Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Good to see you back at it

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Yea! There aren't that many of us pro streeters out there anymore.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Glad you got your motivation back.
Kim

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Hope get to finishing your... Mean wail I'll start looking for my motivation lol..��

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

Glad to see you back at work on it!

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>>> 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.

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

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.

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Wow!!

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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.

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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).

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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

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

lookin good, glad to see your back on it

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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.

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Looks like your thread is revived , carry on .

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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

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Id just keep adding to this thread...

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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.

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This is really good, Thank you, and please continue with updates and pics.

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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.

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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,

Re: 1956 3100 build
 

very descriptive! I love these trucks, especially the 55-56

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hey joedoh i like the AD and TF and 67-72 series .

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Any updates?

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Here 'ya go! How about an update

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/