My 56 build

[Jason 56]

A few pictures I took while I had the truck rolled out to clean the garage.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

A few pictures I took while I had the truck rolled out to clean the garage.

truck looks great. What color are you going to paint it??

[Jason 56]

Right now I’m leaning towards AC Bristol princess blue with a pearl white roof n engine compartment. But who knows... I’ve changed my mind three times since I’ve started

Here’s a link to an AC Bristol in that color. It changes from blue to silver depending on the light
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0819-38...stol-roadster/

[daveshilling]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Look what followed me home! Gen V 2016 5.3 with 8L90. Convinced my wife to let me keep it Simple conversion to 2wd.

Heck yes!!! Keep going man

[Tempest67]

what a beauty !.......... and with such a high level of workmanship.

Keep it going, and thanks for posting your progress, always interesting.

[Jason 56]

Worked on the hood some this weekend. Still a work in progress. Have to do some more adjusting to get it right. I’m getting closer!

[Rickysnickers]

I was wondering what that piece of sheet metal was going to be. Impressive!!!!

[joedoh]

jeeze nice dang fab!

[sginphx]

Nice work...as usual!! Enjoy watching the progress!

[slammed57]

nice and clean work as always!

[Jason 56]

Had to finish a little project before it gets too cold up north. The interior of my garage was still in primer. Took a whole weekend but, it’s painted!

Now onto gapping everything...boring stuff. Finished the fender/hood and the right side door/B pillar. Still have to do the fender/door on that side and the hood/cowl. Goal is to have it all in primer by the end of the month.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Had to finish a little project before it gets too cold up north. The interior of my garage was still in primer. Took a whole weekend but, it’s painted!

Now onto gapping everything...boring stuff. Finished the fender/hood and the right side door/B pillar. Still have to do the fender/door on that side and the hood/cowl. Goal is to have it all in primer by the end of the month.

Nice job! It took me a while to get the gap line right but they look so much better after. I ordered the door seal so I can make sure the b pillars has the right spacing to the door. But it’s been on back order since June so I moved on to the frame and I’ll pick it back up when I start the body work again.

[Jason 56]

Took a week off to get the truck in primer before it gets too cold up here. Finished the right hand door gap. Then I started the disassembly, cleaning metal and doing touch ups as I go. Finished the gas pedal mount and the trans blister after removing the engine.

[Jason 56]

Here’s how the left inner fender ended up. I now have the ECM, TCM, FPCM (Fuel pump control module) and fuse panel (mounts to the door) all tucked in there. I also cut some louvers for ventilation. Should keep everything cool. More to clean tomorrow and hopefully prime on Thursday

[reaper71]

looking good Jason!




Mark

[sginphx]

Firewall looks great and LOVE your inner fenderwells! Look similar to mine. Keep up the great work!

[slammed57]

looks fantastic . I did the same as you for the inner fenders. Iam not sure how low your truck will sit ,or the size of wheels, but check the front wheel clearance /travel to the fenders if you can. Iam on air ride and it was real close to rubbing when aired out and I had to modify it.....come to think about it, just about everything I had to do to to my truck had to be modified, even some of the bolt on guaranteed to fit parts! lol

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by slammed57

looks fantastic . I did the same as you for the inner fenders. Iam not sure how low your truck will sit ,or the size of wheels, but check the front wheel clearance /travel to the fenders if you can. Iam on air ride and it was real close to rubbing when aired out and I had to modify it.....come to think about it, just about everything I had to do to to my truck had to be modified, even some of the bolt on guaranteed to fit parts! lol

Good call. I’m planning on pulling the front springs and checking full travel. I’m pretty sure it should be ok with a static suspension... I hope

[sginphx]

Jason you are doing such a great job! Hope you're enjoying at much as we are watching! Keep it up...

[Kevin_C]

Looking great. I just picked up an Gen V LT1 & 8l90 for mine.

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by Kevin_C

Looking great. I just picked up an Gen V LT1 & 8l90 for mine.

Where did you guys find your Gen V powertrains? I've looked on eBay and I don't find that many engine/trans combos. I'd also be interested in getting the fans, radiator, and intake.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Kevin_C

Looking great. I just picked up an Gen V LT1 & 8l90 for mine.

That’s cool. I haven’t found mine difficult to install. I’ll see how it goes as I slowly piece everything else together, then try to start it.

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

That’s cool. I haven’t found mine difficult to install. I’ll see how it goes as I slowly piece everything else together, then try to start it.

How much room behind the HPFP and in front of the throttle body do you have?

Playing around with a model of Kevin's truck

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Last_Paladin

How much room behind the HPFP and in front of the throttle body do you have?

Playing around with a model of Kevin's truck

My firewall clearance is about 3” and I have 7” of clearance between the dampener and core support. My firewall/blister is completely custom so it will be different from stock.

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

My firewall clearance is about 3” and I have 7” of clearance between the dampener and core support. My firewall/blister is completely custom so it will be different from stock.

Thanks.

We don't want a dog house in Kevin's build, so trying to avoid that.