Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

Looks like you have all the typical rust in these trucks. I can definitely relate to that problem :lol: You’re making great progress. I like the patina look. Especially in black with all that character. Keep the pictures coming. I’ll be following

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

Update time! Nearly finished with cab rust repair, driver side came out great. This cab work was not for the faint of heart but the patch panels actually fit up really well. A lot of trimming and fitting, time and swearing. Door test fit and gaps was better than expected, just fell right in.

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

Plan for the cab floor is epoxy prime and raptor liner, sound deadener then carpet. Rest of cab interior will be repainted this blue/green color, likely single stage. Need to make sure the transmission will clear the hump and floor without mods before I epoxy prime.

I stripped the 5.3 down to long block, plan is to have heads rebuilt, examine and reseal the block, mild texas speed cam and LS6 valve springs, but otherwise stock 5.3. I'm going to pick up a Aisin AR5 transmission out of a chevy colorado tomorrow, this is a 5 speed that I'll use with fab bot adapter plate and LS1 clutch components. Will need to figure out clutch and brake pedals for hydraulic clutch. Probably use firewall mounted power brake booster.

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

Looks like your cab body work came out really well!

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

nice metal work, keep it going

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

Thanks guys. Picked up this AR5 transmission a few days ago, gave it a rustoleum restoration and have the adapter plate on order from fab bot. Cleaned up the 4L60e bellhousing as well.

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

picked up an '88 C4 rear suspension yesterday, found out the same seller will have an '89 front suspension available soon and made a deal for that as well.

Re: 56 Chevy (RIP)
 

Cleaned up the C4 suspension and mocked up under the frame at approximate ride height, picking up the C4 front suspension in the next week or so. The Flat Out Engineering components leave a slight rake, supposed to be about 1" front to back, which should be fine for my application but I'd like it as flat level as possible. I may C notch the rear frame and tuck the batwings up into the frame 1" but we'll see how the mock up looks when I get all the components together.