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GRIMSS · 05-18-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigblue29

I like your rendering- That thing is awesome!

Thanks, it's my wall paper and I have a print out of it hanging in my kitchen to keep me motivated.

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Originally Posted by Diesel

If you have to conceal your gas cap? And leaving it in it's stock location is out of the question.
I'm thinken your only option is on the floor at the back doors. Just like the p/u truck guys are doing. Just make sure it's vented outside and not through the cap.

--Filler cap In the wheel well would probably be too tight for the filler nozzle
--Filler cap Behind the license plate at the back bumper is a pretty good idea but too low for the gas tank to receive fuel, or the tank would have to be lower than the bumper. From behind we'd like to see the rear axle, not the fuel tank.

I'm leaning toward behind the tail if I have room to work with it.

jay-dawg · 05-18-2009, 07:02 PM

Nice looking build.

I recall someone putting a fuel door in the front door jamb. IIRC, it was a Haapala ride.

LOW DOUGH · 05-20-2009, 03:15 PM

I like your rendering too. Gona be really cool. Like the use of the 20's too. So, how are you getting the old style center caps to stay on those wheels? Any pics of that? Or is this comon sense. am i missing something

GRIMSS · 05-20-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

I like your rendering too. Gona be really cool. Like the use of the 20's too. So, how are you getting the old style center caps to stay on those wheels? Any pics of that? Or is this comon sense. am i missing something

Thanks, going to try and use some original style hub cap clips.

Daniel U · 05-20-2009, 06:37 PM

Very cool ideas here!

GRIMSS · 05-24-2009, 11:04 AM

Not much done yesterday other than getting the panel mobil in the shop. Got the extrawide axle out and dropped the panel on a little narrow trailer. Then rigged a way to lift and swing the front around. Works but sure looks funny. Now it should be easy to move out and work on it and then push it back out of the way.

Little trailer

Front rig

In it's new little home.

Did get he fuel take out.

Skirkpat · 05-24-2009, 11:52 AM

I like the filler hole on the gas tank, it should let you fill from just about anywhere..LOL

jay-dawg · 05-24-2009, 11:55 AM

Here's that fuel filler I was talking about.

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Randy Haapala didn't want to interrupt the lines on his big GMC panel (seen elsewhere in this issue), so he hid the fuel fillers (one on each side)

Have you seen Haapala's GMC panel?

http://classictrucks.automotive.com/...uck/index.html

GRIMSS · 05-24-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jay-dawg

Here's that fuel filler I was talking about.

Have you seen Haapala's GMC panel?

http://classictrucks.automotive.com/...uck/index.html

I like that, maybe have to do something like that on the rear doors.

57ToyBox · 05-24-2009, 03:54 PM

Wow !!! I like that too. I checked out the pics on the link too
What an awesome looking truck, NICE Interior

GRIMSS · 05-25-2009, 12:01 AM

Today busy helping with planting on the farm so just a lot of measuring for the frame notches. Got a good plan on what I'm needing to do.

S10Fan · 05-25-2009, 10:32 AM

Sweet Panel!

Looking Good!

57ToyBox · 05-27-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Today busy helping with planting on the farm so just a lot of measuring for the frame notches. Got a good plan on what I'm needing to do.

Looking forward to seeing the PLAN come together

50MOTORHEAD · 05-27-2009, 12:36 PM

Please keep the pictures comming,,they are really appreciated,Thanks.

LOW DOUGH · 05-27-2009, 01:50 PM

that is a bad panel. I read the artical when it was in custom classic trucks or classic trucks. one of those two. NICE. Lots of mods to it. Roof line is one of them.

DUUUUU That is from classic trucks. I read it in the mag.

LOW DOUGH · 05-27-2009, 01:53 PM

Here we go. Needed a front shot on here.

Bigdreamsnobux · 05-29-2009, 12:53 PM

I gotta say, I am pumped to follow the progress on this truck. You are definitely on the right track!!!!!

Quick dumb question, the second pic of taillights, what are those from on the blue truck?

LOW DOUGH · 05-29-2009, 01:17 PM

These? I wounder too. They look good.

Bigdreamsnobux · 05-29-2009, 01:20 PM

Ya, those Dough...

Even though my truck has a box, they might look great on my rear fenders... The paint on the truck in the pics helps too!!!

GRIMSS · 05-29-2009, 01:53 PM

I think early 50's chevy car before the tri-5's. Could be wrong.

Bigdreamsnobux · 05-29-2009, 04:05 PM

Did some looking, I believe they are '54 Chevy taillights, looks like 1 year only style.

