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Old 12-23-2006, 01:14 PM   #26
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Re: My Project 56Chevy1300

Kind of off topic to your build, but any chance you could snap a closeup of the "1300" fender emblem and post it?

Nice truck BTW
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Old 12-23-2006, 01:20 PM   #27
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I bought a rebuilt 350 from a local builder. I had a high performance cam installed, otherwise she's stock; picked up some valve covers, oil pan and timing chain cover from a wrecker. Added a Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold, MSD "Street Fire" distributor and HUGE 8.5mm "Super Conductor" wires. The engine builder painted the block with Dupli-Color Cast Iron high-heat paint -- I liked it so much, I painted everything the same color. I still need to pick up a new carb (most likely an Edelbrock 4 barrell 600 cfm).
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Old 12-23-2006, 01:44 PM   #28
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Interior pics...steering column from an 81 Chevy van (only 30 bucks!), gas pedal from same van, guage pod mockup, recovered stock bench seat, Grant GT steering wheel.
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Old 12-23-2006, 01:50 PM   #29
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Hi 5Mike7! No problem...so should I keep the emblems or shave them?
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Old 12-23-2006, 02:09 PM   #30
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Misc pics...wiring harness; new rotors; wheels & tires -- American Racing Ansen Sprint 17x7 w/215/45's front & 17x8 w/245/45's rear in a 5 x 4.75" bolt pattern.
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Old 12-23-2006, 02:57 PM   #31
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truck there !!! Wish I had taken pics of my '55 before I stored it ,DARN it !! Happy Holidays ...
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Old 12-23-2006, 09:41 PM   #32
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Hi 5Mike7! No problem...so should I keep the emblems or shave them?
Thank you sir!.


Keep'em, I'm a nut for chrome.

I'd chrome my shorts if I could get away with it
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Old 12-25-2006, 03:39 PM   #33
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Progress pics...I have about 12-15 hours invested in the front frame horns thus far. One of my rookie mistakes includes cutting the truck framerails way too short, now I'm paying the price by having to bridge the gaps. Merry Christmas by the way! My wifey got me a new welding Helmet!
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:44 AM   #34
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Great looking truck! Let us know how the helmet works out. Always wondered how those auto-darkening helmets worked.
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:45 AM   #35
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Almost forgot. The engine colors look great!
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Old 12-27-2006, 03:30 AM   #36
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It's all looking really great! You might want to pre-fit your steering box for clearance. Here's a picture of mine and as you can see the tight fit near the the front frame rail.
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Old 12-27-2006, 10:04 AM   #37
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Nice Christmas present, you are going to love it. I have one and it is one of those tools that you say...Why didn't I get this sooner.

Your truck is really looking good and I like that engine color also. The Accessories really pop against it.

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Old 12-27-2006, 05:20 PM   #38
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Hi guys...thanks for the comments! The helmet works great...auto-darkening is like first class...you've never go back to coach after that! Thanks for the pic, CAL 58 GMC, I looked over your thread a fews times to make sure I was doing mine right. Progress pics...lots of grinding and welding in between the drinking!
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Old 12-27-2006, 07:54 PM   #39
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Re: My Project 56Chevy1300

progress is coming along great on your truck keep the pics coming i will be using them as reference when i do mine. i have kinda hit a wall with rebuild on mine until it warms up a bit my shops a lil breezy with it having no walls,doors or a roof for that matter lol
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Old 12-29-2006, 12:28 AM   #40
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Thanks...but I don't think a guy from Tennessee can complain to a guy in Canada that its too cold to build trucks! Progress pics: I took some time today to test-fit my sheetmetal...so far so good! Also to give you an idea of ride height, I mocked my wheels in place.
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Old 12-29-2006, 01:22 AM   #41
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Looking good. I am not going to complain about the weather today because I was working in a t-shirt.

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Old 12-29-2006, 02:07 PM   #42
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Just a few more pics of the frame horns and also some of the fender gaps...will have some work here when the sheetmetal goes on for the last time.
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Old 12-29-2006, 02:44 PM   #43
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Re: My Project 56Chevy1300

nice project

nice truck to start with ;oP


i'd keep the emblems for now and worry about body work much later...
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Old 12-29-2006, 11:17 PM   #44
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56, I was noticing on the first page that you ordered some new motor mounts. I was wondering why not go with the factory mounts since you already have the frame from the camaro?

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Old 12-30-2006, 10:56 AM   #45
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Re: My Project 56Chevy1300

Looks great! I found I had to cut more off my inner fenders to clear the A-arms. You might want to test fit them with the A-arms on. I really like the why it's turning out, good job!
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Old 12-30-2006, 02:06 PM   #46
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Hi pgf545! Well, I'm following an instructional video and this is my first build, so I didn't think I could, also the subframe is from a pontiac, I thought I couldn't use the pontiac mounts. So I'm learning as I go! And thats a big reason I'm posting my progress here, to get advice from you guys!

Hi Cal 58 GMC, thanks for the advice, I did test-fit my steering box and I cut just enough out of my inner fenders to clear my subframe towers for the moment just to test-fit the sheetmetal.

I am a little concerned that my crossmember is a little low...I think my install is similar to yours, how much clearance are you going to have at ride height?
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Old 12-30-2006, 06:30 PM   #47
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56Chevy- Thanks for the detailed photos, I have yet to add the frame ends to mine. That truck is going to be sweet!
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:11 AM   #48
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what was your wheelbase truck looking real good
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Old 12-31-2006, 02:28 AM   #49
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56, You should be able to get camaro mounts to mount to the frame with no problem . That looks like a 2nd gen frame so if I am not mistaken it uses a rubber mount on the frame and a solid mount on the motor side. So anything from 70-81 should work, but it has been a while since I have worked on those years.

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Old 12-31-2006, 01:58 PM   #50
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Hi 55 on bags! Right now, I don't have a wheelbase!...but I did install the Camaro subframe using the stock axle centerline. Also, the new rear axle will be installed at the stock location. I read somewhere (on this forum) that the stock wheelbase is 114 inches. I was told that some guys move the front axle centerline forward between 1 and 2 inches to center the axle in the wheel housing. But I think mine will look just fine.

Hi Bernie...thanks for the input. I also bought the mounts because I thought I may need some adjustability back-to-front and side-to-side. The stock mount location looked a little low to me and I didn't want firewall clearance problems. Oh, well, since I've got em I'm going to install em. Thanks for the input!
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