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61superman · 11-04-2009, 06:44 PM

hey sam
they are sick huh?
i bought them from a guy in michigan, they are from the late 40's with original hubcaps and tires. They are a 16x5.5 wide 6 lug with 600x16 old school truck tube tire.
i cant wait to put these on and see how they look
soon i hope
thanks

also i got the bump stops today but taking the day off from the truck
i went with a low profile energy suspension PN 9.9102R

mylow53 · 11-04-2009, 08:02 PM

thats what I'm using in my rear c-noch, when i put them in i thought they were too flimsy but so far they are taking the beating just fine...
good choice
GT

1956cameo · 11-04-2009, 10:44 PM

61Superman, I don't know about the rims but those hubcaps from the tires you got are the one year only 1954 truck hubcaps. Very hard to come by in good shape!

61superman · 11-05-2009, 04:57 AM

no kidding i had no idea. i just needed some 16 inch stock rims and saw those for sale and bought them. the dude i bought them from was the one that told me they were late 40's. it really didn't matter to me what year though i just needed the rims the hubcaps were just a plus. but thats cool that they are somewhat rare. they have a couple of small dings but overall in great shape.
thanks for the info

1956cameo · 11-05-2009, 05:18 AM

You got a rare score and didn't even know it. The rims themselves do look to be quite old. I would say late 40s at the newest.

samdjr74 · 11-05-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61superman

hey sam
they are sick huh?
i bought them from a guy in michigan, they are from the late 40's with original hubcaps and tires. They are a 16x5.5 wide 6 lug with 600x16 old school truck tube tire.
i cant wait to put these on and see how they look
soon i hope
thanks

also i got the bump stops today but taking the day off from the truck
i went with a low profile energy suspension PN 9.9102R

Ah so those rims are original and not new aftermarket, very nice.

Bigblue29 · 11-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Very cool build. Looking forward to more progress pics.

purplehavoc · 11-06-2009, 06:26 PM

Cool build,and nice work!

Like the dogs.Have an English and a Bull mastiff myself.

CAL 58 GMC · 11-07-2009, 01:41 AM

I like what you have done so far! Cool dogs too!

61superman · 11-07-2009, 09:13 PM

alright its been a couple of days since i've posted
sorry to report not much progress because of the waiting game.
but since i was waiting i decided that i needed a 10 inch table top drill press and a 20 ton hydraulic press in order to assist in the build, here they are

61superman · 11-07-2009, 09:24 PM

i have drilled out the old style tie rod ball in order to put in the new tie rod ends with the heavy duty bar. once i drilled a hole in the bottom of the ball then it was a hammer and punch to press out the ball, the hole allows for the sides to collapse inward while the ball this being forced out. It was pretty simple.
I also received the new spindles from Sid at www.droppedaxles.com and they are perfect already took the old ones off and the new ones on but it was to dark for a photo. once again Sid you are the man!! thank you

61superman · 11-07-2009, 09:33 PM

alright yesterday i had one of the wild hairs again and put the whole front end together just to see the tires and the front stance of the truck. i know i'll have to just take it all apart to redo the front brakes but the suspense was killing me. the rear end just has a jack lowered to the ground and it still was not level the drums were resting on the ground as well. i should gain a couple of inches once the rear mono is in place so here is just a sneak peek.

hope you'll enjoy as much as i did......

alden · 11-07-2009, 09:47 PM

wow, that looks great!

packrat42 · 11-07-2009, 10:19 PM

That makes me want one real bad....

terd ferguson · 11-07-2009, 10:42 PM

So far so good. Can't wait to see the back laid out. I wish my '63 would sell so I could do the exact same thing, lol.

bensimmons_05 · 11-08-2009, 10:42 PM

niiiiiiice!

Kim57 · 11-09-2009, 10:51 AM

Looking good.
Kim

jchav62 · 11-09-2009, 10:54 AM

Awesome!!!

