Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Looking real nice.
Kim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Looks super....Jim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

loving this truck! any updates?

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Thanks ChevyBoy.

Yea got some updates, got the front guards and doors in final primer. Just got to finish prime the bonnet/hood. Then do the cab and off to paint.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f7f72a4.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps481102bb.jpg

BUT the big update is the motor STARTED :)

Over the weekend i hooked up all the starter motor etc and got it ready to fireup, biggest worry i had was the fuel lines, the flaring on the 3/8 steel tube was hard to get perfect.

Pushed all the fuel through the lines with compressed are so the starter didn't have to do to much work. Had one small leak but just had to nip it up.

Bit of fuel in the barrel and bang first kick started and sounds amazing. after running it for about 2 minutes the alternator *&%^ itself and burst into smoke. So this weekend is going to be round 2 and i will take a video to upload now i know everything is good. My lead protectors did not work at all so got a refund on them and going to buy new MSD leads and re make them another way.

And one thing i did realise is i better start saving to fill this thing up with fuel every few KM the 750cfm double pumper carb sucks it down hard thats for sure.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps77348e7f.jpg

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Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Happy for you, looks super...Jim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Congrats on the start up.
Looks real good.
Kim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Those are some nice wheels.
Rich

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Cant wait to see and hear the video, first fire is always cool...

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Still no video. Im trying to get a hold of a good camera, not just my phone. capture the sound.

Sorted out my lead problems and fitted and made new MSD leads.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps39ef6050.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3291aae0.jpg

Got the cab 70% blasted just not some of the parts i had already worked on.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps424320aa.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3abe9e44.jpg

Got a coat of primer surfacer on after hours of sanding and washing after being blasted. Getting stuff blasted seems easy but there is alot of prep after so you don't have any problems later.

I Have been laying a coat of this stuff under all my panels. I have heard nothing but amazing stuff about it. Just rub down with 180 and body work over the top.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps86a87cb0.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3bfffc62.jpg

Dont think i have posted these before. but i made access doors on both sides to the battery and air gear, just incase of any problems :( and if the battery dies and the car airs out i wont be able to get the the battery.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...psea5a7976.jpg

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Like the access panels, cab is looking good...Jim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Looking good.
The engine is real nice.
Kim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Coming along nicely! Looks great!

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

been super busy getting stuck in to the end of the body work.

The insides and door frames were very very time consuming. :banghead:

fixed some small rust issues also.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8a33c14a.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps69b9cbf2.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...psfccca13f.jpg

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Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Something abit different i been working on. Picked up this bike for a steal, i ride motorcross and always wanted to get my road licence. So for the price i got this for i thought i would do it up abit and get my licence for a sunday cruiser untill my truck is finished.

And also have my first go at finish painting.

How i bought it.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...psc23c80d8.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3da4bec3.jpg

and once i was finished. Took me 2 weekends.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ea2d1ab.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...psffcfb198.jpg

and a cool shot from my first ride.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5557f503.jpg

BACK ON TRACK WITH THE CHEV NOW :) :bowtie:

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

The truck is looking good.
The bike came out real nice.
Kim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Wow what an improvment on the bike. I dig it. I can't wait to see your truck in paint. Your body work looks great. Keep it up.

Marc

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Finally a video firing the engine. video does not do the exhaust justice, it is sooo loud.

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Sounds good, chassis looks great...Jim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Who That sounds HEALTHY.
Rich
my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Sounds real nice.
Kim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

holy smoly, getting a little anal under the fenders are we? :D
looks good, you'll never see it, but it looks good.
are you planning on shaving the cowl vent?
those are the drains for the cowl vent

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Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

Something cool happened yesterday when i went to work in the shed.

Walking in to find this big guy laying on top of my motor. Im not a huge snake fan but thats what you get in the Australian bush.

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Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

The only good snake is a DEAD snake...Jim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

That's a big one.
Kim

Re: 56 chevy build (Aus)
 

fat56, motor sounds great. It is going to be a great truck. I am with oldman3, the best snake is a dead snake.


Shannon