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**61superman** · 11-02-2009, 12:01 AM

Hello fellow junkies

this is a 1956 chevy 3100 build. I have had this truck a little over a year, i sold it in february then bought it back in march because i couldn't see it go. Then i got a wild hair up my arse and decided to build it for the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly show April 1-4 2010.
MY plans for the build are a traditional hot rod/ rat rod:

Front suspension
* CPP's 3 inch drop straight axle
* CPP's 3 inch drop mono leaf spring

Rear suspension
* CPP's 6 inch reverse drop mono leaf spring

Engine compartment
* Original 235 inline 6
* Offenhauser dual carb manifold
* Fenton cast iron dual exhaust headers
* Manual exhaust cut outs

Well here goes nothing

currently not letting me upload photos but soon to follow
sorry

Kim57 · 11-02-2009, 09:46 AM

Sounds like a cool project.
We do need to see pics.
Kim

**61superman** · 11-02-2009, 09:50 AM

here are some pics of the truck:

rwolf9653 · 11-02-2009, 10:52 AM

Looks like it has good patina. Are you planning on paint or not?

**61superman** · 11-02-2009, 03:04 PM

no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

blackdiesel · 11-02-2009, 04:14 PM

sounds like a whole lot of fun. should be a fast, easy, and "cheap" (if you consider this hobby "cheap") build. look forward to seeing this one

Kim57 · 11-02-2009, 04:36 PM

Was it originally a military truck?
My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall.
Kim

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 03:34 AM

yes it was an army vehicle.
My brother bought it from the old man that purchased it from the army in 1965. my brother has had it for 13 years and i aquired it last summer.

sgtusmc · 11-03-2009, 10:57 AM

Very nice truck. Please keep the pics coming as you progress.

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 07:09 PM

alright did some work here are some photos

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 07:20 PM

When i was getting ready to put in the mono leaf I noticed that the driver's side rear bracket had 2 of the 4 factory rivets, so I air hammered them off and put it back with grade 8 bolts.
Passenger side front bushing the goes thru the frame only took 2 hours but man prevails once again
Now on to installing mono leafs

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 07:24 PM

yesterday i received a package from old dominion trucking company all the way from michigan
i was so excited but diesel didn't care
these i think will look SICK !!!!!!

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 07:31 PM

Today was a good and bad day. First the good
Starting the spindle and drop axle work, old king pins a breeze to remove. New king pins even easier so i installed them on the axle.

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 07:54 PM

Now the BAD
after installing the axle on the truck i was looking over everything and noticed that the holes in the brass bushings no longer matched up with the grease fittings. After further investigation the bushing were spinning inside the spindle. NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
well we all know what that means.... spindles are no longer good, i knew as much but i didn't want to accept the fact. but the show must go on and i finished installing the axle on the truck then called it a day, figured i needed to get on a computer and start looking for replacements.
I called every major player but to no avail then i remembered reading about a guy that converts straight axles to drop axles you might know him as www.droppedaxles.com or Nostalgia Sid's. I called him and he rebuilds worn spindles YAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! we talked for a minute about how he goes about it and even told me how to do it but i thought this time around i would leave it to the professional and ordered me a set of rebuilt spindles.
now we play the waiting game
but there is still plenty to get done before they arrive
thanks Sid you rock

**mylow53** · 11-03-2009, 08:01 PM

very nice work i like the old school approach to lowering. what's the plan for the bump stop? the original was very tall. i used a piece of conveyer belt rubber sandwiched between the ubolts. in an upside down u..
GT?
ps what's the dogs name

**61superman** · 11-03-2009, 08:17 PM

thanks
the bump stops are on order thru napa went with 11/16 of an inch from energy suspension.
the brindle is Diesel and the apricot is Semilla (ce-me-ya) they are both English mastiffs thats just long for lap dog.

**terd ferguson** · 11-03-2009, 08:28 PM

You, sir, go fast. I like the way you work. Can't wait to see it lowered with the new wheels and tires.

bensimmons_05 · 11-03-2009, 08:53 PM

Sid is an awesome man. I love this build, can't wait to see more.

**1956cameo** · 11-03-2009, 09:04 PM

This is going to be a very interesting build to watch! I can't wait to see more of it.

samdjr74 · 11-04-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61superman

yesterday i received a package from old dominion trucking company all the way from michigan
i was so excited but diesel didn't care
these i think will look SICK !!!!!!

Ok, I'm digging these wheels, care to share some info on them?

Thanks,
Sam

twcarman · 11-04-2009, 07:49 AM

Nice work.

**mylow53** · 11-04-2009, 02:12 PM

you must have a big lap if those are lap dogs!!!
keep the picts comming!!!
GT

nickp51chevy · 11-04-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61superman

no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

That's the way to do it. I wish I would have done that with mine. Oh well, live and learn.

From the looks of your thread so far your already half way done. You'll be driving that thing around even before '010 even gets here.

Keep those updates comin'!

**OrrieG** · 11-04-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

That's the way to do it. I wish I would have done that with mine. Oh well, live and learn.

Tell me about it. 10 years ago when I took my truck apart to start the build rat rods and patina were not a factor, everything was shiny. Looking at my before photos I could have just done the cab corners and lower hinge pockets, reprimered those parts and let the rest stay as is. I'm watching this progress too.

**jchav62** · 11-04-2009, 03:35 PM

Nice build! I can't wait to see it all come together...

