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56 3100 · 11-24-2022, 04:03 PM

fabbing up some carpet sill plates using stainless angle $54.00 vs $200+ for fancy aluminum ones. once polished should be fine.
drivers side

passenger side

might put carpet on smooth side of step and 3M protection film on ribbed bottom as some have suggested.any thoughts?

dsraven · 11-24-2022, 04:08 PM

Looks good. I like the stainless, a little more durable than polished alum I think.
I think Ogre has used the protection film on the actual step part but then he is 9ft tall so maybe he doesnt use the step lol. Personally I would use it and be kinda afraid of scratching it all up with the sand and gravel etc around here. It is still protecting though, so if it gets dull with some scratches you can peel it off and stick some new stuff on there if you want.

56 3100 · 12-03-2022, 03:07 PM

bracket fabbed for mounting fusebox,msd box, mercedes fan controller
test fit:

everything mounted:

bowt1ed · 01-02-2023, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Hey 56, I was reading back through where you used a 80 GM parking brake assembly. Where/how did you mount the release handle, with your dash extention? Any more pics?
Thanks, Jim

Hey 56, I was able to source the same parking brake assembly. Thanks. Another quick question - I see where you're using the two existing firewall hinge holes, but did you bolt another (i.e. that side brace hole on the assembly, or to the bottom of dash)?

Thanks much, Jim.

56 3100 · 01-14-2023, 07:14 PM

hey Jim i made a bracket for mount hole under dash .i will take a pic.

bowt1ed · 01-15-2023, 01:31 PM

Much appreciated!

Palmer64c10 · 01-19-2023, 12:14 AM

Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me if i can change the front grill my 56 gmc to the 56 chevy i just don’t like the mustache look of the gmc if anyone could tell me please pm me or reply to this.
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**Rickysnickers** · 01-19-2023, 10:50 AM

You'd probably get more answers to your question if you posted a thread of your own. Please do that.

56 3100 · 01-19-2023, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Much appreciated!

hey bowt1ed here is pic of bracket.side with slotted hole mounts to brake. longer section mounts to bottom of dash.

bowt1ed · 01-20-2023, 03:21 PM

Great, thanks!

56 3100 · 01-23-2023, 03:48 PM

some more progress lately.finishing up wiring.
fuse box msd and fan controller mounted. a little more tidying up to do.

gauge plugin.

waiting for fuel gauge.

front light harness routed and headlight buckets in along with
ac condenser and trans cooler test fitted.

i was really worried if mercedes fan was gonna clear but with front sheet metal on about 3/4 -1" clearance. be interesting to see how it cools with coldcase rad.

56 3100 · 06-29-2023, 03:17 PM

a little progress lately gauges ready to install radio test fitted and carpet laying in.sub box covered

mr.mud1 · 06-29-2023, 11:14 PM

very nice truck you're building.very impressive.

56 3100 · 07-05-2023, 02:41 PM

Thanks mr mud 1 . after about a year back order the tinted vent windows with chrome trim finally made it yesterday. install went pretty good. . looks good i think.

56 3100 · 08-17-2023, 09:36 PM

more progress box going together starting to look like a truck.

engine hoist to lift on,

sitting on frame

rear fenders on

side views

exhaust tip visual might bend pipe a little

dressed up tilt column

tailgate emblem on (thanks to one of the members here for idea)

mr.mud1 · 08-17-2023, 11:15 PM

very nice,coming together.great work.

Jason 56 · 08-17-2023, 11:37 PM

Coming along well! I’m doing the same thing with my tailgate. How did you adhere the emblem? I haven’t thought about it yet.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2023, 08:02 AM

Looks great!

**Rickysnickers** · 08-18-2023, 09:21 AM

Very nice!

57FleetsideC4 · 08-18-2023, 09:25 AM

Looks super nice. I will be at that stage in the near future as fa as assembling the bed. Steve

daveshilling · 08-18-2023, 12:57 PM

That tailgate is bad ass! They did an emblem for the Cameo, so obviously GM themselves considers this a more premium option than stamped letters.

56 3100 · 08-18-2023, 05:36 PM

BLACK SHEEP on this forum gets the credit for tailgate emblem i messaged him. it is held on with 4 8/32" button head screws.

