Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
 

So my weekend project was to tear apart the 57 truck I got, everything down to the cab is done. So I have all my parts ready to go get blasted and primer coated. The cab will come later.

The other thing I added to my frame is a trailer hitch! - a hidden hitch sits behind my license plate boxed roll pan. I fabbed it out of a craigslist find that I got for $50.... I cut it down to size to fit my frame rail width and just behind the license box. I used the same mounting brackets in a different orientation though, I cut them to fit the frame flush with the top. Then drilled some mounting holes and transferred them to the frame. Drilled the frame to accept the grade 8 nuts and welded them into place. So its totally bolt-on!

Another item off the list!!!

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And then here is the final product ready to tow the flatbottom down to the lake for a day on the water!!!

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Very nice ptc!!
I have a hitch too, so maybe I steel this from you ;)

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Nice work!

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Nice job on the hitch.
Kim

Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
 

Nice, love making something fit / work. Resourceful.

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So I had a great idea for a license plate for my '57 PRO STREET build... but the DMV has other reasons for not allowing it to happen... anybody know why?

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Probably afraid to upset the loons.
Kim

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Thanks Kees! Yes feel free!!!! thanks for your ideas too on many of the rust repair items, I think I will tackle alot of mine like you instead of buying all the patch kits!!!

Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
 

Well been working on the truck here and there getting all the nit picking things done. I have been working on the cab plugging firewall holes and smoothing the dash. This little stuff is very time consuming! lol

Have some front lower corners to repair, I think Im going to cut out the complete air vent system since I am patching the top grill over. Any body think that will be a problem?

The bed is almost done too, will get pics up from it soon....

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Looks good in primer, compared with it with no paint....
Make you think sometimes if it's coming all good ;)

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Fire wall is looking good I like the stock stamped look.

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Nice build, like the spindle mods and love the big tire look, very cool.

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Fire wall looks good.
Probably won't hurt to remove the kick panel vents.
Kim

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Thanks Guys for the comments....

The cab is still outside so I use a bit of rattle can primer to just keep the rust from coming back too quick!!! Its all gonna be blasted when its done and a heavy coat of prime put on then.

More things done - rough-ed in the bed holes, rail ends and fitted some of the other parts. I have decided to go with new steps and rear fenders, just dont want to waste time and money on these to make them right. I did cut out the air vents, man that area collects alot of DEBRIS!!!! glad to be rid of them. Then I welded in new corners at the bottoms that were rusted out. I made my own patch panels like KEES does! thanks Buddy for the incentive.

Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
 

Looking good.
Kim

Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
 

Looks good PTC!

You're going to put airco in it?

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cornors came out quite nice!:c2:

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LOOKS GOOD!! Lets see some more pics of the inner fender tubs.

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Good looking build you got going on! :metal:

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Thanks Guys!!! and sorry for not getting in here much with updates, been travelling lots lately for work. But got a few more things somewhat completed, changed my mind about other things - I like not having a schedule!

I got the new rear fenders on for fitting and new steps. And then I put the front support on and the fenders so that I could fit the inner panels around the new suspension. First time set on the ground to get the stance set up....

Setting the cab is next!!!!!

and BC heres a partial pic for ya.... on the tubs, still working them...

Heres some more pics for ya'll

Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build
 

Looking good.
The pic of the fender and bed looks like it would make a great roadster.
Kim

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Those fat tires stuffed under the stock rear fenders look great! Give us a shot from the rear when you get a chance!

Great work!

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PTC great build, figure a way to get safety chains from the trailer to the truck. John Law might frown on no safety chains. Hate to mess up that roll pan. I don't have any solutions right now, just thought you might like to prep for a long shot what if, and get other opinions from this forum.
Keep on keeping on. NC

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NC , I will definately be running safety chains.... But the way I figure it, the chains will hang down and not touch anything under there with the caribeaner clips I use. IF a separation should ever happen.... then a $100 roll pan will be the least of my worries I'm sure! .... lol

Kim - yea I thought the same thing too.... A ragtop truck!
These trucks sure look smaller in this mockup stage....

Dave - their should be some pics in the beginning with some Patina Fenders on the bed. They do look KRAZY!!!

Thanks guys!