11-02-2009, 12:01 AM	#1
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	1956 las vegas or bust build Hello fellow junkies this is a 1956 chevy 3100 build. I have had this truck a little over a year, i sold it in february then bought it back in march because i couldn't see it go. Then i got a wild hair up my arse and decided to build it for the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly show April 1-4 2010. MY plans for the build are a traditional hot rod/ rat rod: Front suspension * CPP's 3 inch drop straight axle * CPP's 3 inch drop mono leaf spring Rear suspension * CPP's 6 inch reverse drop mono leaf spring Engine compartment * Original 235 inline 6 * Offenhauser dual carb manifold * Fenton cast iron dual exhaust headers * Manual exhaust cut outs Well here goes nothing currently not letting me upload photos but soon to follow sorry Last edited by 61superman; 11-02-2009 at 12:07 AM.

11-02-2009, 09:46 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 942	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Sounds like a cool project. We do need to see pics. Kim Last edited by Kim57; 11-02-2009 at 03:28 PM.

11-02-2009, 09:50 AM	#3
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build here are some pics of the truck: Attached Images

11-02-2009, 10:52 AM	#4
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 397	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Looks like it has good patina. Are you planning on paint or not? __________________ 1967 Chevy c20- project in waiting 1972 Chevy c10- current project 1985 K5- off road only 2003 Suburban- family truck

11-02-2009, 03:04 PM	#5
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

11-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 290	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build sounds like a whole lot of fun. should be a fast, easy, and "cheap" (if you consider this hobby "cheap") build. look forward to seeing this one __________________ '57 chevy pickup '38 chrysler coupe

11-02-2009, 04:36 PM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 942	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Was it originally a military truck? My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall. Kim

11-03-2009, 03:34 AM	#8
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build yes it was an army vehicle. My brother bought it from the old man that purchased it from the army in 1965. my brother has had it for 13 years and i aquired it last summer.

11-03-2009, 10:57 AM	#9
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: bakersfield ca Posts: 302	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Very nice truck. Please keep the pics coming as you progress. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723

11-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#10
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build alright did some work here are some photos Attached Images

11-03-2009, 07:20 PM	#11
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build When i was getting ready to put in the mono leaf I noticed that the driver's side rear bracket had 2 of the 4 factory rivets, so I air hammered them off and put it back with grade 8 bolts. Passenger side front bushing the goes thru the frame only took 2 hours but man prevails once again Now on to installing mono leafs Attached Images

11-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#12
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build yesterday i received a package from old dominion trucking company all the way from michigan i was so excited but diesel didn't care these i think will look SICK !!!!!! Attached Images

11-03-2009, 07:31 PM	#13
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Today was a good and bad day. First the good Starting the spindle and drop axle work, old king pins a breeze to remove. New king pins even easier so i installed them on the axle. Attached Images

11-03-2009, 07:54 PM	#14
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Now the BAD after installing the axle on the truck i was looking over everything and noticed that the holes in the brass bushings no longer matched up with the grease fittings. After further investigation the bushing were spinning inside the spindle. NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! well we all know what that means.... spindles are no longer good, i knew as much but i didn't want to accept the fact. but the show must go on and i finished installing the axle on the truck then called it a day, figured i needed to get on a computer and start looking for replacements. I called every major player but to no avail then i remembered reading about a guy that converts straight axles to drop axles you might know him as www.droppedaxles.com or Nostalgia Sid's. I called him and he rebuilds worn spindles YAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! we talked for a minute about how he goes about it and even told me how to do it but i thought this time around i would leave it to the professional and ordered me a set of rebuilt spindles. now we play the waiting game but there is still plenty to get done before they arrive thanks Sid you rock Attached Images

11-03-2009, 08:01 PM	#15
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 519	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build very nice work i like the old school approach to lowering. what's the plan for the bump stop? the original was very tall. i used a piece of conveyer belt rubber sandwiched between the ubolts. in an upside down u.. GT? ps what's the dogs name __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5



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11-03-2009, 08:17 PM	#16
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 113	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build thanks the bump stops are on order thru napa went with 11/16 of an inch from energy suspension. the brindle is Diesel and the apricot is Semilla (ce-me-ya) they are both English mastiffs thats just long for lap dog. Attached Images

11-03-2009, 08:28 PM	#17
terd ferguson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 399	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build You, sir, go fast. I like the way you work. Can't wait to see it lowered with the new wheels and tires. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1963 Chevy C-10, long bed, fleetside, big window 1953 Chevy Bel Air, more door

11-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#18
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Weaver, AL Posts: 280	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Sid is an awesome man. I love this build, can't wait to see more. __________________ --Pray hard -- Work hard -- Love old trucks-- ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project ---

11-03-2009, 09:04 PM	#19
1956cameo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,084	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build This is going to be a very interesting build to watch! I can't wait to see more of it. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends.

11-04-2009, 07:49 AM	#21
twcarman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, North Carolina Posts: 19	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Nice work.

11-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#22
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 519	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build you must have a big lap if those are lap dogs!!! keep the picts comming!!! GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-04-2009, 03:35 PM	#25
jchav62 Chevy addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 2,620	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Nice build! I can't wait to see it all come together... __________________ Joe "Hoser" Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" 1962 C-10 Shortbed Fleetside, 327/th350 GV overdrive, 4" drop "La Consentida" 1965 C-10 Shortbed Fleetside, Frame-off, 283/th350, lowered-driven project(my woman's truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304392 1973 C-10 Cheyenne Super Shortbed Fleetside, 350/th400, 3.42 posi, daily driven http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3201078 New Mexico Members.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=263432

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