56 3100 · 09-13-2024, 07:26 PM

Have not posted here in a while! got seat redone and headliner and step area carpet installed. installed headliner myself using this youtube video. black edge moldinf from amazon around headliner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZPZh-HRJXc

steering column and gauges along with armrest as well.

speaker kickpanels

11-24-2022, 04:03 PM	#176
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build fabbing up some carpet sill plates using stainless angle $54.00 vs $200+ for fancy aluminum ones. once polished should be fine. drivers side passenger side might put carpet on smooth side of step and 3M protection film on ribbed bottom as some have suggested.any thoughts?

11-24-2022, 04:08 PM	#177
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,210	Re: 1956 3100 build Looks good. I like the stainless, a little more durable than polished alum I think. I think Ogre has used the protection film on the actual step part but then he is 9ft tall so maybe he doesnt use the step lol. Personally I would use it and be kinda afraid of scratching it all up with the sand and gravel etc around here. It is still protecting though, so if it gets dull with some scratches you can peel it off and stick some new stuff on there if you want.

12-03-2022, 03:07 PM	#178
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build bracket fabbed for mounting fusebox,msd box, mercedes fan controller test fit: everything mounted:

01-14-2023, 07:14 PM	#180
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build hey Jim i made a bracket for mount hole under dash .i will take a pic.

01-15-2023, 01:31 PM	#181
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 510	Re: 1956 3100 build Much appreciated!

01-19-2023, 12:14 AM	#182
Palmer64c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Location: Iuka Mississippi Posts: 5	Re: 1956 3100 build Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me if i can change the front grill my 56 gmc to the 56 chevy i just don’t like the mustache look of the gmc if anyone could tell me please pm me or reply to this. Posted via Mobile Device

01-19-2023, 10:50 AM	#183
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,028	Re: 1956 3100 build You'd probably get more answers to your question if you posted a thread of your own. Please do that.

01-20-2023, 03:21 PM	#185
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 510	Re: 1956 3100 build Great, thanks!

01-23-2023, 03:48 PM	#186
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build some more progress lately.finishing up wiring. fuse box msd and fan controller mounted. a little more tidying up to do. gauge plugin. waiting for fuel gauge. front light harness routed and headlight buckets in along with ac condenser and trans cooler test fitted. i was really worried if mercedes fan was gonna clear but with front sheet metal on about 3/4 -1" clearance. be interesting to see how it cools with coldcase rad.

06-29-2023, 03:17 PM	#187
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build a little progress lately gauges ready to install radio test fitted and carpet laying in.sub box covered

06-29-2023, 11:14 PM	#188
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: 1956 3100 build very nice truck you're building.very impressive.

07-05-2023, 02:41 PM	#189
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build Thanks mr mud 1 . after about a year back order the tinted vent windows with chrome trim finally made it yesterday. install went pretty good. . looks good i think.

08-17-2023, 09:36 PM	#190
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build more progress box going together starting to look like a truck. engine hoist to lift on, sitting on frame rear fenders on side views exhaust tip visual might bend pipe a little dressed up tilt column tailgate emblem on (thanks to one of the members here for idea)

08-17-2023, 11:15 PM	#191
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: 1956 3100 build very nice,coming together.great work.

08-17-2023, 11:37 PM	#192
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 625	Re: 1956 3100 build Coming along well! I’m doing the same thing with my tailgate. How did you adhere the emblem? I haven’t thought about it yet. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build



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08-18-2023, 08:02 AM	#193
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: 1956 3100 build Looks great! __________________ "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

08-18-2023, 09:21 AM	#194
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,028	Re: 1956 3100 build Very nice!

08-18-2023, 09:25 AM	#195
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 474	Re: 1956 3100 build Looks super nice. I will be at that stage in the near future as fa as assembling the bed. Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

08-18-2023, 12:57 PM	#196
daveshilling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roseville Posts: 823	Re: 1956 3100 build That tailgate is bad ass! They did an emblem for the Cameo, so obviously GM themselves considers this a more premium option than stamped letters. __________________ My Current Trucks: 1958 Apache BBW 4.8LS/4l60 "Lucky" Built By Me 1958 GMC BBW LS1/4l60 "The Kraken" Built By Delmo

08-18-2023, 05:36 PM	#197
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build BLACK SHEEP on this forum gets the credit for tailgate emblem i messaged him. it is held on with 4 8/32" button head screws.

09-13-2024, 07:26 PM	#198
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 333	Re: 1956 3100 build Have not posted here in a while! got seat redone and headliner and step area carpet installed. installed headliner myself using this youtube video. black edge moldinf from amazon around headliner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZPZh-HRJXc steering column and gauges along with armrest as well. speaker kickpanels

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