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JML55 09-19-2014 04:05 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Good to see you back at it

Speedbumpauto 09-19-2014 05:15 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Yea! There aren't that many of us pro streeters out there anymore.

Kim57 09-19-2014 08:14 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Glad you got your motivation back.
Kim

56ClassicTruck 09-24-2014 08:23 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Hope get to finishing your... Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..��

ChuckDriver 09-25-2014 03:00 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Glad to see you back at work on it!

tmoble 09-25-2014 03:18 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
>>> Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..��

I had a motivation, but I can't find it now. I even looked in the refrigerator and under the couch.

56 3100 10-31-2014 06:02 PM

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been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting.:barn: 9" housing axle tubes can aparently be bent even before welding. here is jig for straightening axles tubes. I got info from another site works really well without heat.can turn round bar through all dummy bearing by hand now. outer dummy bearings were off about 1/8" to 3/16" in one direction or another. now I can progress with putting the rest of rear suspension together finally.

ChuckDriver 10-31-2014 06:14 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Wow!!

BC Toy chest 11-01-2014 12:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 56 3100 (Post 6899292)
been staying motivated. trying not to get discouraged by the $15,000 body and paint quotes I have been getting.....

Man you seem to be pretty skilled from the photos why not just do body and metal work prime and prep for the body shop and buy your paint and let a shop shoot it. You will save so much money. You can probably paint it yourself. I'm sure you can.

56 3100 11-01-2014 11:49 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
thanks bc I did paint one before a 80 2wd blazer I had. I know my way around bodywork.I have access to a booth so probably will do as much I can myself yes.i am not slammimg all body shops but some seem like they are watching too many of those tv shows( everybody thinks their chip foose).

56 3100 01-19-2020 09:39 PM

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geez been a few years.:hi: after getting a bit discouraged about roof rust and drivers door damage things have made a turn for the good!lol letting wife do kitchen reno worked in my favor she fully onboard with truck. got bodyman this summer past and he took cab and progressing well.media blasting done and lots of replacements panels. https://i.ibb.co/v3SRWZ8/64595020-10...16109568-o.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/PQgW332/61526956-10...42989824-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/M1rBVvm/62002099-10...32796672-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/YRx1LF4/IMG-0391.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/b367zxq/61139604-10...19130368-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/rMbmwt5/60879864-10...50433280-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/kStbRP4/72331730-10...95030784-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/rmmvPGd/71941806-10...67399168-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/ZmXB95T/61142798-10...24430848-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/r34jhkK/74617640-10...93915904-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/V2XPPM7/76187146-10...36124416-n.jpg

slammed57 01-20-2020 10:11 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
lookin good, glad to see your back on it

56 3100 01-20-2020 10:15 PM

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hey slammed just noticed you truck is BBC will have to have a closer look at your exhaust setup.i am doing 496 with AFR heads.

flashed 01-21-2020 01:11 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Looks like your thread is revived , carry on .

56 3100 01-22-2020 08:14 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
yes flashed save me starting over. camaro clip started as well. i wonder if i should start seperate thread for that.?

https://i.ibb.co/WD3NXqx/78815168-10...60274688-n.jpg

mongocanfly 01-22-2020 08:44 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Id just keep adding to this thread...

56 3100 01-22-2020 11:26 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
probably right Mongocanfly.while cab is still in bodyshop i am focusing on grafting camaro clip. as i am using big block with 2"headers.i am usin the no limit video and lots of pics from threads on here to start on frame. leveled front rear and side to side.measured from edge of cab mounts to C/L 28 3/8" brace in place 22"back from C/L,and cut off
https://i.ibb.co/4JMwYhT/79787372-10...30660608-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/q0VN1f3/82371171-10...84453632-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/RTjRXjz/image.jpg

bumper jack spreader (hard to find a bumper jack now)
https://i.ibb.co/C6MFXhb/image.jpg
rails bent out 1/2" and bottom notched for camaro lower A arm mount.
https://i.ibb.co/BcpRvDR/image.jpg
prepping subfame cut 14" back from shock mounting hole.and ends cut and tapered.
https://i.ibb.co/WDmc0ST/80726661-10...66892288-n.jpg

subframe in white epoxy primer, i used a long 1/2" coupling nut and bolt for measuring
https://i.ibb.co/wNm7XLk/image.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/hZ3Z26m/image.jpg
a fit test
https://i.ibb.co/zmFGpJb/image.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/W0bS4hY/image.jpg
22" shock hole back to brace check
https://i.ibb.co/CKFX2SZ/image.jpg
stay tuned.

Tempest67 01-23-2020 10:19 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
This is really good, Thank you, and please continue with updates and pics.

56 3100 01-23-2020 10:53 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
hey temptest hows things in ontario? i think the most nerve racking part so far on doing camaro clip is bending out the frame on both sides 1/2"oh yes and cutting off truck frame cant forget that. the vhs tape of no limit video started to degrade in picture quality(rewinding so many times.) so i was able to transfer it
and put on usb stick.

Tempest67 01-23-2020 11:02 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Hey, well you know Ontario, traffic, congestion, hustle and bustle...... (people pollution)

I have always thought that grafting a 'modern' front clip to these trucks was the way to go, but stayed away as I thought is was above my ability.

I enjoy your step by step process, Thanks

Hope the snow is not too deep out there, not like Nfld,

joedoh 01-23-2020 08:30 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
very descriptive! I love these trucks, especially the 55-56

56 3100 01-23-2020 08:57 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
hey joedoh i like the AD and TF and 67-72 series .

Ol Blue K20 04-18-2020 11:32 AM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Any updates?

HAULIN' IT 05-12-2020 07:53 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
Here 'ya go! How about an update

56 3100 10-17-2020 09:03 PM

Re: 1956 3100 build
 
hey everyone i have a few updates. got the cab back from body guy in primer so i can test fit seat and steering column. cab had extensive work done.it was at a local school so it got delayed since march due to covid .new inner outer roof skin,hinge pockets, cab corners step/rockers .i love this site lots of members with great ideas! smooth firewall in the works.along with hydro boost 496 bbc might not make much vacuum for brakes it sound wicked! i think the 2008 yukon seats are gonna look good.
https://i.ibb.co/p1zFpVK/71951774-10...38876160-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/0C8jP6W/73253981-10...35585024-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/7VMt2CR/64663489-10...64884224-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/7VMt2CR/64663489-10...64884224-n.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/YRx1LF4/IMG-0391.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/TmR1SHf/image.jpg
black seats vs grey one built in seat belts
https://i.ibb.co/gts81RH/s-l1600.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Gvq3yYg/image.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/jDMbMPS/image.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/gZcKcY1/image.jpg
496 stroker test fire link
https://www.facebook.com/danny.andre...3881846060307/


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