1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build - Page 33 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

akdg87 · 11-10-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

She’s looking SO good. Huge congrats.

I am about to TRY to install the glass in my truck myself. I got a quote of $850 just for the labor, no parts. After watching the YouTube videos I don’t see $850 worth of effort. Maybe I’m wrong, I guess I’ll find out!

If you do your own, please post any tips or tricks you figure out.

funny story.... i was putting a windshield in my truck and invited a friend over to help out, we fought it for almost 3 hours and gave up. I attempted again the next evening (by myself) and had the glass in and done within 15 minutes. Haven't had any luck with the big back windows though, tried one on my dads 57 gmc and we worked at it for an hour and didn't get anywhere (it was oem glass too).

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-10-2017, 02:47 PM

Wow, how can you install a windshield single handed? Seems like you’d have to have a hand on one side pressing in while pulling the rope/cord as you go along.

BC Toy chest · 11-10-2017, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

She’s looking SO good. Huge congrats.

I am about to TRY to install the glass in my truck myself. I got a quote of $850 just for the labor, no parts. After watching the YouTube videos I don’t see $850 worth of effort. Maybe I’m wrong, I guess I’ll find out!

If you do your own, please post any tips or tricks you figure out.

Dan
I had SafeLite Auto Glass come to my house and install the windshield. it cost less than $300.00 including the windshield the rubber and installation. It took a while to do, the installer called for back up. it took two guys to install it no additional cost. go to my page if you want, on page 18 line #447. My wife & I installed the small back window.

mud.man.rj · 11-10-2017, 05:00 PM

What else do you have left besides the glass and prob tuning..
Mudman.

**slammed57** · 11-13-2017, 11:42 AM

Lookin good my brother, Tell Bam "hey" for me

ptc · 11-13-2017, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

She’s looking SO good. Huge congrats.

I am about to TRY to install the glass in my truck myself. I got a quote of $850 just for the labor, no parts. After watching the YouTube videos I don’t see $850 worth of effort. Maybe I’m wrong, I guess I’ll find out!

If you do your own, please post any tips or tricks you figure out.

My local "old school guy" who does all the hot rods in the area is doing mine for $250 labor - front and rear glass. - Was referred by Safelite Auto Glass -

Not going to even attempt it - I have heard too many stories of SHOPS breaking glass that know what they are doing... I dont have a clue!

ptc · 11-13-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

What else do you have left besides the glass and prob tuning..
Mudman.

I need to get the hood all mudded up and painted and installed.

I am going to build some custom inner fender panels to fit around that big ole S/C and the headers.

Install the rear bed panels once they are done - waiting on fab man

Install air intake with air cleaner -waiting on fab man

Install interior again after it gets back from glass install

Install door windows, motors, electrics, panels, trims, etc

Install some home depot carpet for now.

Speedbumpauto · 11-13-2017, 01:21 PM

Haven't checked in here for a long while. The wheels are stunning. What size? Also love what you did with the tail lights. One thing you will never regret are the electronic cutouts. Most fun thing I do with the truck. As far as burn outs, even my modest HP kills the Hoosiers I have. Been looking, kind of, for some DOT drag radials but I haven't found any in 17" that are wide and tall enough to look good on a 14"wide rim. Keep up the good work.

mud.man.rj · 11-13-2017, 05:45 PM

A few things left for sure but has sure come a long way hasn't it, beautiful build. Be nice to just be able to turn the key and go for a rip.
Mudman.

lower50's · 11-13-2017, 06:56 PM

Yup the list is getting much smaller

Az. Hank · 11-16-2017, 12:52 AM

Did you do a write up on your grill? I missed it. I'm wanting to do the same thing just wasn't sure how to shorten the center piece up?

Az. Hank · 11-16-2017, 11:42 PM

Ah, found it page 25 post 623 but the pictures are all gone.

ptc · 11-26-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Az. Hank

Ah, found it page 25 post 623 but the pictures are all gone.

Thanks to the site - I tried to show it to the admins but they dont have time to keep up with all the issues here. So its just more lost data....

Good thing I have my own photo album of the entire build and the write ups. Cant beat good ole non-computerized know-how!

In a nut shell - you have to cut off both end light pods and shorten each end 3" and then pot weld it all back together. If you are rechroming it you will need to reinforce the pot welds or they (the shop processes) will break them right off.

ptc · 11-26-2017, 01:44 PM

Well the beast is just about completed. Did a little "GARAGE SQUAD" reveal on it for the family on Turkey Day and made a few "marks" on the driveway!

https://www.facebook.com/kelly.chris...1992997848999/

Daze57 · 11-26-2017, 02:03 PM

ptc

great lookin truck sir --- are your door solinoids 100 lbs pull? just the larger ones

my 57 doors are tough to open - thinkin that that the solinoids are not strong enough

Black_Sheep · 11-26-2017, 04:30 PM

Great stance and wheel/tire combo! I really like the overall clean, smooth look...