57ToyBox · 05-29-2009, 09:57 PM

Found this site in a magazine
Pretty good selection of Retro looking LED Tails
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/keepi...=ledtaillights

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 05:24 AM

Jared, I'm glad to see the panel is at least rolling now.....

I really like that fuel filler idea posted above, definitely clean and sleek.

57ExtCab · 06-01-2009, 11:41 PM

Grimss, Hey there's a set of Cameo tail lights on Ebay (57 chevy parts) They must be in mint condition. By the price he's awfull proud of them. Nothen else it make you respect what you allready got. Keep up the good work, look forward in check in out your progress.

GRIMSS · 06-02-2009, 12:19 AM

I've seen them done on a burb before. I'll see if I can find the link. They did a lot of work to make them look good. Little bit too much $$$ for me plus the work to make them look good.

05-18-2009, 07:02 PM	#52
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Nice looking build. I recall someone putting a fuel door in the front door jamb. IIRC, it was a Haapala ride. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

05-20-2009, 03:15 PM	#53
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) I like your rendering too. Gona be really cool. Like the use of the 20's too. So, how are you getting the old style center caps to stay on those wheels? Any pics of that? Or is this comon sense. am i missing something

05-20-2009, 06:37 PM	#55
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Very cool ideas here! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-24-2009, 11:04 AM	#56
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Not much done yesterday other than getting the panel mobil in the shop. Got the extrawide axle out and dropped the panel on a little narrow trailer. Then rigged a way to lift and swing the front around. Works but sure looks funny. Now it should be easy to move out and work on it and then push it back out of the way. Little trailer Front rig In it's new little home. Did get he fuel take out. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-24-2009, 11:52 AM	#57
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) I like the filler hole on the gas tank, it should let you fill from just about anywhere..LOL

05-24-2009, 03:54 PM	#60
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Wow !!! I like that too. I checked out the pics on the link too What an awesome looking truck, NICE Interior __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

05-25-2009, 12:01 AM	#61
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Today busy helping with planting on the farm so just a lot of measuring for the frame notches. Got a good plan on what I'm needing to do. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-25-2009, 10:32 AM	#62
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,639	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Sweet Panel! Looking Good! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '30 Model A Pickup, suicide front end, 350, 350, traditional style hot rod.

05-27-2009, 12:36 PM	#64
50MOTORHEAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 113	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Please keep the pictures comming,,they are really appreciated,Thanks.

05-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#65
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) that is a bad panel. I read the artical when it was in custom classic trucks or classic trucks. one of those two. NICE. Lots of mods to it. Roof line is one of them. DUUUUU That is from classic trucks. I read it in the mag. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 05-27-2009 at 01:52 PM.

05-27-2009, 01:53 PM	#66
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Here we go. Needed a front shot on here.

05-29-2009, 12:53 PM	#67
Bigdreamsnobux Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 9	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) I gotta say, I am pumped to follow the progress on this truck. You are definitely on the right track!!!!! Quick dumb question, the second pic of taillights, what are those from on the blue truck?

05-29-2009, 01:17 PM	#68
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) These? I wounder too. They look good.

05-29-2009, 01:20 PM	#69
Bigdreamsnobux Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 9	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Ya, those Dough... Even though my truck has a box, they might look great on my rear fenders... The paint on the truck in the pics helps too!!!

05-29-2009, 01:53 PM	#70
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) I think early 50's chevy car before the tri-5's. Could be wrong. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared



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05-29-2009, 04:05 PM	#71
Bigdreamsnobux Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 9	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Did some looking, I believe they are '54 Chevy taillights, looks like 1 year only style.

05-29-2009, 09:57 PM	#72
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Found this site in a magazine Pretty good selection of Retro looking LED Tails http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/keepi...=ledtaillights __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403

06-01-2009, 05:24 AM	#73
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Jared, I'm glad to see the panel is at least rolling now..... I really like that fuel filler idea posted above, definitely clean and sleek. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#74
57ExtCab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Hill Missouri Posts: 46	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) Grimss, Hey there's a set of Cameo tail lights on Ebay (57 chevy parts) They must be in mint condition. By the price he's awfull proud of them. Nothen else it make you respect what you allready got. Keep up the good work, look forward in check in out your progress. __________________ Then again the Wife could be RIGHT "Just cause I Drink alot of Bud that does'nt make me WISER"

06-02-2009, 12:19 AM	#75
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: '56 Chevy Panel build (SLP) I've seen them done on a burb before. I'll see if I can find the link. They did a lot of work to make them look good. Little bit too much $$$ for me plus the work to make them look good. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

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