61superman · 11-11-2009, 07:24 AM

well the front end is complete its all in place and greased it looks good if i might say so today i start the rear end
taking out the rear end and welding in a small c-notch the 6 in reverse mono leaf hope it goes as smooth as the front
i post some pics later

ChuckDriver · 11-11-2009, 09:49 AM

Nice work! Great pic's also!!

kulturekat · 11-11-2009, 10:30 PM

used to not be a big fan of the 56 57 chevys but this one i love ive been to the viva las vegas many times and love it. great truck

61superman · 11-25-2009, 06:00 AM

First off let me apologize for my lack of posting these last couple of weeks and keeping you guys out of the loop.
that said
hello all
let me complete the front end postings:
there will be three photos that i borrowed from a CPP article because i was not able to take pics during this process.
the drag link is the piece that connects to the pitman arm on the steering box to the upper steering arm. Where the drag link and steering arm connect there was a horrible angle, and this angle causes bump steer so i needed to get rid of the angle. I heated up the steering arm with a rosebud till it was cherry-red and with some channel locks bent the steering arm slowly till i felt it was level, then i needed to heat up the area just behind where the drag link attaches to the steering arm to make that piece flat. this should take care of any misalignments.

61superman · 11-25-2009, 06:06 AM

if you can recall when i drilled out the old ball style tie rod ends, i replaced the tie rod with a new adjustable one.

61superman · 11-25-2009, 06:16 AM

Alright now to the rear end: here are a couple of photos just so you know what i am dealing with.
Because i refused to take off the bed ( i was going to lose the original boards) i had to drill some holes in the truck by the step side. Why you ask because when you are trying to take out the shackle shaft it bottoms out if you will against the truck. therefore holes have to be drilled so the shaft can continue on its journey out. and as you might see i suck at lining up holes i drilled once then had to oblong it to get to the correct area. I suck oh well

61superman · 11-25-2009, 06:39 AM

i had all intentions on putting in a c-notch kit but i thought I'm only going 6 inches right? so i decided against it but if i feel after cruising it awhile that i need one i'll just do it then.
but i didn't decide that until i took the rear end out. i disassembled the rear end put on the rear 6 inch reverse mono leafs a new shackle kit and torqued it all down then added the new dropped shocks and bump stops.

You know what the rear end is DONE!!!!!!!!

11-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#26
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build hey sam they are sick huh? i bought them from a guy in michigan, they are from the late 40's with original hubcaps and tires. They are a 16x5.5 wide 6 lug with 600x16 old school truck tube tire. i cant wait to put these on and see how they look soon i hope thanks also i got the bump stops today but taking the day off from the truck i went with a low profile energy suspension PN 9.9102R Attached Images

11-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#27
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build thats what I'm using in my rear c-noch, when i put them in i thought they were too flimsy but so far they are taking the beating just fine... good choice GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-04-2009, 10:44 PM	#28
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build 61Superman, I don't know about the rims but those hubcaps from the tires you got are the one year only 1954 truck hubcaps. Very hard to come by in good shape! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 11-04-2009 at 10:45 PM.

11-05-2009, 04:57 AM	#29
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build no kidding i had no idea. i just needed some 16 inch stock rims and saw those for sale and bought them. the dude i bought them from was the one that told me they were late 40's. it really didn't matter to me what year though i just needed the rims the hubcaps were just a plus. but thats cool that they are somewhat rare. they have a couple of small dings but overall in great shape. thanks for the info __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-05-2009, 05:18 AM	#30
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build You got a rare score and didn't even know it. The rims themselves do look to be quite old. I would say late 40s at the newest. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-06-2009, 10:15 AM	#32
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Very cool build. Looking forward to more progress pics. __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

11-06-2009, 06:26 PM	#33
purplehavoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kenora Ont. Posts: 59	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Cool build,and nice work! Like the dogs.Have an English and a Bull mastiff myself. __________________ 09 GMC 2500HD 6.6L 07 F-250 Super Duty V10 03 Chevy Tahoe 82 K5 blazer plow truck,currently under the knife 56 GMC stepside short,also in progress

11-07-2009, 01:41 AM	#34
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build I like what you have done so far! Cool dogs too! __________________ 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

