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61superman 11-02-2009 01:01 AM

1956 las vegas or bust build
 
Hello fellow junkies

this is a 1956 chevy 3100 build. I have had this truck a little over a year, i sold it in february then bought it back in march because i couldn't see it go. Then i got a wild hair up my arse and decided to build it for the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly show April 1-4 2010.
MY plans for the build are a traditional hot rod/ rat rod:

Front suspension
* CPP's 3 inch drop straight axle
* CPP's 3 inch drop mono leaf spring

Rear suspension
* CPP's 6 inch reverse drop mono leaf spring

Engine compartment
* Original 235 inline 6
* Offenhauser dual carb manifold
* Fenton cast iron dual exhaust headers
* Manual exhaust cut outs

Well here goes nothing

currently not letting me upload photos but soon to follow
sorry

Kim57 11-02-2009 10:46 AM

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Sounds like a cool project.
We do need to see pics.
Kim

61superman 11-02-2009 10:50 AM

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here are some pics of the truck:

rwolf9653 11-02-2009 11:52 AM

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Looks like it has good patina. Are you planning on paint or not?

61superman 11-02-2009 04:04 PM

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no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

blackdiesel 11-02-2009 05:14 PM

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sounds like a whole lot of fun. should be a fast, easy, and "cheap" (if you consider this hobby "cheap") build. look forward to seeing this one

Kim57 11-02-2009 05:36 PM

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Was it originally a military truck?
My 57 was a Navy truck and had a tag on the firewall.
Kim

61superman 11-03-2009 04:34 AM

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yes it was an army vehicle.
My brother bought it from the old man that purchased it from the army in 1965. my brother has had it for 13 years and i aquired it last summer.

sgtusmc 11-03-2009 11:57 AM

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Very nice truck. Please keep the pics coming as you progress.

61superman 11-03-2009 08:09 PM

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alright did some work here are some photos

61superman 11-03-2009 08:20 PM

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When i was getting ready to put in the mono leaf I noticed that the driver's side rear bracket had 2 of the 4 factory rivets, so I air hammered them off and put it back with grade 8 bolts.
Passenger side front bushing the goes thru the frame only took 2 hours but man prevails once again
Now on to installing mono leafs

61superman 11-03-2009 08:24 PM

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yesterday i received a package from old dominion trucking company all the way from michigan
i was so excited but diesel didn't care
these i think will look SICK !!!!!!

61superman 11-03-2009 08:31 PM

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Today was a good and bad day. First the good
Starting the spindle and drop axle work, old king pins a breeze to remove. New king pins even easier so i installed them on the axle.

61superman 11-03-2009 08:54 PM

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Now the BAD
after installing the axle on the truck i was looking over everything and noticed that the holes in the brass bushings no longer matched up with the grease fittings. After further investigation the bushing were spinning inside the spindle. NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
well we all know what that means.... spindles are no longer good, i knew as much but i didn't want to accept the fact. but the show must go on and i finished installing the axle on the truck then called it a day, figured i needed to get on a computer and start looking for replacements.
I called every major player but to no avail then i remembered reading about a guy that converts straight axles to drop axles you might know him as www.droppedaxles.com or Nostalgia Sid's. I called him and he rebuilds worn spindles YAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! we talked for a minute about how he goes about it and even told me how to do it but i thought this time around i would leave it to the professional and ordered me a set of rebuilt spindles.
now we play the waiting game
but there is still plenty to get done before they arrive
thanks Sid you rock :metal:

mylow53 11-03-2009 09:01 PM

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very nice work i like the old school approach to lowering. what's the plan for the bump stop? the original was very tall. i used a piece of conveyer belt rubber sandwiched between the ubolts. in an upside down u..
GT?
ps what's the dogs name

61superman 11-03-2009 09:17 PM

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thanks
the bump stops are on order thru napa went with 11/16 of an inch from energy suspension.
the brindle is Diesel and the apricot is Semilla (ce-me-ya) they are both English mastiffs thats just long for lap dog.

terd ferguson 11-03-2009 09:28 PM

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You, sir, go fast. I like the way you work. Can't wait to see it lowered with the new wheels and tires.:metal:

bensimmons_05 11-03-2009 09:53 PM

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Sid is an awesome man. I love this build, can't wait to see more.

1956cameo 11-03-2009 10:04 PM

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This is going to be a very interesting build to watch! I can't wait to see more of it.

samdjr74 11-04-2009 08:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 61superman (Post 3601172)
yesterday i received a package from old dominion trucking company all the way from michigan
i was so excited but diesel didn't care
these i think will look SICK !!!!!!

Ok, I'm digging these wheels, care to share some info on them?

Thanks,
Sam

twcarman 11-04-2009 08:49 AM

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Nice work.

mylow53 11-04-2009 03:12 PM

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you must have a big lap if those are lap dogs!!!
keep the picts comming!!!
GT

nickp51chevy 11-04-2009 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 61superman (Post 3599017)
no paint thats how its going to stay as long as i own it

That's the way to do it. I wish I would have done that with mine. Oh well, live and learn.

From the looks of your thread so far your already half way done. You'll be driving that thing around even before '010 even gets here. :metal:

Keep those updates comin'!

OrrieG 11-04-2009 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nickp51chevy (Post 3602436)
That's the way to do it. I wish I would have done that with mine. Oh well, live and learn.

Tell me about it. 10 years ago when I took my truck apart to start the build rat rods and patina were not a factor, everything was shiny. Looking at my before photos I could have just done the cab corners and lower hinge pockets, reprimered those parts and let the rest stay as is. I'm watching this progress too.

jchav62 11-04-2009 04:35 PM

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Nice build! I can't wait to see it all come together...


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