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robozride · 08-09-2011, 09:13 PM

Here it is my newly aquired gmc. was restored and owned by the same owner for 26 years. I have lots of plans for it but none invole it not being drivable for more than two weeks at a time.

Kim57 · 08-10-2011, 12:55 AM

Welcome.
Nice looking truck.
Do post pics of all the changes you make.
KIm

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-10-2011, 01:45 AM

What Kim said! What are your initial plans? Oh, and yes, welcome!

robozride · 08-10-2011, 06:52 AM

I will be installing a transam clip in a week or so and i have some 18's on order. first order of buisness is to get it driving and riding nice, it is scary now. I need to c notch the frame as it bumps. Chrome rear bumper. Before spring paint and seat. But until then im gonna drive it.

mknittle · 08-10-2011, 10:34 AM

Nice truck,
I don't think I would know what to do If I ever got one that didn't need body and paint work

meter swinger · 08-10-2011, 10:44 AM

nice jimmy! 55's & 56's GMC's are rolling pieces of art. More pics!
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Red Foreman · 08-10-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by robozride

I will be installing a transam clip in a week or so and i have some 18's on order. first order of buisness is to get it driving and riding nice, it is scary now. I need to c notch the frame as it bumps. Chrome rear bumper. Before spring paint and seat. But until then im gonna drive it.

Nice truck!, are you the same guy that pm'd me on hamb? If so I'd better get cracking on the clip pictures I promised, alternatively check out my photobucket page, I hope this works? if not cut & paste.
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd385/oscarpantree/

mknittle · 08-10-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by meter swinger

nice jimmy! 55's & 56's GMC's are rolling pieces of art. More pics!
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You said it. I really like the frenched hood emblem.

robozride · 08-10-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Foreman

Nice truck!, are you the same guy that pm'd me on hamb? If so I'd better get cracking on the clip pictures I promised, alternatively check out my photobucket page, I hope this works? if not cut & paste.
http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd385/oscarpantree/

Yup same guy. i looked through all of your pix, looks like its going well. The only issue i have is trying to make it looks like it belongs. The no limit way blends nice but im sure it will make the truck sit higher and it doesnt look as strong to me. I think ill do what i allways do.....tare it up and then make it work. ill keep you posted as i usually work pretty fast once i get started.

Red Foreman · 08-10-2011, 07:55 PM

I had trouble making the same decision, No limit or the "Lux" way, both ways are good, but if neatness is your concern with the underneath method, check out Indian113 buddy's frame, the famous silver one, to me that looks like it belongs!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465649

robozride · 08-12-2011, 08:21 PM

Well i decided to go the lux way. Found a 74 firebird clip that was all rebuilt. So why wait.... i tore right into it and a couple hours later its going well.

robozride · 08-14-2011, 03:07 PM

had some more time today and got quite a bit done, all measured up and ready to cut!

Red Foreman · 08-14-2011, 05:47 PM

Grinding the rivets out, how much fun has that been so far?

That crossmember/ rad support might come in handy, I sliced mine up & re used it back in the clip.

robozride · 08-16-2011, 08:13 PM

Starting to fall into place...measure twice cut once.

robozride · 08-21-2011, 03:35 PM

front end is all in. finishing up engine stuff. Still need to do the steering and brakes and then the front end goes back on .No mater what any one tells ya ..its a lot of work and takes some time. But it sits low and will be a blast to drive!

Kim57 · 08-22-2011, 01:04 AM

Looks real nice and clean.
Kim

robozride · 11-19-2011, 01:31 PM

Back to workin on the gmc. Here it is with its new stance.

robozride · 11-19-2011, 01:35 PM

The rear stance was off about 3/4" from one side to the next so i tore into it. It looks like the springs are shot and the shackles are egg shaped so i ordered a tci rear suspension kit. In the end i'd like it about an inch lower in the rear.

robozride · 11-19-2011, 01:41 PM

while taking it apart i have found a few surprises but not many! the box and fenders are very good, the cab corners will be replaced because they have some bubbling. As stated in another thread i will be eliminating the inner cab corners. The floor is in very good condition!
The tailgate had a louvered cover over it. It was only brazed and blended with bondo. When i striped it off i was very happy to find no rust no dents and original paint!

Rude Dude · 11-19-2011, 03:00 PM

Can I ask what size wheels and rims that you are running? Thanks Much

Kim57 · 11-19-2011, 03:42 PM

Looking good. I like the wheels.
Maybe you'll get lucky and find your rear cab corners may be alright once you get the paint off.
Kim

robozride · 11-19-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

Can I ask what size wheels and rims that you are running? Thanks Much

The fronts are 18x8 and the rears are 18x9.5

Rude Dude · 11-19-2011, 06:03 PM

The tire size same as fronts?

