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55dude · 03-30-2008, 08:20 PM

best way is from the motor back. make sue everything is level side to side,front to back. should improve the ride with the updates 10 fold. if you match the trans output angle with the pinion angle you should be set.

tiggerstoy · 03-31-2008, 06:00 PM

yepers, it sure is looking good

hammerdog57 · 04-10-2008, 12:23 AM

I was wondering if you had any pics with front sheet metal back on? Was wanting to see how keeping stock axle centerline looked with the camaro clip and bagged. Did wheels look centered in opening with truck on the ground? I also have the video to do the clip. Others tell me to move axle centerline forward about an inch.

56chevy1300 · 04-11-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hammerdog57

I was wondering if you had any pics with front sheet metal back on? Was wanting to see how keeping stock axle centerline looked with the camaro clip and bagged. Did wheels look centered in opening with truck on the ground? I also have the video to do the clip. Others tell me to move axle centerline forward about an inch.

No sheetmetal back on yet; I agree that moving the axle centerline 1" forward will center the wheels in the wheel wells, you may want to do this in the rear as well.

hammerdog57 · 04-12-2008, 02:28 AM

I was also wondering if i move the axle centerline forward 1 " if this will effect the clearance between the steering box and the radiator support? It looks like it might be a problem based on pics since the clip would be moving forward and support staying in same location.

56chevy1300 · 04-12-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hammerdog57

I was also wondering if i move the axle centerline forward 1 " if this will effect the clearance between the steering box and the radiator support? It looks like it might be a problem based on pics since the clip would be moving forward and support staying in same location.

I'll check on the clearance when I get home and let you know.

56chevy1300 · 04-13-2008, 05:55 AM

hope these pics help...looks like with some mods it will work

hammerdog57 · 04-13-2008, 02:00 PM

Thanks for all the pics. Looking forward to the pics with sheetmetal back on.

Sinisterspeed · 04-29-2008, 06:24 AM

Looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product.

northerngmc · 07-04-2008, 01:08 PM

UPDATES?

Will we see it this summer?

56chevy1300 · 08-19-2008, 11:52 AM

Hey Blaine...no, you won't see my truck this year...haven't had any time work work on her, but after September, I will be back in the garage!

northerngmc · 10-01-2008, 11:48 AM

Well it is October!

Throwback · 10-01-2008, 01:33 PM

Just found this and thought I would say, i would run a Watts Link instead of a panhard bar. keep the axle centered thru complete travel instead of moving it side to side with travel. Only bad part is you couldn't run your bag behind axle setup.

56chevy1300 · 10-01-2008, 11:08 PM

I'm back in the shop, started to assembly the engine. I'm probably going to need some help as I've never done this before.

Thanks Throwback, I am a novice at this so I think I'm going to stick with the panhard supplied. This truck is just for cruising anyways.

watahyahknow · 10-02-2008, 02:46 AM

give us a step by step as i never put an engine together as whell but would love to try it in the future .
there is a book i have that has a dvd with it , verry handy shows a lot of little things yu wouldn't think about .
make verry sure the machinist done his job correctly and everything spins like it should during assemby

56chevy1300 · 10-02-2008, 07:31 PM

You guys are going to have to help me! Do I need a gasket between the block and pump? What is the torque spec of the oil pump bolt? What is the torque spec of the oil pump nut?

56chevy1300 · 10-02-2008, 08:03 PM

Pics

56chevy1300 · 10-02-2008, 08:05 PM

Question 1 - Do I use this gasket sealer on both sides of the gasket? Do I need to let this stuff set first?
Question 2 - Do I need to use red or blue threadlocker on the oil pump bolt?

56chevy1300 · 10-02-2008, 08:07 PM

I also just measured the gap between the oil pump pickup and the oil pan...its about an inch. What is the gap supposed to be?

56chevy1300 · 10-24-2008, 08:29 PM

Engine install...time to level the frame and square the engine.

Daniel U · 10-25-2008, 11:25 AM

Nice!

56chevy1300 · 10-25-2008, 04:57 PM

Mounts are tacked in. Working on tranny crossmember. Needed to cut a notch to clear the brake booster.

CAL 58 GMC · 10-26-2008, 09:59 PM

Let me know how well the cross menber fits. I had the same problem with mine not clearing the booster. I use spacers to get it to clear but it makes the crossmember hang down to low. when you get it bolted in could you take some detail photos and post them?

