11-24-2013, 11:30 PM | #1 |
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My 56 step by step
I Like others on this site have been looking but not posting my build for a couple of years now. I have learned a lot from every one on here, this my first real build not much of a writer so here are some pics.
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11-25-2013, 12:01 AM | #2 |
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Re: My 56 step by step
Welcome.
Nice looking truck. Kim |
11-25-2013, 12:07 AM | #3 |
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Re: My 56 step by step
I started by installing a front clip from an el camino
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11-25-2013, 12:13 AM | #4 |
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thank you kim57 I am new and slow at my typing
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11-25-2013, 12:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: My 56 step by step
That clip install is beautiful.
Is that going to be a 2-link in the rear? In my area, that original patina is VERY valuable. Last edited by pbeguy; 11-25-2013 at 12:48 AM. Reason: Added info |
11-25-2013, 12:38 AM | #6 |
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Some sand blasting, I hate this part the most
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11-25-2013, 12:48 AM | #7 |
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Thank you pbeguy it is only the second one I have done the first was in about 1985 on a 58 chevy fleet side with a 1970 chevy impala front clip this one was like staring all over again I guess that dates me. The rear is a home made 2 link I have not completed it yet
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11-25-2013, 12:13 PM | #8 |
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After sand blasting came epoxy primer inside and out
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11-25-2013, 12:17 PM | #9 |
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The frame came out real nice.
Do you do your own blasting? The cab looks real clean. Kim |
11-25-2013, 12:31 PM | #10 |
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started some rust repair
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11-25-2013, 12:34 PM | #11 |
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first test fit for this door
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11-25-2013, 12:38 PM | #12 |
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some fender repair
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11-25-2013, 12:42 PM | #13 |
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fitting door and fender
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11-25-2013, 12:49 PM | #14 |
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I did some of the blasting my self but had the cab and larger parts done by a friend with a portable sandblasting unit
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11-25-2013, 12:59 PM | #15 |
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next step started with filler
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11-25-2013, 01:05 PM | #16 |
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at this time I also started to collect engine parts
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11-25-2013, 01:11 PM | #17 |
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now for some primer
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11-25-2013, 01:23 PM | #18 |
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I was burned out on body work so I started on the engine a 355 also started a engine break in stand
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11-25-2013, 01:43 PM | #19 |
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This is where I am today engine finished
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11-25-2013, 01:52 PM | #20 |
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This feller ain't playin'! Good lookin' work!
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11-25-2013, 03:31 PM | #21 |
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wow, immaculate cab. no rust repair on the cab?
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11-25-2013, 03:34 PM | #22 |
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wow that cab is in great shape keep them pix coming
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11-25-2013, 07:31 PM | #23 |
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Very nice work you're doing.
Nice looking engine. Kim |
11-25-2013, 08:32 PM | #24 |
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Everything is looking great.
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11-25-2013, 08:39 PM | #25 |
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Thank you
every one for your comments, I did have to replace the front cab corners and one rear corner I had a computer problem and lost all photos on it, lucky I still had some on a old desk top. The engine is build for show and no go it is around 300 hp on regular gas. |
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