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Originally Posted by robozride

The fronts are 18x8 and the rears are 18x9.5

robozride · 11-20-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

The tire size same as fronts?

The fronts are 235/45/18 threars are taller but i dont remember what they were.

robozride · 11-20-2011, 09:27 AM

I did one corner today. they were original and not bad but the inners were rusted up pretty good and had rotted holes (the bubbles) through the outer. After stripping the interior found some sand in the crevises, this truck was all striped when it was done. Only grey primer and red fininsh paint on it. im Happy about that because im not gonna strip it.

08-09-2011, 09:13 PM	#1
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	1956 gmc 100 Here it is my newly aquired gmc. was restored and owned by the same owner for 26 years. I have lots of plans for it but none invole it not being drivable for more than two weeks at a time. Attached Images

08-10-2011, 12:55 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Welcome. Nice looking truck. Do post pics of all the changes you make. KIm __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-10-2011, 01:45 AM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1956 gmc 100 What Kim said! What are your initial plans? Oh, and yes, welcome!

08-10-2011, 06:52 AM	#4
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 I will be installing a transam clip in a week or so and i have some 18's on order. first order of buisness is to get it driving and riding nice, it is scary now. I need to c notch the frame as it bumps. Chrome rear bumper. Before spring paint and seat. But until then im gonna drive it.

08-10-2011, 10:34 AM	#5
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Nice truck, I don't think I would know what to do If I ever got one that didn't need body and paint work __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-10-2011, 10:44 AM	#6
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 1956 gmc 100 nice jimmy! 55's & 56's GMC's are rolling pieces of art. More pics! Posted via Mobile Device

08-10-2011, 07:55 PM	#10
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: 1956 gmc 100 I had trouble making the same decision, No limit or the "Lux" way, both ways are good, but if neatness is your concern with the underneath method, check out Indian113 buddy's frame, the famous silver one, to me that looks like it belongs! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465649

08-12-2011, 08:21 PM	#11
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Well i decided to go the lux way. Found a 74 firebird clip that was all rebuilt. So why wait.... i tore right into it and a couple hours later its going well. Attached Images

08-14-2011, 03:07 PM	#12
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 had some more time today and got quite a bit done, all measured up and ready to cut! Attached Images

08-14-2011, 05:47 PM	#13
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Grinding the rivets out, how much fun has that been so far? That crossmember/ rad support might come in handy, I sliced mine up & re used it back in the clip. Attached Images Last edited by Red Foreman; 08-14-2011 at 05:55 PM.

08-16-2011, 08:13 PM	#14
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Starting to fall into place...measure twice cut once. Attached Images

08-21-2011, 03:35 PM	#15
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 front end is all in. finishing up engine stuff. Still need to do the steering and brakes and then the front end goes back on .No mater what any one tells ya ..its a lot of work and takes some time. But it sits low and will be a blast to drive! Attached Images

08-22-2011, 01:04 AM	#16
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Looks real nice and clean. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-19-2011, 01:31 PM	#17
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Back to workin on the gmc. Here it is with its new stance. Attached Images

11-19-2011, 01:35 PM	#18
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 The rear stance was off about 3/4" from one side to the next so i tore into it. It looks like the springs are shot and the shackles are egg shaped so i ordered a tci rear suspension kit. In the end i'd like it about an inch lower in the rear. Attached Images



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11-19-2011, 01:41 PM	#19
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 while taking it apart i have found a few surprises but not many! the box and fenders are very good, the cab corners will be replaced because they have some bubbling. As stated in another thread i will be eliminating the inner cab corners. The floor is in very good condition! The tailgate had a louvered cover over it. It was only brazed and blended with bondo. When i striped it off i was very happy to find no rust no dents and original paint! Attached Images Last edited by robozride; 11-19-2011 at 01:46 PM.

11-19-2011, 03:00 PM	#20
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Can I ask what size wheels and rims that you are running? Thanks Much

11-19-2011, 03:42 PM	#21
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 gmc 100 Looking good. I like the wheels. Maybe you'll get lucky and find your rear cab corners may be alright once you get the paint off. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-20-2011, 09:27 AM	#25
robozride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trumansburg ny Posts: 230	Re: 1956 gmc 100 I did one corner today. they were original and not bad but the inners were rusted up pretty good and had rotted holes (the bubbles) through the outer. After stripping the interior found some sand in the crevises, this truck was all striped when it was done. Only grey primer and red fininsh paint on it. im Happy about that because im not gonna strip it. Attached Images

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