Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

v1monster · 02-19-2014, 11:17 PM

Hello everyone,

I've been sitting on the sidelines watching everyone's different builds and I figured, why not share, lol. Some quick back story on this truck: A guy was selling it back in November online locally for a very low price due to him needing to get rid of it to move out of town, took it off his hands with a clean title, moved it into my garage and have been working on it most days. It now down to cab, engine and transmission left on the frame.

v1monster · 02-19-2014, 11:43 PM

Sorry, had technical difficulties with the pictures.

v1monster · 02-20-2014, 12:28 AM

What it looks like now.

Flames97 · 02-20-2014, 12:54 AM

Cool, what's your plans for it?

v1monster · 02-20-2014, 02:14 AM

My plan is to go with power steering, A/C, disc brakes on front/rear, oak bed, painted to stock Crystal Blue color, original interior (gauges and what not), 383 SBC, not sure which tranny to go with honestly and thats all I can remember.

Kim57 · 02-20-2014, 11:19 AM

Welcome.
Looks like you've got a good start on it.
Kim

Daze57 · 02-20-2014, 01:48 PM

good lookin project !!!

rollinrooster · 02-20-2014, 02:17 PM

Looks good. I would like to come across one for cheap.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-20-2014, 02:20 PM

Off to a good start!

Will you be using the straight front axle or converting to IFS?

EDIT: Oops, sorry. Welcome!

What's your back story? Other prior restorations or hot rods? Enquiring (nosy) minds want to know.

PS, we LOVE pictures here.

v1monster · 02-20-2014, 09:21 PM

Hi Dan, nothing wrong with asking questions. If I had welding equipment I would do the IFS swap but I don't, so I will be keeping the straight front axle. I'm in the Air Force and I have been wanting a classic truck for awhile now. As far as experiance, I've helped with friend's projects here and there. When I get home, I'll upload pictures of me tearing it down with a few peices I already have painted.

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-21-2014, 02:16 AM

Welcome to the board. And Thank You for your service.

Sounds like a nice project. Can hardly wait for pic's.

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:15 AM

As requested, here are the pictures of me tearing it apart.

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:17 AM

More pictures...

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:19 AM

I was having issues with a few stubborn bolts on the front fenders, so I gave up on those and attacked the bed.

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:20 AM

After finally taking off the rear bumper, I switch over to the interior.

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:23 AM

Out of curiosity, has anyone attempted to rebuild their heater and was it worth it? Finished up the bed.

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:26 AM

I was thinking of going with Mexican blankets as seat covers, what do you guys think? Finally was able to remove (cut) those stubborn bolts off and removed the fenders.

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:29 AM

I was thinking of going with white painted interior with the Crystal Blue accents. But I haven't decided if I want to keep the steering wheel the stock black or go with white or blue....

Kim57 · 02-23-2014, 12:32 PM

Nice job on the tear down.
I've seen a few trucks with the Mexican blankets as seat covers and think they look good as long as it fits the rest of the trucks theme.
Kim

v1monster · 02-23-2014, 02:59 PM

Yeah, I've seen a few too also and they looked pretty good.

v1monster · 03-22-2014, 07:10 PM

I'm sorry for my tardiness on posting, working too much lately and all, I was looking at installing a new rear end to handle the 383 with 700R4. I saw online someone local is selling a 10 Bolt rear end with drum brakes that came off a 69 Camaro. Do you think thats's a good swap or not? Thanks in advance.

02-19-2014, 11:17 PM	#1
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Hello everyone, I've been sitting on the sidelines watching everyone's different builds and I figured, why not share, lol. Some quick back story on this truck: A guy was selling it back in November online locally for a very low price due to him needing to get rid of it to move out of town, took it off his hands with a clean title, moved it into my garage and have been working on it most days. It now down to cab, engine and transmission left on the frame.

02-19-2014, 11:43 PM	#2
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Sorry, had technical difficulties with the pictures. Attached Images

02-20-2014, 12:28 AM	#3
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 What it looks like now. Attached Images

02-20-2014, 12:54 AM	#4
Flames97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tonasket, Washington Posts: 316	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Cool, what's your plans for it? __________________ -Aaron '15.5 Chevy Duramax LTZ/Z71, LML, CC/SB '77 Chevy K10, 4" lift, 33-12.50, 350/350 '55 Chevy Short Box (In Pieces)MII,4-link,Bagged,383 Stroker,700r4,3.73posi (SOLD) My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build

02-20-2014, 02:14 AM	#5
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 My plan is to go with power steering, A/C, disc brakes on front/rear, oak bed, painted to stock Crystal Blue color, original interior (gauges and what not), 383 SBC, not sure which tranny to go with honestly and thats all I can remember.

02-20-2014, 11:19 AM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Welcome. Looks like you've got a good start on it. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-20-2014, 01:48 PM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 good lookin project !!!

02-20-2014, 02:17 PM	#8
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Looks good. I would like to come across one for cheap.

02-20-2014, 02:20 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Off to a good start! Will you be using the straight front axle or converting to IFS? EDIT: Oops, sorry. Welcome! What's your back story? Other prior restorations or hot rods? Enquiring (nosy) minds want to know. PS, we LOVE pictures here. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

02-20-2014, 09:21 PM	#10
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Hi Dan, nothing wrong with asking questions. If I had welding equipment I would do the IFS swap but I don't, so I will be keeping the straight front axle. I'm in the Air Force and I have been wanting a classic truck for awhile now. As far as experiance, I've helped with friend's projects here and there. When I get home, I'll upload pictures of me tearing it down with a few peices I already have painted.

02-21-2014, 02:16 AM	#11
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Welcome to the board. And Thank You for your service. Sounds like a nice project. Can hardly wait for pic's. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-23-2014, 02:15 AM	#12
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 As requested, here are the pictures of me tearing it apart. Attached Images

02-23-2014, 02:17 AM	#13
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 More pictures... Attached Images

02-23-2014, 02:19 AM	#14
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 I was having issues with a few stubborn bolts on the front fenders, so I gave up on those and attacked the bed. Attached Images

02-23-2014, 02:20 AM	#15
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 After finally taking off the rear bumper, I switch over to the interior. Attached Images



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02-23-2014, 02:23 AM	#16
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Out of curiosity, has anyone attempted to rebuild their heater and was it worth it? Finished up the bed. Attached Images

02-23-2014, 02:26 AM	#17
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 I was thinking of going with Mexican blankets as seat covers, what do you guys think? Finally was able to remove (cut) those stubborn bolts off and removed the fenders. Attached Images

02-23-2014, 02:29 AM	#18
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 I was thinking of going with white painted interior with the Crystal Blue accents. But I haven't decided if I want to keep the steering wheel the stock black or go with white or blue.... Attached Images

02-23-2014, 12:32 PM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Nice job on the tear down. I've seen a few trucks with the Mexican blankets as seat covers and think they look good as long as it fits the rest of the trucks theme. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-23-2014, 02:59 PM	#20
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 Yeah, I've seen a few too also and they looked pretty good.

03-22-2014, 07:10 PM	#21
v1monster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 14	Re: Rebuilding my 1956 Chevy 3100 I'm sorry for my tardiness on posting, working too much lately and all, I was looking at installing a new rear end to handle the 383 with 700R4. I saw online someone local is selling a 10 Bolt rear end with drum brakes that came off a 69 Camaro. Do you think thats's a good swap or not? Thanks in advance.

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