Black_Sheep · 11-26-2017, 04:36 PM

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Well the beast is just about completed. Did a little "GARAGE SQUAD" reveal on it for the family on Turkey Day and made a few "marks" on the driveway!

https://www.facebook.com/kelly.chris...1992997848999/

Sounds amazing, I predict some tickets in your future...

ptc · 11-26-2017, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

ptc

great lookin truck sir --- are your door solinoids 100 lbs pull? just the larger ones

my 57 doors are tough to open - thinkin that that the solinoids are not strong enough

Thank you much! -- I do have the 100lb solenoids but they BANG like crazy I think the 40 lbs should be more than enough. I may change them out.

Windows are working but not perfect Im gonna need some help on those from my window guy

ptc · 11-26-2017, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Great stance and wheel/tire combo! I really like the overall clean, smooth look...

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Sounds amazing, I predict some tickets in your future...

Thank you Mr. Sheep! -- Yup - Im hopeful the local Sheriffs will be motor heads and just want to "see" more of it, rather than harass me like when I was a know-it-all 16 yr old smartass! ---

Thats with the mufflers installed now. they are just bullet mufflers but they do quiet it down to a dull ROAR! I installed them close to the collectors to try and get the noise down before the cab, seems to have worked a little bit. --- The cutouts will be next.

Black_Sheep · 11-26-2017, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

Thank you Mr. Sheep! -- Yup - Im hopeful the local Sheriffs will be motor heads and just want to "see" more of it, rather than harass me like when I was I was a 16 yr old smartass! ---

Nowadays the law enforcement officers don't even give me me a second glance, unlike my youth when interaction with cops was commonplace. I guess it's one of the perks of being an adult...

Nut Case · 11-27-2017, 04:52 AM

ptc

Strong work, well done. No enjoy the hell out of it!!!!

Keep on keepin on

NC

lower50's · 11-27-2017, 04:53 AM

Now that is a great feeling when you can show it to your fam.

Kim57 · 11-27-2017, 08:45 AM

Truck looks great.
Love the grill.
Kim

ptc · 11-27-2017, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Nowadays the law enforcement officers don't even give me me a second glance, unlike my youth when interaction with cops was commonplace. I guess it's one of the perks of being an adult...

Yep I think that what they call being "responsible"... thats expected of us??? lol

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Originally Posted by Nut Case

ptc

Strong work, well done. No enjoy the hell out of it!!!!

Keep on keepin on

NC

Will do Mr. Nut --- Ive got a few little items left to do but Im getting a smile more and more across my face. Still waiting for my tags to go out on the street with it. But I got a long driveway for now!!!

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Now that is a great feeling when you can show it to your fam.

Yea they really dig it - my soon to be son in law has a '55 we are going to get him going on next. Nice clean truck from his granpa!

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Truck looks great.
Love the grill.
Kim

Thank you Kim -- glad you likey!

svr · 11-28-2017, 12:28 AM

Your truck looks great PTC, first class comes to mind reading through your build thread. Hope you dont mind if i steal afew ideas for my '57

11-10-2017, 02:47 PM	#802
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Wow, how can you install a windshield single handed? Seems like you’d have to have a hand on one side pressing in while pulling the rope/cord as you go along. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-10-2017, 05:00 PM	#804
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build What else do you have left besides the glass and prob tuning.. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-13-2017, 11:42 AM	#805
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 696	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Lookin good my brother, Tell Bam "hey" for me __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

11-13-2017, 01:21 PM	#808
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Haven't checked in here for a long while. The wheels are stunning. What size? Also love what you did with the tail lights. One thing you will never regret are the electronic cutouts. Most fun thing I do with the truck. As far as burn outs, even my modest HP kills the Hoosiers I have. Been looking, kind of, for some DOT drag radials but I haven't found any in 17" that are wide and tall enough to look good on a 14"wide rim. Keep up the good work.

11-13-2017, 05:45 PM	#809
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build A few things left for sure but has sure come a long way hasn't it, beautiful build. Be nice to just be able to turn the key and go for a rip. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-13-2017, 06:56 PM	#810
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Yup the list is getting much smaller __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-16-2017, 12:52 AM	#811
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Did you do a write up on your grill? I missed it. I'm wanting to do the same thing just wasn't sure how to shorten the center piece up? __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

11-16-2017, 11:42 PM	#812
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Ah, found it page 25 post 623 but the pictures are all gone. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

11-26-2017, 01:44 PM	#814
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Well the beast is just about completed. Did a little "GARAGE SQUAD" reveal on it for the family on Turkey Day and made a few "marks" on the driveway! https://www.facebook.com/kelly.chris...1992997848999/ __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

11-26-2017, 02:03 PM	#815
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build ptc great lookin truck sir --- are your door solinoids 100 lbs pull? just the larger ones my 57 doors are tough to open - thinkin that that the solinoids are not strong enough

11-26-2017, 04:30 PM	#816
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Great stance and wheel/tire combo! I really like the overall clean, smooth look... __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

11-27-2017, 04:52 AM	#821
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build ptc Strong work, well done. No enjoy the hell out of it!!!! Keep on keepin on NC __________________ Been there, wrecked that

11-27-2017, 04:53 AM	#822
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Now that is a great feeling when you can show it to your fam. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-27-2017, 08:45 AM	#823
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Truck looks great. Love the grill. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-28-2017, 12:28 AM	#825
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build Your truck looks great PTC, first class comes to mind reading through your build thread. Hope you dont mind if i steal afew ideas for my '57 __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132



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