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02-17-2016, 03:26 AM
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'56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
I thought i would share my new project.
It's a 1956 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed with a Chevy straight 6. It has a whopping 37k miles. On the body, not sure on the engine. |
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02-17-2016, 04:24 AM
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
Cool!
What are the plans?
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02-17-2016, 08:35 AM
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Location: Lakes Region NH
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
That's it. I'm moving to ID. You guys still have a bunch of cool stuff to find.
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02-17-2016, 10:55 AM
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
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Originally, I wanted to turn it into a 4x4 Dually tow rig. I even picked up this 80k mile, but extremely rusty 1978 Chevy K30 Dually as a parts donor. It even runs really well. The problem is, I'm kinda digging the '56 in its current state. I'm tempted to just get it running, fix the brakes, and drive it as-is. If the straight-6 turns out to be bad, then maybe a 12 valve cummins or LS swap. |
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02-17-2016, 11:04 AM
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
Hmmm, it won't let me post the pictures. Something about a missing security token?
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02-17-2016, 11:05 AM
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
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02-18-2016, 01:09 PM
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
So, for now, I need to get the GMC running and stopping so I can get it out of my work's parking lot.
Any recommendations on where to get the ignition and door lock sets? I also need to figure out why the brake pedal goes straight to the floor and sticks there. |
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02-18-2016, 02:11 PM
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
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Here's some helpful info on that: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58386
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02-18-2016, 03:03 PM
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Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
check the brake pedal and see if you have a return spring hooked up - it might be broken or not there at all or just like some of us (me included ) just a bit worn out
just sayin --- no offense |
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02-18-2016, 05:35 PM
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08-07-2021, 11:09 PM
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Re: '56 GMC 1 ton dually flatbed project.
So how's that project going
 I came across this on accident but interested, we had the same truck on the ranch 70s-80s. Same color too. That sure gains some nice speed in first gear right, know what I mean
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09-01-2021, 11:06 AM
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