56 pro touring build

[hotrod1]

This is where this project is going from a stance point of view. Our will be more focused on performance and not so much the goodies like this one has. By the way, this black truck is for sale on ebay (1958). I know, it has four eyes, but I think that is is cool anyways.

[Kim57]

That looks sharp.
Kim

[darkgable79]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

This is where this project is going from a stance point of view. Our will be more focused on performance and not so much the goodies like this one has. By the way, this black truck is for sale on ebay (1958). I know, it has four eyes, but I think that is is cool anyways.

Fesler Built. I saw this on their website a while back. They do some awesome work, but they're outta my price range.

[RockTonka]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

I talked to Bam and Kim about it and it was suggested to get an older school tailgate with the script writing and do the firewall with that. I agree that it would look great. I just cant seem to find any of the script anywhere or an old tailgate that has it. Any ideas? I dont want to spend hundreds on a new one just to cut out the writing.

See if Mar-K will stamp out a panel for ya...

[hotrod1]

Wanted to do the round bed corners. I bought a 1 3/4 round tube that was bent into a U and cut in half, one for each side of the bed. I think it was 16 gauge or so. I measured the tube side on my bed first. I know that other guys mentioned that theirs was a 1 5/8. Cut the bed corner off and started to fit the corner. I ended up splitting the vertical column at the bend and started to fold in each side a little bit at a time. I decided to take 1/8 sheet and put in into the channel that runs from the bottom of the fender to the top. It is the one where the bolt that connects the pivot for the tailgate. Then split the top of the tube scribed a piece of sheet and tig welded it into the tube. Now to fit it into the bed.

[shadow1967]

Glad to see ya back on her. Great work, just like a pro! keep it up.

[mud.man.rj]

Nice fab work, real nice.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice finish work..

[chevyrestoguy]

Wow, that corner piece turned out nice!! Excellent finish work!

[hotrod1]

its getting easier. It works well to split the tube and mate it that way. Thanks for the motivating words!

[Kim57]

That's a real nice mod on these trucks. Nice work.
Kim

[Rods57]

that looks great, nice work...

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

its getting easier. It works well to split the tube and mate it that way. Thanks for the motivating words!

I can see how that would be much better than just putting the flat on top of the tube.
great work!!

[sgackste]

Any new updates on this build? Love what you're doing and looks to be one of the first wild pro touring 56's i've ever seen! I'm new to this forum, but am building a 56 chevy truck myself. Unfortunately it is not pro touring but is on air ride and will be on layin' in the grass. Also it is on a 89 Dakota frame, hope to post a thread soon with some of the build pics.

Thanks

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by sgackste

Any new updates on this build? Love what you're doing and looks to be one of the first wild pro touring 56's i've ever seen! I'm new to this forum, but am building a 56 chevy truck myself. Unfortunately it is not pro touring but is on air ride and will be on layin' in the grass. Also it is on a 89 Dakota frame, hope to post a thread soon with some of the build pics.

Thanks

Thanks for inquiring. I think about it every day and even in my dreams. Unfortunately I just have not had any time to do anything in a while. Go into the garage and look at it for a few minutes once in a while. Hopefully closer to the end of the year.

I love a low lying truck. Cant beat the look. How is it working putting it on a Dakota frame?

[sgackste]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Thanks for inquiring. I think about it every day and even in my dreams. Unfortunately I just have not had any time to do anything in a while. Go into the garage and look at it for a few minutes once in a while. Hopefully closer to the end of the year.

I love a low lying truck. Cant beat the look. How is it working putting it on a Dakota frame?

I definitely know that feeling. Mine has been in the build process for many years. The dakota frame has been suprisingly easy. It was all the same dimensions, so just a little fabrication here and there. I think I attached a pic but not for sure.

Can't wait to see some more updates on your ride!

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by sgackste

I definitely know that feeling. Mine has been in the build process for many years. The dakota frame has been suprisingly easy. It was all the same dimensions, so just a little fabrication here and there. I think I attached a pic but not for sure.

Can't wait to see some more updates on your ride!

Wow. Looks like the dakota frame worked well. Truck looks GREAT! Do you have a build on the site?

[sgackste]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Wow. Looks like the dakota frame worked well. Truck looks GREAT! Do you have a build on the site?

No build on the site yet, but am planning on doing one within the next month. Thanks! It was one of the best "free" things i've ever been given! lol

[Painter D]

Nice build

[hotrod1]

Have not had any time but did get a blower for the LS. Nice piece.

[Chevette]

That charger ought to give it some serious HP. I'd like to have the light weight of an LS, but when you're a big block guy, using a small block would be akin to buying a F-rd. Hope they don't edit this out for using that word.

[Kim57]

That's nice.
Kim

[63split]

nice blower i bet it would look even better without the plastic bag

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by 63split

nice blower i bet it would look even better without the plastic bag

Oh, do I have to take the bag off before I install it? I thought that it was part of it.

I did not want to take it out of the bag. It is perfectly clean now and want to keep it that way until its ready.

[butchp]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

We have a 21 gal tank that sits in the back to help distribute weight. It slides in from the back. Wanted to make sure that it is protected from steep driveways so we build nerf bars to drag before the tank. Not an easy thing to bend a bar to match up with the frame tubes. You have to be right on. Scrapped a couple of pieces getting them correct.

What tank is that?