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Old 10-15-2017, 09:40 AM   #776
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Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build

Looks good.
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Old 10-15-2017, 12:59 PM   #777
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A "lot" of time well spent.
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Old 10-15-2017, 01:22 PM   #778
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been a while since i checked , Its lookin awsome buddy.
Thanks! - good to see ya here. Got your battery cover being built into my rear box area as we speak! All the metal is being fabricated back there.

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Wow, she's looking REAL good! I seriously considered those rims for mine and now I am considering them again! What sizes/widths are you using?
Thanks Dan - The fronts are 18"x7 with a 4.5" offset - The 8" wide would probably fit with a different backspace.
The rears are 20"x 16" wide with a 5.5" backspace- theres alot more room in the rear to go deeper towards the frame. - this was the max width they build.
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Old 10-15-2017, 05:33 PM   #779
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Looks good.
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A "lot" of time well spent.
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Yea the brakes are kinda important on this build.... Getting many more things completed on the "TO DO LIST" I think Im down to about a page and half now left.
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Old 10-15-2017, 05:56 PM   #780
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Got my door latches installed today along with the brackets made for the popper solenoid and the locking mechanism. They are all mounted together on a plate together - that mounts into the space right behind the cab door jamb.

Fits perfect!

Just needs a little bondo filler, a little touch-up painting and it will be good to go!



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Old 10-16-2017, 09:52 PM   #781
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And that is why with so many extra little things a project takes so long to complete, well worth the extra things, each step makes the truck more special.
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Old 10-28-2017, 09:23 PM   #782
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Ok well we got her all ready to do a brake check and run 'er down the road....






Waking the neighbors up on Saturday Morning!!!!!

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Old 10-28-2017, 10:40 PM   #783
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I wasn't going to say anything ... everyone has their likes and dislikes, glad you changed the wheels . Thing is over the top how many ponies and torque?
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Old 10-29-2017, 12:27 AM   #784
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Good luck on the maiden voyage!
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Old 10-29-2017, 08:48 AM   #785
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Looks real good.
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Old 10-29-2017, 09:46 AM   #786
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Looking good!

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Old 10-29-2017, 07:44 PM   #787
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Congrats on the test drive. Looking good
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Old 10-30-2017, 10:49 PM   #788
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The whole truck and those big a$$tires, man it's just killin me, wish I was there to hear it cruise by.
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Old 10-31-2017, 12:44 AM   #789
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Man that thing looks nice. How was the ride. I don't have Facebook so couldn't check it out
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Old 11-03-2017, 07:13 PM   #790
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Thanks everybody for checking it out... It runs well just needs that final tune on the chassis dyno once I have it all street worthy. It drives surprizingly well mannered with the auto trans. The shifting while stopped is smooth between gears going from Park and Reverse and Forward, no jerks or anything. It shifts very deliberate between forward gears but not neck jerking for a full race shift kit .... that may change a bit when Im shifting with it WOT! The throttle is a little light right now, so a little GOES A LOT very quickly... need tighter or heavier springs maybe on it. The tires spin with little effort, maybe just cause they are new..... I don't think the 900+ HP has anything to do with that ------ lol

Speaking of HP- The supercharger is pretty quiet (right now) but maybe that's just because the open headers are SO LOUD!!!!---- right now.... Next is the 3" exhaust system getting put together with some muffs and the electric cutouts out the sides of the front fenders.... just for fun.

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The brake pedal problem is still a problem that i just dont trust fully. I had a machine shop key the lever end and the pedal end is only set screwed, but I feel it moving, so I just reused it to make the drive down the driveway. Im gonna remove all that and make a pedal welded shaft with a keyway for the lever to the booster. Thats the next mechanical project to get done.

The PS and the hydroboost work great otherwise, love the easy steering and the strong pedal feel to the brakes. It STOPS very well with these Wilwoods.
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Old 11-03-2017, 07:21 PM   #791
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Glad its coming along, looks great...Jim
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Old 11-03-2017, 08:58 PM   #792
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That is a great shot...looking very good!
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Old 11-04-2017, 02:54 AM   #793
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Re: 1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build

ptc

Fandamtastic, I'm green with envy.

This is some much fun, I'm excited for ya!!!

900+ hp lol, need to see lots and lots of smoke

Keep on keepin on

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Old 11-04-2017, 05:34 PM   #794
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Congrats on the test drive. Going to be fun to drive with all the HP.


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Old 11-07-2017, 02:28 AM   #795
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Nice!! You do realize you may need softer rubber to get the power down. Just remember 900hp or not, my mazda can do a burnout lol.
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:52 PM   #796
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Painted..... going for glass next....


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Old 11-09-2017, 08:00 PM   #797
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Looks real good.
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Old 11-09-2017, 08:19 PM   #798
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Sweet looking ride...Jim
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Old 11-10-2017, 02:36 AM   #799
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Looking really nice ��
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Old 11-10-2017, 01:42 PM   #800
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She’s looking SO good. Huge congrats.

I am about to TRY to install the glass in my truck myself. I got a quote of $850 just for the labor, no parts. After watching the YouTube videos I don’t see $850 worth of effort. Maybe I’m wrong, I guess I’ll find out!

If you do your own, please post any tips or tricks you figure out.
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