56 Chevy (RIP)

[Jason 56]

Looks like you have all the typical rust in these trucks. I can definitely relate to that problem 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

[Snake72]

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.

[Snake72]

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.

[Rickysnickers]

Looks like your cab body work came out really well!