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blue57 · 03-14-2014, 06:08 PM

looking good. What rims are those? How high was your paint quote?

ryan56chevy · 03-24-2014, 01:27 PM

The wheels are Boyd Coddington's Junkyard Dogs. 20"s in the rear and 18"s in the front. Paint quote was 13k. I found some other guys that do good work around here that are going to do it a lot cheaper than that. I am slapping it all together to take to them by Friday. I throw some pics up once it is put together. It will be a first.

blue57 · 03-24-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan56chevy

The wheels are Boyd Coddington's Junkyard Dogs. 20"s in the rear and 18"s in the front. Paint quote was 13k. I found some other guys that do good work around here that are going to do it a lot cheaper than that. I am slapping it all together to take to them by Friday. I throw some pics up once it is put together. It will be a first.

Paint is not cheap if you want it done right. Mine is at the body shop now and it's going to be around 12 when all said and done. Any cheaper and it's a backyard spray with no guarantee out here.

ryan56chevy · 03-25-2014, 08:48 AM

I've seen some of these guy's work. Looks pretty good. I'm not looking for a show car. If it's too good, then I won't drive it anywhere. HAHAHAHAHA

They are going to do it in stages and are close to the house. When they get the body work done and self etching primer on, I will pay them for that and take it back to the shop and build/install my raised bed. If I'm not satisfied, I will take it to someone else.

ryan56chevy · 03-31-2014, 10:55 AM

AND WE ARE OFF TO PAINT AND BODY!!

Spblack · 03-31-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan56chevy

AND WE ARE OFF TO PAINT AND BODY!!

man that looks good. how long before paint is finished?

blue57 · 03-31-2014, 11:12 AM

Good luck

ryan56chevy · 03-31-2014, 11:34 AM

Probably around 4 weeks for body and first coat of primer. Then I pick it up and build the bed floor. After I take it back, it should be another 4 weeks. Haha, thanks blue57. I'm nervous enough leaving it somewhere other than my shop.

**youngrodder** · 03-31-2014, 12:01 PM

What color are you going with or is it a secerate?
Good luck

Marc

blue57 · 03-31-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan56chevy

Probably around 4 weeks for body and first coat of primer. Then I pick it up and build the bed floor. After I take it back, it should be another 4 weeks. Haha, thanks blue57. I'm nervous enough leaving it somewhere other than my shop.

I am the same way. Just go check on it weekly that's what I have been doing.

ryan56chevy · 03-31-2014, 12:25 PM

Gonna go with Chevy black. The guy said that is the darkest glossy black he has seen. Opinions??? Recommendations???

**youngrodder** · 03-31-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan56chevy

Gonna go with Chevy black. The guy said that is the darkest glossy black he has seen. Opinions??? Recommendations???

Black looks good when the body work is done right but black as a color tends to hide some of the body lines and curves of a vehical.

Marc

Kim57 · 03-31-2014, 08:40 PM

Congrats.
I had a black truck years ago. Looked nice for about an hour after a wash.
For a driver I would go with something different but that's just me.
Kim

ryan56chevy · 04-16-2014, 12:29 PM

Week 3 at body shop. Finishing up the lines and have the shaved door popper kits on order. Doesn't look like much has been done but the doors needed work and I want straight lines. Back and Front glass came in finally. Waiting to see it thrown together.:cool

Kim57 · 04-16-2014, 07:20 PM

Looks good.
Kim

ryan56chevy · 04-17-2014, 08:28 AM

Thanks Kim! They better get after it. I'm getting anxious

**JML55** · 04-17-2014, 09:23 AM

looking good

59stepside · 04-19-2014, 10:29 AM

IMO, I don't think I will ever use black on a project for the reasons listed. It will get old quick.. But I'm not dogging you. If black is what you want, all to you. But most people who are asking for black end up being a lot happier with a black cherry or dark root beer. At least check out those colors in person, you will be surprised. Build looks so good! I'm doing similar build. I have the same drop spindles, Camaro clip, and ordered my rims look almost identical. Good work and keep it up! It's a good feeling sending it to body and paint.

ryan56chevy · 05-05-2014, 11:14 AM

Well we are getting there slowly but surely. I want my truck back!!!!!!!! Dash is done and and both doors are wrapping up. Have to take a BIG STEP BACK. Just ordered the whole rear panel for the cab. The window seams to be beyond repair......Looks like I will have to wait on other parts for a bit.

sginphx · 05-06-2014, 01:08 AM

Awesome Build...Looks Killer!!!

