1956 3100 build

[56 3100]

fabbing up some carpet sill plates using stainless angle $54.00 vs $200+ for fancy aluminum ones. once polished should be fine.
drivers side


passenger side


might put carpet on smooth side of step and 3M protection film on ribbed bottom as some have suggested.any thoughts?

[dsraven]

Looks good. I like the stainless, a little more durable than polished alum I think.
I think Ogre has used the protection film on the actual step part but then he is 9ft tall so maybe he doesnt use the step lol. Personally I would use it and be kinda afraid of scratching it all up with the sand and gravel etc around here. It is still protecting though, so if it gets dull with some scratches you can peel it off and stick some new stuff on there if you want.

[56 3100]

bracket fabbed for mounting fusebox,msd box, mercedes fan controller
test fit:



everything mounted:

[bowt1ed]

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Hey 56, I was reading back through where you used a 80 GM parking brake assembly. Where/how did you mount the release handle, with your dash extention? Any more pics?
Thanks, Jim

Hey 56, I was able to source the same parking brake assembly. Thanks. Another quick question - I see where you're using the two existing firewall hinge holes, but did you bolt another (i.e. that side brace hole on the assembly, or to the bottom of dash)?

Thanks much, Jim.

[56 3100]

hey Jim i made a bracket for mount hole under dash .i will take a pic.

[bowt1ed]

Much appreciated!

[Palmer64c10]

Sorry to ask but can anyone tell me if i can change the front grill my 56 gmc to the 56 chevy i just don’t like the mustache look of the gmc if anyone could tell me please pm me or reply to this.
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[Rickysnickers]

You'd probably get more answers to your question if you posted a thread of your own. Please do that.

[56 3100]

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Much appreciated!

hey bowt1ed here is pic of bracket.side with slotted hole mounts to brake. longer section mounts to bottom of dash.

[bowt1ed]

Great, thanks!

[56 3100]

some more progress lately.finishing up wiring.
fuse box msd and fan controller mounted. a little more tidying up to do.


gauge plugin.


waiting for fuel gauge.

front light harness routed and headlight buckets in along with
ac condenser and trans cooler test fitted.


i was really worried if mercedes fan was gonna clear but with front sheet metal on about 3/4 -1" clearance. be interesting to see how it cools with coldcase rad.

[56 3100]

a little progress lately gauges ready to install radio test fitted and carpet laying in.sub box covered

[mr.mud1]

very nice truck you're building.very impressive.

[56 3100]

Thanks mr mud 1 . after about a year back order the tinted vent windows with chrome trim finally made it yesterday. install went pretty good. . looks good i think.

[56 3100]

more progress box going together starting to look like a truck.


engine hoist to lift on,


sitting on frame

rear fenders on

side views


exhaust tip visual might bend pipe a little



dressed up tilt column



tailgate emblem on (thanks to one of the members here for idea)

[mr.mud1]

very nice,coming together.great work.

[Jason 56]

Coming along well! I’m doing the same thing with my tailgate. How did you adhere the emblem? I haven’t thought about it yet.

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks great!

[Rickysnickers]

Very nice!

[57FleetsideC4]

Looks super nice. I will be at that stage in the near future as fa as assembling the bed. Steve

[daveshilling]

That tailgate is bad ass! They did an emblem for the Cameo, so obviously GM themselves considers this a more premium option than stamped letters.

[56 3100]

BLACK SHEEP on this forum gets the credit for tailgate emblem i messaged him. it is held on with 4 8/32" button head screws.