11-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#35
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build alright its been a couple of days since i've posted sorry to report not much progress because of the waiting game. but since i was waiting i decided that i needed a 10 inch table top drill press and a 20 ton hydraulic press in order to assist in the build, here they are Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-07-2009, 09:24 PM	#36
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build i have drilled out the old style tie rod ball in order to put in the new tie rod ends with the heavy duty bar. once i drilled a hole in the bottom of the ball then it was a hammer and punch to press out the ball, the hole allows for the sides to collapse inward while the ball this being forced out. It was pretty simple. I also received the new spindles from Sid at www.droppedaxles.com and they are perfect already took the old ones off and the new ones on but it was to dark for a photo. once again Sid you are the man!! thank you Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-07-2009, 09:33 PM	#37
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build alright yesterday i had one of the wild hairs again and put the whole front end together just to see the tires and the front stance of the truck. i know i'll have to just take it all apart to redo the front brakes but the suspense was killing me. the rear end just has a jack lowered to the ground and it still was not level the drums were resting on the ground as well. i should gain a couple of inches once the rear mono is in place so here is just a sneak peek. hope you'll enjoy as much as i did...... Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#38
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build wow, that looks great!

11-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#39
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build That makes me want one real bad.... __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

11-07-2009, 10:42 PM	#40
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build So far so good. Can't wait to see the back laid out. I wish my '63 would sell so I could do the exact same thing, lol. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

11-08-2009, 10:42 PM	#41
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build niiiiiiice! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!



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11-09-2009, 10:51 AM	#42
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Looking good. Kim

11-09-2009, 10:54 AM	#43
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Awesome!!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-11-2009, 07:24 AM	#44
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build well the front end is complete its all in place and greased it looks good if i might say so today i start the rear end taking out the rear end and welding in a small c-notch the 6 in reverse mono leaf hope it goes as smooth as the front i post some pics later __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#45
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Nice work! Great pic's also!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-11-2009, 10:30 PM	#46
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build used to not be a big fan of the 56 57 chevys but this one i love ive been to the viva las vegas many times and love it. great truck __________________ 1969 c-10- daily driver(sold) 1950 chevy 3600 current project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402562 1955 ford f-100 1968 ford mustang 1966 ford mustang

11-25-2009, 06:00 AM	#47
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build First off let me apologize for my lack of posting these last couple of weeks and keeping you guys out of the loop. that said hello all let me complete the front end postings: there will be three photos that i borrowed from a CPP article because i was not able to take pics during this process. the drag link is the piece that connects to the pitman arm on the steering box to the upper steering arm. Where the drag link and steering arm connect there was a horrible angle, and this angle causes bump steer so i needed to get rid of the angle. I heated up the steering arm with a rosebud till it was cherry-red and with some channel locks bent the steering arm slowly till i felt it was level, then i needed to heat up the area just behind where the drag link attaches to the steering arm to make that piece flat. this should take care of any misalignments. Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-25-2009, 06:06 AM	#48
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build if you can recall when i drilled out the old ball style tie rod ends, i replaced the tie rod with a new adjustable one. Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-25-2009, 06:16 AM	#49
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build Alright now to the rear end: here are a couple of photos just so you know what i am dealing with. Because i refused to take off the bed ( i was going to lose the original boards) i had to drill some holes in the truck by the step side. Why you ask because when you are trying to take out the shackle shaft it bottoms out if you will against the truck. therefore holes have to be drilled so the shaft can continue on its journey out. and as you might see i suck at lining up holes i drilled once then had to oblong it to get to the correct area. I suck oh well Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

11-25-2009, 06:39 AM	#50
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: 1956 las vegas or bust build i had all intentions on putting in a c-notch kit but i thought I'm only going 6 inches right? so i decided against it but if i feel after cruising it awhile that i need one i'll just do it then. but i didn't decide that until i took the rear end out. i disassembled the rear end put on the rear 6 inch reverse mono leafs a new shackle kit and torqued it all down then added the new dropped shocks and bump stops. You know what the rear end is DONE!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

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