03-14-2014, 06:08 PM	#26
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build looking good. What rims are those? How high was your paint quote? __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

03-24-2014, 01:27 PM	#27
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build The wheels are Boyd Coddington's Junkyard Dogs. 20"s in the rear and 18"s in the front. Paint quote was 13k. I found some other guys that do good work around here that are going to do it a lot cheaper than that. I am slapping it all together to take to them by Friday. I throw some pics up once it is put together. It will be a first.

03-25-2014, 08:48 AM	#29
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build I've seen some of these guy's work. Looks pretty good. I'm not looking for a show car. If it's too good, then I won't drive it anywhere. HAHAHAHAHA They are going to do it in stages and are close to the house. When they get the body work done and self etching primer on, I will pay them for that and take it back to the shop and build/install my raised bed. If I'm not satisfied, I will take it to someone else.

03-31-2014, 10:55 AM	#30
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build AND WE ARE OFF TO PAINT AND BODY!! Attached Images

03-31-2014, 11:12 AM	#32
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Good luck __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

03-31-2014, 11:34 AM	#33
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Probably around 4 weeks for body and first coat of primer. Then I pick it up and build the bed floor. After I take it back, it should be another 4 weeks. Haha, thanks blue57. I'm nervous enough leaving it somewhere other than my shop.

03-31-2014, 12:01 PM	#34
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,765	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build What color are you going with or is it a secerate? Good luck Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-31-2014, 12:25 PM	#36
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Gonna go with Chevy black. The guy said that is the darkest glossy black he has seen. Opinions??? Recommendations???

03-31-2014, 08:40 PM	#38
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Congrats. I had a black truck years ago. Looked nice for about an hour after a wash. For a driver I would go with something different but that's just me. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-16-2014, 12:29 PM	#39
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Week 3 at body shop. Finishing up the lines and have the shaved door popper kits on order. Doesn't look like much has been done but the doors needed work and I want straight lines. Back and Front glass came in finally. Waiting to see it thrown together.:cool Attached Images

04-16-2014, 07:20 PM	#40
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Looks good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-17-2014, 08:28 AM	#41
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Thanks Kim! They better get after it. I'm getting anxious

04-17-2014, 09:23 AM	#42
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build looking good __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

04-19-2014, 10:29 AM	#43
59stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida, Tampa Bay Area Posts: 329	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build IMO, I don't think I will ever use black on a project for the reasons listed. It will get old quick.. But I'm not dogging you. If black is what you want, all to you. But most people who are asking for black end up being a lot happier with a black cherry or dark root beer. At least check out those colors in person, you will be surprised. Build looks so good! I'm doing similar build. I have the same drop spindles, Camaro clip, and ordered my rims look almost identical. Good work and keep it up! It's a good feeling sending it to body and paint. __________________ USCG Aviator C-130 1959 Stepside build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602386

05-05-2014, 11:14 AM	#44
ryan56chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Vernia, TX Posts: 20	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Well we are getting there slowly but surely. I want my truck back!!!!!!!! Dash is done and and both doors are wrapping up. Have to take a BIG STEP BACK. Just ordered the whole rear panel for the cab. The window seams to be beyond repair......Looks like I will have to wait on other parts for a bit. Attached Images



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05-06-2014, 01:08 AM	#45
sginphx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 69	Re: 1956 Chevy truck build Awesome Build...Looks Killer!!!

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