56chevy1300 · 10-27-2008, 02:28 PM

Hey Dave, hope these help. There's about 3/4 to 1" clearance. I added a 1/8" spacer between the crossmember mounting bracket and the frame. I also welded the driver's side bracket to the crossmember as I cut a little notch out of it. I'm not sure if I can weld the other side...don't know if I could take it off if it was welded since its on the inside of the frame.

watahyahknow · 10-27-2008, 02:54 PM

a hydraboost might've been an option here

03-30-2008, 08:20 PM	#226
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 best way is from the motor back. make sue everything is level side to side,front to back. should improve the ride with the updates 10 fold. if you match the trans output angle with the pinion angle you should be set.

03-31-2008, 06:00 PM	#227
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 yepers, it sure is looking good

04-10-2008, 12:23 AM	#228
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 I was wondering if you had any pics with front sheet metal back on? Was wanting to see how keeping stock axle centerline looked with the camaro clip and bagged. Did wheels look centered in opening with truck on the ground? I also have the video to do the clip. Others tell me to move axle centerline forward about an inch.

04-12-2008, 02:28 AM	#230
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 I was also wondering if i move the axle centerline forward 1 " if this will effect the clearance between the steering box and the radiator support? It looks like it might be a problem based on pics since the clip would be moving forward and support staying in same location.

04-13-2008, 05:55 AM	#232
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 hope these pics help...looks like with some mods it will work Attached Images

04-13-2008, 02:00 PM	#233
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Thanks for all the pics. Looking forward to the pics with sheetmetal back on.

04-29-2008, 06:24 AM	#234
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

07-04-2008, 01:08 PM	#235
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 UPDATES? Will we see it this summer? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

08-19-2008, 11:52 AM	#236
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Hey Blaine...no, you won't see my truck this year...haven't had any time work work on her, but after September, I will be back in the garage!

10-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#237
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Well it is October! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

10-01-2008, 01:33 PM	#238
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Just found this and thought I would say, i would run a Watts Link instead of a panhard bar. keep the axle centered thru complete travel instead of moving it side to side with travel. Only bad part is you couldn't run your bag behind axle setup.

10-01-2008, 11:08 PM	#239
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 I'm back in the shop, started to assembly the engine. I'm probably going to need some help as I've never done this before. Thanks Throwback, I am a novice at this so I think I'm going to stick with the panhard supplied. This truck is just for cruising anyways.

10-02-2008, 02:46 AM	#240
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 give us a step by step as i never put an engine together as whell but would love to try it in the future . there is a book i have that has a dvd with it , verry handy shows a lot of little things yu wouldn't think about . make verry sure the machinist done his job correctly and everything spins like it should during assemby __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-02-2008, 07:31 PM	#241
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 You guys are going to have to help me! Do I need a gasket between the block and pump? What is the torque spec of the oil pump bolt? What is the torque spec of the oil pump nut?

10-02-2008, 08:03 PM	#242
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Pics Attached Images



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10-02-2008, 08:05 PM	#243
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Question 1 - Do I use this gasket sealer on both sides of the gasket? Do I need to let this stuff set first? Question 2 - Do I need to use red or blue threadlocker on the oil pump bolt? Attached Images

10-02-2008, 08:07 PM	#244
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 I also just measured the gap between the oil pump pickup and the oil pan...its about an inch. What is the gap supposed to be?

10-24-2008, 08:29 PM	#245
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Engine install...time to level the frame and square the engine. Attached Images

10-25-2008, 11:25 AM	#246
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Nice! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

10-25-2008, 04:57 PM	#247
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Mounts are tacked in. Working on tranny crossmember. Needed to cut a notch to clear the brake booster. Attached Images

10-26-2008, 09:59 PM	#248
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Let me know how well the cross menber fits. I had the same problem with mine not clearing the booster. I use spacers to get it to clear but it makes the crossmember hang down to low. when you get it bolted in could you take some detail photos and post them? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

10-27-2008, 02:28 PM	#249
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 Hey Dave, hope these help. There's about 3/4 to 1" clearance. I added a 1/8" spacer between the crossmember mounting bracket and the frame. I also welded the driver's side bracket to the crossmember as I cut a little notch out of it. I'm not sure if I can weld the other side...don't know if I could take it off if it was welded since its on the inside of the frame. Attached Images

10-27-2008, 02:54 PM	#250
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Project 56Chevy1300 a hydraboost might've been an option here __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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