 12" painted ones should fit those wheels.
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I have a set of the 12 inch hubcaps. They need to be painted up tho. It's on my list.

I'd love a set of the chrome ones from that late 60's early 70's vintage !

I have a set of 1/2 ton ones on the wall. Even if I heat em up they still wont strech over the big 3/4 ton wheels .

Thanks for all the complements guys.

[Dieselwrencher]

Looks great! Sometimes I think I want to go back to steelies on my Longhorn. I'll wait until i can move it under it's own power to worry about that.

Yeah, the green created the oil leak.